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Tutorial 1 - 3 stride - 20m rule
When designing a course every corner must allow a minimum of 3 strides to and from each fence and a turn with a diameter of at least 20m.
Every corner must have:
- At least 42' (12.75m) straight line after the first fence. 6' (1.83m) for landing and 36' (11m) for 3 strides
- A turn that is at least 20m (66') in diameter
- At least 42' (12.75m) before the second fence. 36' (11m) for 3 strides and 6' (1.83m) for take-off.
For a basic U-shaped corner, the jumps should be at least 24m from the edge of the arena and at least 20m away from each other. See first pic.
If jumps are too close to the boundary, horses do not have enough time to see the second fence. See second pic
If the turn is too tight, it makes the corner too difficult for a horse to keep its rhythm between the fences. Experienced horses will need to collect and shorten their strides to make the turn. Inexperienced horses simply lose their rhythm and usually jump the second fence poorly.
See the latest Strides Course Design tutorials, visit Strides Tutorial Series on our News page:
Tutorial 1 - 3 stride - 20m rule
Tutorial 2 - Roll back turns
Tutorial 3 - Quick corners
Tutorial 4 - Balanced corners
Line distances - Imperial vs Metric
Tutorial 6 - First Fence in a Course
ESNZ podcast on my Recent and Past Equestrian Endeavours
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Strides Lite update
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A demonstration of Strides Exercises App.
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Strides Exercises is now available on the Apple App Store
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New pricing plan for Strides Exercises
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Check out the ESNZ Podcast about my recent trip to Bogota, my present and past equestrian endeavours. A few days ago, I had the opportunity to chat to Dr Danielle Mulrennan, the Communications and Mar...
Using Draw Reins
Draw reins are a schooling aid that many riders use to keep their horse's head down in a rounded outline. They are especially popular amongst jumping riders, and I see many top riders using them....
Building Confidence in your Horse
When jumping your horse, whether be over cross bars to Grand Prix fences, you need your horse to want to jump for you. Your horse needs to enjoy it. No horse if going to jump if they lack confidence. ...
Strides Exercises update available
There has been a little issue with Strides Exercises, following an update with the strides.co.nz website. This bug has been fixed, but all current users will need to go to the Apple App Store and Goog...
Strides Lite update
Strides Lite has a couple of updates made to it. The jump stands now have feet so they now look the same as the fences on Strides21. I have also introduced the turning dial for turning each fence. Cli...
Learning to see a Stride
One of the fundamental skills in ALL jumping disciplines is the ability to see a Stride. Seeing a Stride is the ability to judge the distance on approach to a jump and adjust your horse's stride ...
A demonstration of Strides Exercises App.
Strides Exercises contains a library of jumping exercises for training Showjumpers, eventers, hunters and all other jumping disciplines. For full access a monthly or annual subscription is required...
Purchasing a Strides Exercises subscription on Android
If you are looking for the best schooling exercises to do at home on your horse, Strides Exercises is a great tool to show you multiple exercises you...
Strides Exercises is now available on the Apple App Store
It is with great excitement that I can announce that the Strides Exercises App for iPhones and iPads is now available on the App Store. This App contains a full list of jumping exercises you can do on...
New pricing plan for Strides Exercises
Strides Exercises now has new prices. It is now $2.99USD ($4.99NZD in NZ) for a monthly subscription and $29.95USD ($49.95 NZD in NZ) for an annua...
