Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club

LAEVC is Equestrian Vaulting instruction at a world class level of excellence. Equestrian Vaulting: The Art and Sport of Gymnastics and Dance on Horses

Founded by Coach Blake Dahlgren in September of 2011. The Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club (LAEVC), is a nationally competitive sports program incorporating dance and gymnastics on the back of a moving horse. Our current LAEVC vaulters range in age from 6 to 28 and compete regionally, nationally and worldwide as individuals, pairs (called pas-de-deux) and teams. Our youngest athletes practice

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The lesson is clear: No more ICE. No more violence. Spain is showing us there’s a better way ✊

Treating people like human beings isn’t just morally right—it is objectively, mathematically, a smarter move💛

Spain is already growing 4x faster than the Eurozone average and this very human, compassionate move — is a key part of keeping that up.

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Here are some reasons I love this👇

💰 Turns shadows into taxpayers
Spain expects €1B+ per year in social security contributions from this, helping fund pensions and public services.

👷‍♂️ Keeps the economy running
Spain has major labor shortages in agriculture, construction, and care work—even with the lowest unemployment in 18 years. These sectors already rely on migrant labor.

🧓 Fixes the aging crisis
Spain is one of Europe’s fastest-aging countries. Young migrant workers keep the welfare system and pensions sustainable.

⚖️ Raises wages for everyone
Legal status forces employers to pay fair wages, stopping under-the-table exploitation that drags down local workers’ pay.

🛡️ Makes communities safer
Research shows legalizing status cuts crime among recipients by ~50%, because people can work, rent, and report crimes without fear.

🗳️ Proof civic action works
This wasn’t just politicians—it was citizens organizing, petitioning, and pushing change from the ground up.

The key takeaway:
Real security isn’t building walls or prisons. It’s building community…through documentation, dignity, and belonging ✨

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Sources:
• Reuters / The Guardian on Spain regularization & €1B estimate
• Eurostat & Spain INE on aging population and unemployment
• BNP Paribas / ING on Spain’s GDP outperformance
• Pinotti et al., American Economic Review on crime reduction after legalization
• Spanish Congress on People’s Legislative Initiative signatures

01/30/2026

Instead of spending billions… we could collect it! What a concept!

Follow me @emmitasandrade for more content about kinder policies 🫶 The lesson is clear: No more ICE. No more violence. Spain is showing us there’s a better way ✊ Treating people like human beings isn’t just morally right—it is objectively, mathematically, a smarter move💛 Spain is already growing 4x faster than the Eurozone average and this very human, compassionate move — is a key part of keeping that up. Hats by @newkidsinthehouse, clothes by @proem_parades and @serendipityorganics (gifted) 🫶 Here are some reasons I love this👇 💰 Turns shadows into taxpayers Spain expects €1B+ per year in social security contributions from this, helping fund pensions and public services. 👷‍♂️ Keeps the economy running Spain has major labor shortages in agriculture, construction, and care work—even with the lowest unemployment in 18 years. These sectors already rely on migrant labor. 🧓 Fixes the aging crisis Spain is one of Europe’s fastest-aging countries. Young migrant workers keep the welfare system and pensions sustainable. ⚖️ Raises wages for everyone Legal status forces employers to pay fair wages, stopping under-the-table exploitation that drags down local workers’ pay. 🛡️ Makes communities safer Research shows legalizing status cuts crime among recipients by ~50%, because people can work, rent, and report crimes without fear. 🗳️ Proof civic action works This wasn’t just politicians—it was citizens organizing, petitioning, and pushing change from the ground up. The key takeaway: Real security isn’t building walls or prisons. It’s building community…through documentation, dignity, and belonging ✨ ⸻ Sources: • Reuters / The Guardian on Spain regularization & €1B estimate • Eurostat & Spain INE on aging population and unemployment • BNP Paribas / ING on Spain’s GDP outperformance • Pinotti et al., American Economic Review on crime reduction after legalization • Spanish Congress on People’s Legislative Initiative signatures

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at LAEVC! Swinging into 2026… Blake style ✨

11/04/2025

🗞️ BREAKING NEWS 🐻🎃
The Hundred Acre Vaulting Team has officially taken over the arena!

Coach Christopher Robin (Blake) was last seen trying to keep Pooh (Kay) out of the snack stash, Tigger (Sasha) from bouncing off the horse, Eeyore (Hedi) from losing his tail again, Piglet (Georgie) from panicking over costume glitter, and Owl (Jamie) busy explaining “proper technique” to everyone. 🐴😂

Experts confirm: vaulting has never been so hunny-filled or chaotic. 🍯💫

Photos from Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club's post

10/25/2025

09/16/2025

✨ 2025 Nationals Recap: We vaulted, we laughed, we won and we cheered each other on — but we definitely missed Coach Blake this time. So proud of how our team came together and made National unforgettable ✨Huge Thank You to for jumping back in with your old team and coaching and lunging for us and for being the best stepmom to Cal when daddy couldn’t make it - you made it all possible! 🙌✨

Top Vaulting Athletes Crowned at the 2025 EVUSA/USEF Vaulting National Championship

08/19/2025

California and Georgie #1 in Copper
Rotario and Hedi #2 in Bronze

Top Vaulting Athletes Crowned at the 2025 EVUSA/USEF Vaulting National Championship The nation's top vaulting athletes gathered at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, Calif., for the 2025 EVUSA/USEF Vaulting National Championships, where three days of competition highlighted the growth, talent, and artistry of the sport