Written by Kelli Paulson
Creator of Trail Rider Challenge
You have looked online and seen all the pictures and ideas for trail obstacles. It looks like they are having so much fun!
You want your own trail course, but you don’t know…
The problem? There are some cool ideas online, however, many are too heavy to move, the wrong size, not strong enough, unsafe, flimsy or are just not “horse proof”.
Have you wasted time and energy wanting a trail course and researching what you should build? But you still don’t know where to start?
Trail Obstacles also:
Would you like to impress your friends (or clients), so they all want to come and ride?
Over the last 15 years, I have done the trial and error, the testing,
the building, the setup, the moving and the hauling of obstacles.
I’ve already tried different dimensions, kinds and styles.
I have worked with over 600 horses using trail obstacles and have put on over 100 Trail Rider Challenges.
Teaching foundation horsemanship applied to trail obstacles has been my life for the last 15 years. I have a large trail course at home, setup at various horse expos, facilitate lots of clinics, and Trail Rider Challenge events.
Even though I can setup over 75 obstacles at one time, I have a time-tested core set that I use over and over again. This set is efficient. It is useful for all the core areas that need practice: crossing, through, maneuvers, immobility, despooking and more advanced obstacles. All of the fundamentals of training with trail obstacles.
When I teach at clinics and present at expos, people often ask me how to build trail obstacles and/or take pictures of mine. Some ladies even send their husbands over with a tape measure.
Introducing...
It is the perfect guide for horse riders who want their own horse trail obstacles and course for fun, practice and training.
Written by Kelli Paulson
Creator of Trail Rider Challenge
Theresa purchased an ebook, a few days later went shopping and on Saturday made a mail box, a curtain and added pool noodles to uprights she had!
*EBook or Print Option
“Simple” means the item can be easily purchased or constructed with basic tools (hammer, drill, skill saw) and basic construction skills. These items are easily portable and great for your own yard or barn, as well as enjoying with your riding friends.
If you have been around a horse very long, you understand if a horse can break it, it will. This guide provides you with sound, time tested advice and ideas for trail obstacles.
Materials, a list of tools, and finish recommends so you know you need and can get started quickly.
Trail Obstacles fall in to a few categories /groups of items by the foundation skills used to complete the obstacle. I label these groups KINDS: Crossing Obstacles, Manuevers, Immobility, DeSpooking, and Advanced. This is how we talk about trail obstacles when we are using them with our horse.
When we are building trail obstacles they are divided into “Sections of Obstacles”. This refers to the parts/pieces/building materials we need to build obstacles. In the construction content, you will find the obstacles arranged in sections of similar components for building.
Each section of Obstacles gives you detailed obstacle ideas including how to build, illustrations and dimensions.
Sections include:
Learn the basics of setting up your trail course for a great practice and training experience. We will discuss lines of travel, bringing energy up and down, variety and levels of difficulty.
PLAN 1: Basic Bridge with Teeter-Totter option
I share the plans and building instructions for my most versatile bridge with bonus info on how to make your bridge into a basic teeter-totter obstacle.
PLAN 2: Versatile Uprights & Curtains
This versatile jump standard type design works for multiple obstacles including: rope gaits, curtains, pushing through pool noodles, mail boxes and holding obstacles to carry.
PLAN 3: Trot Over Stands
These multilevel stands are the perfect height and beneficial for trot overs especially when sending your horse.
Is your space limited? Do you board? Do you need to haul your obstacles? Your course will fit in a small space. Let me show you how.
Yes, follow this list step-by-step and have your trail course ready in a weekend.
I show you what I keep in my “Trail Obstacle Box” that I take to clinics and Trail Rider Challenge events to add a touch of creativity to obstacles. Checklist includes where to purchase items. Delivered by email.
After your purchase you will receive an email with a link to the exclusive private group!
A list of 150+ Trail Obstacles you can set up and use from the instructions in How to Build a Simple Trail Course. Delivered by email.
I have included everything you need to know to make this curtain and several other curtain variations.
You will find numerous obstacle variations with measurements and dimensions.
When you have images, know what materials you need, and have instructions, you can easily build trail obstacles!
This is an introductory offer with special bonuses and free shipping!
Soon, this book will be listed at regular price without the bonuses.
Yes. All of these trail obstacles work great for In-Hand Trail.
No. All of the obstacles are portable and easy to move. You can set up all of your obstacles or just a few.
Yes. Most barn owners won’t mind because the obstacles are easy to move. They can be stored in a 3’ x 8’ space.
Yes. These are the same obstacles I use for my horse training and clinics as well as Trail Rider Challenge events.
If you can cut a straight line with a circular saw, measure and attach two pieces of wood with a screw, you can do this. The plans are simple and straight forward with illustrations. If all else fails, ask a friend for help.
Ebook: You will receive a link to the ebook all most instantly. Follow the instructions and you will have your book within minutes. The book is can be viewed online or downloaded. If you order the print book allow up to 10 days for delivery.
You may print the book and show it to your friend or take it to the barn. However, you are granted a single user, non-commercial license for personal use.
If you are a trail obstacle enthusiast, I believe you will love it. However, if you read the whole thing, try building at least one obstacle and still don’t like it; send me an email. My email address will be on the receipt in your email box.
EBOOKS: Because this is an inexpensive, digital product we do not offer refunds. If for some reason you really don’t like the e-book (I think you will love it), contact me and we will work something out.
PRINT BOOKS: If for some reason you really don’t like the e-book (I think you will love it), contact me and we will work something out. Books must be in new condition and resaleable to be returned.
Free shipping is to US addresses only. Please order the ebook version (which is printable) or use the “outside of US order button”. Shipping is about $22, depending on location.
To order, first decide if you would like an EBOOK (PDF) or a PRINT Book. The EBOOK is available immediately after you pay. The PRINT book is a physical spiral bound book shipped directly yo your address. Allow up to 10 days for the book to arrive.
Once you have decided which book you want, click the appriopriate red button. It will immediately open a payment window. Enter your name, email, address if needed and credit card information. All payments are handled securely by Stripe.
EBOOK ORDERS: Once you have completed your payment, a window will open with an instant download button. Click the button to download your book and your bonuses. You will also receive an email with the links. You may download the file up to 5 times in one year. If you have any questions my contact information is on the email receipt.
PRINT BOOK ORDERS: For those ordering the print version, immediately after you pay, a window will open and you can download your bonuses. You will also receive an email with the links. You may download the file up to 5 times in one year. If you have any questions my contact information is on the email receipt. Your Print Version Book will arrive by USPS within 10 days.
*EBook or Print Option
“Simple” means the item can be easily purchased or constructed with basic tools (hammer, drill, skill saw) and basic construction skills. These items are easily portable and great for your own yard or barn, as well as enjoying with your riding friends.
PLAN 1: Basic Bridge with Teeter-Totter option
PLAN 2: Versatile Uprights & Curtains
PLAN 3: Trot Over Stands
*EBook or Print Option
“Simple” means the item can be easily purchased or constructed with basic tools (hammer, drill, skill saw) and basic construction skills. These items are easily portable and great for your own yard or barn, as well as enjoying with your riding friends.
PLAN 1: Basic Bridge with Teeter-Totter option
PLAN 2: Versatile Uprights & Curtains
PLAN 3: Trot Over Stands
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