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April 27, 2020 by Lisa

10 Ground Pole Exercises

10 Ground Pole Exercises

How are things going for you right now? Are you hanging in there? I am trying to keep myself busy because if I stay busy, I don’t have time to worry about things. And I found something that keeps my mind very busy, playing in the arena with Plezant. And one way to keep things …

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April 8, 2020 by Lisa

Building A Set of Horse Jumps – The Gates

Building A Set of Horse Jumps - The Gates

I am going about this a little backward. But I am doing what I can for social distancing, and not going out to the Depot. (Home Depot). I am building jumps with what I have in my garage. And thankfully, I have a LOT of wood lying around that can be turned into horse jumps. …

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January 17, 2020 by Lisa

Building A Set of Horse Jumps – For Less than $300

Building A Set of Horse Jumps - For Less than $300

I haven’t done a post like this in a while. And I am trying to earn some extra money, so I thought I would share with you Building A Set of Horse Jumps – For Less than $300! That means each jump will cost around $50.00 each to make. And this includes all of the …

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December 31, 2019 by Lisa

A Review of the Year 2019

A Review of the Year 2019

2019 was a roller coaster for me. I had some really great things happen, and some really bad things happen too. But overall, it was just another year where things happen. Which is a lot better than nothing happening. That would b very boring! Wouldn’t you agree? And this recap is more for me than …

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December 7, 2019 by Lisa

How to Build a Horse Jump By Christmas

homemade horse jump

Have you always wanted to have your own jumps? Or is you favorite equestrian begging you to buy a set of jumps? Have you looked into buying a set of jumps, but just can’t justify spending thousands of dollars for such a luxury? I know, I’ve been there. Which is why I decided to figure …

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September 15, 2019 by Lisa

Grand Prix at the Colorado Horse Park

New Rules On Spectators At Horse Shows This Summer

Well, fall is just about here. But you wouldn’t know it from the temperatures this weekend. It is almost 90 degrees here in Colorado, which some may not like. But for going to watch a horse show, it’s awesome. And this weekend was the last Grand Prix at The Colorado Horse Park for the year. …

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August 10, 2019 by Lisa

Real Riding Challenge Day 10- Earning Money For Horses

Earning Money For Horses

Yesterday I had someone that I had built jumps for back in 2015 texted me and ask if I had any jumps for sale. I thought about it for a minute, and then thought why not sell the jumps I have been using? I mean, it’s not like I can’t build new ones right? And …

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July 4, 2019 by Lisa

Patriotic Dollar Store Horse Jump Decorations

If you live in The United States, today is Independence Day, or more commonly referred to as The Fourth of July. And since I’m not a big fan of fireworks for celebrating (they scare my horses) I decided to be patriotic in another way. I know it comes as no surprise that I really like …

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July 1, 2019 by Lisa

How To Build A Professional Quality Horse Jump Yourself

homemade horse jump

I wasn’t sure how to title this post. I thought about “How to build this $719.00 jump for $65.00” but that just didn’t look right. Besides, I just told you here, right now. But I did want to show you how to build a professional quality horse jump yourself, and that is what today’s post …

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June 29, 2019 by Lisa

A Horse Show Synopsis For My Friend

Will Simpson

During early summer, Lynda and I go to the Colorado Horse Park to watch the horse shows. Every Saturday afternoon is our time to go hang out away from work, and watch the pretty ponies and incredible riders. And for the first week I was on vacation, she was too. And one week we decided …

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June 24, 2019 by Lisa

Painting Horse Jump Rails

Painting Horse Jump Rails Well I am into week 2 of my stay-cation. And I have been able to get a lot of the big projects on my to-do list complete. This means I still have time off, so now I can dedicate some time to my garage. Which means I have time to paint …

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June 16, 2019 by Lisa

Summer In The Rockies Horse Show

a horse in a horse show

I am not quite officially on vacation, but I’m close. I won’t consider vacation officially started until it’s the first day I don’t have to go to work. So that means Saturday evening is reserved for Lynda and I to go to the Summer in the Rockies horse show at the Colorado Horse Park. We …

