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Equestrian vaulting, or simply Vaulting,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.horses-of-the-sun.ca/VFO.htm )〕 is most often described as gymnastics and dance on horseback, which can be practiced both competitively or non-competitively.〔(Equestrian Vaulting Australia | Home )〕 Vaulting has a history as an equestrian act at circuses, but its origins stretch back at least two-thousand years. It is open to both men and women, and is one of ten equestrian disciplines recognized by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (Fédération Équestre Internationale or FEI).〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.horsesport.org/about-us/standards )〕 Therapeutic or interactive vaulting is also used as an activity for children and adults who may have balance, attention, gross motor skill, or social deficits. Vaulting's enthusiasts are concentrated in Europe and other parts of the Western world. It is well established in Germany and Switzerland and is growing in other western countries. Vaulting was first introduced in the United States in the 1950s and 60s but was limited only to California and other areas of the west coast.〔(Alumni Only - American Vaulting Association )〕 More recently, it is beginning to gain popularity in the United States northeast.〔http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/travel/escapes/26horsevault.html?_r=1&pagewanted=1〕 ==History== It is believed by some that the origins of vaulting could be traced to the ancient Roman games, where acrobats usually displayed their skills on cantering horses. Others, however, believe that vaulting originated in ancient Crete, where bull-leaping was prevalent. In either case, people have been performing acrobatic and dance-like movements on (or over) the backs of moving horses/animals for more than 2,000 years.〔 Renaissance and Middle Ages history include numerous references to vaulting or similar activities. The present name of the sport/art comes from the French "la voltige," which it acquired during the Renaissance, when it was a form of riding drill and agility exercise for cavalry riders.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=A Brief History of Vaulting )〕 Modern vaulting developed in post-war Germany as an initiative to introduce children to equestrian sports. In 1983, vaulting became one of the disciplines recognized by the FEI. European championships were first held in Ebreichsdorf, Austria in 1984, and the first FEI World Vaulting Championship was held in Bulle, Switzerland in 1986. Vaulting was included in the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm in 1990 and in all subsequent editions of the games. It was demonstrated as an art during the 1984 and 1996 Olympic Games events. It has been included in the Inter-Africa Cup since 2006.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://vaulting4africa.piczo.com/inter-africacup?cr=5&linkvar=000044 )〕 The first World Cup Vaulting competition was held in Leipzig on 29–30 April 2011. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Equestrian vaulting」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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