Cavalletti: For Dressage and Jumping

by Ingrid Klimke, Reiner Klimke

Each horse, no matter the riding discipline, benefits from working with cavalletti. Dressage and eventing rider extraordinaire Ingrid Klimke explains how training with ground poles and cavalletti is one of her secrets of success. Cavalletti training improves the gaits; promotes rhythm, suppleness, and cadence; and increases the fitness of your horse. This newly revised guide shows cavalletti work on the longe, provides valuable new ideas specifically for dressage work, and numerous updated diagrams for jumping gymnastics, along with all new color photographs.

Genres: Horses

156 pages, Hardcover

First published December 16, 2014

Reviews

[Alexis]

Like most similar books, it is clear that it was written by a rider and not an author. The information is all very correct but the layout of the book, when it comes to sequence of information presentation, what goes under different headings, and use and placement of pictures, unfortunately leads to confusion. However, the insights into the exercises presented, along with some troubleshooting, make the book well worth the chore. I very much like how, in contrast with many books by professionals, the Kleimkes do in fact have a good idea of the skill of a typical novice rider an do not expect your typical amateur to be able to perform ultra high level or complex tasks. This makes the book useful for people who not only want to improve their own horse and riding but teach others as well.

[kelly lessel]

Clear layout and descriptions

Advice from the cavalier expert.... Great exercises with clear progressions, tips and advice. Great clear diagrams as well with distances.