Training a horse to free jump may seem a daunting task, but it yields great benefits to both horse and rider when introduced systematically.
Reasons to free jump horses include assessing jumping talent, showing a client how their horse is progressing, and as a marketing tool for selling young jumpers.
A smaller arena is better for free jumping so the horse doesn't wear himself out between in between jumping passes. You’ll need enough poles, jump standards and jump cups to build the jump chute, with extras built into the count.