As equestrians, we’re all too familiar with the challenges that wet weather brings, not only to our riding schedules but also to our horses’ well-being. Among the many concerns that arise during the winter months, the condition of our horses’ hooves is one of the most important. Here we’ll explore the effects of wet weather… Read More »
Do I need a Round Pen? The honest answer is, maybe or maybe not. A round area offers two primary benefits, safety and freedom for training. It makes for easier communication with your horse. The shape eliminates dangerous corners and lets you work at liberty, the closer it is to round the better it is… Read More »
Green Grass As we move into Spring and that green grass grows faster, some of us will be concerned about laminitis and weight gain in our horses but we can stay in control if we are aware of the dangers. Grass is usually a staple component of a horse’s diet, providing essential nutrients such as… Read More »
The Soggy Saga of Mud and Winter Horse Care We are in the rainy season it seems —a time when brown becomes the primary colour of the paddocks and waterproof gear becomes our second skin. As horse lovers, we embrace the challenge of navigating through the muck and mire, all the while attempting to keep… Read More »
What size should a round pen be? Congratulations …. the decision is made, you need a round pen. But what size should my round pen be? The first thing you will need to decide when buying a round pen for your horse is how big the pen should be. Most round pens are around 50… Read More »
Round Pens – A Valuable Training Tool The perspective on the round pen as a valuable training tool aligns with the view of many experienced horse trainers. When used correctly, a round pen can indeed be an effective and safe environment for certain training situations. It provides a confined space where the handler can establish… Read More »
What is a round pen? A round pen or lunge pen, in equestrian terms, is a circular enclosure with a gate historically used for training and ‘breaking’ horses. Today it has a much more humane connotations and is used to help people bond with their horses, amongst many other things. What is a round pen… Read More »
Back in the Saddle: Some ideas for Bringing Horses Back into Work After a Break Have you been away for Christmas, or just let your horse ‘be’? If so, you’ll probably be thinking about bringing your horse back into work after a well-deserved break. Whether due to injury, a change in seasons, or other reasons,… Read More »
Tis the time for Christmas joy Merry Christmas from The Round Pen Company. We have loved helping so many people this year with both round pen investment and hiring pens to help with management. Hopefully, we can do the same next year. Merry Christmas and Healthy New Year! To all of your family, both 4… Read More »
A view from a round pen How about this for a view from a round pen, beautiful Welsh countryside, not the flattest or calmest, in fact the weather was wild the day we put it up. Is your ground flat? Our round pens are so versatile in where they can be placed, you don’t need… Read More »