On an international level it’s not that difficult to compare the skills of vaulters since the FEI sets the rules. However, every country has still its own set of regulations when it comes to national championships. If you wonder what is your level in another country, you can find the answer right here: we have made a summary of the compulsories of the competition levels of 5 different countries for you: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Spain.
As you can see in the tables below there are quite some differences in the requirements on each level. This is also due to the fact that Spain for example is still a developing country in terms of vaulting. There aren’t enough vaulters to compete in canter or on a higher level, so even at the Spanish Championship there are tests, which are performed in walk. However, bit by bit they are adjusting the levels and their requirements to other countries, where vaulting is a more developed discipline.
But see yourself:
> Individuals
| Germany | Austria | Switzerland | France | Spain |
| LK1 (S)
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank |
S
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
S
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank |
AMATEUR ELITE
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
Nivel 3
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank |
| LK2 (M)
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank |
M
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the outside |
x | AMATEUR 1
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the inside |
Nivel 2
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the inside |
| LK3 (L)
Mount Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
L
Mount Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
L (only juniors)
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the outside |
AMATEUR 2
Mount Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
Nivel 1
Mount Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
| x | A
Mount (doesn’t count) Basic Seat Flag Mill |
B (only juniors)
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the outside |
CLUB ELITE
Mount (help authorized) Basic Seat Flag (2 strides) Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
Promoción 3
Mount Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Plank Side Seat Kneeling Swing Off to the inside |
| CLUB 1
Mount (with help) Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Stand (no arms) Half Mill Plank Backwards Half Mill to the outside Shoulderstand on the neck Dismount to the inside |
> Squads
| Germany | Austria | Switzerland | France | Spain |
| LK1 (S**)
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
S
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
S
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
AMATEUR ELITE
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
Nivel 3
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank |
| LK2 (S*)
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
x | x | x | Nivel 2
Mount Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the inside |
| LK3 (M**)
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
M
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the outside |
M
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the outside |
AMATEUR 1
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the inside |
Nivel 1
Mount Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
| LK4 (M*)
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Flank First Part Swing Off to the outside |
x | x | x | Promoción 3
Mount Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Plank Side Seat Kneeling Swing Off to the inside |
| LK5 (L)
Mount Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the outside |
L
Mount Basic Seat Flag Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
L
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Stand Scissors Forwards Swing Backwards Dismount to the outside |
AMATEUR 2
Mount (help authorized) Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
Promoción 2
Mount Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Plank Side Seat Kneeling Swing Dismount to the inside |
| LK6 (A)
Mount Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Plank Side Seat Kneeling Swing Forwards Dismount to the inside |
A
Mount (doesn’t count) Basic Seat Flag Mill |
B
Mount Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Kneeling Plank Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
x | Promoción 1 (Walk)
Mount Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Side Seat Kneeling Dismount to the inside |
> Pas-de-deux
| Germany | Austria | Switzerland | France | Spain |
| S
No Compulsories |
S
No Compulsories |
S
Mount Basic Seat Flag Mill Scissors Stand Swing Off to the outside |
AMATEUR
No Compulsories |
Nivel 3
No Compulsories |
| x | x | x | x | Nivel 2
No Compulsories |
| x | x | x | x | Nivel 1
Mount Basic Seat Flag Stand Swing Forwards Half Mill Swing Backwards Dismount to the inside |
| x | x | x | x | Promoción 3
Mount Basic Seat Flag (only leg) Plank Side Seat Kneeling Swing Off to the inside |
Photos: FN/Nicolai Schober
What levels do you have in your country? We would love to extend our table, so please don’t hesitate to contact us!
