This is a complete guide to course building, with analysis of how a horse jumps, tests and distances and planning and setting up a course as well as a look at the use of water in courses, indoor jumping and courses for ponies.

It is a fact that there are more jumping events than there are good course builders. A good course designer is both architect and artist, and he or she must understand not only the mind, body and level of ability of the horse, but also consider the rider, the type of event and the spectator. This is a complete guide to course building, with analysis of how a horse jumps, tests and distances and planning and setting up a course as well as a look at the use of water in courses, indoor jumping and courses for ponies.

A course designer's philosophy
how a horse jumps
the role of the course designer
simple principles
the course
tests, problems and related distances
water
indoor jumping
courses for ponies
courses for horse trials
working hunter courses for horses and ponies
planning and setting up a course
international course designers and their courses
conclusion.