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Types of horse gates

Bow gates, panel combos and arena swing gates

Choose the opening for the job, then compare frame dimensions, rail arrangements, infill and connections.

Blacktail Corrals Updated September 12, 2026

Welded steel bow gates, panel combos, and arena swings

Choose a bow gate for a walk-through opening, a panel-and-gate combination for access within a panel run, or an arena swing gate for a wider opening.

Compare the clear opening, frame dimensions and adjoining posts before choosing a gate. The length of a panel-and-gate combination is not necessarily its clear opening.

Bow gates for walk-through access

The bow-gate range includes 4 ft 6-inch walk-through openings, with rail and wood-insert versions. The overhead bow forms part of the gate frame.

Confirm the overall height and clearance for the people and horses using it. Match the connections to the adjoining panel posts.

A gate within a panel run

Panel-and-gate combinations combine a fixed panel section with an opening. The range includes 10 ft and 12 ft combinations with open rails, wood inserts and a wire-mesh option.

Check the clear gate opening separately from the overall panel length. Choose the infill and rail arrangement for the adjoining enclosure.

Arena swing gates

Arena swing gates are offered in 10 ft and 12 ft widths, with listed heights of 4 ft. Compare the exact dimensions and rail arrangement on the product page.

Allow room for the swing and check the finished ground level at the opening. Include the equipment you need to bring into the arena when deciding the width.

Wood inserts, wire mesh and hardware

Wood is excluded from wood-insert gates. Confirm the board dimensions and quantity separately before buying timber.

The 12 ft wire-mesh combination offers a different infill from open rails. Check the mesh and connection details on that product, and confirm that replacement hinges or hardware match the gate.

Measure the opening and connections

Confirm the clear opening, total frame dimensions, swing direction, ground clearance, latch position and adjoining post sizes. Check the hardware supplied with the gate before ordering replacements.

The limited lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects in eligible welds and frame for the original purchaser. Gate hardware, hinges, latches and clamps are excluded; review the full terms.

Ready to compare products? The catalog shows the available sizes, styles, specifications, and current pricing.

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Questions before you buy

What is a bow gate? A bow gate is a walk-through gate within a frame that extends above the opening. Blacktail offers 4 ft 6-inch walk-through openings in several configurations.

Is the panel-combo length the gate opening? No. A panel-and-gate combination includes a fixed panel section as well as the gate. Confirm the clear opening separately from the total length.

Which gate should I compare for equipment access? Compare the 10 ft and 12 ft arena swing gates and confirm the equipment width, gate swing and available clearance.

Are hinges and latches covered by the lifetime warranty? Gate hardware, hinges, latches and clamps are excluded. The limited lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects in eligible welds and frame for the original purchaser.