Horses. What Do You Think Is The Perfect Size Round Pen?
Horses. I Built Myself A 60' Diameter Round Pen (always Wanted One). It's Great To Ride The "greenies" In And Work On Their Balance, Consintration, Et
Horses : What Do You Think Is The Perfect Size Round Pen
I built myself a 60' diameter round pen (always wanted one). It's great to ride the "greenies" in and work on their balance, consintration, etc., but I really don't care for it to lunge in. It's too big. I still prefer to get out the lunge line and lunge in the field especially with the "greenies". My more experienced horses its fine for free lunging because they know how to stay on the rail and know their voice comands, etc. I have considered building a smaller one so that I can easily free lunge the greenies when I feel like it. Not to small like 40' diameter (that would be about equal to the lunge line). I of course would still keep the other one. So I thought I would ask what you all think....what do you have and what do you like? In reply to cowgirl. Mostly a preference, but I should have elabrated. I don't like "free" lunging them in there because its a lot of walking/ running around for me- staying behind to push them forward getting in front of their shoulder to slow or stop, etc. Its bigger than it looks (I have sand too- wears you out). I find it difficult to keep their attention because I am so far away, they tend to try to get away with more. So I end up with a line on them anyway. Granted I start on a double line from the very get go (steering, voice comands, surpentines, etc.) but I would like to have a bit smaller pen for the control issue to be able to free lunge them sooner. I have used smaller ones back when I boarded and I liked them, but I wanted something big enough to ride in though (did think of the consiquence). Like a said probably just a preference. I'm sure I'll end up with 2. I was just curious what others thought. I think 50' would probably be just right! ~~~ Raise It! ~~~
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It depends on the work you are doing. When I am doing ground work with a rough horse I get better results in a smaller round pen, as small as 30'. I find that size to be great for first rides also. The compact size helps to keep the horses attention on me. For green broke horses learning basic saddle work - especially speed changes - I like the 60' diameter. It is big enough to get the horse into a controlled canter without being worried about the horse getting stuck in a corner like in the arena. I also keep my larger round pen with a very deep soft footing to slow the horse's first attempts at a canter. Please note that I train mustangs and horses that other trainers will not touch. So my methods (a 30' round pen) may sound differrent, but have provided me with the best results.
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Answer 1I'm currently trying to get my husband to build my first round pen, and am aiming for 50' diameter, having been advised that that's a good size for both free schooling and to ride in. I'll watch the replies with interest, maybe I'll change the size of mine before it's actually built. EDIT. Just interested, in why it's a problem to lunge in the 60' pen. I think I would prefer to do that than lunge in the open field especially with the 'greenies' at least they are contained, and there is some sort of guide for them. I've never tried it, but do have a couple of yearlings waiting on the pen before we start.
Answer 2I prefer the 60' diameter- you can always lunge in it with or without using a side for control. I only use smaller pens for starting colts.
Answer 3I use the 50' that is what works for me. Just what you were saying, 60' is kinda big. Then you have enuff room to do both. Just my opinon.
Answer 4Well I used to have property in Washington State and what we did with our horses is we had 4or 5 different areas to do different things in. One round pin for playing in. The horse will know this is the area they can do anything in and it shows hey look what I can do to all the others. We also used this area for breeding in as well. I think we even used to put the foals in and let them play together in there if I remember it right. One round pin was for training any kind of training the horse remembers that if they are in that pin they will have to work. then we had others for getting the horses used to other kinds of animals from cows to chickens. I do remember we had this one round pin just for when we had to keep mares apart cause when in heat they can get nasty to the rest of the horses. I think you using the field for working isn't the best idea unless you really want a horse to have a problem with how tough your being on types of work that can either be something new or old they may just want to not work and be hard to catch.
Answer 5My size would be 60' but if your not sure then buy those stock pannesl that lock together and make a 60' pen then take some away and make a 50' and try them both, you may think you like the 60' better, i dont think it is too big i like the bigger ones.
Answer 6It depends on the work you are doing. When I am doing ground work with a rough horse I get better results in a smaller round pen, as small as 30'. I find that size to be great for first rides also. The compact size helps to keep the horses attention on me. For green broke horses learning basic saddle work - especially speed changes - I like the 60' diameter. It is big enough to get the horse into a controlled canter without being worried about the horse getting stuck in a corner like in the arena. I also keep my larger round pen with a very deep soft footing to slow the horse's first attempts at a canter. Please note that I train mustangs and horses that other trainers will not touch. So my methods (a 30' round pen) may sound differrent, but have provided me with the best results.
Answer 7Thats a great size. Why do you not use the lounge line for your freshies in the round pen? Thats what I do until they get down some voice commands or doing what I want then I unhook them.
Answer 840' for start'n colts 60' for lope'n 120' for cuttin' cows
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