Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Equine
Is electric fencing safe for my horses?
Why is electric fence better than other types of horse fences?
What's the best way to fence aggressive horses or stallions?
How do I prevent "cribbing"?
Is electric fencing safe for my horses?
The brief, safe shock your horse receives from an electric fence will not
injure it, but will teach it to respect and avoid the fence. Zareba Systems'
fence controllers are built to U.L. safety standards and will not harm humans
or animals.
Traditional fencing is more apt to injure horses when they get scared or
spooked, and attempt to push through or jump over it. A properly installed
Horse-Sense Electric Fence System® from Zareba with all white components is the
safest, most visible method to keep your horses contained.
Why is electric fence better than other types of horse
fences?
Electric fencing is the most affordable and effective method to contain horses,
while safeguarding them from injury. Barbed wire, woven-wire, and wooden fences
can injure a "spooked" horse that attempts to run through or jump over them.
Imagine the injuries a horse will sustain if it gets tangled in barbed wire.
Electric fencing costs less, is easier to install, requires less maintenance,
and controls horses more effectively than conventional fencing.
What's the best way to fence aggressive horses or
stallions?
If normally kept segregated for breeding purposes, stallions or other
aggressive horses may become highly motivated to escape confinement, especially
when nearby mares are in heat.
To contain aggressive horses, maintain 3,000 - 4,000 volts on the fence line. A
low impedance fence controller is recommended for poly tape and poly rope. Four
to five strands of fence wire are best. The more aggressive the horse, the more
intense the shock must be to discourage them.
How do I prevent "cribbing"?
You can easily add electrified wire to an existing fence. This option can
prevent "cribbing" or chewing the tops of wood fences, as well as keep horses
from jumping, or prevent animal pressure on the fence. A variety of Red Snap'r®
brand insulators allow you to install an electrified wire to the top or
interior of your fence.
Consider the SC10N Snap'r Cap'r that mounts on the top of wood or t-posts. Also
any of the "extender" type insulators will put the fence wire about 5" out from
the existing fence, preventing animals from pressing against it.
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