Cavaletti: The Schooling of Horse and Rider over Ground Poles [Paperback]

Reiner Klimke (Author), Ingrid Klimke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1985

A classic work--the definitive text on this essential training method.

Editorial Reviews

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Riders and trainers of any discipline will find value in... practical advice but in the author's philosophy of horsemanship. -- Steven D. Price, author of The Whole Horse Catalog

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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. (6 1/2 X 9 1/2, 144 pages, color photos, illustrations, diagrams)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (January 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585741957
• ISBN-13: 978-1585741953
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cavalletti for everyone, March 23, 2003

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Vivien Dostine "Viv" (Auckland New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cavaletti: The Schooling of Horse and Rider over Ground Poles (Paperback)

I'm not a brave jumper and this book has really encouraged me to incorporate more ground poles and cavalletti into my regular training regime.

My main interest is dressage but my enthusiasm for trying more pole and jumping work has been set alight by this book. They cover everything from the most basic information like boots for your horse, distances for different gaits and even how to adjust side reins correctly, right through to patterns and techniques to keep things interesting.

The language used is simple, conversational and incredibly useful. Each topic - lunging, straight work over poles, gymnastic jumping etc - is addressed in detail with troubleshooting solutions provided for common problems. There are sample work schedules and cavalletti patterns for most objectives. This is a true working book that will be valuable to all levels of rider.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cavalletti - Great basics to start any horse!, February 2, 2000

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K. McKnight "mcfarm" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cavalletti: Revised Edition: Schooling of Horse and Rider over Ground Poles (Hardcover)

I read this the first time years ago and knew it was great. I read it again recently and was reminded by the great master Klimke just how important cavalletti work really is! This book lays out all the basics for teaching a horse to move better and to learn to jump. I recommend it for anyone wishing to train a horse. Cavalletti will improve your understanding of how to set elementary jumps and develop a standard for you to use when setting ground poles and teach a horse to jump.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read for young riders, December 25, 2000

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Connor Brurud (Havre, MT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cavaletti: The Schooling of Horse and Rider over Ground Poles (Paperback)

I found this book to be both informative and easy to read. For any rider who does not have the option of a regular trainer, this is an excellent resource for both horse and rider. The use of Cavaletti is becoming increasingly popular for both English and Western riders. The included training plans are well thought out and extreamly useful. The beautiful full color photos enhance the well written text. I highly reccomend this book to young riders and experienced trainers alike.