[OhLaLa]

Not the same company, but in view of the posting from another member regarding a purchase of hurdles which have not been supplied; before I place an order has anyone bought hurdles (poss via ebay ad) from a company based in newcastle-under-lyme area?
Just checking that a) they supplied them and b) the quality was ok.
Not naming them but the above should be enough info. Can't find anything online - and no feedback or website.

[TheCaptain]

generally speaking, if I find myself in this kind of situation and I find myself asking this question you've probably answered it for yourself...

[lachlanandmarcus]

The easiest place to get hurdles round here is the agricultural auctions or on farm displenishment sales (roups). It isn't necessarily a great saving cost wise, but you get to inspect them and take them home with you which is a great thing as you know you have them!

[OhLaLa]

Obviously better to view first (if one has auctions, agri merchants et al in the locality, unfortunately we do not), delivery is the only option in this instance.
Anyone?

[Castle Farm]

The last lot of sheep hurdles I saw at an auction made £4 each more than what I can buy them new for, plus buyers priemum on top of that plus vat.

6ft X 4ft local cost £15 each.

[Sbom]

Think I'd be wary of someone who had been an EBay member since October 2010 but has no feedback, no website and history to check up.

[Fleecewife]

StockPen UK Ltd phone Edward on 07810 516499.  They travel around the country with a trailer load of hurdles, pens, handling systems etc so you can look before you buy.  We have bought hurdles from them and we're pleased with them.

[Badger Nadgers]

N has anyone bought hurdles (poss via ebay ad) from a company based in newcastle-under-lyme area?
Just checking that a) they supplied them and b) the quality was ok.

I think I probably have (12).  I say probably because that's where I got their number from, but they actually came from Congleton.  Possibly a family relationship.

Yes they turned up as planned and they (a Mr J Oliver) didn't get paid until they did.  That said I'm not very far away from them (sheep in Flash, north Staffs, I'm in Buxton, Derbys).

They are quite lightweight, with the horizontals and ends in square tube of (I'd guess) 15mm, hence my suggestion that they are perhaps not as substantial as your regular hurdles.  They suit me though (two dozen Hebs on the side of a steep hill).  If you want, I can take some close up photos of them if you want so you can see what they look like in detail and after a year's use.

I'm not related to them in any way, and if you're cautious about someone new commenting I can understand that.  Basically I've been lurking for quite a while but not had much to contribute.

[Pasture Farm]

If its these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/galvanised-steel-sheep-hurdles-/251227924820?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item3a7e59e954 
your thinking of then the first thing to look at is they are manufactured from pre galv steel and the welds painted, also look at the loops on the end you would have to baler twine each one cos no way are they staying together on uneven ground. But I have purchased some off ebay similar to the above and if like me its just the occasional use during lambing then they are fine. my old ones that i purchased through our agri merchants years ago are superb and are in constant use and abuse.

[Badger Nadgers]

They are quite lightweight, with the horizontals and ends in square tube of (I'd guess) 15mm, hence my suggestion that they are perhaps not as substantial as your regular hurdles. 

Checked this morning and the horizontals are circular profile, it's only the end uprights that are square.  They're about 20mm.  I've uploaded some photos.  The welds are painted, and after a 9 months or so outdside could do with touching up.  Not had any break, although the weld is not all the way around, just on either side.  The green paint is from me.

[OhLaLa]

Thanks all who have replied to my question, and thanks Badger Nadgers for taking the time to do the pics of your hurdles. Appreciated.

[Badger Nadgers]

Dan kindly forwarded me an email from someone asking about these hurdles, and I've replied to the person enquiring.  Sorry I've not been around on here much.

Most of them are in a very poor state, most of the loops have come off, many of the joints have gone, and they've become very bendable,  To be fair they have been outside all the time, but I wouldn't buy them again,  For not a lot more, our local agricultural store G&R Leigh sells much stronger ones.