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 constructed of?

A round pen is typically constructed with sturdy fencing material, such as wood or metal panels, to create a safe, enclosed space for various horse-related activities. The primary purpose of a horse round pen is to provide a controlled, safe environment for working with the horse both in hand and ridden, exercising the horses mind and body, training, lunging. The strength of the panels and size of the gateway can be critical for the horse and owner.

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