Theory Behind Pole Materials and Set-Up
Cavalletti Work
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USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman talks about how she got involved in doing monthly cavalletti clinics at her By Chance Farm in Union Bridge, MD. These clinics have become very popular among riders of all levels and disciplines. She goes over the materials and spacings that she uses for her exercises.
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Theory Behind Pole Materials and Set-Up
USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman talks about how she got involved in doing monthly cavalletti clinics at her By Chance Farm in Union Bridge, MD. These clinics have become very popular among riders of all levels and disciplines. She goes ove...
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Group 1 Part 1 - Basic Warm Up Over C...
USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman coaches riders through a warm-up for horses not experienced with cavalletti. The simple goal here is to see what the horse does when he trots over poles. Depending on the horse reaction, the rider can adjust...
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Group 1 Part 2 - Focus on Straightnes...
After introducing the cavalletti, Michele has the riders go through a series of ground poles with the focus on straightness, consistency of tempo and length of stride. It is important to let the horse figure out what he needs to do while the rider makes small adjustments with half-halts.
