How Do You Build A Simple Wooden Round Horse Corral?
If you own and ride horses, it is helpful to have a safe place to work. Building a corral can be a real boon to your training program, whether you are working with a young horse or trying to keep an older one in shape. Building a corral is also an excellent way to provide turnout for your horse, even during the winter when the pastures may not be available. Measure out the space you want to dedicate to your corral. Make sure you choose an area that is relatively level–this will make it a lot easier to work with your horse. The size you will need will depend on what you want to do with the corral. If you plan to use the corral as a round pen for training young horses, you may want to keep it relatively small, with a diameter of 50 to 60 feet. If you are using the corral for turnout and regular riding, it is best to give it a diameter of at least several hundred feet. Use a hand or automatic post-hole digger to dig the first hole for your corral. Make sure you go down at least six inche
