Gymnastics on horseback
We are F.A.C.E.
Come vault with us!
Free Artists Creative Equestrians was founded in 2000 by Devon Maitozo as a hub for athletic and artistic advancement for the sport of equestrian vaulting.
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If you're unfamiliar with the sport, vaulting is best described as gymnastics on horseback, but it is so much more. At it's core, vaulting is about confidence built through freedom of movement on a horse. at it's best it can be a stunning display of dance and acrobatics in harmony with our equine partner. Over the past 20 years FACE has been a competitive powerhouse for the sport it has also helped shape. We would love to share it with you!
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Would you or your loved one like to learn to safely mount, dismount, and even stand with confidence on one of our well trained horses? Beginning vaulting classes or private lessons might be the right way to start. You may be more looking for the calm strength through mobility and release in our Yoga on Horseback class. Perhaps you would like to add equestrian stunt skills to your repertoire and safely explore your daring side with our Stunt Vaulting Class. Maybe you even have the curiosity to challenge yourself to learn the skills of our competitive sport. Come watch or join a class!
Regardless of your perceived limits, FACE can help you see potential over doubt. Fueled by the love of horses and a pursuit of excellence, we will reach for our best by learning what is possible on the back of a horse. This is expressed through our classes and collaborative projects in and out of the sport. As athletes in equestrian sport and performers of this unique equestrian art-form, FACE puts horse welfare, artistic exploration, and competitive excellence as our driving force. This approach has brought much success too. FACE solidified itself in the history books when at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky our Team USA Squad became the first and only American team to ever win a world championships gold medal.
"Our focus on craft and artistry is the foundation of all we do, and we want to share this with our community and beyond"
Devon Maitozo
Are you interested in trying vaulting?
No previous riding or gymnastics experience is required to try vaulting or to experience our exciting sport. F.A.C.E. offers year-round classes for all levels of vaulting from beginners to competitive World Champions.
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Please join us for an introductory class or lesson where you can meet our coaches and horses and experience vaulting for the first time! For more information or to schedule an introductory lesson, click here.
You can also call or text (818) 429-2115 to get in touch with our head coach.
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Beginning gymnastics on horseback
Beginning gymnastics on horseback
Kalyn Noah, Devon Maitozo,
Shannyn Poer, and Talesia Dobin.
It is our goal to make sure every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
