Case Study: Fencing for Horse Stable

Case Study: Fencing for Horse Stable 

There are various fencing that a horse stable can be built from. Fencing are typically used to secure the horses from wondering off or to make the area of the owner's territory. They can be used for the most basic use of securing the horses or making the area that secures the horse to look attractive. The average height which all fences would be between 4.5 to 5.5 feet tall. Fences with mesh should not open more than 3 inches squared. The most basic types of fences are wooden, wire, PVC, pipe and electric. Owners would also combine types to make a stronger and useful fence for their horses. Fences should be frequently examined because they are what keeps the horses in place. Here are the following type of fences: 

• Wooden Rail Horse Fences: 
• Very traditional but attractive type of fencing. The wooden rail is inexpensive when its being built but the maintenance can be very costly. The nails of this fence can be hazardous because horses like chewing on wood. Owner's usually put a strand of hot wire on the top rail to stop that.
• Pipe Fence
• A very popular horse fence in many parts of the country. It is attractive and highly visible but expensive. This type of fence lasts very long and is solid. This is great for owners because horses wouldn't run into it as much but if they do, it would not be a problem. 
• Vinyl or PVC Fence
• These types of fences improves the looks and the value of the property. It is highly visible and attractive. It comes in numerous styles and colors. Maintaining these fences are extremely easy too. There 
• are also a few cons about it. They are very expensive and detaches very easily when hit by a horse. Owners would wrap a hot wire on the inside of the top rail to daunt the horses. 
• Wire Mesh or Woven Field Fences
• Common used fences. They are relatively inexpensive and typically easy to repair. The only issue with this fence is the size of the gaps. Owners need to make sure the mesh size is small enough to keep the hooves out for every type of horse they own. Also, it is not as visible as other fences so including some color, flagging tape or a wood top rail would solve that problem. 
• Braided Wire Cable Horse Fence 
• A type of fence that needs to be tighten from time to time. The braided wire cable is durable, low maintenance and highly visible. This would be a typical nice fence but can be knocked down easily. Horse would rub on this and the outcome would not be good. 
• Rubber Fence 
• Not usually a recommended fence for horses. This type of fence will hurt the horses if they hit it because it is easily knocked down. This fence also stretches so it needs to be tightened from time to time. 
• Buck and Rail Fence
• Recommended fencing for rocky mountainous areas. This is a attractive fence. This installation does not involve digging holes which is great for people who live in the mountains. They are very animal friendly because wild animals are not typically hurt from these fences. 

• Chain Link 
• A very expensive fence. Used for mostly strong and big horses. Owners would typically wrap hot wire on the top rail too because it can be stretched out by horses.

Links:

http://www.fivestarranch.com/articles/horse-fence.html

http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-news/2014/07/25-5-best-types-of-fencing-for-horse-farms.aspx