Electric Fence Question

niknchris2 · 05-07-2008, 02:24 PM

I was wondering if any of you use this as your permanent fencing??? It says great for temporary or portable fencing but would it work for permanent fencing???

Would also love to see pictures of any that are using it just to give me an idea of what it looks like and the post... Thanks

niknchris2 · 05-07-2008, 03:07 PM

Anybody????? Or fencing similar to this??? Help........

horseloverinVA · 05-07-2008, 03:11 PM

I have seen this used as permanant fencing for cows and donkeys in our area. To my knowledge it has worked fine, but as it is not my fence or anyone I know, I couldn't really say for sure. The one I've seen was 3 strands.

niknchris2 · 05-07-2008, 03:14 PM

My concern is that everyone tells me horror stories of using the high tensil wire. Horses getting caught up in it and hurting themself. But the tape is not an option because I've seen how much trouble it can be and become. An instructor at a boarding stable uses this and she says she loves it because the horses won't get hurt by it sense its so thick and sturdy. ???? Opinions???

gbarmranch · 05-07-2008, 03:17 PM

I have used it and didn't like it.. it wears out too quickly in the sun here and any bigger weeds ( we have a lot of pasture ) seem to short it out....

Before we put up the new small squares horse fencing, we did use the high tensilewire on the top and bottom and put this un electrified in the middle- that seemed to work very well..

Horse poor · 05-07-2008, 03:49 PM

I used it and hated it. I do use Electro-braid as permanent fence though and really like it. That stuff seemed to come apart to easy. I was continuously splicing it together.

gingerfleguel · 05-07-2008, 04:37 PM

I had a choice of that stuff you posted...OR the 11/2 white tape....Im happy I chose the White Tape...its also more visible

greygirls · 05-07-2008, 04:45 PM

That's the same electric I use & I do use it as a permanet fence. The only fault I find with it is it's poor visability. I've never had a horse...or cow...get out of it & after just one zap, they'll never touch it again. I've even thrown them in the electric field without turning it on (only when I'm home to check on them every once in a while

) with no escapes. Like I said though, the visability is an issue but I do free run them at all gaits in there & they've always seen it in time so I guess the visability can't be all that bad

. I was thinking about the tape instead but it's too windy here for that.

horsebabyhehe · 05-07-2008, 05:30 PM

i use high tensil fencing and if you put up more strands (i use six) your horses will be less likely to get hurt in it.

sweetwaterarabians · 05-07-2008, 07:17 PM

I've always had electric fencing and have tried just about everything other than the tape. I've used this fencing only to find the visibility was awful. I couldn't see it, the horses couldn't see it and the deer couldn't see it. I still have some left over and I use it for tying insulators or or other fencing things just not as the "fence".

If you're looking for a good electric fence I would go for the electrip rope/braid or the tape. I love the rope fence. It's highly visible and strong. My horses respect it a lot. I have an accident here and there but I've never had a horse get hurt and the insulators usually give and it's and easy fix.

niknchris2 · 05-08-2008, 08:00 AM

okay, maybe i'm confused. i thought the stuff above was a rope/braid fencing... where should i look for the rope/braid fencing???

sweetwaterarabians · 05-08-2008, 08:05 AM

No, that stuff is a bit thinner and more of a twine. I got mine through Ramm Fence. It's a little more pricey but it is really good stuff. Some of the cheaper ropes don't hold up as well. TSC sometimes has it and you can also get it through Jeffer's.

Horse poor · 05-08-2008, 08:17 AM

Do a search for Electo-braid. It is about a 1/4 inch braid, not with the twist like regular rope.

niknchris2 · 05-08-2008, 11:31 AM

I'm concerned I won't be able to get anything i have to order in time. We're putting up the fence this weekend if the rain holds. TSC only advertises the rope.... I don't know what to do.............

niknchris2 · 05-08-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greygirls

That's the same electric I use & I do use it as a permanet fence. The only fault I find with it is it's poor visability. I've never had a horse...or cow...get out of it & after just one zap, they'll never touch it again. I've even thrown them in the electric field without turning it on (only when I'm home to check on them every once in a while

) with no escapes. Like I said though, the visability is an issue but I do free run them at all gaits in there & they've always seen it in time so I guess the visability can't be all that bad

. I was thinking about the tape instead but it's too windy here for that.

