A method and apparatus for using a transportable horse jumping system are disclosed. The horse jumping system includes a portable standard having a panel for supporting one or more poles, the panel having at least one of a pole holder and a keyway, and a support leg attached to the panel and adapted to maintain the panel in a vertical position. The one or more poles extend generally perpendicularly from a front of the panel. In some embodiments, one or more jump cups are attached to the keyway for supporting the one or more poles. In such embodiments, jump poles may be inserted into at least one of the pole holders and the jump cups.
