Cavalletti: The Schooling of Horse and Rider over Ground Rules FROM THE PUBLISHER
This revised and updated version of Reiner Klimke's classic book on cavalletti work now has an extended section on gymnastic jumping by the author's daughter, Ingrid Klimke.
First published over 30 years ago, the original information on schooling horses over cavalletti is still valid today but the book also encompasses the changing face and requirements of the modern sport horse.
SYNOPSIS
The usefulness of Cavalletti work in the training of horses and riders receives renewed attention and authority with the reissuing of this classic work by legendary dressage rider and trainer Reiner Klimke. In this comprehensive, handy volume, Dr. Klimke authoritatively demonstrates how Cavalletti work facilitates and improves the basic training of horses for all forms of horsemanship, especially with regard to fundamental and more advanced gymnastic work for hunters, jumpers, and combined training horses and riders.
Presented in a concise, easy-to-follow format, Dr. Klimke's exploration of the basics of cavalletti work includes:
Theoretical groundwork
Practical equipment
Cavalletti work without the rider
Cavalletti work with horse and rider on straight lines
Cavalletti work on circles and half circles
Gymnastic jumping
Plans for training
Complete with hundreds of beautiful full-color photographs and helpful illustrated diagrams, Cavalletti is the definitive text on this essential training method.
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