Fencing for Horses Help Center:
Through our companies 16+ years in the horse
fencing industry, we have found that the answers
to these questions should guide you to the
fencing solution that best fits your needs.
How many mares, geldings, foals, yearlings, and
stallions will be in the pasture?
Different breeds ages will have specific
needs that will need to be met.
What are the
dimensions of the pasture?
If you don't know, measure the distance
between the existing posts and count the posts
OR measure the distance of one step and walk off
the area.
How many
gate areas will you need?
It is better to include any that you are
thinking about, instead of trying to add them
later after installation. This will avoid the
added expense & the extra work to accommodate
incompatibly sized items.
What is your
soil like, and are there hills?
Standing water, sand rocks shale, or
something other than normal soil content can
hinder any fence installation.
Do you have
more fence in mind for the future?
If a fence project will be done in stages,
be sure to let your account manager know that
there are future plans, there can be cost &
labor savings available for you to take
advantage of.
High traffic
areas or abusive horses?
Electric fencing is an effective aid to
preventing both the horses from hurting
themselves & the damage they do to fences.
How much
time will the horse spend in the pasture?
A mature horse weighs between 1200-1800
pounds & spends 50-100% of their time in a
pasture. At some point the horse will contact
the fence or steel gates. Choose a fence that is
healthy for horses like polymer fencing or a
decorative fence.
Determining
a budget for your specific needs.
The difference between a good budget and a
bad one could be the cost of one vet bill.
As always, the professionals at
System Fence are available to help you plan your
fence or stalls and determine your material
needs. Please call us at 1-800-461-3362 or
Email us.
As always, the fence
professionals at System Fencing are available to help
you plan your fence
and determine your fencing material needs.
Please call us at 1-800-461-3362 or
Email us.
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Fencing Limited - Your Equine Solutions Partner
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System
Fencing Limited - Ontario
14321 5th Line Nassagaweya
Rockwood, ON
N0B 2K0
(519) 856-9959 Toll Free
1-800-461-3362
System
Fencing Limited - West
50530 Range Road 192
Tofield, AB
T0B 4J0
(780) 662-0035 Toll Free
1-800-842-6075
