The benefits of vinyl

When building a round pen, you have two main railing types to choose from – vinyl and wood. Vinyl is a great choice and has many advantages over wood. Its high-quality material makes it better able to withstand even the harshest elements in any climate, whether warm or cold. Better yet, it’s easy to install and will last for years to come.

It’s also a great choice to ensure the safety of you and your horse. It absorbs impact better than wood does so if you accidentally run into it, you and your horse will lightly bounce backward. Railings made from wood break apart and splinter more easily.

Best of all, it’s much easier to assemble than wood. Using wood involves a lot of cutting and trimming to get the measurements just right. Vinyl comes in rolls – all you need is string, snips, and a socket to secure.

As you begin to install a round pen, outline the top railing with string. A level line helps ensure your railing is straight along the entire perimeter and serves as a great guide. When working with vinyl, you’ll need a few special tools including splicers, brackets, and bucklers.

Vinyl makes a great choice for round pens because of its maintenance-free operation and long-lasting reputation in the industry.

The importance of level posts in a round pen

When building a round pen, it’s essential that all posts are level in the ground. If they’re not, they won’t provide the support your structure needs to last for years.

Having level posts also ensures the safety of the fence. If the posts aren’t level, the fencing won’t install properly and can be dangerous for you and your horse.

So, how do you ensure your posts are level? It’s best to find a friend to help, as it can be a two-person job. The posts should be level both horizontally and vertically, which is a challenge to do on your own.

When your posts are level, have one person hold the post while the other pours the concrete. Make sure it’s level against the top of the hole where the post sticks out. It’s helpful to use 2×4′s to keep it level. Since concrete takes up to 24 hours to set, you’ll need something to support it while the concrete is hardening.

Keep these steps in mind when you’re building your next round pen. Remember, a strong and secure base can help ensure your round pen will last for years to come.