Find the distance charts on my website at TFEquestrian.com/distances-between-jumps

When setting distances between poles and jumps it can be daunting on where to start. Below you will find some helpful information on what works for me and a good starting point for you to spring board off of. Use it as a guide to help you start and then learn how to adjust for your level of horse and rider. Biggest tip for this one is to set more room than you think you need and start as poles (or small jumps) to make sure the horse can handle what you are asking and can easily maneuver if a mistake is made. Obviously we want the right amount but when in doubt it is always better to have too much room in case things go wrong instead of too little.

Practical or “schooling” distances are more common and work for a variety of horses and riders when schooling at home.
They accommodate for:
Shorter canter stride (9-11′)
Smaller fences (3′ and below)
Closer take off and landing (due to smaller fences, plan for 1 to 1.5 times the height of the fence)
Greener horses/riders

PRACTICAL DISTANCES:
Trot poles: 4'
Canter poles: 10'6"
Trot pole before a jump: 9'
Trot in Gymnastic to a one- stride: 18'
Canter in to a
One stride: 21'
Two strides: 32'
Three strides: 43'
Four strides: 54'
Five strides: 65'


Competition distances/ distances for bigger fences on a more open stride.
They accommodate for:
12′ canter stride
Bigger fences (3’6″ and up)
6′ take off and landing
Experienced horses

COMPETITON DISTANCES:
One stride: 24'
Two strides:36'
Three strides: 48'
Four strides: 60'
Five strides: 72'

Worry Less and Ride More! Cheers!
B

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