Horse and Pony distances for Show Jumping.
Remember that these are guidelines and if your horse has a smaller or longer stride, you will need to adjust the distance slightly.
Horses
Trotting the Vertical exercise 2.5m / 9-10 ft
Bounce 3.5-4m / 12-13.6 ft
One stride 7.5m-8m / 24- 25.6 ft
Two strides 10.6-11m / 35-36 ft
Three strides 14.2-14.8m / 46-48.6 ft
Four strides 17.5- 18.7m / 57.6-61.6 ft
Five strides 20.9-22.7m / 68.6-74.6 ft
Ponies
Trotting the Vertical exercise 2- 2.5m / 6.56-9 ft
Bounce 3.3-3.8m / 11-12.6 ft
One stride 6.8-7.2m / 22-23.6 ft
Two strides 9.7-10.1m / 32-33 ft
Three strides 13-13.6m / 42.6- 44.6 ft
Four strides 16-17.2m / 52.6-56.6 ft
Five strides 19.1-20.9 / 62.6-68.6 ft
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