Safest Gates for paddocks

wgc517 · Postby **wgc517** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:33 am

I am looking at purchasing my gates and leaning towards the full mesh. Does anyone have experience with them or can suggest a safer alternative. I chose it based on it supposedly being safer than tube gates.

winds · Postby **winds** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:40 am

I've never worked with full mesh, just tubes or galvanized steel. If they seem safer for your peace of mind, go with them.

winds

Diane · Postby **Diane** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:52 am

I have 1 paddock that is 440 fence (steel posts/rails). I found the gate tweaked last week. My very clever gelding must have put a leg through and leaned on it. I'd go for mesh if you have any clowns on your property.

KBEquine · Postby **KBEquine** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:03 pm

Diane wrote:I have 1 paddock that is 440 fence (steel posts/rails). I found the gate tweaked last week. My very clever gelding must have put a leg through and leaned on it. I'd go for mesh if you have any clowns on your property.

We covered a panel gate with mesh (because we've got clowns, too).

ireneinwa · Postby **ireneinwa** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:23 am

Hotwire over the top solves the clowns for me