Out Around the Barn

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Anyone who has spent time on a farm can attest to the nuisance that gates can be. On large ranches, you may have to stop to open two or three gates before you even reach the stables. Recent innovations have, in large part, eliminated the need for traditional swing gates and locks.

There are many easy-to-install, versatile drive through gates available today. Unlike conventional gates, these models “pop” open and close quickly behind you, eliminating the need to get out of your vehicle or dismount from your horse. You can even find models that have adjustable lengths, so they can be utilized in a variety of applications.

When I was still in elementary school, one of my best friends lived on a cattle farm. My parents occasionally complained about driving down the long, dusty rural roads in order to drop me off at his house, but I certainly didn’t mind. Once I arrived, we would spend the entire day outside, running through the grass and even performing some chores around the farm.

My friend’s older brother would give us a ride to the barn, which sat back in the middle of a cow pasture a half-mile or so from the house. On the way, the beat-up pick-up truck would bump into a drive through gate, which would close immediately behind us. This kept the cattle from getting through, but it was easily a highlight of the day for my 8-year-old self.