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, and why I do it the way I do. … [Read more...]
It’s Horse Show Season In Colorado
It's The Most Wonderful Tim Of The YearWhile some will argue with me that the most wonderful time of the year is Christmas time, this is my most favorite time of the year. This is the kick off week for Summer in the Rockies at the Colorado Horse Park. And although I am not a competitor, I am a fierce spectator. And since I am not allowed to ride my own horses currently. I … [Read more...]
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 build. I was inspired by a jump that was on the cover of a past Chronicle of the Horse magazine that I used to get. When I … [Read more...]
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 with left over materials that I had in my garage. The total cost for me to make these boxes was … [Read more...]
March 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 consistently, so I do have time to make some new jumps. And March is no exception! I was trying to come … [Read more...]
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 diy horse jumps that you could configure in your arena, using 4 rails or less. … [Read more...]
How To Faux Paint Horse Jump Standards
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 to go this route. So I am so excited to share with you today how to faux paint horse jump … [Read more...]
February Jump Of The Month
Jump Of The Month I have had an idea in my head for a little while now. Something I have wanted to make and share with others, like myself who are looking to create a library of different jumps they can build. Because after setting up jumps for a while, it can get repetitive, and eventually all of your jumps end up being large cross rails with ground poles. … [Read more...]
