Question 1

Is YardForge really free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free during alpha — every feature unlocked, no card. You get the full 2D designer, stride calculator, FEI/BS validation, watermarked and clean PDF export, 3D and AR. Core yard tools, instructor profiles and show entry for riders stay available too. Alpha users get founding pricing at launch.

Question 2

Can I design a real club or BS course on Free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free includes the full 2D designer, live FEI/BS (and Hunter / Unaffiliated) validation, stride checks and watermarked master/athlete/builder/judge PDF plans. Clean PDFs, 3D and AR — free during alpha. YardForge validation and stride tools are planning aids only. They do not replace a qualified course designer, technical delegate, or official course inspection. Courses are built and jumped at your own risk. YardForge is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of the FEI or British Showjumping.

Question 3

Can I export courses to PDF or print?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free includes watermarked PDF export (master, athlete, builder and judge plans). Clean PDFs, 3D and AR — free during alpha.

Question 4

Can I run a horse show on YardForge?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Organisers use online entries, class schedules, start lists and a live results board — built for UK unaffiliated, riding club and Pony Club shows. Riders enter free. See horse show management at /show-organiser; first show is free on the trial plan.

Question 5

Can instructors teach and sell guides on Free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Instructor profiles, clinics and free training guides work without a paid designer plan. Paid guide sales use the marketplace fee (instructors keep about 80% after the platform share). Pro is for designer extras — not a paywall on teaching.

Question 6

Does YardForge include yard management and GPS ride tracking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Livery yards get staff tasks, arena booking, horse status, noticeboard and health records. Riders record hacks with GPS, save routes and share live location with the yard. Course design, shows, teaching and yard tools share one UK login.

Alex Young