How To Build A Roll Top for a Horse Jump

[@laequestrian6400]

I’ve been wanting to make one for a while this helped a lot!!!

[@bunnyag3335]

I made a miniature one for my dog and it’s so good for training! Thank you!

[@lensor8344]

Nicely done. I've built lots of these over the years. 5 foot and single 8 foot. I use sheets of 1/4 inch plywood. Standard radius for the sides is 30 inches wide, 30 inches high. The 1/4 inch plywood will bend over this. I use construction adhesive and screw. And do the same for the second sheet. Attach and screw the bottom first and then work it over and screw. Have a second person, helping hands to bend and hold makes the process easier. This makes for a very sturdy overall unit that will hold up to be moved around. Also safer for a horse. Esp newbies just learning how to jump a roll top. They can and will stop/slid into it and not kick a hole through hit. I have had horse balk at the last second and land on the on it. It is strong enough to hold their weight. The way this one is constructed a horse can and will break through it if landed on. Never a matter of if, only a matter of when. Regardless of the horse's experience. I spay Water seal on the plywood using a inexpensive garden sprayer. The carpet holds water. Which over time will degrade it. I spay the whole unit esp the wood that is in contact with the ground. Unless pressure treated 2X4 are used.

[@Catherine_P479]

My dad makes loads of stuff he builds houses and he said I can use all his tools and wood to make jumps I can’t wait !

[@KathrynZilla]

Any update on how well this stood up to time and weather after 3 years?

[@marybethlane1324]

Love this, and that you do it yourself!

[@IslandDreamerFarm]

You don't say how thick the plywood is on the sides?

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like it

[@gailsmith3531]

ill try it

[@VDCappetta]

Can you post a complete materials list?

[@cymoensimien6641]

These are great! Do you have approximate cost for building these? I want to build some and surprise my trainer.

[@BudgetEquestrian]

Oh my goodness, I wish I could remember! I think it was around $125.00? The Turf was the most expensive piece to buy. I hope you have fun building them! Your trainer will be so happy!

[@cymoensimien6641]

The Budget Equestrian thank you so much for the info! I’m super excited to make them , this looks like a fun project. I’m pregnant and have been put on restricted activity and I can’t afford to compensate him more for all the extra help he’s been giving me with my ottb but I really wanted to do something nice to show him how appreciative I am. I’m thinking he would LOVE some new jumps plus it will keep me busy since I can’t ride. 😊

[@sarahm6684]

Is the carpeting alright to be out in weekly rain?

[@lensor8344]

The rain doesn't have much effect. The sun does take it's toll. UV rays break it down and it does start to shred after a couple of years/summers. Depending on exposure. Easy enough to staple a new piece on.

[@ciaraghn5467]

We’re these expensive?

[@funtimes1166]

Do you chain your dog

[@BudgetEquestrian]

The dog that is in a lot of my videos is not always chained up, but when I am outside, he likes to be with me, and then he is on a long line because we do not have a fenced yard. SO he goes out with me, and he is on a long cable, but it is not a chain. Also he is deaf, so if I let him run loose, he couldn't hear me if I called him. And I don't think he would ever hurt anyone, but I don't take that chance, so he is "tied" up when we are outside together.

[@KH-kq7wx]

The Budget Equestrian how much did this cost?

[@leytonhilliard8348]

how much did this cost

[@BudgetEquestrian]

Hi Brian 🙂🙂🙂 I think they were around $125.00 for the pair

[@ikescepanski7331]

how tall

[@BudgetEquestrian]

You can make them as tall as you want them to be, these were 24" tall and each box was 4 foot long.