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M. Jane Blackburn
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Username: Mjane
Post Number: 27
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 23, 2004 - 2:47 pm: |   |
Has anyone had any experience using a Chain Link Gate to groom an arena made of sand and dirt? I saw this being used at a major horse show and was told it was better than most expensive harrow type groomers. It was pulled behind a tractor and had a couple of cement blocks on it.
If anyone has any experience please advise as to the best size for the gate, ie: 4'x 10' or 6'x 10'. Also, how is the best way to attach it to a truck and/or tractor.
Thanks,
Jane
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Sue G
Member
Username: Warwick
Post Number: 50
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 23, 2004 - 3:09 pm: | |
Hi Jane
When I used to have a sand arena I used a piece of chain link with wooden weights attached and it worked beautifully. The section I used was around 5' x 8' and I attached it to my tractor with marine rope.
I've also heard of using old bedsprings but haven't had any personal experience with that method. |
Holly Z.
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Username: Cowgrl
Post Number: 163
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 23, 2004 - 3:16 pm: | |
Besides, where would you get the bedsprings? |
Little King Ranch
Member
Username: Eoeo
Post Number: 49
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 23, 2004 - 3:27 pm: | |
If you like to live dangerously, head for the nearest junk yard. They always have a few rusted bedsprings around. Actually, they are kind of an interesting place. You can't believe what you might find there. :-) EO |
M. Jane Blackburn
Member
Username: Mjane
Post Number: 28
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 23, 2004 - 6:04 pm: | |
Guess what! I found bedsprings! We bought our place a couple of years ago and the previous owners had disposed of some junk in a ditch in the pasture. I have already tried them out and they work great. Thanks for the suggestion. I would never have thought of it.
What a great website!
Jane |
Sue G
Member
Username: Warwick
Post Number: 52
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 23, 2004 - 6:41 pm: | |
Glad to hear it worked! |
