Cavaletti exercises add variety to pole work whilst improving the horse\u2019s alignment, coordination, sure-footedness, suppleness, agility and rhythm. Cavaletti exercises are suitable for basic training or building strength and help the horse achieve smooth transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cavaletti are low obstacles in which poles are placed on cross-shaped stands or square blocks. In many cavaletti set-ups, the poles are attached to the cross-shaped stands so that their height can be easily adjusted by rotating them. Here at Alfako, we sell 2 pairs of cavaletti blocks for setting up cavaletti for training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cavaletti training makes an important contribution to a horse\u2019s physical fitness. Various cavaletti exercises should be carried out at least once a week to improve the horse\u2019s musculature and other key aspects of its training. For training, cavaletti are set up in a row with increasing heights, or arranged in curved lines and various patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At a walk, the distance between the cavaletti should be between 80 and 90 cm, and the poles should be 15 to 20 cm high. At a trot, the distance between the cavaletti is increased to around 1.20 to 1.30 m, and the height of the poles is 15 to 25 cm. At a canter, the distance between the cavaletti must be at least 2 m to 3 m, and the cavaletti should be no more than 50 cm high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following 6 cavaletti exercises are ideal for follow-up work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the cavaletti exercise for beginners, three to four cavaletti are placed in a straight line, one behind the other. For the cavaletti exercise for beginners, the pole is placed on the cavaletti block, raised either on both sides or on one side. The different position of the pole changes the task for the horse, and it must consciously coordinate its legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The introductory cavaletti exercise can be ridden at a walk, trot and canter. You may need to adjust the spacing between the cavaletti depending on the horse\u2019s size and level of training. The cavaletti exercise for beginners primarily improves the horse\u2019s coordination and stride length. Riders should begin the beginner\u2019s cavaletti exercise at a walk and only increase the height, gait and spacing once both horse and rider feel comfortable and confident. One variation of the beginner\u2019s cavaletti exercise is to incorporate a walk or a jump between the cavaletti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the cavaletti exercise on the lunge, three walking cavaletti are first set up in a curved line. After the warm-up, the cavaletti exercise on the lunge is repeated using three trotting cavaletti and, if necessary, combined with walking cavaletti. The curved lines mean that the horse must adjust its body accordingly whilst carefully navigating the poles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cavaletti exercise on the lunge promotes the horse\u2019s longitudinal flexion, coordination and suppleness. For horses that are already confident at walking over cavaletti in a straight line, the curved line offers an additional challenge. It is possible to perform the exercise on the lunge using canter cavaletti instead of walk and trot cavaletti. If you opt for canter cavaletti for the lunge cavaletti exercise, you should ensure a calm, steady canter rhythm and sufficient space on the circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the cavaletti exercise using a triangle of poles, a triangle of cavaletti is set up in the centre of the arena. At a trot, the horse approaches one of the three cavaletti; this is followed by a volte before the horse resumes the line and clears the next cavaletti. The same exercise can be performed using a cross of poles in the centre of the arena instead of a triangle of poles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the cavaletti exercise with a cross-shaped arrangement, four cavaletti are arranged in a star shape radiating from the centre. In this exercise, the rider always crosses one cavaletti at a trot, followed by a volte. The cross-shaped arrangement is negotiated in a cloverleaf pattern. The cavaletti exercise with a triangle or a cross is particularly suitable for improving the horse\u2019s rhythm and the precision of its line work. The horse should navigate the cavaletti at a steady pace, whilst the rider takes care to ride the turns in a controlled manner and without rushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the cavaletti slalom exercise, several cavaletti are arranged in a zigzag pattern along the centre line. Viewed from above, the cavaletti slalom exercise forms a series of alternating arcs. The slalom exercise is ridden, for example, by riding a volte on the right rein at a trot, crossing the cavaletti on the centre line, and then riding a volte on the left rein whilst crossing the next cavaletti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The frequent changes of direction make the cavaletti slalom exercise more challenging than a simple straight line of cavaletti. During the slalom exercise, the horse must adjust its balance, coordination and agility whilst maintaining a steady rhythm. For the rider, the cavaletti slalom exercise is a good way to practise the application of the reins, line of movement and preparation for turns. It is important that the circles in the cavaletti slalom exercise are large enough to ensure that the rider does not ride too close to the cavaletti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the cavaletti exercise with varying heights, the cavaletti are set up in a straight line at appropriate intervals. In the cavaletti exercise with varying heights, the first cavaletti, set at a height of 15 cm, is cleared at a walk; the horse is brought into a trot before the next cavaletti, set at a height of 20 cm, so that the second one is cleared at a trot; and finally, the horse is brought into a canter before the last cavaletti, set at a height of 40 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cavaletti exercise, which uses cavaletti of varying heights, combines several gaits and transitions. During the exercise, the horse must continually adapt to a new task and adjust its movement accordingly. The exercise with cavaletti of varying heights particularly trains the horse\u2019s concentration and responsiveness. As a variation of the exercise, it is possible to increase the number of walk, trot and canter cavaletti. Canter cavaletti should only be incorporated into the exercise once the horse has warmed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the cavaletti exercise on the circle, 3 to 4 walking cavaletti are set up along one circle line on the track, and 3 to 4 trotting cavaletti are set up on the other side of the arena along the other circle line on the track. First, the cavaletti on each circle are jumped individually; afterwards, the two circles are linked together to form a figure of eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rider moves from one circle to the other in a figure-of-eight pattern and, depending on the side, either continues through the transition or breaks into a trot. Once the horse is sufficiently warmed up and has mastered the exercise confidently, a cavaletti can also be set up at point X for cantering. The cavaletti exercise on the circle is very versatile because the horse has to switch between different gaits, lines and bends. It is precisely the combination of the two circles that creates a varied exercise which can be easily integrated into regular training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still looking for suitable blocks to secure the poles for cavaletti training, you\u2019ll find what you\u2019re looking for in our online shop. We sell galvanised steel cavaletti blocks that are compatible with poles 10 cm in diameter. Our cavaletti blocks make it easier to set up and practise cavaletti exercises.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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