# Brush jump: DIY brush jump plans for horses [View illustrated instructions](https://diyplans.org/plans/brush-jump-6014/variants/standard) [Plan and other configurations](https://diyplans.org/plans/brush-jump-6014.md) Explore a long, low brush-jump form. The timber holder is 120 in long and 24 in high, supported by three transverse feet. A dashed reference shows brush extending 6 in above the timber. This is a visual design reference, not a construction plan. ## License [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). You may share and adapt this free design for noncommercial purposes with appropriate credit, a link to the license, an indication of changes, and the same license on adaptations. See [the FAQ](https://diyplans.org/faq#license) for details and exceptions. Revision: 5 Status: published Difficulty: intermediate ## Before you start - Design inspiration: dimensioned visual reference and editable concept geometry, not a construction plan. - Use the files to study proportions and possible variations. A physical adaptation needs its own connection, release and installation details. - Brush material, quantity, exposed height, flexibility, retention, drainage and inspection criteria are not specified. The 6 in projection is not a riding-use recommendation. - The 3 1/2 in opening does not establish hoof exclusion or acceptable yielding behavior. - Connections and ground restraint for the holder and liners are not detailed or load-rated. ## Dimensions - Length: 120 in. Illustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating. - Timber holder height: 24 in. Illustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating. - Foot length: 24 in. Illustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating. - Illustrated brush projection: 6 in. Illustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating. - Illustrated total with brush: 30 in. Illustrated concept geometry; no use or load rating. ## Shopping list Indicative full-stock allocation for comparing the illustrated timber concept. This is not a complete purchase order. Hardware, structural connections, coatings, ground anchorage and installation materials are outside this timber takeoff. Brush and its retention system are also excluded. - 2 board: Southern Pine No.2 2 x 6, UC4A for feet, 8 ft. Three 24 in feet and three 18 1/2 in uprights across two boards with kerfs. - 6 board: Southern Pine Industrial 45 1 x 6, UC3B minimum, 12 ft. Cut each to 120 in. Extra stock length allows clean end trimming. - 2 board: Southern Pine 5/4 x 6 liner stock, actual 1 x 5 1/2 in, 10 ft. Two 57 1/2 in liners per board. UC3B minimum; retention/fasteners unresolved. ## Materials in the model Modeled timber components in one illustrated concept; not a complete construction bill of materials. - 2 x 6: 6 installed pieces - 1 x 6: 6 installed pieces - 5/4 x 6: 4 installed pieces Not quantified: - Hardware, structural connections, coatings, ground anchorage and installation materials are outside this timber takeoff. Brush and its retention system are also excluded. ## Tools and equipment - FreeCAD for editing the native solid model - STEP-compatible CAD software for exchange geometry ## Instructions ### 1. Read the holder proportions - The main timber form is 120 in long with 24 in feet and a 24 in timber top. The three frame centers are 3/4, 60 and 119 1/4 in. Check: Separate the timber height from the dashed brush reference. ![Brush jump front and end elevations with illustrated dimensions](https://diyplans.org/media/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/dimensioned-image/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-dimensions.png?brand=1) Design inspiration. Illustrated geometry; construction connections and suitability are not specified. ### 2. Follow the face-board pattern - Three horizontal boards on each side have lower edges at 5 1/2, 12 and 18 1/2 in above ground. The two visible gaps create the open-board appearance. Check: Identify the six face boards and their spacing. ![Brush jump front and end elevations with illustrated dimensions](https://diyplans.org/media/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/dimensioned-image/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-dimensions.png?brand=1) Design inspiration. Illustrated geometry; construction connections and suitability are not specified. ### 3. Look into the top opening - Four liners, each 1 x 5 1/2 x 57 1/2 in, sit within the two clear bays with 1/8 in end gaps. They reduce the illustrated opening to 3 1/2 in. Check: Locate the four liners and the 3 1/2 in cavity. ### 4. Explore the planting-like texture - Use the drawing to explore the brush silhouette and color. The dashed brush is a visual reference only; its material, density and retention are not modeled or included in the timber count. Check: Keep any brush appearance study separate from a specified physical insert. ## Drawings and views ![Brush jump concept model](https://diyplans.org/media/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/overall-image/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-overall.png?brand=1) Design inspiration. Illustrated geometry; construction connections and suitability are not specified. ![A horse and rider clearing the brush jump in a sand arena.](https://diyplans.org/media/packages/a96cbbabe960b58b97618bf106bd70c3f1abb6a8eacbaa4b63a38276a1b93215/cad-lifestyle/lifestyle.png?brand=1) A horse and rider clearing the brush jump in a sand arena. AI Generated from CAD files for inspiration ![Brush jump front and end elevations with illustrated dimensions](https://diyplans.org/media/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/dimensioned-image/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-dimensions.png?brand=1) Design inspiration. Illustrated geometry; construction connections and suitability are not specified. ## Downloads - [Editable concept model](https://diyplans.org/downloads/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/native-model/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-model.FCStd): FCStd, 19221 bytes, file revision 5. Individual editable solid components and an informational dimension sheet. Not a parametric construction model. SHA-256: c3402841d1e33c7d47cfd2810ea6ed9fc26566711824b9f7f5cac97a7307f33c - [STEP concept model](https://diyplans.org/downloads/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/exchange-model/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-model.step): STEP, 103486 bytes, file revision 5. Matching exchange geometry. Unspecified hardware and joints are not implied. SHA-256: 332aa42f474e9bb48dc6886f9dd69197c79751349fa4f6354b9e5a8963333002 - [Illustrated part sizes CSV](https://diyplans.org/downloads/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/cut-list/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-cut-list.csv): CSV, 803 bytes, file revision 5. Indicative component sizes and provisional blanks; not a fabrication order. SHA-256: b7e54ea644748ef7e7c79f390ea3da2fec55c82ee199a4da111d31f5e4330604 - [Indicative timber takeoff CSV](https://diyplans.org/downloads/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/shopping-list/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-timber-takeoff.csv): CSV, 777 bytes, file revision 5. Possible full-stock allocation for the modeled timber only; not a complete purchase order. SHA-256: 9b11ff1986c8dd71bb2b8ef376cfdaccde12527518d60d923f0aca0c7c8d121b - [Modeled component CSV](https://diyplans.org/downloads/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/parts-list/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-components.csv): CSV, 2659 bytes, file revision 5. One row per solid, with modeled bounds rounded to 1/16 in and volume and explicit inspiration scope. SHA-256: 19c1fd4776c25e386b905614ddf3d0657489ae1fa25c33db52a207d0f8a6c843 - [Complete inspiration package](https://diyplans.org/downloads/packages/2a2efc11a8f99fc0e6257bf8f07fdf9412189af1720cd58ee157717d1595a858/download-package/brush-jump-inspiration-r5-package.zip): ZIP, 37751 bytes, file revision 5. Matching cleaned FreeCAD and STEP models with the CSV schedules. Instructions and drawings are on the website. SHA-256: 44309126c8fb1ebafaa0bd46ebfcc927b465b268e52f97194a314f5ed83231f2 ## Using the CAD files - Open the native file in FreeCAD to inspect or edit individual solid components. The dimension spreadsheet is informational and does not regenerate geometry. - The STEP export carries matching concept geometry. Missing joints, cups and anchorage are intentional omissions from this visual reference. - Save changes in a separate study file. When changing dimensions, update the related model geometry and reference quantities together.