| Horse jumps are the equipment used to set up | | | | upright fence made with two poles meeting at the |
| jumping courses either in a show ring or on a trail. | | | | center in a cross. This keeps the horse jumping in the |
| The abilities of horse and rider are both challenged. A | | | | center of the jump. |
| beauteous animal jumps over a fence and you want | | | | A pyramid jump and oxer jump are two other types. |
| to make sure he can clear it and land safely on the | | | | Any combination of two or three jumps in a row |
| other side. Buy your jumping equipment from | | | | requires careful measurement of not only the height |
| reputable manufacturer for safety sake. | | | | but the distance between the jumps as measured in |
| In addition to safety, the cost of the jumps and | | | | strides. An upright fence must be correctly spaces as |
| accessories are important. Some companies | | | | it is a difficult jump. |
| guarantee a low price and will meet or beat their | | | | Measure the distance between jumps at |
| competition s prices. As long as the buyer gets the | | | | approximately twelve feet for a horse or ten feet |
| same quality, of course he is delighted to pay less. | | | | for a pony. Alternatively, you can measure your own |
| It is of the utmost importance to buy quality | | | | horse s exact stride. Use a tape measure and set up |
| equipment. Wood or PVC, a man made type of | | | | the distance between jumps according to your horse. |
| plastic material, is used to build the jumps. Horse | | | | It would be extremely dangerous to place a pole |
| show planners consider PVC superior in many ways. | | | | behind a jump. This creates a false ground line that |
| It cannot rot like wood. It is long lasting and can be | | | | confuses the horse. He will perceive the jump as |
| left out in inclement weather. It is very durable. | | | | being farther away than it is. His judgement of |
| PVC is a more expensive material to work with, | | | | distance would create a danger as a result. |
| however, it can now be manufactured more cheaply | | | | The requirements for the size regulations in |
| than wood because of computerized methods. This | | | | competitions are stringent. Planners of the shows |
| makes PVC competitive in the market. It is, in fact, | | | | want to add accessories that are aesthetically |
| cheaper to buy than wood. | | | | pleasing to those spectators attending the event. |
| There are many things about this industry that the | | | | You can buy accessories such as extra rails, cups, |
| average person does not know. There are a variety | | | | wings and flower boxes to make the ring a lovely |
| of types of jumps. Cavalletti jumps are used in | | | | place. Jumps can be purchased in package deals or |
| dressage exhibitions. The horses trained for dressage, | | | | individually. Appearance is not of primary importance, |
| also known as dancing, are different than those used | | | | but it does add to the horse show experience. |
| for Western trail competitions for example. Those | | | | Horse jumps bring joy to the people watching these |
| jumps are similar to natural things found on trail rides, | | | | magnificent equine competitions. They may or may |
| such as logs. | | | | not appreciate the work and training behind the |
| There are specifications for each type of jump. As a | | | | acquired skills, but they certainly derive pleasure from |
| beginner who wants to start with a few simple | | | | watching how gracefully they do it. The beauty of |
| hurdles, you need to know some facts. You can set | | | | the horses is enhanced by an attractive show ring as |
| up your first jumps. Check each piece of equipment | | | | well. |
| for nails or sharp pieces. A cross rail is a kind of | | | | |