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 enlarge | Author: Lisa Campbell
Publisher: Half Halt Press
Category: Book
List Price: $27.95
Buy New: $19.55
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 484397
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 8.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0939481561
Dewey Decimal Number: 688.78
EAN: 9780939481569
ASIN: 0939481561
Publication Date: May 1, 2000
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 great instructions on building jumps and other horse equipment July 8, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
The majority of this book is about building a wide variety of jumps. Also covered is stable equipment and dressage arenas. Covers: Determining Your Jump Needs, Shopping for Materials, Tools You'll Need, Shopping Lists & Construction, Notes for Jumps and Other Equipment, Basic Schooling Standards, Deluxe Schooling Standards, Wing Standards, Slant Wing Standards, Jump Poles, 12' X 2'6" Panel, 12' X 2'6" Picket, 12' X 2'6" Gate, Coop, 8' Cavalletti, Rolltop, Flower Boxes, Brush Box, 12' X 12' RR Crossing Planks, Mounting Block, Sign Post, Saddle Stand/Storage Box, Portable Saddle Rack, Grooming Box, Paint Brightens the Ring, Logo Jumps, Setting Up a Dressage Arena, Recommended Reading, and Safety Checklist. Thorough instructions. Very usable.
 dressage arena, yeah right March 9, 2005
10 out of 15 found this review helpful
Do not buy this book if you are looking for ideas concerning dressage arena construction. It is ridiculous that "dressage arenas" is in the title. In a 71 page book, five pages involve dressage arenas. Most of that space discusses measuring out an arena. I was looking for a serious discussion about the constuction options available: wood, pvc, temporary, portable, etc. Our riding club needs to replace the barrier on two sand rings this year. If you need to build jumps this book might be helpful, for dressage arenas it is a waste of money.
 Could Have Been Better March 5, 2003
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
We recently purchased this book to help us make jumps for our pasture. Initially, it looks and sounds great. The shopping lists are great also. However,the instructions for cutting and constructing most of the jumps are very vague, ie, "cut 2x4's to size." There would be no mention of angles or length and sometimes the picture does not match what is happening in the instructions. Plan on doing a lot of figuring out as you go. It would be helpful if angles were specified and more detailed correct sketches were given. Also, sometimes the jump would be listed as a 2 foot jump, but the picture is 2'6" and the instructions weren't clear. Some of the jumps, especially the brush box, for safety, needs to be able to be tipped over and the feet required reworking.
Step by step guide September 16, 2001
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is a great book for anyone wanting to build their own jumps or for model horse props. It covers jumps, cross country jumps dressage arenas even tack boxes, saddle racks, mounting blocks and stable signs! So easy to read and understand with many illistrations; anyone can build a nice jump. It lists all materials and tools you'll need to get the job done right. It even gives tips on buying and selecting the right type of wood.
 This is a great book! June 15, 2000
39 out of 39 found this review helpful
I just purchased this book last week and think is is an excellent reference for anyone looking to build jumps for use in a schooling show, 4-H event, pony club, or for the model horse hobby. This book explains very clearly what equipment is needed, what supplies to buy, construction details, and dimensions of each component of a jump. It has clear photos and excellent line drawings. The weak points of the book is that it does not explain what design details makes a jump safe or inviting. It is also vague on color choices that are tradtional for hunter and jumper jumps. The author does mention in the back of the book what books to go to for additional information though. As a basic reference it is terrific and money well spent.
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