Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
How to DIY A Set of Horse Jumps for $350.00 Building a set of horse jumps may seem like an overwhelming undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you do it methodically, and purposely, you can create a set of your very own horse jumps for about $350.00, and a week …
If you are beginning a journey of woodworking, or just wanting to know what tools you should have in your garage/workshop I have done the hard work for you! This is a guide to show you the most important tools, along with things you may have not thought of in order to make the most …
Building a brush box for a horse jump is a little time consuming, but is so worth it! Having your own set of jumps requires many different components in order to get your horse used to seeing different jumping elements. The brush box is an excellent filler to add to your collection. It doesn’t matter …
There are 10 things you really need to have to make the most of your jumping arena. If you plan to jump with your horse there is a lot of equipment you will need. If you have an endless supply of money, or have recently won the lottery, congratulations! But even if you are not …
Making wavy planks for horse jumps is something I have ALWAYS wanted to do. They are fun, different, and just add a different element for my horse to get used to jumping over. I haven’t even looked to see how expensive it would be to buy these already made, but I would assume they would …
I have to say gates are probably my most favorite filler to make. They can be all different heights, and you can easily make different patterns and designs, even if you are not perfect at carpentry. They are inexpensive to build, and add visual interest to your jumps as well as creating a ‘full’ appearing …
I have always wanted to learn to jump. The first time I went to a hunter jumper show as a spectator, I was in awe over the Grand Prix, and watching the talented horse and rider teams that seemed to be fearless over intimidating jump courses.
One of the first things I started making for horse jumps was rails (or poles) for horse jumps. Making rails for horse jumps is the least labor intensive part of building a jump. It’s very simple, you go to home depot, spend $40.00 and bam! You have 10 poles to use for your jumps. And …
Raised rails are something simple you can make which will add a lot of versatility to your riding and jumping. I have made them by simply using left over wood from when I am building a pair of jump standards. I don’t want to waste wood, so I figured out a way to use the …
Building horse jump standards is an economical way to build up your jumping equipment. To build a pair of standards will cost you around $15.00 for a pair of 4 ft standards! This is a lot cheaper than buying them ready made, which can be around $100.00 or more a pair, not including the shipping. …
