Distances for Jumping Exercises

Distances in training depending on several factors: –

• The size of the fences
• The horses’ length of stride
• The education of the horse
• The rider’s ability to establish a good canter

All distances are for horses 15.2hh and over

Approaching in trot – between poles

• Trotting Poles – Min 4 ft Max 5ft6
• Place pole in front of fence – Min 9 ft Max 10 ft
• Place pole after fence – Min 10 ft

Approaching in Canter – between poles

• Canter Poles – Min 9 ft Max 11 ft
• Place pole in front of fence – Min 10ft Max 11ft
• Place pole after fence – Min 10ft Max 11ft

Approaching in Canter – Between Poles

• One stride – Min 21ft Max 24.5ft
• Two strides – Min 33ft Max 36ft
• Three strides – Min 45ft Max 48ft
• Four strides – Min 57ft Max 60ft
• Five strides – Min 66ft Max 72ft

Between Bounce Fences

• Bounce – Min 10ft Max 12ft