Roundpen construction ideas???????
ISHOM
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2006-04-12 10:47 PM (#40353)
Subject: Roundpen construction ideas???????


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I REALLY would like to have a 50ft roundpen, but just don't have the $$$$$$$$$$ to pay $800 +++ for one.  I don't have anything cantancorous (Sp?) just 3 gentle horses that need schooling and some wet saddle pads.  I don't want to set posts in the ground if I can keep from it.  Has anyone got some original ideas for one that is economical?

Edited by ISHOM 2006-04-12 11:38 PM
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terri s
Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2006-04-13 10:22 AM (#40371 - in reply to #40353)
Subject: RE: Roundpen construction ideas???????


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Cattle panels bought at auction, try direct from fencing companies. Mine was about $400 bought from a fencing company. I have also put t-posts in a diameter/size I wanted and used fence tape. Like you, I had gentle horses and it got me by just fine for awhile. I wouldn't use anything like that with babies or anything not broke to longe though. I see where you don't want to set posts, but t-posts are fairly mobile.
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MIfarmbabe
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2006-04-13 12:18 PM (#40374 - in reply to #40353)
Subject: RE: Roundpen construction ideas???????


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I've heard of people using wooden pallets, you can get those just about anywhere pretty cheap or free. Probably could use T-posts to attach them to. However, you are better off investing in a round pen like someone suggested, some cattle panels would do the job. You really don't want a half-arse job that could get you or your horse injured.
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ISHOM
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2006-04-13 3:53 PM (#40386 - in reply to #40353)
Subject: RE: Roundpen construction ideas???????


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Yeah,  trying to be careful for the injury aspect....don't want to spend the difference I saved in dollars in doc or vet bills.
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