What size poles for pole bending?

What size poles for pole bending?

The pole bending pattern is to be run around six poles. Each pole is to be 21 feet (6.4 meters) apart, and the first pole is to be 21 feet (6.4 meters) from the starting line. Poles shall be set on top of the ground, six feet (1.8 meters) in height, with no base more than 14 inches (35 cm) in diameter.

How much does a pole bending base weigh?

They cannot be bent or squashed. Each base weighs about 15 pounds, and are the standard 14 inches in diameter.

How big is a barrel pattern?

Per the WPRA, a standard pattern is 90 feet between barrel one and two, 105 feet between barrel one and three and between barrel two and three, and 60 feet from barrels one and two to the score line.

How much do saddles weigh?

Saddles can weigh anywhere from 10 – 60 lbs. English saddles are lighter, usually between 10 – 25 lbs. Western saddles can range from 25 – 60 lbs. The weight and style of a saddle will be a determining factor in how well you can perform as a rider.

How much weight can a saddle horse carry?

The maximum weight a horse can carry is 400 pounds based on the 20% rule. Most horses can safely carry 20% of their body weight. So a large draft horse weighing 2,000 pounds can theoretically safely carry a 400-pound person.

What’s a good pole bending time?

As the pattern in the rule suggests, you’ve got to get from the start line to the furthest pole, turn around that, weave through the poles, turn around the first pole, weave back through the poles, turn around the furthest pole again and then get back to the finish line. As fast as you can. A good time is 20 seconds.

What are pole bending poles made of?

These bases were the old stand-by in pole bending contests across the nation. They are made in Spain of very firm solid rubber, with virtually no give to them. They cannot be bent or squashed. Each base weighs about 15 pounds, and are the standard 14 inches in diameter.

What is a pole bending base in an arena?

Below: A pole bending base in an arena. Pole bending is timed event that features a horse and rider running a serpentine pattern around six poles arranged in a line. The pole bending course consists of six poles, standing upright in bases, spaced (usually) 21 feet apart in a straight line.

How much does a standard pole base weigh?

Each base weighs about 15 pounds, and are the standard 14 inches in diameter. They take a 1 1/2 inch PVC pipe. Each base and pole weighs about twice as much as the O’Neil bases described previously. We frequently encounter these bases in pole bending competitions.

What is pole bending in rodeos?

Pole bending is often seen at junior high and high school rodeos, as well as horse shows on both local and national levels. Below: A pole bending course, with poles and bases, showing five of the six poles. In pole bending, there can be penalties.

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