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May 19, 2019 by Lisa

Spring Is Here And So Are The Horse Shows

This is my most favorite time of the year. Because this is the time when the summertime horse show series gets started at The Colorado Horse Park. And I am so excited! Sure they have had to reschedule some classes because of 3 inches of snow and cold. But, that is typical in May in …

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April 30, 2019 by Lisa

Choosing Paint For Horse Jumps

a homemade horse jump

What Paint Should You Buy To Paint Your Own Horse Jumps? One thing that I know a lot about is building, and painting, horse jumps. I got started building and painting my own jumps over 15 years ago, and since then I have built at least 1,000 jumps for myself or others. And because of …

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February 23, 2019 by Lisa

8 Different Jump Fillers You Can Make Yourself

flower filler for horse jumps

How To DIY Jump Fill Well I had planned on getting my riding arena groomed and beautiful this weekend. Unfortunately, mother nature had other ideas. I am so over winter and I can’t wait until spring officially arrives. And while it dumped snow at our house last night, making working in my arena impossible today, …

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February 6, 2019 by Lisa

Affordable DIY Jump Standard Bases

how to make your own horse jump bases

The other day I ran to Walmart to grab some lunch, because I forgot mine. But while I was there, I wandered over to the clearance section. And there was some Christmas stuff still left, at 90% off. And even though I am over Christmas, I really can’t pass up a good deal. While I …

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October 29, 2018 by Lisa

How To Build Your Own Horse Jumps

DIY Christmas Gifts for Equestrians

How To Build Your Own Horse Jumps – Podcast Episode 22 Hello awesome equestrians! Welcome back to another podcast episode! Since we are getting into the down season for riding and working with our horses, well I am because of where I live, this is the time of year when I start building horse jumps. …

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October 29, 2018 by Lisa

How To Make Soft Poles For Jumping Exercises

How To Make Soft Poles For Jumping Exercises

Let’s Make Squishy Rails Have you ever seen or used squishy rails, or soft poles for your jumping? Have you ever heard of them? These things are so cool! I first learned about them from the barn I was riding at for my lessons. My trainer had me go over these squishy rails, a lot. …

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June 28, 2018 by Lisa

DIY Horse Jump Rails VS Retail Horse Jump Rails

a homemade horse jump in black blue and white

8,10, or 12 Foot Rails? I recently had someone ask where to find 10 foot rails for building jumps. She said she was having a difficult time finding 10 foot rails, or something that could be used as 10 foot rails for her jumps. And it got me thinking I should share what I do, …

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April 29, 2018 by Lisa

April Jump Of The Month

April jump of the month

Jump Of The Month -April The months seem to be going faster and faster. So fast that I am running out of time to do my jump of the month! But with 2 days left in the month I was able to get it done! And for this month’s jump, it is relatively simple to …

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March 14, 2018 by Lisa

How To Build Boxes For Horse Jump Fillers

how to build boxes for horse jump fillers

How To Build Boxes For Horse Jump Fillers I decided since I put up my jump of the month for March, I should probably show you how you can build boxes for horse jump fillers. They are really simple to build, and you only need minimal carpentry skills. I was able to make these boxes …

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March 13, 2018 by Lisa

March Jump Of The Month

jump of the month

Jump Of The Month I can’t believe another month has passed since I did my first jump of the month. As the days are getting longer, it seems as if I have so much going on the days are blending together! But the weather is still too unpredictable where I live to be out riding …

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March 7, 2018 by Lisa

10 Different DIY Horse Jumps

10 Different DIY Horse Jumps

10 Different DIY Horse Jumps The only good thing about winter is the cold temperatures and shorter days forces me to stay inside and come up with something else to do. And I have stayed busy by updating my horse jumps and building new ones. So I thought I would share with you 10 different …

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February 25, 2018 by Lisa

How To Faux Paint Horse Jump Standards

faux painting brick

Faux Painting Horse Jump Standards I have been wanting to get these wing standards completed for the past 6 months. And even though this is not how I anticipated finishing them, The idea popped into my head and I decided to go with it. After seeing the end result, I am so glad I decided …

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