Jump 4 Joy Dressage Arenas are designed to be lightweight, portable and easy to assemble. They are an economical, rather clever, and aesthetically pleasing dressage ring option.
The 20m X 40m kit includes:
- 21 X 2 metre long boards
- 3 X brackets per board
- 8 Letters
Traditional 20X40 dressage surrounds have 120 meters board length. This 20X40 is "dot to dot" style, with a total of 42 meters board length.
The 20m X 60m kit includes:
- 29 X 2 metre long boards
- 3 X brackets per board
- 12 Letters
Traditional 20X60 dressage surrounds have 160 meters board length. This 20X60 is "dot to dot" style, with a total of 56 meters board length.
How to Set Up Your Dressage Arena Training Kit
Setting up your Dressage Arena is quick and straightforward. These lightweight, clip-together kits are designed for easy training use—so light and easy to set! Whether you're using the 20x40m or 20x60m version, this “dot to dot” style gives you clear markers without the bulk of a full surround. Here's what you need to get started.
What You’ll Need
- 4 stakes or markers (wing weights are great if you are working alone!)
- 2 measuring tapes (ideally one 60m and one 30m)
- Arena layout diagram with letter placement
- A second person to help (optional, but it makes things easier!)
Step 1: Clip the Brackets onto the Boards
Lay each board on a flat, firm surface and press the brackets on with the heel of your hand. Each board gets three brackets—one on each end and one in the middle.
Step 2: Pick Your Spot
Choose a flat, open space that’s free of holes, rocks, or obstacles. Use your 60m tape to lay out the basic footprint of the arena.
Step 3: Square Your First Corner
Place your first stake to mark a starting corner.
Measure 15m down the long side and mark it.
Measure 20m across the short side and mark that.
Use a diagonal measurement of 25m to square the corner.
Step 4: Mark the Remaining Corners
From your first corner, measure 40m or 60m (depending on arena size) along the long side to mark the third corner.
Check your diagonal from the second to third corner:
- 44.72m for a 20x40m
- 63.25m for a 20x60m
To find the final corner, use intersecting tape measurements:
- 20m from the third corner
- 40m or 60m from the second
Step 5: Place Brackets and Boards
Use your tape lines as a guide and start by placing your boards at the corners, then letters:
- H, M, F, and K (plus V and R for 60m arenas) go 6m in from the short ends
Letter spacing:
- 14m for a 20x40m
- 12m for a 20x60m
- Make sure to double check your distances.
Step 6: Place Filler Boards
Refer to your layout diagram for exact placement.
That’s It!
Once everything’s in place, you’re good to go. Your arena is now set up and ready for training.
Questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch —we’re always happy to help!
We’d love to see your setup! Tag us on Instagram or Facebook @copperponypoles to show us your arena in action!
ABOUT
Jump 4 Joy equipment is handmade in England. Their products are made from the highest quality polypropylene, extruded on site at the factory, using specially formulated polymer, and the best UV inhibitors and colour stabilizers available. This means the colours will not fade and the plastic will not degrade or become brittle.
Comprising the strongest engineering grade plastics, along with the latest fusion technology they apply when making the jumps - with no exposed wood to rot, splinter or repaint and no metal to rust, dent or sheer – you will not find stronger or longer lasting jumps. For this reason their products are backed with an unrivalled 5 year guarantee. You will not find better value for your money when purchasing jumps.
The polypropylene used is also fully recyclable where facilities exist.
