Agriculture Reference
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The space between the last rail and the ground is an area of contention. While a generous
space (16 to 20 inches) would allow a horse that rolled under a panel to get his legs free
more easily, it would also allow a foal to roll completely out of his pen or a yearling to
possibly get his barrel wedged under the bottom rail. Yet a tight space (8 inches or less of
clearance) would make it difficult for any horse to get untangled without hurting himself.
Choose the larger spacing if you have only adult horses. If you have young horses, choose
the smaller space and check the horses frequently.
The wide spacing of these panel rails invites Dickens to put his head through. He'll
have a problem if he turns his head and tries to pull it out.
Feet
Loop-style skids, the most popular feet on horse panels, prevent the panel from sinking into
mud, snow, soft earth, or gravel. They also make it easier for a person or horse to slide the
panel across the ground. Loops can be square, rectangular, or triangular (J-leg). Depend-
