Rainbow Farm

31/01/2026

19/01/2026

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Cavaletti are where horses really learn about jumping because they teach the foundations of correct jumping without the stress or risk of big fences. Here’s why they’re so powerful:

1. They develop true jumping technique
Cavaletti encourage the horse to:

Lift the shoulders

Use the back (round through the topline)

Step under with the hind legs

This is the same body mechanics needed for jumping fences—just at a smaller, safer scale.

2. They teach the horse to think for itself
With a line of cavaletti, the horse has to:

Judge distances

Adjust stride length

Find balance

Instead of the rider “placing” the horse, the horse learns self-carriage and decision-making, which is critical for real jumping.

3. They build rhythm and consistency
Good jumping comes from rhythm. Cavaletti:

Create a metronome-like canter or trot

Penalize rushing or laziness naturally

Reward steady tempo

Horses learn that rhythm = comfort.

4. They strengthen the body safely
Because cavaletti are low:

Joints and tendons are protected

Muscles strengthen progressively

Young or green horses can train correctly

Strength comes before height.

5. They improve coordination and confidence
Cavaletti help horses learn:

Where their feet are

How to organize their body

That jumping doesn’t hurt

Confidence built here carries over to bigger fences.

6. They reveal—and fix—training holes
Cavaletti expose issues like:

Falling in or out

Crookedness

Uneven push from hind legs

And because everything is slow and small, these problems can be corrected without fear.

In short
Cavaletti teach the “how” of jumping, not just the “over.”
Big fences test jumping ability—but cavaletti create it.

18/01/2026

Welsh Section D,
13.2 SJI measured.
A schoolmistress and all rounder pony, loves her job and never refuses a fence.

Has brought rider from 60's, 70's up to 90's, 95's and pops 1 metre fences at home. An experienced 2008 pony that has minded her rider. Much loved for 4 years, has'nt been overworked, sad sale as rider has outgrown her. So no timewasters.
Brought her on to compete in National pony club finals in jumping, dressage and cross country and to RDS equitaion 2024.
In her time with a rider age 10 to 14
She brought her on to come:
1st in area 7 IPC under 12's jumping Qualifiiers 2023.
Represented MHPC jumping in the National IPC final in Alice Mernagh.
Represented MHPC in Combined training National final under 12's in 2023
Loves cross country, rider competed in cross country and in the National minimus final 2022.
In ribbons jumping in Primary & Secondary Interschools 80's, 95.
1st in Robbie Bailey, jumping 90's 2024 IPC teams National final.
Turns heads and is in Red ribbons for working hunter Nugentsown and Trim show.
Qualified for RDS 2024 in Armagh in 90's Equitation, was in the top 5 Ribbons in the Royal Dublin Horseshow 2024.
Forward to a fence and loves her job, not a first pony. A competent rider will have fun and go far with Mia.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN THIS WEE STAR CONTACT ME & I’ll put you in touch.

12/01/2026

Monday mornings 💛

10/01/2026

Soo many young horses sold over the years with Pippa jumping on for a ride on their Sales Videos 👑💕