By Jason Governo

Are you in the market for a temporary containment for your horses or cattle? Portable corrals are vital pieces of equipment for owners of horses or cattle. There are many reasons you might need a portable corral. Some people might need a light, easy-to-use corral for horse shows. While others might need temporary containment for camping or backpacking trips. Other reasons you might need a portable corral include trail rides and strip grazing.

But finding a portable corral is not easy. There are many low-quality products on the market that are unsafe for the animals and do not keep them properly enclosed. Even if you find a high-quality product, it might be too heavy or bulky to take on the road. The right portable corral system should be lightweight, easy-to-use, and large enough to accommodate your horses or cattle. Use the following tips to find a good-quality portable corral for the next horse show, camping trip, or trail ride.

Find a portable corral kit. While this might seem like an obvious tip, many animal owners end up using permanent livestock fencing products to create portable corrals. Unlike a portable corral kit, other products will take longer to set up and break down. They also might not be easily transportable from one place to another. To avoid running into problems down the line, look for a portable corral kit made for horses, cattle, and other small animals. A kit will also have all of the accessories you need to setup the corral, saving you time and money in the long run.

Look for convenient features. What is the point of having a portable corral if it’s too heavy or difficult to setup? A temporary confinement for your horses or cattle should have convenient features. Find a portable corral that is lightweight, so that it can be easily carried from one location to another. In addition to weight, look for a portable corral that is easy to setup and breakdown, so that a single person can do the job without any help. Another convenient feature is a carrying bag. Find a portable corral that comes with a durable carrying bag.

Find a flexible corral. Do you want a square corral or a round corral? Do you want to hold horses, cattle, or alpacas? Do you want an electric fence? Instead of purchasing a corral that is limited in application, find a flexible product that can accommodate your needs. Look for a portable corral that can be build round and square. In addition, try to find one that can accommodate all types of animals. Just make sure to check the size of the corral, and don’t purchase anything smaller than a 30 inch corral.
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