Making jumps at home- need cheap fence plans

[wishnwell]

A group of us are getting together to make some jumps. Not so sure we want PVC piping so wood is probably the way we are going and need to find some plans that are free/cheap to us. Any ideas on where to look for them?

Thanks

[eventchic33]

I have built panels from plywood and lattice, 1 sheet of each will make 3 panels of 2 different heights Colorfull paint and you have cool, relatively cheap jumps jumps.

[ACS]

For schooling standards:
http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-exclusives/building-jump-standards.aspx
http://lorienstable.com/articles/jumping/900-building_jumps/

For Wings, Gates, Flower Boxes, etc. - basic guide for the type of materials needed:
http://www.jumps4horses.com/products.htm

I hope this helps! :winkgrin:


Edit: Sorry, I didn't realize that this post was from 3 months ago!

[vineyridge]

Check my photos on Chronicle of My Horse here:
http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/albums/us-cavalry-manual-jumps

I scanned in the Cavalry Manual's sections on jump construction.

[wishnwell]

Check my photos on Chronicle of My Horse here:
http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/albums/us-cavalry-manual-jumps

I scanned in the Cavalry Manual's sections on jump construction.

I can't get in...

[Hunter DQ]

If you know anyone who does contruction or remodeling you might be able to score some free materials. My husband's friend brought him all kinds of stuff from job sites that he used to build my flower boxes and gates. Old porch railings convert easily and safely into gates if you cut them down to the correct heights and buy a few more materials to frame them in correctly.

Also try looking up my favorite book: _Jumps, Etc.: Jumps, Dressage Arenas and Stable Equipment_ by Lisa Campbell. ISBN # 0-939481-56-1

[MR]

I have made jumps multiple times. Made a full course back in college for our team's "home" barn, and then did another full course for by current boarding barn about a year ago.

First off, get yourself a copy of "Jumps, Etc":
http://www.amazon.com/Jumps-etc-Dres.../dp/0939481561
The patterns are good, there are a LOT of different types, and the instructions are easy to follow. She also provides a "shopping list" for each item, which is good for people who aren't experienced in buying lumber/supplies. I didn't always stick to her patterns exactly, but they are good patterns to use.

Next, PLAN IT ALL OUT ahead of time. For the full course we did recently, I planned out exactly what we wanted/needed, what lumber/supplies we needed to buy, and what we already had (tools, existing jumps to fix/repaint, etc). We spent a total of $800 and had about 15 boarders get together for about 5 hours on a Saturday. Brought along a couple "handy" hubbies, but really it wasn't too bad.

For the $800, we ended up with around 8 new pair standards, 4 flower boxes (2 sets), 2 panels, 2 planks, 10 new poles, new fake flowers, and probably something else I forgot. The $ also paid for sanding/new paint for a ton of our existing poles, as well as repairing & repainting some of our existing standards & brush boxes.

The best part is deciding what colors/patterns to do! I spent awhile ahead of time designing it all out - partly because I wanted everything prepared so no one got off track (and we ended up with MATCHING jump sets), and partly because it's fun! My friends even surprised me with a small can of lime green (my fav) so they made a "special" jump - which now we all love and the colors have stood up really well!

Anyhow, sometimes you get a better idea from pictures than text... Here are some pictures of the jumps we built:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...b&id=682545724

Good luck!!!

[As an aside: make sure you are very choosey about using black. Use it sparingly, as horses see it as a "hole" - so it's best not to have a plank or panel that's really black...unless you want to see it REALLY close up!]

[vineyridge]

I can't get in...

Are you a member of Chronicle of My Horse? Try logging in and going to All Albums. Mine is a public one with a cover page. I think if you click on the cover page, the album will open.

Try this. It might work.
http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/jumps21-1?context=album&albumId=1971868%3AAlbum%3A114641
That the first page. Then click on next to see the rest of the jumps.

[Tabwrdd_ridge]

jumps etc!!!! yay!!! i love this book, buy it and go to lowes!! it even comes w/ a shopping list!! of what you'll need for each project.. very precise and easy to follow!! AND references some of my old pony club friends!! which of course makes me a little biased, but i was amazed at how easy to follow it was ( or at least my husband was!! but i could have done it.. he just doesnt like me near the power tools..hmmmm ) hahha!!

[Hi Jump]

Really even with very simple standards there is no limit to what you can create with materials to add interest. Easy things I have tried to secure to a rail to make it more interesting include balloons, dangling pool noodles, and old discarded stuffed animals. I have even made very decorative planks out of a beds headboard and footboard.

My trainer Travis Root made amazing standards that resembled palm trees, butterfly wings and even a great replica of the Spruce Meadows bicycle out of plywood cutouts wedged between two by fours for upright standards, that were fantastic to give horses more 'looky' jumps at home to practice with, that are sophisticated looking enough to use in clinics etc.

Synergy Sporthorses
http://www.hunterjumperstallions.com

[IPHF]

I saw some nautical vinyl sewn panels at a show and went home and made them on my Singer...used velcro straps over the poles and most were 18"-24" wide and approx 10' long and then I cut out all kinds of appliques and sewed them on.... they were great to move around and challenge ponies/horses!

[MissintheSouth]

My trainer Travis Root made amazing standards that resembled palm trees, butterfly wings and even a great replica of the Spruce Meadows bicycle out of plywood cutouts wedged between two by fours for upright standards, that were fantastic to give horses more 'looky' jumps at home to practice with, that are sophisticated looking enough to use in clinics etc.

Synergy Sporthorses
http://www.hunterjumperstallions.com

A friend of mine does this as well. He has basic standards (as the base) that make the H frame, then he takes 1/2" or 1/4" plywood and a jigsaw and makes some very cool jumps! He has made clowns, dollar bills, piano keys (as a box), cows, the Sunflowers from Thermal, and a lot more!

[graystonefarm]

Found this thread in a search and I'm bumping it up in the event anyone else has "make jumps" on their honey-do list. :D

[graystonefarm]

We ended up using this site for instructions:
http://lorienstable.com/articles/jumping/900-building_jumps/

My jump standards are finished and they look great, however, if we were to do it again, we would make the base wider by using 18" rather than 12" boards to make the base sturdier. ;)