Upgrading and refurbishment of the equestrian club’s facilities

Project Overview

Located in the picturesque Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia, Robertson Southern Highlands Equestrian Club is a well-established equestrian facility dedicated to horse training, riding lessons, youth equestrian education, and local competitions.

The club manages dozens of horses daily and operates multiple riding arenas, training paddocks, and turnout areas. With increasing facility usage and growing expectations from members and visitors, the club began searching for a safer and more sustainable fencing solution to replace sections of its aging perimeter and arena fencing. The Challenge

For many years, the club relied on a combination of traditional timber fencing and rigid metal rail fencing.

While these systems had served their purpose, several challenges became increasingly apparent:

Timber rails required frequent maintenance due to weather exposure. Wooden boards could crack, splinter, or warp over time. Rigid fencing offered little flexibility when horses made contact. Annual maintenance costs continued to rise. The overall appearance no longer reflected the club’s professional image.

In the Southern Highlands, where changing weather conditions, high UV exposure, rainfall, and wind are common throughout the year, the club wanted a fencing system that could deliver long-term durability while improving safety for both horses and riders. The Solution

After evaluating several fencing options, the club selected a Flexible Horse Fence System featuring UV-stabilised polymer rails reinforced with high-tensile steel cores.

The system was chosen for four key reasons:

1. Enhanced Safety

Unlike rigid timber or metal fencing, flexible rails are designed to absorb impact and return to their original position after contact.

This helps reduce the risk of injury when horses accidentally lean against or collide with the fence.

1. Low Maintenance

The polymer-coated rail system requires no painting, staining, or anti-corrosion treatment.

Compared with traditional timber fencing, ongoing maintenance demands are significantly reduced.

1. Weather Resistance

Designed for outdoor equestrian environments, the fencing material is UV-stabilised and suitable for long-term exposure to Australian weather conditions.

1. DIY-Friendly Installation

One of the most attractive features for the club was the ability to install the system without hiring a specialist fencing contractor. Fence Configuration Main Riding Arena 4-Rail Flexible Fence System Fence height: approximately 1.2–1.5 metres High-visibility white rails Designed for professional training and riding activities Training Paddocks and Turnout Areas 3-Rail Flexible Fence System Optional electrification compatibility Suitable for horse containment and rotational grazing management

The bright rail colour provides excellent visibility for both horses and riders while complementing the surrounding landscape.

Results

Following completion of the project, the club reported several immediate benefits.

Enhanced Facility Appearance

The clean, modern appearance of the white rail fencing significantly improved the visual presentation of the arenas and paddocks.

Visitors, riders, and trainers all responded positively to the upgraded facilities.

Customer Feedback

“We were looking for a fencing solution that was safe, durable, and easy to install. The flexible rail system met all of those requirements