How many strands do you use? I was thinking two??? One in the middle and one toward the top???

Scouts Willows Ridge · 05-08-2008, 11:36 AM

We have used Electro braid and absolutely love it. Our colt was frisky and ran right into and it has give to it so he ended up with out a mark on him. We wouldnt go with any other fencing. Totally safe for your horse, it is also white so highly visible.

Hope this helps MN Gal

Quote:

Originally Posted by niknchris2

I was wondering if any of you use this as your permanent fencing??? It says great for temporary or portable fencing but would it work for permanent fencing???

Would also love to see pictures of any that are using it just to give me an idea of what it looks like and the post... Thanks

Amrwmblds2 · 05-08-2008, 11:42 AM

We use it permanantly in addition to our wooden fencing, but do have some paddocks we havent fenced off yet and have just two strands up.

For visibility we tie flags on it, they have the pink and orange marking tape stuff at home depot (not sure what its REALLY called). They usually use it to mark trees or property lines that sort of thing...

We have never had a problem with it. I think if your horses respect electric you shouldnt have a problem either.

Mule360 · 05-08-2008, 11:45 AM

I've used all three. The shorting out issue GBar mentioned is why I'm back to two strands of high tensile. I use bright red plastic taping tied every six to 12 feet for visibility. It looks like I'm constantly under construction, but everyone has no problem seeing it - including visitors.

niknchris2 · 05-08-2008, 11:52 AM

So the rope tends to shorten out easier then the high tensil? I had all intentions of doing the flagging thru out so visibility is something I'm not to concerned about.

niknchris2 · 05-08-2008, 11:54 AM

So far so good on the electric respect thing. My mare is use to it and just stays away. Our filly put her nose to it once in our current pasture which just has the top done with the square horse fencing below it and she hasn't bothered it sense.

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05-07-2008, 02:24 PM
niknchris2 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 166	Electric Fence Question I was wondering if any of you use this as your permanent fencing??? It says great for temporary or portable fencing but would it work for permanent fencing??? Would also love to see pictures of any that are using it just to give me an idea of what it looks like and the post... Thanks __________________

05-07-2008, 03:07 PM
niknchris2 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 166	Anybody????? Or fencing similar to this??? Help........ __________________

05-07-2008, 03:11 PM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	I have seen this used as permanant fencing for cows and donkeys in our area. To my knowledge it has worked fine, but as it is not my fence or anyone I know, I couldn't really say for sure. The one I've seen was 3 strands. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

05-07-2008, 03:14 PM
niknchris2 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 166	My concern is that everyone tells me horror stories of using the high tensil wire. Horses getting caught up in it and hurting themself. But the tape is not an option because I've seen how much trouble it can be and become. An instructor at a boarding stable uses this and she says she loves it because the horses won't get hurt by it sense its so thick and sturdy. ???? Opinions??? __________________

05-07-2008, 03:17 PM
gbarmranch Pasture Pet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 32,635	I have used it and didn't like it.. it wears out too quickly in the sun here and any bigger weeds ( we have a lot of pasture ) seem to short it out.... Before we put up the new small squares horse fencing, we did use the high tensilewire on the top and bottom and put this un electrified in the middle- that seemed to work very well.. __________________ http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Quality Foundation Quarter Horses If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself." Augustine of Hippo

05-07-2008, 03:49 PM
Horse poor Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,776	I used it and hated it. I do use Electro-braid as permanent fence though and really like it. That stuff seemed to come apart to easy. I was continuously splicing it together. __________________ Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead tell the storm how big your God is.

