Ranch & Horse Fencing

Complete Fencing Solutions for Working Properties

Ranch and horse properties across North Texas depend on fencing that works as hard as the people who own them. North Texas Welding and Fabrication builds complete ranch fencing systems — from perimeter pipe fencing that defines your property line to cross-fencing that divides pastures, paddocks that safely contain horses, and working pens that handle cattle. We understand ranch fencing because we serve ranch owners every day.

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Fencing Built for Working Ranch Properties

A working ranch is only as good as its fencing. Whether you run cattle, raise horses, operate a breeding facility, or simply manage rural acreage, your fence system needs to contain animals reliably, define property boundaries clearly, and stand up to years of daily use without constant repair.

Our ranch fencing is available in both drill pipe and new pipe options. Drill pipe is heavy-gauge steel proven in demanding oil field applications, and new pipe offers brand-new material with a clean, consistent finish. Posts are set 3-4 feet deep in concrete, corner and gate posts go deeper with additional bracing, and all connections are precision welded for a clean, strong joint. We combine pipe construction with 12.5-gauge no-climb wire for livestock containment, or build open-rail configurations (3-rail, 4-rail, 5-rail) for horse pastures and property aesthetics.

What sets our ranch fencing apart is scale and capability. We fence properties from 5 acres to 500+ acres, we build working pens and sorting facilities, and we fabricate custom gates that match your fence system. Our land services crew can clear overgrown fence lines before installation, making us a single-source solution for the entire project.

Ranch Fencing Applications

Property perimeter fencing — define and secure boundaries

Cross-fencing and pasture division for rotational grazing

Horse paddocks and turnout areas with no-climb wire

Cattle working pens, alleys, and sorting facilities

Hay lot and equipment yard fencing

Arena and round pen construction

Breeding facility fencing with specialized containment

Entry gates and ranch entrance systems

Wildlife management fencing and high-fence options

Fence-line clearing and old fence removal

Horse Property Considerations

Horses require fencing that prioritizes safety above all else. Our horse fencing solutions use smooth pipe rails and no-climb wire to eliminate the injury risks common with barbed wire, T-posts, and board fencing. We design paddock layouts that work for your operation — accounting for barn access, water points, run-in shed placement, and daily horse traffic patterns.

For equestrian facilities in the Weatherford, Springtown, and Azle areas, we build arenas, round pens, and paddock systems that meet the standards expected by serious horse people. Our pipe fence construction eliminates the maintenance headaches of wood — no painting, no board replacement, no rotting posts — while providing a cleaner, more professional appearance.

Ranch Fence Materials

Quality materials built for demanding ranch conditions.

Heavy-Duty Pipe Rails

Drill pipe or new pipe for top and mid rails — your choice of material. Both provide excellent strength and livestock visibility.

Reinforced Corner Posts

Extra-heavy corner and brace posts set deeper with additional concrete for maximum stability.

High-Tensile Wire Options

Can incorporate wire mesh or strands for additional livestock control while maintaining pipe strength.

Quality Hardware

Galvanized clips, bolts, and connections designed for Texas weather conditions.

Ranch Fence Installation Costs

Total linear footage (most ranches: 1000-5000+ feet)
Terrain challenges (flat vs hilly, rocky soil)
Number of corners and turns
Gate locations and quantities
Height requirements (4ft, 5ft, or 6ft standard)
Wire addition for livestock control
Property clearing and preparation needs

Average cost: $15-35 per linear foot installed. A square 10-acre property (about 2,640 feet of fence) typically costs $39,600-92,400 installed. Larger projects often qualify for volume pricing.