TIPS ON HORSE FENCING
Although there is no such thing as "fail-safe" fencing, there are steps
you that you can take to ensure that your horses stays safely inside its
pasture fencing. While these comments focus primarily on horse fencing, the
advice applies also to other livestock species.
Consider the visibility of the fencing from the perspective of your
livestock. Your horse needs to see his fencing. Otherwise injuries may occur
if it tries to access the pasture or breeding opportunity on the other side
of the fence. For example, wire fences are not so easily seen by a horse,
but a white wood or PVC fence is easily recognized. Colorful streamer tape
or ribbon attached to the fence also makes the horse know where the fence
perimeter is.
The height of your fence is also important. The fencing must be tall
enough to prevent the horse from jumping over it. There must also be a
horizontal bottom wire or board that is low enough to prevent livestock from
going under . This is especially important for paddocks with baby horses.
There are many types of horse fencing from which to choose for your farm
installation. The more popular and successful types of horse fencing include
white painted wood, electrified wire, and our favorite, PVC fences.
PVC vinyl fencing products are manufactured especially for horse fencing.
PVC horse fencing is very attractive requires little, or no, maintenance and
upkeep, because it never needs painting and will not rot, rust, break, or
splinter. In addition, it looks like a white wood fence from afar, thus
adding to the value of your property.
Regular Fence Inspections
It is important to check all your fences, especially after a big storm.
Make sure that no rails or wires are down through which a horse might
escape. Remove any tree limbs that have fallen on it, or shrubs and vines
that have grown on it. Also check for protruding objects that could injure
your horse. Replace all the damaged horizontal boards. Give each post a tug
to ensure that it is solidly in the ground. If a post is leaning out of true
vertical, then straighten it back.
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