Cavalletti for Dressage and Jumping

by Ingrid Klimke, Reiner Klimke

Every horse, no matter in what discipline it is ridden, will benefit from working with cavalletti. For Olympic champion Ingrid Klimke, riding over cavalletti is key to success. Cavalletti training improves the horse's basic gaits, develops rhythm, suppleness and cadence and increases fitness and agility. This handbook describes how to work with cavalletti on the lunge, provides valuable new schooling ideas and inspiration for dressage work, as well as numerous layouts for gymnastic jumping. Since its first publication in 1969, Cavalletti has become a standard reference book. This fourth edition has been further revised with new photographs.

Genres: Horses

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 16, 2014

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear layout and descriptions

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