Re: round pen advice?

[gtetzlaff]

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Hi Gina:
Just a year ago, I too contemplated between a metal or home-made round pen. I
opted on the purchase of a second hand 60 ft. steel with 4' walk thru gate. A
little bit of sanding on the slightly rusted spots and a new coat of paint and
Wa La, I have an awesome round pen that will last for years. I am very gald we
chose the portable panels and gate model. I love it and at any time I would
decide to move it I can or if I no longer need it I know I will have no 
trouble
reselling. Also, by chosing to go second hand I was able to afford a 
larger and

actually much better quality than what I would have gotten new for the same
money. I purchased mine for $700.00 with no regrets. Good luck in your quest
and Happy round pen training. 


Liann Tetzlaff
Snow banks are finally melting and the birds are singing a happy spring tune
today.The fjords are happily rolling in the mud. Funny I could have 
sworn Timmy
was a dun horse and not black.. 
51 degrees in Fairwater Wisconsin. 




Quoting Gina Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:


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Hi Everyone!

I am so happy spring is finally here, and with a
couple of youngsters at the farm that my horses and I
live on (including my Fjern) we are finding ourselves
in dire need of a round pen.  The farm owner would
like to acquire one as economically as possible and
the debate is weather to just buy metal round pen
panels or to build something more substantial out of
wood.  I think wood would be safer and maybe less
costly  (We have an abundance of cedar trees on the
acreage to use for posts)?  But we like the
portability and ease of a metal round pen.  So, I am
wondering what types of round pens some of you have,
and the pros and cons of each type.  Thanks in avance!

Gina
menominee, MI


  

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Re: round pen advice?

[MorrisShadowMT]

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Hello Gina
 
 
I have a wooden round pen (it is cheaper depending on  materials in the 
beginning ,long term it may not be though with  upkeep) .   What I like about 
it is that I was able to make it  higher and yes it only stays in one spot 
which does make it more difficult to  up- grade footing, but can be done, but 
it 
is also nice because the horses can't  move it and  if it is not penned to the 
ground the Fjords, if left alone  will find a way to move it!.   A portable 
one can be moved  easily  and I would like it for that reason.   I use my pen a 
lot  and it is permanent however if I only had 2 youngsters that I was going 
to  work.   I might opt for the portable as you can resale them  the wooden 
ones are not exactly marketable once built.  
 
 
Hope this helps
 
Bonnie Morris



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round pen advice?

[Gina Larson]

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Hi Everyone!

I am so happy spring is finally here, and with a
couple of youngsters at the farm that my horses and I
live on (including my Fjern) we are finding ourselves
in dire need of a round pen.  The farm owner would
like to acquire one as economically as possible and
the debate is weather to just buy metal round pen
panels or to build something more substantial out of
wood.  I think wood would be safer and maybe less
costly  (We have an abundance of cedar trees on the
acreage to use for posts)?  But we like the
portability and ease of a metal round pen.  So, I am
wondering what types of round pens some of you have,
and the pros and cons of each type.  Thanks in avance!

Gina
menominee, MI


  

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