How tall are horse jump standards?

What is the average jump height in horse racing?

For top-level shows, the average jumping height stands at about 3-4 feet – although the higher levels top 6 feet. The biggest jump in the world of horse racing is The Chair – a six feet fence alongside a 5 ft 2″ ditch – during the Grand National.

What are the edges of a horse jump standard?

The edges of our horse jump standards are “eased,” meaning they are milled to a radius or a slightly rounded edge. This prevents splintering and is easier on your hands. Additionally, the tops of our standards are beveled with “dog-eared” edges. Take a look at some of our colorful and creative horse jump sets below.

Why choose wooden horse jumps?

Our team believes all wooden horse jumps should be a permanent investment. We work to eliminate any sharp surfaces, thus minimizing injury to horse and rider. The edges of our horse jump standards are “eased,” meaning they are milled to a radius or a slightly rounded edge.

Why choose our wooden standards and jumps?

Plus, horses tend to step on them and crash through them thereby decommissioning the use of the standard. You will seldom have these problems with our wooden standards and jumps. They stand on their own, the colors don’t fade, and they’re better for horses and your arena’s aesthetic appearance.

How big are the holes in a horse jump?

Each horse jump standard is bored with 5/8-inch, recessed holes. We bore larger holes than our competitors so you’ll have an easier time working with your jump cups. Larger holes make it easier to slip pins in and out while adjusting pole heights: no prying and hammering in the pin.

What are the eased edges of your horse jump standards?

The edges of our horse jump standards are “eased,” which means they are milled to a radius or a slightly rounded edge. The eased edges of our standards prevent splintering over the life of the product and are easier on your hands, too. Additionally, the tops of our standards are beveled with “dog-eared” edges.

Do you need to build your own schooling jumps?

If you own or work with horses and would like them to be able to jump as part of their regular arena training, building your own pair of schooling standard jumps is a practical idea. All of the supplies you’ll need should be available at a local hardware store.

What size school do I need for my horse?

The most common size is a standard 40 x 20 metre school. This is quite adequate for most domestic needs, but you may need to extend it to 60 x 20 if you intend to do a lot of jumping or dressage.

How much does it cost to build a horse jump standard?

Building horse jump standards is an economical way to build up your jumping equipment. To build a pair of standards will cost you around $15.00 for a pair of 4 ft standards! This is a lot cheaper than buying them ready made, which can be around $100.00 or more a pair, not including the shipping.

What kind of wood are horse jump Poles made of?

Our inventory includes solid lodge pine and German spruce poles 3.5 inches in diameter that can be cut to any length up to 12 feet. Horse jump poles are sold with natural, painted, or striped finish. Painted models have three coats and are beveled on ends to prevent mildew rot.

Why choose getjumps for horse jump rental?

GetJumps provides horse jump rental solutions for both farms and horse jump shows. We understand horse shows require certain equipment in order to run smoothly. We work with leading national horse jumps shows and provide a variety of equipment that will allow your show to run smoothly with minimal cost.

Can all horses jump fences?

While all horses can jump, it takes a special combination of athleticism and mental ability to successfully and safely navigate a course of fences. A jumper needs the physical ability to get over a fence or an obstacle — that’s the most basic requirement.

What is a water jump in horse racing?

These water jumps are long, shallow troughs of water. In stadium jumping, horses may not touch the water with their feet, and the landing marker is defined with a moldable substance called plasticine. A horse that falls too short will mark the plasticine and receive a penalty (as though they had knocked a rail).

What does “eased” mean in horse jumping?

The edges of our horse jump standards are “eased,” meaning they are milled to a radius or a slightly rounded edge. This prevents splintering and is easier on your hands.

Why is it so hard for horses to jump?

For some horses, a good bascule comes naturally. For others, it can be hard because it takes strength and flexibility. It can be easier for a horse to jump with his back flat and often with his neck and head up rather than down. He may still be able to lift his front legs out of the way, but his topline will look stiff, even inverted.

Why do some horses not like to jump?

This is something that has to do with the individual horse and not so much that breed or genetics. Some horses just get it naturally while others are more resistant and do not like to train and jump.

Why choose getjumps?

GetJumps has been serving the horse show industry since 1983. Our quality services have been performed at some of the top ranked prestigious horse shows in the country. In gaining the respect from our peers we have traveled a long way since 1983. GetJumps provides horse jump rental solutions for both farms and horse jump shows.

How much does it cost to build a horse jumping arena?

But a standard-size competition arena large enough for professional jump courses is 20,000 ft 2. Using the estimated costs explained below, a basic arena with those dimensions would cost about $39k for a small arena and $90,000 for a competition-sized arena ($4.5 per ft 2).

How much does it cost to train a horse to jump?

For a jumping horse with show experience expect to pay a minimum of $10K in the USA. The price goes up if you require a warmblood. It depends on how much training you’re looking to have already installed in the horse. If you want a well trained animal, or “push button horse”, they are often extremely expensive.

Is it worth it to buy a show jumper horse?

Jumping horses are not a very good investment; they may be worth a lot of money one day, and the next nothing if they suffer an injury while jumping. How much does it cost to be a show jumper and all your horse’s needs as well as your own?

What kind of wood do you use for horse jump Poles?

Our inventory includes solid lodge pine and German spruce poles 3.5 inches in diameter that can be cut to any length up to 12 feet. Horse jump poles are sold with natural, painted, or striped finish. Painted models have three coats and are beveled on ends to prevent mildew rot. Striped poles have four coats.

What is a horse jump pole used for?

Our horse jump poles are ideal for horse jumping, show jumping, and other equestrian sports. For this reason, the poles are explicitly built for durability and maintenance-free use.

What makes a good show jump?

It’s quality materials – a jump is only as good and only as durable as it’s weakest part. It’s the smart design, that comes from experience and working with equestrians in real showjumping environment, that can be earned only with time.

What courses do you design and provide jumps for?

Some of the courses for which we design and provide jumps are the American Paint Horse Association World Show, Appaloosa Horse Club National Show, and the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Our only limitation is your imagination.