Cavaletti, also called ground poles, are the unsung heroes of horse training equipment.
Cavaletti, the Italian word meaning "little horses," are traditionally poles stabilized by X-shaped supports at each end.
The word has come to refer to any ground poles used in horse training, supported or not.
Cavaletti are placed a specific distance apart to regulate and shape the horse's stride.
Standard distances for an average horse are: * Trotting: 4-5 feet apart * Walking or cantering: 9-10 feet apart Adjust the standard distances for your horse's individual stride.
Begin with just one pole when training the horse.
Add additional rails, correctly and consistently placed, until your horse is comfortable maintaining his rhythm and impulsion through a series of 6-8 rails.
Training your horse over cavaletti brings a host of benefits.
Correct use of Cavaletti will: * Build agility, strength and endurance * Develop suspension in the gaits * Increase regularity of rhythm * Strengthen the horse's topline * Prepare a horse for jumping * Add refreshing variety to a training session Once your horse is confident through a series of poles comfortably placed, you can modify the exercise to enhance his natural gaits.
To collect the horse's stride, shorten the distance between the rails.
To lengthen the horse's stride, increase the distance.
To train a horse to elevate his steps and increase the suspension in his gaits, raise the ground poles on safe, secure supports.
Make all changes in your Cavaletti GRADUALLY and backtrack a step if the horse gets confused or frightened.
Safety Tip: Because Cavaletti influence the horse's strides, they increase the chance of the horse interfering with himself.
Considering outfitting your horse with sturdy, well-fitting leg protection to minimize the chance of injury.
Cavaletti, the Italian word meaning "little horses," are traditionally poles stabilized by X-shaped supports at each end.
The word has come to refer to any ground poles used in horse training, supported or not.
Cavaletti are placed a specific distance apart to regulate and shape the horse's stride.
Standard distances for an average horse are: * Trotting: 4-5 feet apart * Walking or cantering: 9-10 feet apart Adjust the standard distances for your horse's individual stride.
Begin with just one pole when training the horse.
Add additional rails, correctly and consistently placed, until your horse is comfortable maintaining his rhythm and impulsion through a series of 6-8 rails.
Training your horse over cavaletti brings a host of benefits.
Correct use of Cavaletti will: * Build agility, strength and endurance * Develop suspension in the gaits * Increase regularity of rhythm * Strengthen the horse's topline * Prepare a horse for jumping * Add refreshing variety to a training session Once your horse is confident through a series of poles comfortably placed, you can modify the exercise to enhance his natural gaits.
To collect the horse's stride, shorten the distance between the rails.
To lengthen the horse's stride, increase the distance.
To train a horse to elevate his steps and increase the suspension in his gaits, raise the ground poles on safe, secure supports.
Make all changes in your Cavaletti GRADUALLY and backtrack a step if the horse gets confused or frightened.
Safety Tip: Because Cavaletti influence the horse's strides, they increase the chance of the horse interfering with himself.
Considering outfitting your horse with sturdy, well-fitting leg protection to minimize the chance of injury.
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