✓Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com·Updated June 2026
Priefert Premier Panels set up as a horse corral in a ranch pasture
Priefert Manufacturing
From Premier Panels to Economy Panels, horse owners know that Priefert is a name that means Quality, and Customer Service unmatched in the equine world!
From Bill Priefert, President... "Priefert Ranch Equipment"embodies the visions of today, the traditions of the past, and the hopes of our future. For over forty years, each piece of equipment that has left our manufacturing facility in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, has held more significance than the eye can see. At Priefert, we make every effort to insure that products that carry the Priefert name are designed to exemplify the integrity with which we operate our entire company."
About Our Heavy Duty Premier Panels
Our Heavy Duty Premiere Panels come in 8' , 10', 12', and 16' lengths. These panels are idea for "rough stock" or whenever maximum pressure is expected.
* Ideal For Confinement Of Un-cooperative Animals
* Common Uses: Rough Stock Arenas, Heavy Crowding, Paddocks, And Stalls
* J-Legs Increase Portability And Keep Panel On Top Of Ground In Wet Or Boggy Conditions
* Chain Connectors Offer Increased Versatility
* Connects To Any Other Brand Of Panel With No Special Connectors Or Wire Needed
* Eliminates The Need For Special Connectors At 3 Or 4-Way Unions
* Easier To Set Up On Uneven Ground
* Connects To Post, Panel, Or Other Object You Can Get Chain Around
* Architectural Grade Powder Coat Finish
Note: Heavy Duty Walk Thru in a 10' or 12' is available. Priefert also has a 4' Bow Gate.
What Is Premier Panels-- Tough Enough For Every Situation?
Tough enough for cattle¦safe enough for horses. Premier Panels are the primary components of our entire portable corral systems! Our Premier Panels are available in 8', 10', 12', 14' and 16' sizes to ensure that horse owners have the right choice available to them.
* Premier Panels by Priefert are deal For Confinement Of Uncooperative Animals
* Common Uses: Crowding Pens, Round Pens, Arenas, Paddocks, And Stalls
* J-Legs Increase Portability And Keep Panel On Top Of Graound In Wet Or Boggy Conditions
* Chain Connectors Offer Increased Versatility
* Connects To Any Other Brand Of Panel With No Special Connectors Or Wire Needed
* Eliminates The Need For Special Connectors At 3 or 4-Way Unions
* Easier To Set Up On Uneven Ground
* Connects To Post, Panel, Or Other Objects You Can Get Chain Around
* Architectural Grade Powder Coat Finish
* Available in Forest Green or White for an additional cost
Note: Premier Walk “Thru in a 10' or 12' is available. Premier Bow Gates are available in 4', 6', 8', 10', and 12'.
If You Need Extra Height--- our Hoss Panels Get It Done!
Hoss Panels are ideal for the horse owner who likes extra height and/ or straight legged panels. Hoss Panels come in 12' panels, with 12' walk-thrus, 6' bow gate
Don't Forget, We Have Other Great Products At Priefert!
Along with economy and utility panels for horse owners that are looking for a lighter panel, Priefert also has a vast array of additional products such as feeders, waterers, fencing, stall and stall accessories. Be sure to visit our website today for a complete list of all Priefert has to offer.
* Connects To Any Other Brand Of Panel With No Special Connectors Or Wire Needed
* Eliminates The Need For Special Connectors At 3 or 4-Way Unions
* Easier To Set Up On Uneven Ground
* Connects To Post, Panel, Or Other Object You Can Get Chain Around
* Architectural Grade Powder Coat Finish in Forest Green
Let Priefert Be Your Partner On Your Next Fencing Project and Call Us Today!!
Priefert dealers work hard to go 'above and beyond' for their customers. Your dealer is anxious to hear from you, so please call today!
Priefert Premier Panels set up as a horse corral in a ranch pastureWhat "Tough Enough for Cattle, Safe Enough for Horses" actually means Priefert Manufacturing builds its equine and ranch equipment around a single promise stamped across the line: "Tough Enough for Cattle, Safe Enough for Horses." The flagship Premier Panel was originally introduced in 1984 as Priefert's very first panel and remains the company's number-one selling cattle panel, light enough to be portable yet heavy enough to be durable. Owners choose Priefert because it pairs that durability with horse-specific safety details rather than treating horses and cattle as interchangeable.
Priefert Premier Panel in gray Architectural Grade Powder Coat finish
The patented Quadraform™ tubing that makes a Priefert panel a Priefert panel
Every Premier Panel is constructed from Priefert's patented Quadraform™ tubing, engineered to deliver maximum strength and flexibility in one profile. Each panel features single-piece vertical stays fitted through drilled rails to further increase structural integrity, so the panel flexes under impact instead of failing. This is the structural signature that separates a Premier Panel from a generic welded-stay panel.
Priefert Premier Panel close-up showing Quadraform tubing and vertical stays
Architectural Grade Powder Coat that protects the investment for years
Priefert finishes its panels with a super-high Tgic Architectural Grade Powder Coat containing UV inhibitors, so the product resists rust, scratches, and fading from sunlight and weather. The result is equipment that holds its appearance and structural life far longer than painted alternatives. Priefert positions this finish as protecting your investment and adding years of service life.
