Need clever ideas for foal-proofing a pipe panel stall

[JoZ]

Our stalls are made of pipe/corral panels. Sort of like this, but indoors and connected in a row.

We have permanently enclosed two large foaling stalls with wood, but will have the need of a third in the spring. The third one has to be temporary – able to be returned to two regular-sized stalls fairly easily. So wood is not really practical.

The goal is to keep foals from being able to roll under or get stuck under the panel. The material used to do this must have small mesh or openings, too small for a baby foot to get into. The material can be flexible but not fragile.

Has anyone done this? Pics would be ideal! Or creative thoughts, whether or not you’ve put them into production. I was thinking about a roll of construction or snow fencing, though anchoring it on the bottom might be a challenge. This stuff:

The holes might be too large but since the material isn’t too punishing, it could work. But that’s just off the top of my head – can you do better? Thanks!

[ReSomething]

Plywood attached with zip ties is relatively removable.

[yourcolorfuladdictio]

That’s what I was thinking, plywood or particle board would be quick and easy and reusable in the event it’s needed again another year. Just drill some holes and zip tie it. I would be concerned that a foal would be able to push through the net type fencing and still be capable of getting stuck.

[mht]

Our barn owner uses snow/construction fence in her round pen, to keep her mini foal from escaping. Works great, inexpensive, and still allows you to see what is going on inside. Habitat For Humanity ‘Re-Stores’ are a good place to buy a roll or two for an excellent price.

[Blume_Farm]

Many years ago I boarded at a barn in CA with pipe panels for stalls. I lined the stalls with plywood that I used C-channel type connectors I bought at Lowes to attach them to the panels. Went up super fast and easy and came down 6 months later just as easily.

[Bluey]

There are several grades and thickness of plywood.

For horse barns, where horses will be bumping against it, we use 3/4" OSB, exterior grade and paint it.

For temporary use, like lining a gate in an alley, we get the lighter 1/2" plywood and drill holes on the corners and a few other placed in the middle and use baling wire or plastic ties to hang it on pipe gates.

We have some by our working cattle alley that is 20+ years old and still going on strong.

You may want to check into that plywood for what you need.

[crosscreeksh]

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That’s what I was thinking, plywood or particle board would be quick and easy and reusable in the event it’s needed again another year. Just drill some holes and zip tie it. I would be concerned that a foal would be able to push through the net type fencing and still be capable of getting stuck.[/QUOTE]

And the mare could roll and get tangled up in the plastic fencing. No harm done, but a risk.

[fivehorses]

Plywood and the c channel locks that will wrap around the panel rail to attach.

Under no circumstances would I use the snow fencing for the stall.
I did use snow fencing for a large turnout that was wire, and I did not want the foal getting caught up in that.

The plywood is easy and can even be a one person job. Do not go cheap and do the snow fencing, since a vet bill will be very expensive. Plywood can be resold or stored for future use.
Quick, easy job…to put up or take down.

Also, please make this tall enough. when my foal got his head caught between the rails…he had plenty of room to get his head in and out, but must have panicked, it was not fun finding him hanging there, so to speak. They are babies, and don’t know things yet. Like how to turn your head, and out it comes.
Fortunately he is fine, but those panels scare the hell out of me, even with plywood. Horses are accidents waiting to happen, foals are magnets for accidents.