Saturday, January 5, 2019

Choosing The Right Horse Fence Like A Pro

By Jose Martin


If you are a horse owner, the most significant decision that you have to make is to safely contain them using some form of boundary that can prevent them from wandering off. Chances are that the animals will cause damages to themselves and to the property of other people. In the market, there are so many types of fences, and the animal owner faces a daunting task in the selection of the right horse fence. Here are some tips to guide you in the choice of the best enclosure.

The starting point in the choice of an enclosure for your pony is to decide where it will be placed. It is vital for you to contemplate on whether the animal will be enclosed in a larger area or smaller area. If you have many acres of land it is recommended that you do cross-fencing to allow for the rotation of the animals within the property. It is important for the animal owner to take all the measurements that are required before they can consider the kind of enclosure that they want to buy.

You need to decide on the type of material that will be used in fencing the animal. You can either choose vinyl, wood, plastic, or wire. You are advised against using barbed wire in fencing the stallion. If you use barbed wire, chances are that the animal will get snarled in it and this result in injury. It is also possible that the pony will stick out its feet or neck through the barbed wire strands in an effort to feed on the grass that is outside the enclosure.

When choosing the best enclosure for the animal, consider the cost that you are likely to incur. Some materials are very expensive while others are very cheap. It is recommended that you choose the most cost effective barrier after weighing the advantages and disadvantages associated with each material.

In the choice of a paling for your animal, it is very important for you to contemplate on whether you want a permanent or a temporary structure. The electrified tape can be used in the construction of semi-permanent structures when they are attached to fixed posts. Temporary electric tape enclosures can be made by holding the tape firmly on the movable plastic tread-in using clips.

The height of the barrier should neither be too high nor too low. If the enclosure is very high, it will not be able to effectively contain the animal. On the other hand, a barrier that is very low will not contain the smallest ponies. It is recommended that the size of the gaps between the bars should be small. This guarantees the safety of the animal by preventing it from getting its head through the barrier.

A good fence needs to act as a physical barrier that is firm enough to contain the animal that run into it or apply pressure by leaning on it. A good barrier needs to strike a balance. It should not be too strong to injure the animal or too weak to allow them to escape.

Fencing is the best way of corralling the horses. Using the above tips will help you to rapidly find the fencing style that works best for the animal.




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