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: Place the posts in the holes and use a level to ensure they are plumb (perfectly vertical). Pour mixed concrete into the holes and let it set for at least 24 hours. Install the Top Rail :
: 6-inch lag bolts (for round rails) or 3-inch decking screws (for board rails). HORSE EQUIPMENT
: 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. : Place the posts in the holes and
Watch this step-by-step tutorial on how to build a safe and functional hitching rail on a budget: How To Build A Hitching Post For Your Horse The Budget Equestrian YouTube• Mar 17, 2016 Building a hitchin post : Dig two holes approximately 4 feet deep
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).
: Cope the tops of the vertical posts to fit the horizontal log and secure it with heavy-duty lag bolts.