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

: 6-inch lag bolts (for round rails) or 3-inch decking screws (for board rails).

Building a high-quality (also known as a hitching rail ) is a great DIY project to make your barn setup more efficient. A well-constructed post provides a safe place to secure horses for grooming, tacking up, or medical care while keeping your equipment organized and off the ground. Recommended Materials & Tools