Equestrian fencing has one job above all: keep the horse safe. Across the bridge into the South West — Bristol, Somerset and the Forest of Dean side — there is plenty of equestrian and smallholding work, and for the right job Ben travels for it. Ben builds for the way horses actually behave around a boundary — not just to look the part.
Across the South West, BP Contracting takes on equestrian fencing as rural and agricultural work on the kind of runs that justify the trip. Across the bridge into the South West — Bristol, Somerset and the Forest of Dean side — there is plenty of equestrian and smallholding work, and for the right job Ben travels for it.
The South West — over the Severn into Gloucestershire, Somerset and the Bristol fringe — is rich equestrian and smallholding country, with a lot of horse paddocks, liveries and hobby farms wanting safe post and rail, paddock divisions and ménage work. The Prince of Wales Bridge puts a good slice of it within practical reach of Bridgend, so for the right job the travel makes sense.
For paddocks and turnout, that means post and rail with the rail count and height set so a horse cannot get a leg over, under or through, usually backed by a run of horse-safe stock wire (Tornado Torus and similar) on the inside so there is no gap and no dangerous loose strand. No barbed wire at horse height, no sharp protruding fixings, nothing a horse can injure itself on. Gateways are hung wide and clean for leading and machinery.
Ben also builds ménages — horse arenas — working alongside groundworks partners on the base and drainage, then fencing the arena to a safe, even, square finish with the right kickboards and rail. An arena is as much a groundwork and levels job as a fencing one, which is exactly why having one contractor coordinate it pays off.
Whether it is a single pony paddock, a full livery yard boundary or a competition arena, the work is the same in spirit: solid posts set deep, rails and wire that a horse will respect and cannot get hurt on, and a finish a horse owner is happy to look at every day.
Whether your equestrian fencing job in the South West is a single boundary or a large run, the approach is the same: Ben surveys it, quotes a fixed itemised price, and builds it to a spec that lasts. Get in touch with the location and a rough idea of the job and he will tell you straight whether he can travel for it.
Yes. Ben builds ménages working with groundworks partners on the base, levels and drainage, then fences the arena to a safe, square, even finish with the right kickboards and rail. Because an arena is as much a groundwork job as a fencing one, having it coordinated by one contractor avoids the usual gaps between trades.
Post and rail backed by horse-safe stock wire (such as Tornado Torus) is the safest practical combination — a visible timber barrier the horse respects, with no gap to get a leg through and no loose or barbed wire at chest height. Electric tape can be added as a deterrent. Ben never uses barbed wire at horse height.
It depends on the rail count, whether stock wire is added, the run length, the ground and access. Post and rail with horse wire costs more than plain stock netting but far less than a single vet bill from a bad boundary. Ben measures up and gives a fixed, itemised price free on a site visit — no obligation.
For the right job, yes — Gloucestershire, Somerset and the Bristol fringe are within practical reach over the Prince of Wales Bridge, and there is plenty of equestrian and smallholding work there that suits BP. Tell Ben the location and the job and he will confirm whether he can travel for it.
More on our common questions page.
Horse-safe paddock fencing, post and rail, and ménage / arena construction — built by someone who has done it.
Equestrian fencing →Traditional timber post and rail for paddocks, horses and entrances — morticed, strong and squared off.
Post and rail fencing →Paddock boundaries and divisions — post and rail, stock wire and gates for horses and livestock.
Paddock fencing →Horse arena fencing and finishing — built with groundworks partners on a properly drained, level base.
Ménage construction →See all the areas we cover, or read our common questions.
No call-out fee, no obligation. Tell Ben what you are after and he will arrange a free site visit, then quote you a fixed price.