Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center

08/28/2026

The VWMEC all breed show is coming up! Students talk to your instructors if you want to enter. For persons bringing in their own horse, you’ll need proof of vaccinations and a negative coggins. Please call the office so we know you’ll be coming!

07/30/2026

Not on the vaulting camp syllabus, but a great opportunity for campers to learn all about shoeing horses! Many thanks to Eli Kaufman CJF and his apprentice Zack!

07/28/2026

Day 2 of Vaulting Summer Camp and things are definitely getting interesting!

07/27/2026

First day of Vaulting Camp and already getting to practice on the horse. And following tradition by all vaulters thanking the horse with lots of love and pets after the session. Blondie is a Rockstar!

07/09/2026

Daphne Dean giving Mario a well deserved bath!

07/08/2026

Heat doesn’t stop Quinn from riding!

07/07/2026

There’s no better way to beat the heat after a summer ride than to hang out a little longer with your horse friends. Opal, Olive, and Finnie volunteered and gave Buddy a new look to cool off.

07/02/2026

This week's Athlete of the Week, is Emmie Jones. Emmie is an equestrian at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center. A recent participant in Summer Camp Young Wranglers, Emmie not only exhibited natural horsemanship, and riding skills, but also lovely leadership qualities. She regularly assisted younger more timid riders with quiet words of encouragement. Most importantly, her caring nature shines after every ride as she always thanks her horse with kinds words and a loving touch.

Congrats Emmie!👊🏆🎉

In partnership with Children's Mercy and Mercy Hospital Springfield, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, is excited to bring a new, bi-weekly campaign that highlights local youth athletes in Parks!

This weeks Athlete of the Week, is Emmie Jones. Emmie is an equestrian at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center. A recent participant in Summer Camp Young Wranglers, Emmie not only exhibited natural horsemanship, and riding skills, but also lovely leadership qualities. She regularly assisted younger more timid riders with quiet words of encouragement. Most importantly, her caring nature shines after every ride as she always thanks her horse with kinds words and a loving touch.

Congrats Emmie!👊🏆🎉

06/09/2026

Onyx enjoying some love from Summer Camper Evelyn Mercer!