Some horse owners won't think about a safe pasture fence until a horse injures itself. Would you, like most horse lovers, want to immediately invest in the safety of your animals? Then keep these tips in mind.
Clearly visible fence
Horses are animals that flee. When they are scared, they run away at a gallop. In doing so, they have little regard for subtle fences. Your horse will not slow down in time when galloping towards a simple electric fence, which may cause the animal to become seriously injured.
A wooden fence creates a natural barrier for the horse. A clearly visible fence with crossbars will sufficiently slow down horses, even if they run away frightened. The height of the fence and the number of crossbars depends on your horse. An experienced supplier can advise you on the best choice.
A subtly concealed electric fence can be a useful addition, which will quickly teach your horse to stay away from the wooden fence.
Smoothly finished fence
Properly finished wood does not have any sharp edges or corners that could hurt your horse. That is why it is important that pasture poles are milled, planed and rounded.
Choose a fence that can be assembled without any nails or screws. This creates a very sturdy wooden fence that will defy weather and wind for many years without endangering humans or animals.
The proper strength
Robust pasture posts ensure the strength of your fence. The wooden cross bars should not be too thin, but also not too thick. In the exceptional case that your horse slams against a board, you would prefer that the board is damaged and not your horse. In conclusion, select a fence with solid wood of the proper height, thickness and width.
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