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What is the electrical braiding for?

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It is to keep your horse from chewing on the fence.

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If I'm using steel pipe panels, do I need to sink them into the ground and secure with cement? If they are considered portable, how are they secured to the ground?

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You do not have to sink them into the ground, they will stay up if you have them put together right.

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Do I have to use all the same size panels, or can I mix 10 and 12's?

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You can mix 10' and 12' panels as long as they have the same type of hinges and heights.

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Do I need to use treated wood to build a round pen?

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Yes.

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Would you recommend a membrane on top of the gravel? I live on clay soil and we have a lot of rain here in Manchester UK, so its always wet and boggy in winter.

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No gravel. It gets stuck in their hooves, and can cause them to limp.

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How high should the fencing be for the round pen?

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The fence should be up to your horse's neck, so it doesn't jump out.

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How much space should be between each rail of a round pen?

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This is a personal preference, assuming you're referring to the horizontal rails, not the poles. I have seen round pens with rails rather close together, as well as round pens with rails more like that of a fence. I prefer the fence-like rails to allow the horse to see its surroundings, but the closer rails could allow for a more articulated connection.

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Can I use this pen for my horses' everyday pen?

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If your round pen is built sturdily, you can use it for everyday use in addition to work.

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Where can I find used steel panel for a 50-foot corral?

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You can find a lot of used steel in junkyards and such. You can purchase new steel from construction stores, and perhaps livestock stores such as Tractor Supply.

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How much sand will I need for the footing in a round pen?

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The amount of sand you want depends on the size of your particular round pen, as well as how deep you want it to be for yourself and your horse's comfort.

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I messed up, and my pen is round. What do I do?

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If you meant for it to be square, make your round edges into sharper angles. If you meant for it to be round, then it is fine.

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What is the approximate cost to build a round pen?

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I would think about $2,500 using 16' panels and having sand and rock delivered. No holes to dig is a big plus.

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