Free stride & related-distance chart
Printable wall chart grounded in the same stride model as the YardForge designer. Working canter strides by horse and pony size, plus centre-to-centre related distances for one to five strides — the numbers club builders and coaches use at the ringside.
What’s on the chart
- Working canter strides — pony through large horse reference lengths so you can scale a line for the horse in front of you
- Related distances 1–5 strides — centre-to-centre distances for adult horse reference, with notes to shorten for ponies
- Take-off and landing allowance — the same ~6 m take-off/landing idea the designer uses when it turns fence spacing into stride counts
- Same model as the free browser designer — wall chart and on-screen calculator stay consistent
How to use it at the yard
- Pick the horse or pony size band closest to your ride.
- Measure centre-to-centre between fences with a wheel or tape.
- Match the measured gap to the chart row for the stride count you want (or reverse: choose strides, then set the gap).
- Confirm related lines in the free online designer when you need a full plan PDF for builders and judges.
Why related distances matter
A one-stride double and a two- or three-stride line ride very differently when the horse is green, the arena is short, or the surface is deep. A wall chart keeps the common numbers visible while you set poles — then the online stride calculator and full designer refine the track for BS or FEI planning-aid checks.
How to get the PDF
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FAQ
Is the chart free? Yes. Email unlock for the PDF; no card required.
Does it replace a course designer? No. Independent planning aid only — always confirm competition layouts against the current rule book and a qualified designer or TD when required.
Can I design the full course online? Yes. Use the free 2D designer for unlimited courses, live strides, and watermarked multi-role PDFs.
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