To get the season off to a good start in terms of grazing we have created a new 2 acre paddock. Finally the ground is hard enough for the horses to be out all day if need be. The rain and clay soil tend to make a mush quite quickly so winter and the prolonged wet weather is a nightmare.
Fencing is a huge investment for livery yards. The new paddock you can see here cost around £6,000. It is a half round post with half round twin rails configuration. Some people like a third rail but it is not necessary unless you have very, very small ponies. If you are ever erecting your own paddock the rails need to be on the inside of the fence posts. This is so the horses don't push them off. If you see dropped rails it is because they are positioned on the wrong side or on an adjoining paddock. We learnt the hard way!
A fence like this is expected to last around 25 years. If you plant a hedgerow alongside it then by the time the fence has rotted the hedgerow should be strong enough to form a natural division. This has massive benefits for wildlife and horses prefer it.
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