THE national equestrian vaulting championships will be held at Richmond equestrian centre next Saturday, October 13.

After visiting Richmond earlier this year, the Scottish team will again be making the trip south to defend their title.

A total of 12 teams - two intermediate, two novice and six pre-novice - will compete in both compulsory and freestyle disciplines, together with 16 individual competitors. Both the male and female individual champions will also be defending their titles.

The competition starts at 9am with the compulsory section and spectators are welcome.

As well as the competition, there will also be a chance to talk to international vaulting trainers and all are welcome to have a go on the static training barrels