COMPETITION LONGE LINE Round Pen Size and Construction

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The round pen is an invaluable and necessary training aid. The round pen should be 45 to 60-foot in diameter and be solid to at least four feet in height.  A space between boards is advised so the horse can see and be aware of outside distractions.             It is important to have a solid wall to at least four feet so if the horse gets his feet tangled and begins to scramble he won’t get a leg between boards or pipe rails. If you construct a round pen from eight-foot pipe panels add four-by-eight sheets of plywood to the lower inside to prevent possible injury.           A slight tilt or outward angle from the bottom to the top of the pen wall allows more space for the horse’s head, and provides space for a rider’s foot and leg.