Keep your horse safe with a secure fence

by Kate Bale Scaffold Supplier

Keeping your horse safe and protected with a fence is one of the best ways to avoid damaging your horse. But a fence will only work as well as it is built, and that includes posts, doors and the fence itself. However, sometimes the fence itself can be the cause of injuries. Below is an overview of the different types of fences and what you should keep in mind to keep your horse safe.

Wooden fences 

Wood can split, deform and even fall, all that makes the fence less effective in keeping our horse inside. Over time, nails can work by themselves. Horses and, in some places, termites, can weaken the wood by chewing it. Splinters and exposed nails can damage a horse that likes to rub or lean on the fence, while fine splinters can be embedded in its fur. To reduce risk and maintenance, use hardwoods that are better than softwoods to avoid chewing and splintering. Spray paint with approved black paint can extend the life of wood about eight years and reduce splinters.

 

PVC planks

If they are assembled and installed correctly, they are a good option. But sometimes they have trouble staying intact. The boards can slide in or out of the post openings and, if the post moves, the boards can slide out. If there is any kind of impact, they have something to give, but ultimately, can they like wood? Splintered PVC is like broken glass and very dangerous. They are not tough enough for stallions.

High strength smooth wire

The cable lacks visibility, which increases the risk of the horses running towards it and suffering serious injuries. To help horses remember that the fence is there, you can tie streamers to each section, so that they are more visible. Be sure to acclimatize your horse to the flapping streamers on a calm and windy day before releasing it.

This is probably the most dangerous fence to keep horses. When the barbed wire is cut, it is not very forgiving and causes some very irregular wounds. Most injuries are where a horse cuts the neck on the upper cable or cuts a leg by scratching the lower threads.

 

Mesh

The best wire for the horse fence is a five diamond V mesh wire. The biggest problem with the wire mesh is the tendency to sink or be pushed by horses that lean over the top to graze. Woven joints can trap and extract mane and tail hairs, and the mesh can sometimes catch a shoe.

 

Metal tube

The pipeline can work very well in small confinement areas, but it is very unforgiving. When a horse hits it, it can be cut. In addition, the pipe fence can get very hot to the touch and can become a horse that touches it.

 

Doors

Doors are an equally important element of a fence and can sometimes be a possible weak link. Make sure the door is wide enough for your needs. Will you take a tractor through the gap or just walk a couple of horses? Do not have large openings between the door and the post where a horse can catch a foot or a foal could stick its head. Make sure there is not a large opening between the two upper rails where a horse can stick its head there. To help maintain the integrity of your door, do not install it so that it is on the floor. Verify that aluminum doors do not have sharp edges. Routinely inspect the wooden doors, as they can lose their strength and crumble when the horses rub and push against them.

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Created on May 13th 2020 05:28. Viewed 218 times.

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