A hitching rail provides a horizontal tying position supported by uprights. A patience pole is a separate vertical training product with a swivel at the top.
Blacktail lists 6 ft and 10 ft hitching rails, plus a 12 ft patience pole. Choose the type of product before comparing its dimensions.
The 6 ft hitching rail
The smaller rail is listed as 6 ft wide and 6 ft tall, using 2-3/8-inch tubing and supplied without a base shoe.
Allow clear space around each tying position, and confirm installed height and embedment separately from the overall product dimensions.
The 10 ft hitching rail
The larger rail is listed as 10 ft wide and 6 ft tall, using 2-3/8-inch tubing and supplied without a base shoe.
Choose the layout around the horses that will use it, access to the area and separation between tying positions. Rail length alone does not establish a safe number of horses.
The patience pole
The patience pole is listed at 12 ft tall with 4 by 4-inch square tubing in 11-gauge steel. It is a different product from the 14-gauge pipe hitching rails.
Discuss the intended training use with the person responsible for the horse and confirm the product’s installation and clearance requirements. Ask for its specific warranty terms before ordering.
Plan the installed dimensions
The hitching products need a suitable installed support and footing. Obtain the product-specific embedment, concrete and installation details for the ground conditions.
Confirm the finished tying height, clear space around the area, drainage and access. Product height and installed height are separate measurements.
- Installation and site preparation
Plan assembly, site access and contractor requirements.
- Delivery and unloading
Check shipping, access and what to do when the order arrives.
- Warranty coverage
Read the coverage, exclusions and claim requirements.
Ready to compare products? The catalog shows the available sizes, styles, specifications, and current pricing.
Shop hitching postsQuestions before you buy
Is a hitching rail the same as a patience pole? No. A hitching rail provides horizontal tying positions. A patience pole is a vertical training product with a swivel top and different installation and use requirements.
What hitching rail sizes are listed? The two rails are listed as 6 ft wide by 6 ft tall and 10 ft wide by 6 ft tall. Confirm the installed dimensions separately from the overall product size.
What tubing does the patience pole use? The patience pole lists 4 by 4-inch square tubing in 11-gauge steel. The hitching rails use 2-3/8-inch pipe and list 14-gauge steel.
Can the listed height be used as the installed height? No. Confirm the embedment and finished height from the installation details before preparing the site.