05-07-2008, 04:37 PM
gingerfleguel Kid Safe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5,660	I had a choice of that stuff you posted...OR the 11/2 white tape....Im happy I chose the White Tape...its also more visible

05-07-2008, 04:45 PM
greygirls Coming two Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,848	That's the same electric I use & I do use it as a permanet fence. The only fault I find with it is it's poor visability. I've never had a horse...or cow...get out of it & after just one zap, they'll never touch it again. I've even thrown them in the electric field without turning it on (only when I'm home to check on them every once in a while) with no escapes. Like I said though, the visability is an issue but I do free run them at all gaits in there & they've always seen it in time so I guess the visability can't be all that bad. I was thinking about the tape instead but it's too windy here for that. __________________ I cannot avoid compassion for all that is called life. That is the beginning & foundation of morality. -Albert Schweitzer

05-07-2008, 05:30 PM
horsebabyhehe Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,094	i use high tensil fencing and if you put up more strands (i use six) your horses will be less likely to get hurt in it. __________________ I love you, my brother! ~In Loving Memory of My Best Friend, Galahad~

05-07-2008, 07:17 PM
sweetwaterarabians Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waynesboro, TN Posts: 615	I've always had electric fencing and have tried just about everything other than the tape. I've used this fencing only to find the visibility was awful. I couldn't see it, the horses couldn't see it and the deer couldn't see it. I still have some left over and I use it for tying insulators or or other fencing things just not as the "fence". If you're looking for a good electric fence I would go for the electrip rope/braid or the tape. I love the rope fence. It's highly visible and strong. My horses respect it a lot. I have an accident here and there but I've never had a horse get hurt and the insulators usually give and it's and easy fix. __________________ Sweetwater Arabians & Web Design

05-08-2008, 08:00 AM
niknchris2 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 166	okay, maybe i'm confused. i thought the stuff above was a rope/braid fencing... where should i look for the rope/braid fencing??? __________________

05-08-2008, 08:05 AM
sweetwaterarabians Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waynesboro, TN Posts: 615	No, that stuff is a bit thinner and more of a twine. I got mine through Ramm Fence. It's a little more pricey but it is really good stuff. Some of the cheaper ropes don't hold up as well. TSC sometimes has it and you can also get it through Jeffer's. __________________ Sweetwater Arabians & Web Design

05-08-2008, 08:17 AM
Horse poor Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,776	Do a search for Electo-braid. It is about a 1/4 inch braid, not with the twist like regular rope. __________________ Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead tell the storm how big your God is.

05-08-2008, 11:31 AM
niknchris2 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 166	I'm concerned I won't be able to get anything i have to order in time. We're putting up the fence this weekend if the rain holds. TSC only advertises the rope.... I don't know what to do............. __________________

05-08-2008, 11:42 AM
Amrwmblds2 Coming two Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,514	We use it permanantly in addition to our wooden fencing, but do have some paddocks we havent fenced off yet and have just two strands up. For visibility we tie flags on it, they have the pink and orange marking tape stuff at home depot (not sure what its REALLY called). They usually use it to mark trees or property lines that sort of thing... We have never had a problem with it. I think if your horses respect electric you shouldnt have a problem either. __________________ www.NewEnglandWarmbloods.com Breeding and Training Quality Sporthorses

05-08-2008, 11:45 AM
Mule360 Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northeast Arkansas Posts: 200	I've used all three. The shorting out issue GBar mentioned is why I'm back to two strands of high tensile. I use bright red plastic taping tied every six to 12 feet for visibility. It looks like I'm constantly under construction, but everyone has no problem seeing it - including visitors.

05-08-2008, 11:52 AM
niknchris2 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 166	So the rope tends to shorten out easier then the high tensil? I had all intentions of doing the flagging thru out so visibility is something I'm not to concerned about. __________________

05-08-2008, 11:54 AM
niknchris2 Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenbrier, TN Posts: 166	So far so good on the electric respect thing. My mare is use to it and just stays away. Our filly put her nose to it once in our current pasture which just has the top done with the square horse fencing below it and she hasn't bothered it sense. __________________