8 Cavaletti Exercises to improve turning & rhythm!

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Why does it feel like I'm falling forward when I canter the cavalettis? My instructor has my hands so far forward and my arms. So I feels like I'm being pulled forward...

[@cargilltysonequestrian6499]

Hey holly!! I’m sure your coach has your hands forward so that you don’t catch your horse in the mouth if you hit a funny spot to your Caveletti/jump. I like to think of it this way - the horses neck moves when it canters (and walks!) so we need to open and close our elbows like hinges to follow the movement of the horses neck whether your in 2 point or 3 point position! This means you can keep your upper body secure at the same time as when you have a contact to the horses mouth because you are going with the horse! Practice moving your forearms back and forth in 2 point with your shoulders back and tummy muscles engaged in walk to get the feeling of it all! Hope that makes sense! Good luck 🐢🐢