WIL HOWE RANCH

Quality Construction – We have been dealing with our manufacturer in the northwest, Noble Panel & Gates, for over 30 years, and we're an official dealer of their products, which are regarded as the "ultimate in horse fencing". They build our proven custom-designed round pen to be the best and the safest. Our product is appealing, safe, easy to install, and extremely long lasting; all the things today’s horse owners are looking for in a round pen. It is constructed of American-made 1 5/8" OD round galvanized steel tubing which has a .065" wall thickness and a 55,000 pound yield strength. The rust-free finish will provide decades of use and retain its decorative silver appearance. The joints are notched and welded all the way around for maximum strength and a smooth finish. This process eliminates moisture from penetrating rails and causing damage. The vertical uprights are built out of the same material as the rails, and each upright goes clear to the ground for superior support. The panel and gates are capped to enhance appearance and prevent injury. We invite you to compare these features with any round pen on the market. We are confident you will agree that the Wil Howe Round Pen is the finest available.

 

50’ Diameter – The 50’ diameter puts the ideal arc in a horse, assisting in teaching correct leads and developing optimum bend, collection and balance. This size also allows you to easily correct and control your horse from a distance and yet keep him from avoiding you.  Size is so critical. If the pen is too large, a horse can travel around on the incorrect lead, comfortably, whereas the 50’ pen makes it more difficult for the horse and actually teaches him to pick up and stay on the correct lead himself. If the pen is too small, it puts too much pressure on your horse because it‘s impossible for him to relax while moving in tight quarters. If you are using a pen that is too large, like a 60’ pen, the opposite is true and your horse can avoid you very easily, but more importantly, you have to continually step towards the horse to keep him moving if he is a reluctant traveler, which puts you in the threatening "predator" position. This creates unnecessary pressure on the horse, so you are not able to accomplish your goal of gaining trust and respect from your horse. A 50’ round pen makes it easier on both the you and your horse!

 

12’ Panels – The pen is portable, and made up of 13 panels 12’ long. Each one weighs 90 pounds, making them easy to handle and move. Since they are self-supporting, set-up is a cinch! The panel clamps and mounting hardware for every panel are included. At the convenient 12’ length, they can easily be hauled in a pick-up. The pens come with a 4’ wide built-in panel bowgate, which is equipped with a horseshoe latch and quality hardware. The gate swings both ways, which is ideal for teaching a horse to open and close a gate.

 

6’ High – Most panel pens available are only 5’ or 5½’ tall and allow the horse to reach over the panels or try to jump out. This extra height eliminates that problem and keeps horses from avoiding you.

 

Special Rail Spacing – At 6’ high and with only 5 rails, the top two rails are positioned only 8" apart, again discouraging any avoidance from the horse. The bottom rail has been raised and the center leg has been removed to reduce interference, and the legs are straight pipe, with no dangerous loops, offering the maximum safety benefits.  As a horse travels in a circle, their body will be at an angle, allowing the feet to travel close to, if not outside of, the panel. If a horse is working in a pen made up of panels with looped legs (the loop at the bottom of each end of the panel) it can actually step through the loop and could break its leg in those dangerous loops. This is why the straight leg is so superior.

 

Clamp Joints – These panels fit snugly together for strength, with tight-fitting clamp joints, leaving only 3/8" between panels. The top corners are squared, eliminating the dangerous gaps found in commercial curved-top panels and pin joints, which greatly increase the chance of injury, should horse or tack get caught between panels.