102 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM Hanna, a senior at Crystal Springs Uplands School, began vaulting during elementary school and coaching in 10th grade—just like her mother before her. In fact, Hanna’s mom, Isabelle Bibbler Parker, founded the Woodside Vaulters with Hanna’s grandparents and a coach from a previous club. Since 1990, their organization has taught students at walking, trotting and cantering levels (the faster and bumpier the horse, the more advanced the skills needed to stay out of the dirt). Six years after its inception, their club was already thriving, and its vaulters performed alongside the flowercovered floats at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. As the Woodside Vaulters continued to grow, they moved their program to the 270-acre Horse Park at Woodside. “There’s no place like the Horse Park,” Krista says. “We’re so fortunate to be here!” She notes that the ample space has allowed them to build not only two arenas, but also a combined barn and gym. This indoor area gives students a place to warm up and provides shelter for training when rain turns the outdoor ring into a giant mud puddle. equine Acrobatics
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