i use these at my barn and they look great! i put flowers and fake bushes under mine for cute hunter courses and people always ask me where i got them. 10/10 recommend because they look great and last and are cheap. i made mine 4ft high
If I were to paint these standards, I would start with a primer Kilz 2 is the best I have found. And then you could paint it with any type of paint you want, as long as it is exterior type paint. I really like oil based paints for horse jumping equipment because it lasts a long time, and it doesn't get scuffed up as easily. 🙂🙂🙂
The Budget Equestrian thank you for taking your time to reply! I hope that you'll get a chance to make that video someday. :) I always appreciate your content.
I've always used treated lumber, I can't find untreated 4x4s and I'm picky about having the same wood types together, so I use treated 2x4s for the feet too. P.s. your facebook link didn't work
This was the first time I used treated lumber for building jumps. They are definitely heavier, hopefully they will last a long time. I was able to find both 4 x 4 and 2 x 4 treated lumber at Home Depot. The wood was more expensive, but with not having to add primer and paint, and the time saving factor, they are more economical! Thanks for the heads up on the Facebook link, I think I fixed it! 😃
You're welcome! Yeah Lowe's is a bit cheaper for me. But I meant I can't find UN-treated wood. Where do you get UNtreated 4x4s? I've only found one place in my new location (FL), and it's an hour away and the 4x4's are like 1.6x the price of treated ones. O_o
I guess I'm lucky, Home Depot has a HUGE selection of un-treated 4 x 4 wood. They have all different sizes, from 8 ft long and up. This is how we make our 10 ft rails too, using un-treated 4 x4's. I believe they say Douglas fir #2 on them. And they are less expensive than the treated wood. The last time I was buying wood, the 10 ft long 4x4's were $12.56 each. I actually have thought of a way to make a wing jump standard using 2 x 4's, and I am going to test it out this weekend, so you know what that means, a new video on how to make wing standards with 2 x 4's, and maybe I will try to make a pair of schoolers this way too!
This is a great idea to put the portable saddle racks on. I love this idea!
Excellent idea!
i use these at my barn and they look great! i put flowers and fake bushes under mine for cute hunter courses and people always ask me where i got them. 10/10 recommend because they look great and last and are cheap. i made mine 4ft high
cound you PLEASE show how you attach the feet to make them level! i am having issues here
What are you using as jump cups and pins? Do you buy them from an equestrian supply-type store?
Your videos are great - love these!
Ooh! Would love to make these! Great video!
You completely skipped-over how you attached the base to the uprights :(
If I were to paint these, what kind of paint would you recommend?
If I were to paint these standards, I would start with a primer Kilz 2 is the best I have found. And then you could paint it with any type of paint you want, as long as it is exterior type paint. I really like oil based paints for horse jumping equipment because it lasts a long time, and it doesn't get scuffed up as easily. 🙂🙂🙂
The Budget Equestrian Thank you so much! I'm going to get a dog at the end of the summer and want to make some dog jumps! 😊
Samantha Lapin I love jumping my dog 🥺❤️
What was the width of the wood??
How much did these cost to make?
Can you make a video of how to find good quality tack on a budget?
Thank you! I think that is a great idea for a video! I LOVE finding deals, especially on tack because it can be so expensive!
The Budget Equestrian thank you for taking your time to reply! I hope that you'll get a chance to make that video someday. :) I always appreciate your content.
could i use a hand saw to cut them?
I've always used treated lumber, I can't find untreated 4x4s and I'm picky about having the same wood types together, so I use treated 2x4s for the feet too.
P.s. your facebook link didn't work
This was the first time I used treated lumber for building jumps. They are definitely heavier, hopefully they will last a long time. I was able to find both 4 x 4 and 2 x 4 treated lumber at Home Depot. The wood was more expensive, but with not having to add primer and paint, and the time saving factor, they are more economical!
Thanks for the heads up on the Facebook link, I think I fixed it! 😃
You're welcome!
Yeah Lowe's is a bit cheaper for me. But I meant I can't find UN-treated wood. Where do you get UNtreated 4x4s? I've only found one place in my new location (FL), and it's an hour away and the 4x4's are like 1.6x the price of treated ones. O_o
I guess I'm lucky, Home Depot has a HUGE selection of un-treated 4 x 4 wood. They have all different sizes, from 8 ft long and up. This is how we make our 10 ft rails too, using un-treated 4 x4's. I believe they say Douglas fir #2 on them. And they are less expensive than the treated wood. The last time I was buying wood, the 10 ft long 4x4's were $12.56 each.
I actually have thought of a way to make a wing jump standard using 2 x 4's, and I am going to test it out this weekend, so you know what that means, a new video on how to make wing standards with 2 x 4's, and maybe I will try to make a pair of schoolers this way too!
No fair! Lucky you
The holes have to be centered or jump cups and pins won’t fit snug
Do you know How much these weight? If they're too heavy maybe I'll pay for plastic ones...😅
Hi Ebba,
I think they weigh around 15 pounds a piece 🙂
Does it have to be treated wood for the standards?
No, you don't have to use treated wood. It was just what I had. I typically will use landscaping timbers because they are a lot cheaper, around $4.00.
Can you make a barn vlog or a video of you riding
Hi Alyssa!
I can, and I will! Thank you!
How do the jumps stay?
With jump cups
How low do you start the holes?
yojayy how low you want them to be, it depends on if you want to do low warming up jumps or high jumps😊
what is the size of the standards?
These standards are 3 ft tall. But you can make them as tall (or as short) as you like. 😃
you can send me in Greece?