Any ideas on how to make jumps out of things??!

DreamingInColor · 09-27-2006, 09:42 AM

By that I mean, like using chairs/tires or something..not MAKING a jump, but using things to make a good jump. I need something that can go higher then 2'6"...

I would LOVE any type of suggestions, thanks!!

MorabPaint · 09-27-2006, 06:30 PM

Most people use barrels, or cones. Natural objects can also be used like landscaping (just check out the obstacle first and ask if it is okay to jump the persons hedge or whatever. I built my own cavalettis, which I adore. They are 2x4 x's inside of 2x6 boxes (so no one gets stabbed or something). I made 2 pair and bought some pvc pipes (but small logs can be used. You make them as big as you want and stack them as well. They were really easy to make and strong! (my pony made a habbit of knocking them over and standing on them!)

I love to jump, so I needed something that I could have for a long time and was safe for the animals. I do cross country, but stadium is more of what I built them for! I bought extra pvc as trot poles.

Martini! · 09-28-2006, 03:31 AM

Tires work well, as long as they are secured so that the horse can't get a leg stuck in them or something. We had a tire jump on our cross-country course, and it was a row of tires lined up next to each other so it was solid....I can't describe it without a picture, which I just might have on my other computer.

P.S. Where in Oregon are you? That's where I'm from, in fact that jump I mentioned is in Oregon!

Shotgun93 · 09-28-2006, 03:33 AM

There was a thread a while back about making jumps, I would see if you can find it.

Shotgun93 · 09-28-2006, 03:36 AM

Here you go:
Build your own Jumps

1rish · 09-28-2006, 03:47 AM

Some jumps we used to have in our pasture...

Barrels, you can lay two side by side and then one across the top in the middle like a triangle or for more height stand four of them up side by side.

Picnic table then advance to picnic table with the benches

An old couch

Hay bales are always good

smitty · 09-28-2006, 04:39 AM

The thread that SHotgun provided for you is excellent. Just remember, to NOT put anything under the jump that may cause an injury. Do not put chairs, tables, or anything crazy under there. It is an accident waiting to happen. You can get some wooden boxes and fill them with fake flowers. You can get cones for underneath too. Just make sure that the stuff that you make the jump out of is not dangerous if a hoof accidentally hits it.
When you are done with the project, send us pics!

horse_crazee · 09-28-2006, 05:28 AM

i agree with shotgun and smitty and don't put anything heavy like metal, log or strong wood as a bar to jump over you'll injure your horse if she makes a mistake, so put something light like a skinny pipe,

DreamingInColor · 10-05-2006, 07:57 AM

I am from Eugene, Oregon Martini! lol, not the best place in the world, and I'm moving to either eastern oregon, california or texas before 2008. geesh

thanks for all the ideas guys, that helps a bunch. thank you SO MUCH shotgun for giving me that thread link!!!

Xiphias · 10-05-2006, 08:01 AM

I used plastic barrels, cut length wise, they make a great roll top, then use 2 upright for the standards, and put a pole across for height....Cathy

09-27-2006, 09:42 AM	#1
DreamingInColor Full Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 71 Images: 3	Any ideas on how to make jumps out of things??! By that I mean, like using chairs/tires or something..not MAKING a jump, but using things to make a good jump. I need something that can go higher then 2'6"... I would LOVE any type of suggestions, thanks!! __________________ "When nature made the Arabian, she made no mistake"

09-28-2006, 03:31 AM	#3
Martini! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,303 Images: 17	Tires work well, as long as they are secured so that the horse can't get a leg stuck in them or something. We had a tire jump on our cross-country course, and it was a row of tires lined up next to each other so it was solid....I can't describe it without a picture, which I just might have on my other computer. P.S. Where in Oregon are you? That's where I'm from, in fact that jump I mentioned is in Oregon! __________________ The power of accurate observation is often called cynicism by those who don't have it.

09-28-2006, 03:33 AM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,941 Images: 133	There was a thread a while back about making jumps, I would see if you can find it. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

09-28-2006, 03:36 AM	#5
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,941 Images: 133	Here you go: Build your own Jumps __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

09-28-2006, 03:47 AM	#6
1rish Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Doing Laundry Posts: 1,549 Images: 36	Some jumps we used to have in our pasture... Barrels, you can lay two side by side and then one across the top in the middle like a triangle or for more height stand four of them up side by side. Picnic table then advance to picnic table with the benches An old couch Hay bales are always good __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

09-27-2006, 06:30 PM	#2
MorabPaint Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MN Posts: 1,158 Images: 54 Blog Entries: 3	Most people use barrels, or cones. Natural objects can also be used like landscaping (just check out the obstacle first and ask if it is okay to jump the persons hedge or whatever. I built my own cavalettis, which I adore. They are 2x4 x's inside of 2x6 boxes (so no one gets stabbed or something). I made 2 pair and bought some pvc pipes (but small logs can be used. You make them as big as you want and stack them as well. They were really easy to make and strong! (my pony made a habbit of knocking them over and standing on them!) I love to jump, so I needed something that I could have for a long time and was safe for the animals. I do cross country, but stadium is more of what I built them for! I bought extra pvc as trot poles.

09-28-2006, 04:39 AM	#7
smitty Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 966	Suggestions. The thread that SHotgun provided for you is excellent. Just remember, to NOT put anything under the jump that may cause an injury. Do not put chairs, tables, or anything crazy under there. It is an accident waiting to happen. You can get some wooden boxes and fill them with fake flowers. You can get cones for underneath too. Just make sure that the stuff that you make the jump out of is not dangerous if a hoof accidentally hits it. When you are done with the project, send us pics!

09-28-2006, 05:28 AM	#8
horse_crazee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,748 Images: 147	i agree with shotgun and smitty and don't put anything heavy like metal, log or strong wood as a bar to jump over you'll injure your horse if she makes a mistake, so put something light like a skinny pipe,

10-05-2006, 07:57 AM	#9
DreamingInColor Full Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 71 Images: 3	I am from Eugene, Oregon Martini! lol, not the best place in the world, and I'm moving to either eastern oregon, california or texas before 2008. geesh thanks for all the ideas guys, that helps a bunch. thank you SO MUCH shotgun for giving me that thread link!!! __________________ "When nature made the Arabian, she made no mistake"

10-05-2006, 08:01 AM	#10
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 18,546 Images: 647 Blog Entries: 29	I used plastic barrels, cut length wise, they make a great roll top, then use 2 upright for the standards, and put a pole across for height....Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! I was on HGS when we hit 2 & 3 million posts Proud owner of Xiphias 23 yr old ottb and Mikey aka Little Kadittlehopper 5 yr old overgrown mini app.

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