 In 2001, Joanne's father, John Eccles, brought his own horse to train for the art of vaulting, and the Eccles's started their own club, the Wee County Vaulters.It began with only 3 vaulters, one horse, and John both lungeing and coaching the team.In past years, the number has grown to 26 vaulters, two national horses, one international horse and several coaches, including Joanne.