Post and rail is the fence you see across every well-kept yard and paddock for a reason: strong, clean, and safe for horses. 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.
Across the South West, BP Contracting takes on post and rail 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.
Ben builds two, three and four-rail post and rail across paddocks, gallops, yards and driveways. Posts are dug and set deep, the rails morticed or fixed solidly so they take a horse leaning over them without working loose, and the whole line run true so it looks as good as it holds. For equestrian work the spacing and rail count are set so a horse cannot get a leg through or push under.
Where the job is horses, post and rail pairs naturally with Tornado Torus or similar stock wire on the inside — the timber gives the visible, knock-proof barrier and the wire stops anything getting through the gaps. Ben fits that combination regularly. For a cleaner, lower-upkeep finish, the same post and rail layout can be built in treated softwood, oak, or composite rail.
Done properly, post and rail is a 20-year-plus fence. The cost is mostly in the timber and the groundwork, so it is worth getting the posts and the line right first time — a dropped or leaning rail fence is a horse-safety problem, not just an eyesore.
Whether your post and rail 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 — it is the standard for paddocks and yards because it gives a visible, solid barrier a horse will respect, with no sharp edges or loose wire at chest height. For full security against legs and noses, Ben adds a run of horse-safe stock wire on the inside of the rails. Rail count and height are set to suit the horses on the site visit.
Two rails suit a basic boundary or cattle; three rails is the usual choice for horses and paddocks; four rails for stallions, foals or anywhere extra containment matters. More rails mean a stronger, safer barrier but more timber — Ben advises what suits your stock and your budget on the visit.
Yes. Treated softwood is the standard, cost-effective choice. Oak gives a heavier, longer-lasting, premium look favoured for entrances and high-end yards. Composite rail skips the upkeep entirely. Ben will price whichever suits the look and budget.
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.
Traditional timber post and rail for paddocks, horses and entrances — morticed, strong and squared off.
Post and rail fencing →Stock netting strained tight on creosote strainers and HC4 intermediates — built to hold livestock for the long haul.
Stock fencing →Horse-safe paddock fencing, post and rail, and ménage / arena construction — built by someone who has done it.
Equestrian fencing →Galvanised and timber field gates hung to swing clean and latch true off a quad or a tractor.
Field gates →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.