Jumps, etc.: Jumps, Dressage Arenas and Stable Equipment You Can Build [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Lisa Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2000

Combine Lisa Campbell's clear directions and photos with Diann Landau's illustrations and, well, anyone with a little ambition and a few good tools can build the projects within these pages. And if you're not up to the challenge, the plans can be handed over to a professional or amateur carpenter who's not even a horse person---or to an enthusiastic spouse!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Half Halt Press; 1st edition (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939481561
• ISBN-13: 978-0939481569
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #676,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!, June 15, 2000

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robin briscoe (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jumps, etc.: Jumps, Dressage Arenas and Stable Equipment You Can Build (Hardcover)

I just purchased this book last week and think is is an excellent reference for anyone looking to build jumps for use in a schooling show, 4-H event, pony club, or for the model horse hobby. This book explains very clearly what equipment is needed, what supplies to buy, construction details, and dimensions of each component of a jump. It has clear photos and excellent line drawings. The weak points of the book is that it does not explain what design details makes a jump safe or inviting. It is also vague on color choices that are tradtional for hunter and jumper jumps. The author does mention in the back of the book what books to go to for additional information though. As a basic reference it is terrific and money well spent.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Step by step guide, September 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Jumps, etc.: Jumps, Dressage Arenas and Stable Equipment You Can Build (Hardcover)

This is a great book for anyone wanting to build their own jumps or for model horse props. It covers jumps, cross country jumps dressage arenas even tack boxes, saddle racks, mounting blocks and stable signs! So easy to read and understand with many illistrations; anyone can build a nice jump. It lists all materials and tools you'll need to get the job done right. It even gives tips on buying and selecting the right type of wood.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Could Have Been Better, March 4, 2003

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S. Cunningham (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jumps, etc.: Jumps, Dressage Arenas and Stable Equipment You Can Build (Hardcover)

We recently purchased this book to help us make jumps for our pasture. Initially, it looks and sounds great. The shopping lists are great also. However,the instructions for cutting and constructing most of the jumps are very vague, ie, "cut 2x4's to size." There would be no mention of angles or length and sometimes the picture does not match what is happening in the instructions. Plan on doing a lot of figuring out as you go. It would be helpful if angles were specified and more detailed correct sketches were given. Also, sometimes the jump would be listed as a 2 foot jump, but the picture is 2'6" and the instructions weren't clear. Some of the jumps, especially the brush box, for safety, needs to be able to be tipped over and the feet required reworking.