Horse - Equipment

: Cope the tops of the vertical posts to fit the horizontal log and secure it with heavy-duty lag bolts.

: Dig two holes approximately 4 feet deep to ensure maximum stability against a horse's pull. Space them roughly 6.5 to 7.5 feet apart. HORSE EQUIPMENT

: Two 8-foot long, 6-inch diameter pressure-treated wood posts. Rail : One 8-foot cedar post (4-inch diameter) or three inch boards. Anchoring : At least two 80 lb. bags of concrete mix. : Cope the tops of the vertical posts

: Post hole digger (manual or tractor auger), level, drill, and wheelbarrow. Step-by-Step Construction Guide HORSE EQUIPMENT

To build a sturdy 7-foot hitching rail, you will typically need the following:

: Secure boards to both sides of the posts at roughly 42 inches high (chest height).