Working with cavaletti supports the horse's natural movements. It is much more than just simple gymnastic training. It strengthens, it preserves the horse's health and it improves the basic gaits: Rhythm, power, expression and cadence develop through using higher steps over obstacles.
Riding over obstacles also helps to train the ability to assess the distance to the obstacles as well as enhancing the coordination and the balance. If we increase the training level systematically, the horse's power and endurance, it's ability to react as well as the skills are enhanced. The horse learns to think, to concentrate and to react independently. Apart from that, cavaletti work trains the rider's seat and teaches him to get a better feeling for the horse. He also learns to assess the correct distance to the obstacles.
Complicated or boring? Quite the reverse! To work with cavaletti is a satisfying change of the daily routine and is a pleasure for horses and riders. This DVD shows you everything you need to know for your training at home:
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Cavaletti work in walk and trot on the lunge line
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Walk, trot and canter training under the rider on a straight and on a bent line
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Jumping gymnastics, completely different
Approx running time 52 mins
PAL format