Managing a thoroughbred stud farm requires robust infrastructure, and using holding pens are a critical component in managing a large amount of horses. These pens facilitate the efficient handling and management of horses, ensuring safety and ease during various routine activities. Understanding Holding Pens Holding pens usually positioned centrally to large spelling paddocks allows horses…
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on horse fencing, featuring top advice from seasoned fencing contractors in the field. Whether you’re tackling fencing your horse paddocks or planning your next big property project, we’ve got insights that will prove invaluable. The best tips for DIY horse fencing “Duncan Equine’s products are really easy for anyone to…
In the world of equestrian property development, the journey from a dream to the manifestation of a fully functional horse facility is one fraught with potential pitfalls and learning curves. This blog delves into the quintessential elements of constructing your equestrian paradise, emphasising the pivotal mistake many make: the lack of patience in planning and…
If you’re on the fence (pun intended) about which material to use for your horse paddocks, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re diving into the world of horse fencing to explore the ups, downs, and roundabouts of steel, timber, and plastic posts. Plastic Fence Posts In the busy equestrian life, plastic…
Spring is in the air and foaling season has arrived! The arrival of new foals is incredibly exciting, but can also be slightly nerve-wracking. To help minimise your worries and ensure your new arrivals are as safe as possible, here’s our checklist for preparing your paddocks and fencing for foals – Everything your mares and…
With the cost of living increasing across all aspects of life, it may seem like your fencing dreams are moving further away than you’d like to imagine. Here at Duncan Equine Group, we’ve managed to keep the same pricing across most of our products, in fact we haven’t had a significant price increase for the past 10 years. Yes, some items have had increases, but…
1. A Map Roughly put together a map/ layout of the paddocks you wish to construct; that way our team can enter that info into our Nearmaps software and give you an approximate meterage required for materials. This is also handy to pass onto the fencing contractor so they can see how much work is…