Priefert Premier round pen built from connected Premier Panels for horse training
Horse-safe engineering down to the corners and the legs
Priefert designs in safety features it says are "not found anywhere else in today's market." J-legs increase portability and help keep panels from sinking into wet or boggy ground, while the "Fishhook" top corners increase strength and help prevent dangerous leg traps between panels. Chain connections ensure tight joints and let panels connect over uneven ground or to existing structures, which is why the same panel works for round pens, arenas, corrals, and crowding systems.
A complete stall and barn system, not just panels Beyond panels, Priefert offers a full equine catalog: Premier Stalls and Expo Stalls (found at America's premier fairgrounds, exposition centers, race tracks, and equestrian centers), Round Pens, Riding Arenas & Accessories, Cutter Panels, Horse Feeders, Horse Stock, and Horse Waterers. The classic Premier Stall Front features a bar top with a wood-filled bottom (Wood Kit sold separately), and a Poly Installed version comes fitted with Priefert's high-density, high-impact-resistant poly. A complete line of accessories — windows, feeders, and wood kits — lets owners customize a Premier Stall to their barn.
How to get sizing and pricing
Premier Panels are available in many lengths — 5', 8', 10', 12', 14', and 16' (item numbers PPD, PP08, PP10, PP12, PP14, PP16), with the 16' panel carrying three stays at 116 lbs. Priefert lists MSRP as "Call For Pricing" and works through a national dealer network, so buyers configure stalls, pens, and arenas and request a quote rather than buying off a fixed price sheet. Priefert also publishes product manuals and literature for assembly and configuration on its site.
Per Priefert: Bill Priefert, President, opens with this: "Priefert Ranch Equipment embodies the visions of today, the traditions of the past, and the hopes of our future." Per the company: for over 40 years, every piece of equipment leaving the manufacturing facility in Mt. Pleasant, Texas has been designed to exemplify the integrity with which Priefert operates. Per the company: from Premier Panels to Economy Panels, Priefert is known for quality and customer service in the equine world.
What are Priefert's Heavy Duty Premier Panels?
Per Priefert: Heavy Duty Premier Panels come in 8', 10', 12', and 16' lengths and are designed for rough stock or wherever maximum pressure is expected. Per the company:
Confinement of un-cooperative animals
Common uses: rough stock arenas, heavy crowding, paddocks, and stalls
J-Legs increase portability and keep panels on top of ground in wet or boggy conditions
Chain Connectors offer increased versatility — connect to any other brand of panel with no special connectors or wire needed
Eliminate the need for special connectors at 3 or 4-way unions; easier to set up on uneven ground
Architectural-grade powder coat finish
Per the company: a Heavy Duty Walk-Thru in 10' or 12' is available, plus a 4' Bow Gate.
How do Premier Panels differ?
Per Priefert: Premier Panels are tough enough for cattle, safe enough for horses and serve as the primary components of Priefert's portable corral systems. Per the company: available in 8', 10', 12', 14', and 16' sizes. Per the company: common uses include crowding pens, round pens, arenas, paddocks, and stalls. Per the company: same J-Legs, Chain Connectors, and architectural-grade powder coat finish as the Heavy Duty line. Per the company: available in Forest Green or White for an additional cost. Per the company: Premier Walk-Thru available in 10' or 12'; Premier Bow Gates available in 4', 6', 8', 10', and 12'.
What are HOSS Panels?
Per Priefert: HOSS Panels are designed for the horse owner who likes extra height and/or straight-legged panels. Per the company: HOSS Panels come in 12' panels, with 12' walk-thrus and a 6' bow gate.
What other Priefert products are available?
Per Priefert: along with economy and utility panels for owners looking for a lighter panel, the catalog includes feeders, waterers, fencing, stalls, and stall accessories. Per the company: visit the website for a complete list.
How do I order Priefert products?
Per Priefert: Phone 1-800-527-8616 or 903-572-1741, email [email protected], website http://www.priefert.com. Address: P.O. Box 1540, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1540. Per the company: Priefert dealers go above and beyond for their customers — your dealer is anxious to hear from you. Pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors.
What does Priefert Manufacturing make?
Priefert is a family-owned American manufacturer of ranch and equine equipment. For horse owners specifically, the lineup includes Premier and Expo horse stalls, horse-safe panels and gates, round pens, riding arenas and accessories, cutter panels, horse feeders, horse stock (standing stocks for vet work and wash racks), and horse waterers. The company also makes a broad line of cattle-handling equipment, which is why so much of its gear is rated 'Tough Enough for Cattle, Safe Enough for Horses.'
What is the Priefert tagline 'Tough Enough for Cattle, Safe Enough for Horses'?
It is Priefert's core product promise, printed directly on the Premier Panel listing. It signals that the equipment is built heavy-duty enough to contain and work cattle, yet engineered with safety features specifically intended to protect horses. That dual rating is central to how Priefert positions its panels, pens, and stalls.
