Table of Contents
Foreword to the first edition Dr Reiner Klimke 1966 8
Foreword to the 1997 edition Dr Reiner Klimke 1997 9
Traditionaland New Experiences Ingrid Klimke 2011 9
1 The value of cavalletti work in basic training 11
Basic rules 11
Why is cavalletti work useful? 12
What does the rider learn? 15
2 Practical equipment 19
Different pole layouts 19
Using ground poles instead of cavalletti 20
Ground conditions 20
Equipment for the horse 21
3 Cavalletti work without the rider 23
Basic training in a natural outline 23
Free schooling 24
On the Lunge 30
4 Cavalletti work on straight lines with the rider 39
Basic rules 39
Various cavalletti layouts 39
Cavalletti work in walk 42
Cavalletti work in trot 48
Cavalletti work in canter 60
5 Cavalletti work on circles 63
Preparation 63
6 Gymnastic jumping 71
Introduction 71
Basic rules 72
Aim 72
Planning a schooling session 75
The basic elements of riding over fences 76
The jumping seat 81
Exercises in cantering over cavalletti 86
Typical mistakes and their solutions 95
Schooling the horse 99
Grids for novice horses 103
Bounces 114
More layouts for grid work 119
Common problems and ways to correct them 122
7 Training programmes 131
Basic rules 131
Four to six week plan for basic training 132
Four to six week plan for a dressage horse 140
Four to six week plan for a jumping horse 145
Ideas for young riders 150
Further reading 153
Index 155