noun
- plural of cavalletto; a set of low wooden or metal frames or barriers used in equestrian training and jumping exercises
Usage: chiefly used in horsemanship and equestrian sports; often used in the plural form
Examples
- The riding instructor set up cavalletti in the arena for the beginner riders.
- Cavalletti are useful for developing a horse's balance and coordination.
- The young horse trotted over the cavalletti without hesitation.
- Training with cavalletti helps improve a horse's jumping technique.
- The stable had several sets of cavalletti for daily practice sessions.