A schooling standard is a set of jumps that you can use to practice your jumping skills and to train your horse. You can make them yourself from inexpensive materials.
They are beginner-friendly and are a great way to learn how to build basic fences. They are also a great training tool for measuring distances between fences.
Build the Posts
Building your own pair of Schooling Standard Horse Jumps is an excellent way to give your horses a safe arena training environment. They’re also a fun project to do with friends or relatives.
Once you’ve decided on your design, it’s time to start. You can buy ready-made jump standards at most hardware stores, but it’s much cheaper and easier to make.
Step 1: Measure and mark a level on both vertical posts. Then, draw 9 lines that are evenly spaced around the entire base.
Using a pencil, mark the center of each line. It’s essential to be consistent with these markings, so your jump cups fit correctly into the post.
After drawing these lines, cut a hole straight through each set of marks with a 1/2″ wood drill bit. It’s best to do this after you’ve painted the POST with primer paint, making it easier to see the holes.
Decide on a Design
If you have a horse and want to train them in the arena, consider building a set of schooling horse jumps. These are simple and inexpensive ways to introduce your horse to jump.
First, decide on a design for your Schooling Standard Horse Jumps. A good plan will be easy to build and look great when completed.
Next, make sure that your jumps will work for you and your horse. If you are uncomfortable with a certain height or type of fence, try jumping it once you and your horse have practiced flatwork for a while.
Once you have decided on a Schooling Standard horse jump design, go to the hardware store and purchase the necessary supplies. You will need 8 1-by-4 wood planks and a saw.
Attach the Posts to the Post Base
You can easily make a set of standard schooling horse jumps using inexpensive supplies. They are an excellent first jump project for anyone new to jumping equipment and fun for the riders.
Start by installing a concrete footing and anchor for your post base. You can use a wedge anchor or sleeve anchor.
The advantage of the wedge anchor is that it does not need to be anchored into the concrete as firmly as the sleeve anchor. However, it is a more expensive option and should not be used in non-top-supported installations (such as fences).
Another benefit of the sleeve anchor is that it is much stronger than the wedge anchor. It is also more resistant to lateral load and uplift, which is helpful in the event of strong winds.
Once you have installed the sleeve anchor, insert and secure the post base to the anchor with the nut and washer provided. Then, attach the 6×6 Pressure Treated Post to the post base by nailing the side flanges.
Attach the Feet
Schooling standard jumps are a simple equestrian jump design with 2 vertical beams and a crossbar. These can be built inexpensively and are an excellent first jumping project for beginners.
It’s essential to have a solid foundation in flat work before you jump, so spend time doing lots of circles, serpentines, changes of direction, etc. This helps deepen your partnership with your horse and gives you the confidence to jump bigger fences safely.
In addition, you’ll need to practice your half-seat and full-seat. A strong leg in the entire seat and quiet hands in the half seat will help you stay stable on your horse’s back, even with speed bumps or large jumps.
When you’re ready to jump, choose a reliable horse that will take you over all the jumps in your lessons and keep you steady. Only start with a horse built to be a jumping horse or who has problems with feet or back.