1994 WEG vaulting silver medalist Kerith Lemon, in Hague, Netherlands.

In 1982, vaulting became an equestrian discipline recognized by the FEI (International Equestrian Federation). The first European Vaulting Championships were held in Ebreichsdorf, Austria in 1984. The first World Vaulting Championships took place in Bulle, Switzerland in 1986. Today, World Vaulting Championships are held every other year, either as part of the FEI's World Equestrian Games (every fourth year), or as a standalone event.