Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.
Fly High Vaulter Charlotte Kacir practices her Individual Freestyle on a vaulting barrel in the Fly High Vaulters gym.
Emily Farley is assisted by Grace Beach to mount the vaulting barrel. Fly High Vaulters coach Samantha Kacir, right, watches for critique.
Story and Photos by Nalani Nuylan
Rodeo and dressage often come to mind when thinking about equestrian sports, while others like horse racing, polo and vaulting also provide entertainment for fans in the stands.
Equestrian vaulting mixes elements of balance, strength and choreography to create a unique form of artistry. For Coach Samantha Kacir and her competitive team, the Fly High Vaulters, …
