| | very lucky. Build your round pen here and as your budget allows, consider addressing your drainage issues. Otherwise, start with a tiller and till the round pen surface until you have loose soil thats about 4 deep.
Tillers can be rented from many do-it-yourself centers for around $40 per day. To make the most out of your tiller dollars, take a look around your yard. Do you have a garden that needs some help Perhaps you have a flower bed that could use some rejuvenation. You can combine projects to help lower the overall cost the tiller rental and come out ahead!
As the natural round pen footing becomes packed down from use, haul in sand to provide a better cushion layer. While a truckload of sand can cost $100 - $200, it is a worthwhile investment. Not only does it provide an excellent working surface for your horses, but it will also help keep your round pen from getting muddy when it rains. The sand can provide better drainage so you dont end up with a round pen pond!
You can also try mulch or wood products. Your choice should be based on your climate and your natural soil. Without a proper base in your round pen, you run the risk of losing your cushion layer as it may seep into the natural ground. To learn more about Round Pen Footing, read "How to Choose the Correct Round Pen Footing"
Lets examine the financials of our Round Pen on a Budget and see where we land.
Well use a 50-foot 3-rail Round Pen as our example:
Posts will cost approximately $70
Roll of Vinyl Rail (650) $300
Other accessories and supplies $80
Gate $50
Tiller rental $40
Total Cost : $540.00 (and youll have around 200 of vinyl rail left over)
So, dont let lack of funds stop you from building a round pen. You have a lot of options for controlling costs when building a round pen. Try out this formula and youll see that you can still give your horses the safety and comfort they have earned.
Just because your budget may be tight doesnt mean that you cannot have a beautiful and functional round pen.
© 2006 E. Landers
About The Author
E. Landers
Author of "Building A Round Pen"
http://www.roundpen.info
info@roundpen.info
This article was posted on April 07, 2006 |
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