blood_magik
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where did you go for the poles?
would I be right in thinking Jewsons would do them?
would I be right in thinking Jewsons would do them?
for those who have made their own jumps
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horsemadelsie
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Most places selling wooden products will do poles- fencing places etc- we have a timber yard down our road that sells them, and I know people who have got them from old fashioned farm/country shops before. Would be cheaper getting them direct though.
cheeryplatypus
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Local sawmill, had to order them but cheap
EventingMum
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OH is in the joinery business and says better to try Rowan Timber:
www.rowan-timber.co.uk
This is where he got my last lot from and they've been fine. Alternately google 100mm jump poles and they are quite a few sites but they are mainly down South so transport may be pricey.
www.rowan-timber.co.uk
This is where he got my last lot from and they've been fine. Alternately google 100mm jump poles and they are quite a few sites but they are mainly down South so transport may be pricey.
Batgirl
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Plastic piping is a good substitute, doesn't rot, chip or get chewed. It is also often cheaper than proper show jump poles e.g:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/speedfit-pl..._ggl_0006635&gclid=CK7F08Sm4LACFQwjfAod8GmK2A
http://www.wickes.co.uk/speedfit-pl..._ggl_0006635&gclid=CK7F08Sm4LACFQwjfAod8GmK2A
Littlelegs
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I got mine from a little diy/ timber place nearby, like a smaller cheaper helpful version of b&q. And have some plastic piping I got from there too, think its meant to be some sort of drainpipe. The plastic ones we have aren't as strong as proper ones so wouldn't last very long with anything stamping all over them but otherwise fine. Have some long planks of wood with chunk out of either end for plank style jumps. Plus old round fence posts, too short for a proper jump but do as a groundline for smaller ones or as placing poles, v's, trotting poles etc. Also handy if you use low wings for making narrow uninviting jumps.
Ladydragon
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A timely thread as I was thinking today about needing to sort out some jumps and trotting poles...
Has anyone got any hints or tips for the uprights?
Has anyone got any hints or tips for the uprights?
Skippys Mum
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Blood Magic, you are in Renfrewshire? If you go to this place http://www.rlmiller.co.uk/welcome.php which is just outside Dalry (not far from the Blair Tavern on the Lugton to Irvine road), you will get 12' wooden poles at a good price. I got 6 for £45. 
They have them in stock permanently and they have been lying around my school for the last 2 years now and are still in great condition with no extra treating
They have them in stock permanently and they have been lying around my school for the last 2 years now and are still in great condition with no extra treating
blood_magik
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brilliant
dalry isn't too far up the road.
OH says there's a sawmill in Bridge of weir so I'm off to try them as well.
dalry isn't too far up the road.
OH says there's a sawmill in Bridge of weir so I'm off to try them as well.
hairycob
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Careful with drain pipes - they can have v sharp spikes when they break. Also v light & horses can get to know it's no big deal to knock them down.
Toby_Zaphod
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Be very careful about using plastic downpipes/drainage pipes etc at they are far too brittle to use as jump poles. In the winter they are even worse. It's been mentioned that they shatter easily & have sharp pieces & edges.
You should be able to get wooden poles from various outlets, countrywide stores, agricultural supply outlets, proper wood yards & ebay.
You should be able to get wooden poles from various outlets, countrywide stores, agricultural supply outlets, proper wood yards & ebay.
noblesteed
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A sawmill will sell you good quality hardwood poles that will last. I paid £8 each. The ones I bought were already weathered to didn't need painting, though I did paint them. That was tricky - lots of measuring and masking tape involved!
I made basic wingstands from some pieces of 2x3 from the local builders supplier - don't go to B and Q or they will rip you off. Look for the wood that's been kept outside - don't buy softwood. A 4 foot piece for the upright and 4 pieces that were 2 foot long to make an X to form the base. It's important to use bolts and nuts rather than screws in case they break - you can also reuse the bolts if they break as well as take them apart easily. The bolts cost as much as the wood did. It cost under £20 to make 2 wings though.
You will also need special drillbits to make the holes for the jump cups, these weren't cheap. However of course once you have them you can make as many jump wings as you like!!!!
In terms of paint, I left one set rustic and painted the others with undercoat then coloured gloss - they have lasted 2 winters now so worth the effort.
I made basic wingstands from some pieces of 2x3 from the local builders supplier - don't go to B and Q or they will rip you off. Look for the wood that's been kept outside - don't buy softwood. A 4 foot piece for the upright and 4 pieces that were 2 foot long to make an X to form the base. It's important to use bolts and nuts rather than screws in case they break - you can also reuse the bolts if they break as well as take them apart easily. The bolts cost as much as the wood did. It cost under £20 to make 2 wings though.
You will also need special drillbits to make the holes for the jump cups, these weren't cheap. However of course once you have them you can make as many jump wings as you like!!!!
In terms of paint, I left one set rustic and painted the others with undercoat then coloured gloss - they have lasted 2 winters now so worth the effort.