How do you make a jumper course?

How do you make a jumper course?

3 Basic Rules When Designing Your Own Jump Course

1. 1: THE TRACK SHOULD UTILIZE THE ENTIRE SPACE.
2. 2: YOUR FIRST FENCE ON COURSE SHOULD BE PLACED TO MEET COURSE GOALS.
3. Course Design Orientation.
4. 3: CROSS-MEASURE TO KEEP YOUR STRAIGHT LINES SQUARE.

How do I become an equestrian course designer?

A prospective designer must attend a Course Design Training Session before beginning the next required step, which is an apprenticeship. For the “r” designation, the starting point, these apprenticeships must include a minimum of eight hours with two different designers.

What shape should a horse make over a jump?

Bascule
Bascule /ˈbæskjuːl/ is the natural round arc a horse’s body takes as it goes over a jump. The horse should rise up through its back, stretching its neck forward and down, when it reaches the peak of his jump. Ideally, the withers are the highest point over the fence.

How far apart should show jumps be?

When measuring the distance between two jumps the convention is to allow 6 feet for the landing of the first jump and 6 feet for the take off of the second one.

How many jumps are in a jumper course?

12-16 jumps
Jumper courses, which are technical in nature and typically consist of 12-16 jumps, require strategic riding in addition to a swift pace.

What shape should a horse make over a fence?

The V-shape encourages him to come centrally to the fence, tuck his knees neatly up and to look at what he’s being asked to jump. The taller the cross-pole, the more it will improve his action, as he works those shoulders and really lifts up.

How many feet is two strides?

Bounce only recommended for speed, derby or novelty classes