Cost of arena fencing?

[Kirikou]

I am trying to figure out what’s “fair” in terms of cost (though I realize that it will differ according to location).
I’d like to fence my 20x40m arena (small dressage size) and was quoted $4,000 for a 2 rail 4ft fence. Does that sound about right?
And if so, anyone has idea of cheaper (but still safe) fencing? Thanks!

[trubandloki]

@Kirikou

I am trying to figure out what’s “fair” in terms of cost (though I realize that it will differ according to location).
I’d like to fence my 20x40m arena (small dressage size) and was quoted $4,000 for a 2 rail 4ft fence. Does that sound about right?
And if so, anyone has idea of cheaper (but still safe) fencing? Thanks!

The cost of fencing is quite high right now because of things being shut down during Covid. Many threads talking about the shortage of lumbar for fencing.

That price is approximately $10/linear foot.

[Lucassb]

I recently paid just over $10/ft for my arena fencing (5’, top board with no climb below, pressure treated lumber with posts set in concrete.)

[clanter]

@Kirikou

I am trying to figure out what’s “fair” in terms of cost (though I realize that it will differ according to location).
I’d like to fence my 20x40m arena (small dressage size) and was quoted $4,000 for a 2 rail 4ft fence. Does that sound about right?
And if so, anyone has idea of cheaper (but still safe) fencing? Thanks!

to fence a 20x40m arena requires just about 396 feet so that is $10 per foot

[sparkygrace]

Are you ever going to use your arena for turnout? If yes, you will need a much higher fence. If you are open to not using wood, you can look at some type of Flex Fence. That’s what I used for my arena. Since I use it for turnout in wet winter weather, I went with three rails with the top rail five feet high. It is reasonably priced as well. Ramm makes it, but I bought mine through Home Depot. It looks nice:

https://www.rammfence.com/fence/flex-fence-for-horses

[Kirikou]

All right, thanks COTHers - the quote makes sense - I think I might wait a bit longer then for lumber prices to come down then…

@sparkygrace

Are you ever going to use your arena for turnout? If yes, you will need a much higher fence. If you are open to not using wood, you can look at some type of Flex Fence. That’s what I used for my arena. Since I use it for turnout in wet winter weather, I went with three rails with the top rail five feet high. It is reasonably priced as well. Ramm makes it, but I bought mine through Home Depot. It looks nice:

https://www.rammfence.com/fence/flex-fence-for-horses

No, never planning on using it for turnout - I only need a (safe) visual barrier to prevent the Thelwell ponies from taking off in the nearby fields with the kiddos…
I’ll look more into the flex-fence type for sure, thanks! @sparkygrace, might I ask what your linear cost was with this? Thank you!

[Kirikou]

All right, thanks COTHers - the quote makes sense - I think I might wait a bit longer then for lumber prices to come down then…

@sparkygrace

Are you ever going to use your arena for turnout? If yes, you will need a much higher fence. If you are open to not using wood, you can look at some type of Flex Fence. That’s what I used for my arena. Since I use it for turnout in wet winter weather, I went with three rails with the top rail five feet high. It is reasonably priced as well. Ramm makes it, but I bought mine through Home Depot. It looks nice:

https://www.rammfence.com/fence/flex-fence-for-horses

No, never planning on using it for turnout - I only need a (safe) visual barrier to prevent the Thelwell ponies from taking off in the nearby fields with the kiddos…
I’ll look more into the flex-fence type for sure, thanks! @sparkygrace, might I ask what your linear cost was with this? Thank you!

[mmeqcenter]

10’ is a bit high for two-board, but I guess if prices are high right now, then…

If you won’t be using it for turnout, one top rail should be plenty, even at 3’ height. If you just need a visual barrier, you could do a wide tape or flex fence for now until you can afford the boards (or tape permanently). Or something like EquiSafe (just turn off the electric).

[sparkygrace]

@Kirikou, I don’t have an exact figure, but the total cost was about $2500 for my 60" x 100" arena. We used wooden posts and I do remember the hardware was a big part of the cost. The fence I bought comes in 660 foot rolls. so you can figure out how much you need and cost per foot. The links show the fencing and the hardware. I opted for black rather than white because white is harder to keep clean.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lumber-C…tionMethod=allhttps://www.homedepot.com/b/Lumber-C…tionMethod=all

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lumber-C…5yc1vZbrk7Zaxz

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[wsmoak]

I only need a (safe) visual barrier to prevent the Thelwell ponies from taking off in the nearby fields with the kiddos…

I think flex fence would be great for that… if the littles can’t steer well, the ponies will just bounce off of it. The stuff at Home Depot is “Cen Flex” – Centaur Horse Fence https://centaurhorsefence.com/

Ramm has a similar product https://www.rammfence.com/fence/flex-fence-for-horses

Be sure to study the diagram for how to set the corner posts. The fence goes on the inside of the line posts but OUTSIDE the corners so you have to set the posts on the other side of your straight line.

[Kirikou]

@sparkygrace Thank you for sharing. Your fence looks great! I’ll definitely look more into this type of fencing (good tip about black vs. white as well!).
@wsmoak Great tip about the posts - knowing me, I probably wouldn’t have studied the diagram that closely. Thanks!

[JumasMom]

I just installed fencing last month in Maryland. 3 board with a4th baseboard to preserve footing. It was about 8.25/ft.

[BasqueMom]

@wsmoak

I think flex fence would be great for that… if the littles can’t steer well, the ponies will just bounce off of it. The stuff at Home Depot is “Cen Flex” – Centaur Horse Fence https://centaurhorsefence.com/

Ramm has a similar product https://www.rammfence.com/fence/flex-fence-for-horses

Be sure to study the diagram for how to set the corner posts. The fence goes on the inside of the line posts but OUTSIDE the corners so you have to set the posts on the other side of your straight line.

Centaur has what’s called an Inside Corner Roller Bracket for use on the inside corners so that all the rail stays inside. It was originally designed for their HotRail product but
also works with Centaur and CenFlex rails. Allows better tensioning throughout the whole line.

[Kirikou]

Thanks! This is helpful to know about the inside corner roller bracket @BasqueMom !
And to compare the cost of your fence with the quote we got @JumasMom !

[myblackmorgan3]

Well, I’m having my own arena issues right now but, since money had to go into other, unexpected hic-ups, I needed to go cheaper on the fencing. I’m doing 6’, 33 gauge T-posts. Around 4.5’ finished height. Covered with a white sleeve so they look nicer and using white Finish Line flex wire (horse safe). Clips can be used to hook a sand retaining board along the bottom of the posts.

[Kirikou]

@myblackmorgan3

Well, I’m having my own arena issues right now but, since money had to go into other, unexpected hic-ups, I needed to go cheaper on the fencing. I’m doing 6’, 33 gauge T-posts. Around 4.5’ finished height. Covered with a white sleeve so they look nicer and using white Finish Line flex wire (horse safe). Clips can be used to hook a sand retaining board along the bottom of the posts.

Thanks @myblackmorgan3 ! Tposts and sleeves are a good idea - especially since I could put them up on my own… Food for thought…