In this article, I’ll share two of my favorite exercises that are great tools for both horses and riders. The first is a simple cavalletti exercise on a circle that demands accuracy. The second is a three-jump gymnastic that can be customized to target your horse’s specific training challenges. The cavalletti circle exercise helps riders improve track-riding skills, and the predictability of the gymnastic exercise allows riders to focus on their positions and encourages horses to improve their jumping forms.
Cavalletti Circle Exercise
This single cavalletti exercise is a good way to learn how to properly balance your horse by using all of your aids and becoming more accurate with them. This helps to keep your horse on the correct track—one of the most important things for a rider to learn. The result will be smoother, better hunter rounds.
