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!