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Vaulting (Equestrian)

Quick fact

Vaulting traces its roots back to ancient Rome, where soldiers practiced mounting and dismounting moving horses as part of military training.

Why this is interesting

Imagine performing a handstand or a flip—all while standing on the back of a horse trotting in a circle. How do vaulters stay balanced and execute such moves on a moving animal?