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Barn: Fencing
from the pages of Trail Rider
Safe Fencing?
With harsh weather this winter in parts of the U.S., it's important to
regularly check your fencing. Wind, snow and mud can disturb even the sturdiest
fencing.
Check the integrity of all your fence line at least once a week. Also check
it immediately after a big storm. If possible, trade... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
from the pages of Horse Journal
Woven Wire Horse Fences Suit Most Needs
We appreciate the traditional look of wood-board horse fences as much as
the next person. They provide a solid barrier that most horses won't challenge.
Wood horse fences, however, cost plenty at the outset and require expensive
maintenance for their lifetimes. That's why mesh and vinyl horse... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
from the pages of Horse Journal
Tape Your Horses In For Economy Fencing
Buy a few acres and a fence, and you've got a place to keep your
horses. Sort of. Fencing, unlike many aspects of horsekeeping, doesn't have to
cost a fortune to be effective for most situations. (We'll look at premium
fencing in a future issue.) What fencing does have to do, though, is... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
Ground an Electrical Fence Properly in Horse Pastures, Paddocks, and Arenas
Poor electric fence grounding is the leading cause of electric fence failure in horse paddocks, horse fields, and horse arenas, which can lead
to horses escaping from their electric fence enclosures and endangering people,
property and
themselves. While your top priority should be to build... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
Safe Pasture Fencing for Horse Pastures, Horse Fields & Horse Paddocks
Safe pasture fencing for your horse pasture involve careful planning and good pasture fencing options. Unsafe pasture fencing, like a couple of strands of
barbed wire, can kill or
permanently crippled your horse. Pasture fencing involves careful planning and safe pasture fencing materials that... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
from the pages of Trail Rider
Repairing a Broken Horse Fence May Prevent Greater Horse Problems
A broken horse fence in winter might lead to greater problems. Procrastinating a horse fencing repair could allow horses to escape their pastures and paddocks. One Saturday last fall, I spotted a problem with our horse fencing. A laneway
separating two horse paddock areas behind our barns... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
Get Your Horse Easily Out of Your Pasture
Taking your horse out of the horse pasture seems simple enough.
Just open the horse gate and walk on through, right? Well, that's not quite the case
if your horse has pasture-mates eager to escape behind you and your horse. To
help keep the rest of your horses contained as you exit the... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
Strategies to Deter Horses Chewing Wood
It's not unusual for
horses with too much free time on their hands to start chewing wood. This does
not mean the horse has deficiencies, assures Dr. Eleanor Kellon. However, it can
wreak havoc with your fences, pillars and posts, not to mention your horse's
digestive tract.
Overweight... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
Electric Pasture Fencing for Horses
Electric pasture fencing is a
quick, inexpensive way to contain horses and to make existing fences safer and
longer lasting. A mild shock of the electric pasture fence provides an effective deterrent to keep horses from
chewing on, rubbing against, or pushing through pasture fencing.... | read »
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Barn: Fencing
Good Horse Latches Keep Horses Safe and Secure
Whether it's your horse barn, horse paddock, horse pasture or horse stabling facilities, you need
good horse latches to secure all areas where horses are kept. We'll look at wire gates, pipe gates and wooden gates to find the most secure horse gate for your ranch.
The ideal horse latches and... | read »
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| Your Ideal Arena |
So your spring project is to finally build that arena you’ve dreamed
about since you bought your place. As you daydream, you think about all the
great practice runs you’ll get in right out your back door, all the fun you’ll
have with your friends and the world champion... | read |
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