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Pens and Paddocks

Pens and Paddocks

Pens and Paddocks

   

Turnout areas and holding pens

   
   
Whether you call it a corral, pen, or paddock, smaller enclosures are often useful at a horse facility. The smaller enclosures are convenient around a barn area for close turnout. In a larger pasture area a tape fence can be used to create a catch pen or holding pen.
   
   
Separate pens are also advisable for isolation or quarantine situations, and can be quickly erected using StockGuard tape, or be used as a permanent enclosure.
   
   
   

Breeding Farm Use

 

Teasing multiple mares

Having a simple method to determine the status of the mare's breeding cycle is advantageous. This reduces the expense of examinations by a veterinarian, and virtually eliminates the time and labor of teasing mares individually.

Make several small pad docks on opposite sides of an 5.5 metre wide alley using two or more strands of StockGuard fence tape. Close the alley at both ends with tape gates to create a center paddock. The teaser, preferably a gelding for more silent teasing, occupies the center paddock. As the mares come into season they will move toward the teaser and indicate their change in status without injuring themselves.
   







 

Create a dozen individual paddocks contiguous to the stalls

   













Separated small paddocks are convenient for isolation and useful at horse facilities, with little maintenance required.