Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club
@ The Paddock Riding Club
3919 Rigali Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
(818) 618-5274
© Copyright 2012 LAEVC
About LAEVC
About LAEVC
Founded by Coach Blake Dahlgren in September of 2011. The Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club (LAEVC), is a nationally
competitive sports program incorporating dance and gymnastics on the back of a moving horse. Our current LAEVC vaulters range in age from 6 to 28 and compete regionally, nationally and worldwide as individuals, pairs (called pas-de-deux) and teams. Our youngest athletes practice and compete at the walk gait and progress to trot, and canter, based on strength, height, and ability to mount and perform on the horse. LAEVC members have gained national recognition both in individual and team competitions.
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Is previous experience necessary?
No previous experience is necessary to try vaulting or join our program. Since vaulting is taught in a controlled environment, individuals of all ages and experience levels can participate in this fun sport.
LAEVC Competitive Vaulting Program
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Offers training by Coach Blake Dahlgren and Rebecca Herrera for vaulters who
want to be competitive at a National and World Class Level of
Excellence. Our competitive vaulting program provides each member the opportunity to compete in all
LAEVC competitions, demos and outings throughout the year. Competitive members receive priority on
horse use in competitions, at practice, and in demos/exhibitions and learn proper horsemanship to manage the needs of their equine team member. LAEVC competitive vaulting classes are held year-round
and are designed to help members reach their highest competitive goals and be their personal best.
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About Our Equine Team Members
It takes a very special kind of horse to become a vaulting horse; good character and temperament are essential. "California" is our current vaulting horses and most valued members of our team. In addition to his amazing personality, "California" earned EVUSA recognition in 2025 when he won the Regional Highpoint award as well as the Women's Copper National Vaulting Champion at the EVUSA National Championships in August 2025.
Young equestrians in the LAEVC program build a deep appreciation and unique understanding of the human, equine relationship through vaulting and caring for their equine partner. Each vaulter is taught how to safely and correctly groom, care for and respect their horses. The responsibility of caring for a horse, and putting its needs first, encourages nurturing skills and self discipline. United by caring for their horses, vaulters begin to help each other and take responsibility for their own actions. The bond that is built between vaulter and horse provides plenty of opportunities for vaulters to explore, learn and practice the skills needed for building relationships with other people. This includes trust, empathy, negotiation, compromise, and boundary setting.
