Basic Coursebuilding - Threshold Picture Guide 17

Building a safe and jumpable show jumping course, be it a few practice fences at home or a whole course at a show, requires an awareness of many factors. A leading coursebuilder provides simple guidance.

• Uprights, oxers or parallels
  
• Distances within double and treble combinations
  
• Ability and experience or rider and mount
  
• How to plan a course, indoors and outdoors
  
• Building a course at a show
  
• Safety