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by Ingrid Klimke (Author)
A revised edition with new photographs and textural updates. 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.
Author Biography
A decorated Olympian shares her tips for incorporating training outside the arena and on the trail for happier, healthier equine athletes.
Gold medalist Ingrid Klimke has long encouraged competitive equestrians to spend time riding outside the arena or typical fenced or covered training area. Klimke learned to love trail riding and working outside the ring from her father, the admired dressage master Reiner Klimke, who insisted it be a regular part of their weekly schedule. While Klimke notes that the most important part of "riding out" is for horse and rider to enjoy it, there are also many training and conditioning benefits for the horse. It:- Promotes relaxation in mind and body.
- Provides variety to everyday training.
- Boosts motivation when under saddle.
- Builds fitness in diverse ways.
- Equipment considerations when moving from arena to trail.
- Riding with others and best group formations.
- How to stay safe on the trail and in open spaces.
- Riding through water.
- Jumping small obstacles.
- Making specific improvements in a horse's fitness, stamina, and strength.
