Author: Ingrid Klimke

The six year old horse: Dressage: lateral movement, development of flying change collection exercises, curb bit work, dressage in open country and much more; Pole work (cavaletti): gymnastics, circle jumping, improvement of flexibility and cadence; Jumping: jump gymnastics, narrow jumps, turns, distances, parcour jumping; Cross-country: canter/gallop training on hillside, a series of fences and obstacles, jumping into water, drop jumps

Author Notes: Ingrid Klimke (born April 1, 1968 in Munster, Germany) is a German eventing rider. She appeared at three Olympics from 2000-2008. With her horse Abraxxas she won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She is the daughter of equestrian Reiner Klimke.