How Do You Build A Show Jumping Course?
Building a show jumping course requires an understanding of horse psychology as well as some simple math to ensure proper spacing of course elements. Creating a course that is both interesting and challenging is the goal. Having access to a well-laid-out show jumping course is an integral part of training, providing experience to both horse and rider. With the proper equipment, the show jumping course can grow with the horse and rider, increasing in difficulty as they become more experienced. Unless you already have a full set of show jumping standards, poles and cups, you’ll need to build your own. Start with cavalettis, which can be adjusted to various heights. A cavaletti is a simple wooden X that is joined by an 8-, 10-, or 12-foot round or octagonal pole. The pole is nailed to the top of the X, and as you roll the cavaletti the pole either raises or lowers in height. Typically painted white, cavaletti can be used to build a beginner show jumping course. Standards, cups and poles c