When was the Priefert Premier Panel introduced?
The Premier Panel was originally introduced in 1984 and was Priefert's very first panel. It has enjoyed outstanding popularity among horse and cattle owners ever since and remains Priefert's number-one selling cattle panel. Decades of continuous production are a big part of why it's considered an industry standard.
What is Quadraform™ tubing?
Quadraform™ is Priefert's patented tubing used to construct the Premier Panel. It is engineered to deliver maximum strength and flexibility at the same time, allowing a panel to absorb impact rather than crack or bend permanently. It is one of the key structural features that distinguishes a genuine Priefert panel.
How are Priefert Premier Panels built for strength?
Each Premier Panel is made from patented Quadraform™ tubing and features single-piece vertical stays that are fitted through drilled rails, which further increases structural integrity. This through-rail stay design is stronger than simply welding stays to the surface of the rails. The panels are light enough to be portable yet heavy enough to be durable.
What finish does Priefert use, and does it resist rust?
Priefert panels are coated with a super-high TGIC Architectural Grade Powder Coat that contains UV inhibitors. This finish helps the product resist rust, scratches, and fading caused by sunlight and weather. Priefert markets it as protecting your investment and adding years of life to the equipment.
What are J-legs and Fishhook corners on a Priefert panel?
J-legs are the panel's foot design; they make panels easier to move and help keep them from sinking into wet or boggy ground. The 'Fishhook' top corners increase strength and safety, helping to prevent leg traps between connected panels — a real injury risk for horses with conventional panels. Both are part of Priefert's horse-safe engineering.
How do Priefert panels connect to each other?
Premier Panels use chain connections, which ensure tight, secure joints between panels and gates. The chain system also adds versatility: it allows panels to be connected over uneven ground and joined easily to existing structures. Priefert even publishes a 'How to Properly Chain Priefert Panels' video to demonstrate correct technique.
What lengths and weights do Premier Panels come in?
Premier Panels are available in 5', 8', 10', 12', 14', and 16' lengths. The item numbers run PPD (5', 40 lbs, 1 stay), PP08 (8', 68 lbs), PP10 (10', 82 lbs), PP12 (12', 90 lbs, 2 stays), PP14 (14', 104 lbs), and PP16 (16', 116 lbs, 3 stays). Longer panels carry more vertical stays for added rigidity.
What is the difference between a Premier Stall Front Bar/Wood and the Poly version?
The classic Premier Stall Front Bar/Wood is Priefert's most popular option and features a bar top with a wood-filled bottom (the Wood Kit is sold separately). The Poly Installed version comes fitted with Priefert's high-density poly, which is durable, attractive, easy to clean, and specially formulated to be high-impact resistant. Both are designed to work with matching Priefert stall panels.
Does Priefert make stalls for large facilities?
Yes. Priefert Expo Stalls are designed to be safe, durable, attractive, and easy to install, and they can be found at America's premier fairgrounds, exposition centers, race tracks, and equestrian centers. For individual owners, the Premier Stall line offers practical, customizable options. The range covers everyone from the single-horse owner to a major venue.
Can Priefert panels be used to build a round pen?
Yes. Priefert Round Pens are built from connected Premier Panels and are recommended for starting young colts or working horses across all disciplines. Because the same Premier Panel works for round pens, arenas, corrals, and cattle systems, owners can reconfigure their panels as their training needs change. Priefert positions the round pen as a training tool that pays off across every discipline.
What is Priefert Horse Stock used for?
Priefert's Horse Stock provides a safe environment for situations where you want your horse to stand still in one place. It is commonly used as a wash rack or for veterinary work, and accessories are available to outfit it for those jobs. It's a purpose-built alternative to tying a horse for grooming or treatment.
How much do Priefert products cost?
Priefert lists MSRP on items such as the Premier Panel as 'Call For Pricing,' and sells through a national dealer network rather than a fixed online price sheet. Buyers typically configure their stalls, pens, or arenas and use Priefert's 'Add To Quote' system to request pricing. Final pricing depends on configuration, length, accessories, and the local dealer.
Where can I find assembly instructions or product manuals?
Priefert publishes product literature and manuals on its website under its Literature/Manuals section. These cover assembly and configuration for panels, stalls, pens, and accessories. Owners should consult Priefert directly for current specifications, since the company notes that products may vary from the information, pictures, or videos shown.
Are Priefert Cutter Panels different from regular panels?
Yes. Premier Cutter Panels are designed for building solid-sided arenas and pens, particularly those used for cutting or reined cow horse work. The solid sides keep cattle from seeing through and bolting, which is essential for cow-horse disciplines. They complement the open Premier Panels used in general corral and round-pen work.
What stall accessories does Priefert offer?
Priefert offers a complete line of accessories and components to customize a Premier Stall, including windows, feeders, and wood kits. The Premier Horse Stall Feeder, for example, can replace a window and includes a hay rack accessible from the barn alley plus a feed chute and Priefert's Black Feeder Bucket and bracket. These let owners tailor a stall to their barn layout and feeding routine.
