How to Make Ground Poles or Jumping Rails for Breyer Model Horses

From Jeanne Grunert

Once the painted areas are dry, carefully remove the tape and touch up any areas. After the pole is completely dry, it's time to have some fun! You can use your new ground poles in several different model horse show setups:

• English trail - horses may be walking, trotting or cantering over ground poles.
• Western trail - horses may be walking, trotting or maneuvering through a pole setup on the ground.
• English equitation, jumpers and huntseat - poles can be used with standards (side pieces) to create crossrail fences or straight rail jumps.

Learning how to make ground poles gives you the basic skills to make other more advanced propos, such as rails for a dressage arena or different jump styles.

• How to Make Ground Poles or Jumping Rails for Breyer Model Horses
• Assemble the Materials to Make the Poles for Your Model Horses
• Cut the Poles to Size and Sand the Edges to Make Realistic Model Horse Props
• Paint the Base Coat on the Model Horse Show Rails or Ground Poles
• Use Painters Tape to Mark Paint Stripes Onto Model Horse Ground Poles
• Using Ground Rails and Jumping Poles in Model Horse Show Photos and Scenes