Horse fences should be easy to see. Post and board or rail fences are the usual choice.
How panels are counted
Panels = run length ÷ panel width, rounded up. Posts = panels + 1 on each straight run. A round pen needs circumference ÷ panel length.
Example: 600 ft with 8 ft sections and 1 gate takes 76 panels and 77 posts.
Panels and posts at a glance
Worked out with the same settings as the calculator above, changing only the length.
| Length | Panels | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 300 ft | 36 | 37 |
| 600 ft | 76 | 77 |
| 900 ft | 112 | 113 |
| 1,200 ft | 152 | 153 |
Common questions
How many posts for fence panels?
One more than the number of panels on each straight run, plus extra posts at each gate.
What if the last panel does not fit?
Cut the last panel on each run to fit, or adjust post positions so the cut panel sits somewhere less visible.