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Horse Jumps From Rustic to High Technology PVC Horse Jumps
Even today some of the jumps used at shows look like no more than rough hewn branch off a tree. In fact that is just what they are. There was once a time when there were no specialist designers building jumps the amazing jumps we take for granted at so many shows.
In those days the rails were cut down wherever the jump course builder found them. I remember many days, many years back, when we ever drove past a house that had some of the right shape of trees growing in the side yard. We would pulled over, knock on the door, and ask the house owner if he or she minded if he cut a few down branches. Of course we were helping them to tidy heir yards, so they usually said yes quite enthusiastically. Especially when he explained why he wanted them.
We use all wood horse jumps still, and we build our jump competition courses using an array of jumps as well as jump rails / poles and jump cups.
Using wood for our jumps allows us to customize our jumps to meet our show entrants needs. We can build almost anything these days to meet any course design needs. We have a wide variety of products available for our needs including: Schooling Standards, Sali Wing Standards, Straight Wing Standards, Walls, Coops, Pickets, Gates, Planks, Curved Planks, Wishing Wells, Cavaletti, Jump Rails, Composit Jump Cups, Jump Poles, Arched Walls, Brush Boxes, Flower Boxes, Turf Tops, and Roll Tops.
The jumps we use are a product can be left “raw” or painted to best suit the needs of your show entrants.
Increasingly popular though are PVC horse jumps. Believe it or not though, PVC jumps have been available since the !980s. We recommend JUMP PVC as the manufacturer to fit the bill for better jump equipment for the busy horseman or woman. They provide jumps that require no maintenance, are easy to handle and yet extremely sturdy and durable in can be used in all weather conditions. JUMP PVC does all this and more. They have designed their equipment to be both functional and beautiful, to fit the needs of both the pleasure rider as well as the Olympic competitor. So they should have jumps to please everyone.
Buying good quality horse jumps is an investment in your sport or business and in the end buying PVC can make very good sense, it often does save to buy the best the first time.
Do not forget that PVC jumps weigh half that of wood, and allow the most small framed riders to make adjustment to the course with vry little effort.
This can be very important when riders make up their own course keeping in mind the ability of their horse.
When designing a jumping course remember that at the start you must pass through the flags to start a round. A jump is positioned so that it can be scored twice only and any additional times it is jumped is a not counted. The fastest horse/rider combination knocking down the fewest jumps are declared the winner.
Time faults are assessed for exceeding the time allowance. Jumping faults are incurred for knock-downs and blatant disobedience, such as refusals (when the horse stops before a fence or “runs out”).
Show jumps can be painted, unpainted or stained dark brown for a ‘working hunter’ look. Quality is everyone’s primary concern. Make sure they are built to last. Show jumps are often lavishly striped and decorated to suit themes of the surrounding environment.
About the Author
Steve Evans recommends the Horse Show Program, for all those interested in horse shows organizing, attending, and competing and participating.
Create your Own Carousel Horse
Carousel horses, that are true antiques, can sell for thousands of dollars. Antique carousel horses can be the focal point of any collection. Molds have been created of these grand carousel horses. In this article I will show you where to purchase them and guide you through the process.
Most anyone with reasonable talent can paint with a brush and finish an antique reproduction carousel horse. Unpainted or unfinished carousel horse molds can be purchased ready to paint. These molded horses are made of a high density polyethylene which is strong and very forgiving to the finisher. The artist is able to make the choice to purchase a horse with seams to sand at a reduced price or choose a ready to paint surface.
Time to create an antique reproduction. Choose the size you desire. Full size, half size or small horses. Full size horses at a full 65 inches high are a very large project. I have seen Elegant Standers and Royal Standers that really do look like the horses we all would ride or stand next to. Half sized unfinished carousel horses are probably the most popular to artists and hobbyist. This size fits real well in baby nurseries and little girls rooms. Most of the horses that I have seen available come complete with the brass pole that runs through the horse.
Let’s Get to Painting ! There are many ways to finish a carousel horse. Most people like the traditional painted horse that recreates the memory of the Merry Go Round. Some artists are able to locate pictures of actual horses where they are mounted on carousels. Right down to the details, the photo can be copied to recreate that special horse. Some painters like to reproduce the carved wooden horse effect. Special types of paint and techniques are available to recreate the look of a real wood surface.One of the final stages is choosing a clear coating to provide a clear finish around the painted surface. Some artists have chosen to take this step a bit further and add multiple coats of gloss creating an almost deep glass effect. Small pictures and material can be added under the gloss to get a desired look.
Creating your own antique carousel horse remake is a very rewarding project. Reproductions have sold for hundreds even thousands of dollars. I know of at least two small businesses that have been created finishing and selling these horses.
About the Author
The best selection of unpainted and finished carousel horses can be found here at The Merry Carousel. You can find most of the other items pertaining to carousels that are featured in my articles at this store. Good luck in your search for the perfect Carousel Horse
Cholla the Famous Painting Horse Artist
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