How To Make Cavaletti For Your Riding Arena

Cavaletti are used by both English and western riders. These small jumps consists of a rail with an x-shaped holder on each side. They can be raised and lowered in three different heights. Before you go and buy some, check out this easy tutorial and save yourself a few dollars.

Many professional riders and trainers use cavaletti to condition their performance horses. They help the joints stay supple, while improving muscle tone and strength. Furthermore, they can teach a horse to stretch forward and down, which strengthens their back muscles. You can find a ton of exercises online!

Tutorial courtesy of Budget Equestrian!

Supplies for One Cavaletti

4 2 x 4 x 8
2.5″ screws
Painter’s caulk
Primer
Sandpaper
Drill
Saw
Orbital sander
Measuring tape
Pencil or marker

Watch the video below for a detailed step-by-step instruction guide to this type of cavaletti! Each one takes between 20 and 30 minutes to build. You can get creative and paint them white or another color.

https://youtu.be/zkiV6NiIqEg

Looking for more projects? Check out: DIY Run-In Shed For Horses!