Fencing Ideas from Switzerland

Berry · 08-19-2008, 06:21 AM

We just returned from a family vacation in Switzerland where we were doing lots of hiking on their wonderful trail system. I can't resist sharing a couple of shots of the Swiss way of electric fencing! THe first photo gives you an indication of where we are hikiing....

...in the hills where they have ski runs in the winter. Farms and chalets dot the hillside where the skiing is and the hiking trails also run through this area.

Now take a close look at what they utilize for electric fence posts:

CLOSE UP:

Can you see the ski poles? They must pick up the ones dropped and lost in the winter and utilize them when they are setting up the fencing in the spring.

HorseLVR · 08-19-2008, 06:25 AM

What a novel idea. LOL. Think of the money they save not having to buy any posts.

cowgirlspurs · 08-19-2008, 06:28 AM

Wow-no kidding you were on vacation---gorgeous pictures.
The people who I board my horses at are from Switzerland...keep threatening Esther that I am going with her this winter when she goes home.

Unique fencing too.

Lopin · 08-19-2008, 07:14 AM

That's too funny!

Switzerland is such a beautiful country. My bf and I were going thru old pictures last Sunday of when he lived in Switzerland while his parents were in the Marine Corps. Very neat indeed!

redboy · 08-19-2008, 07:46 AM

I like it

, pretty funny!! Picture's are AWESOME! RB

**TDH** · 08-19-2008, 08:00 AM

Skiing the Swiss Alps is on my bucket list - GORGEOUS scenery! I'm green over here!

Clever fencing idea too.

Slim Pikkens · 08-19-2008, 08:35 AM

Great idea! Brings to mind our Canadian popular sport of hockey. Wouldn't hockey sticks be great to use when the blades are broken. They are not only top quality wood they're reinforced with fiberglass. Hmmm, I think I shall put my name in at the local arena.

Berry · 08-19-2008, 08:59 AM

My husband's family is from Switzerland so we have the pleasure of going there for visits every few years. Wouldn't you know though that with all of our Swiss relatives, none of them really ski and nor do they enjoy hiking. We always end up going in the summer because that's when our kids are off school and they have a big family reunion/party every few summers.

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08-19-2008, 06:21 AM
Berry Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Elora, Ontario Posts: 316	Fencing Ideas from Switzerland We just returned from a family vacation in Switzerland where we were doing lots of hiking on their wonderful trail system. I can't resist sharing a couple of shots of the Swiss way of electric fencing! THe first photo gives you an indication of where we are hikiing.... ...in the hills where they have ski runs in the winter. Farms and chalets dot the hillside where the skiing is and the hiking trails also run through this area. Now take a close look at what they utilize for electric fence posts: CLOSE UP: Can you see the ski poles? They must pick up the ones dropped and lost in the winter and utilize them when they are setting up the fencing in the spring. __________________ Show me your horse and I will tell you who you are. Old English Saying. www.muttnwood.com

08-19-2008, 06:25 AM
HorseLVR Yearling Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Robertsdale,Alabama Posts: 641	What a novel idea. LOL. Think of the money they save not having to buy any posts.

08-19-2008, 06:28 AM
cowgirlspurs Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washago/Severn Bridge Ontario Posts: 1,423	Wow-no kidding you were on vacation---gorgeous pictures. The people who I board my horses at are from Switzerland...keep threatening Esther that I am going with her this winter when she goes home. Unique fencing too. __________________ Fufill your fantasies...FG Fantasy Fella

08-19-2008, 07:14 AM
Lopin Coming two Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Home of Brett Favre Posts: 1,692	That's too funny! Switzerland is such a beautiful country. My bf and I were going thru old pictures last Sunday of when he lived in Switzerland while his parents were in the Marine Corps. Very neat indeed! __________________ Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

08-19-2008, 07:46 AM
redboy Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 900	I like it, pretty funny!! Picture's are AWESOME! RB

08-19-2008, 08:00 AM
TDH Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,213	Skiing the Swiss Alps is on my bucket list - GORGEOUS scenery! I'm green over here! Clever fencing idea too. __________________ You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

08-19-2008, 08:35 AM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,936	Great idea! Brings to mind our Canadian popular sport of hockey. Wouldn't hockey sticks be great to use when the blades are broken. They are not only top quality wood they're reinforced with fiberglass. Hmmm, I think I shall put my name in at the local arena.

08-19-2008, 08:59 AM
Berry Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Elora, Ontario Posts: 316	My husband's family is from Switzerland so we have the pleasure of going there for visits every few years. Wouldn't you know though that with all of our Swiss relatives, none of them really ski and nor do they enjoy hiking. We always end up going in the summer because that's when our kids are off school and they have a big family reunion/party every few summers. __________________ Show me your horse and I will tell you who you are. Old English Saying. www.muttnwood.com