Horse Corrals
For many the idea of horse corrals conjures up the image of split rail fence enclosure like you might expect to see in an old John Wayne western. You will still find this style in use on many ranches or farms throughout the country; however the trend is more towards replacing them with something that is a little more durable and in most cases easier to install. Wooden rails are being replaced rapidly with steel tubing with or without wire mesh to keep other animals out.
There are several advantages to using steel tubing to build horse corrals instead of the old fashioned split rails. Longevity is one of the chief concerns as wood deteriorates relatively quickly in the weather and can soon start to fall apart.
You can paint it to help it last longer, but your horses are liable to nibble on the fence and you do not want them ingesting any paint. Also you need to keep in mind the overall safety and well-being of your horses, wooden rails tend to crack and splinter as they age and your horse can end up being injured when they bump against your old splintered fencing. Today horse corrals are made from heavy gauge steel tubing that has been coated with zinc to keep it from rusting for many years. Built in sections these panels are tough enough to withstand bending or twisting as your horses bump up against it. Depending on where you buy your corral panels from you can order them in a variety of colors that have been powder coated on for maximum adhesion and durability. Since you are buying your horse corrals as panel sections, you can create any size or shape you need. You can also section them off to allow for multiple stalls coming out of the stables to keep your horses separated.
When the time comes to round up your herd that has been out on the range you can load a stack of panels in the back of your truck and set up a corral on site within a very short period time complete with chutes and separation pens to help you sort out the herd that has been loose for several weeks or months. These newer style horse corrals are among the most versatile and durable imaginable; it no longer takes a team of people days to build a corral. Depending on where you are building your new corral and how complex it is, you can have it put together in a matter of hours. While the western look might seem appealing, there are so many more advantages to using the new all steel corral panels that once you have them installed you will never go back to using wood again. If you are interested in buying superior quality all steel heavy duty horse corrals, you need to contact FCP Buildings. Here you will find that all corral panels are built using Allied's Gatorshield Tubing, which was selected for its stronger walls and superior zinc coating inside and out. All caps are welded in place and the panels bolt together for maximum security.

