Best Electric Fencing For Horses

In a previous article, we wrote the article on How Much Space Does A Horse Need. If you are looking at putting the horse to a pasture, then it is highly advisable for you to erect a fence around your land. However, erecting a fence is not enough. You have to consider the odds of your horse barging through the fence, or even jumping across. What about keeping other animals away from your land? How do you go about doing this? Fortunately, there is an option for you, which is to install the best electric fencing for horses.

What exactly is the electric fencing for horses, you might ask? If you watch Jurassic Park, you will notice that the dinosaurs were enclosed within the barriers which had electricity on them. Essentially, the electric fencing for horses act the same way. They have a voltage that is sufficient in discouraging the horse from barging through or even escaping from the fence itself. Note that the voltages are indeed small, and hence it will not hurt the animal at all. It only serves to distract and discourage the horse from escaping. Now, which electric fencing for horses is best, then? Let’s take a look!

When it comes to the best electric fencing for horses, the Parmak DF-SP-LI Solar Pak 6 Low Impedance 6-Volt Battery-Operated 25-Mile-Range Electric Fence Charger seems like a good choice. When we choose those fencing for horses, we have to ensure that the range, as well as the impedance, will not have a psychological effect on the horse.

The Parmak Deluxe Field Solar-Pak 6 is touted as America’s first solar powered electric fencer. It has a low impedance and there is also the built-in performance meter that tells you everything that you will need to know. To be exact, the meter tells you the condition of the fence. The low impedance shock is delivered via the computer system in the entire fence charger. It is meant for fence with a perimeter of up to 25 miles, which is more than enough for most people.

What we love about this, is that it shocks even through wet weeds and brush. Also, the solar panels will charge the battery even on cloudy days. A fully charged battery is able to keep the fence in full working condition for a period of 21 days, even in total darkness. It does have an output rating of 1.5 joules.

Do note that you will still need to purchase the Field Guardian Complete Grounding Kit as well as the Gallagher G620300 Electric Polywire Fence Combo Roll to construct the entire electric fencing for horse system. With this fencing done up, your horse will never want to run away again!

This Parmak Magnum 12 Solar Pak Low Impedance 12 Volt Battery Operated 30 Mile Range Electric Fence Charger MAG12SP is a variant of the previous one, just that this electric fence charger has a higher voltage and power rating, hence it is more suited if you live in an area with bear sightings or if your horses are the largest breeds.

If you are looking for an electric fence that looks good without needing to purchase additional poles or wooden stakes, then the ElectroBraid PBRC1000C2-EB Horse Fence Conductor Reel will be a good choice. It is actually the perfect substitute for your usual fencing solutions. Let me explain to you why.

First of all, the ElectroBraid is actually a permanent electric fence itself. It serves two purposes. The first purpose is, of course, to discourage the horse from going near the fence. That is primarily the purpose. The second purpose is to prevent the horse from suffering from any injury should they try to barge its way out. The material is specifically chosen not to succumb to the horses’ force. Actually, it also discourages wild animals from intruding into the pasture too.

The ElectroBraid uses braided yachting rope, which measures ¼ inch in diameter, as its main material. It is intertwined with a double helix copper wire conductors. The sole purpose of the copper wires is to conduct electricity. Before you squirm at the mention of electricity, do note that the charge is just enough to discourage your horse from escaping. It will not cause any damage to your horse at all.

There are various advantages of using the ElectroBraid. It doesn’t have sharp edges, unlike the conventional fences. If tensioned properly, multiple strands of the ElectroBraid will be able to stop the horse from running away. Should your horse tries to run away, it will bounce off the tensioned rope.  This makes it the best electric fencing for horses that is extremely safe. The rope of the ElectroBraid is really easy to spot, unlike the traditional steel wires.

In terms of durability, you will be shocked to know that such a system requires close to zero maintenance. The only thing you will need to do is to occasionally tension the rope. This is because the braided structure of the rope is extremely stable. Also, the intertwined copper wires are able to carry more charge then the average wire. Together with the helical coil like spring structure, the rope is allowed to bend and stretch easily. Last but not least, the maintenance is close to zero due to the nature of the material chosen as compared to the conventional fences. The conventional fences are usually made of wood. Wood does not last that long due to the elements. Wood is also more costly than the ElectroBraid!

For a complete installation of the ElectroBraid, you will need the ElectroBraid IROLLB10-EB Roller Post Insulators as well as the High Strength Split Bolt Connectors. Last but not least, for the entire electrifence system to work, we suggest you to purchase a solar-powered electric fence charging system.

There are indeed various types of electric fence wire for you to choose. Do note that each of them does have its own pros and cons, and do carefully consider your horse’s needs before you choose any electric fence wire.

Woven wire

Woven wire can be differentiated from the other type of wires by the knots that wrapped around the intersecting wires. It is considered to be a safe material, but expensive to buy and install than conventional wires. Farmers use this, together with barb wire, to prevent their livestock from running away from the designated pen area.

Steel Wire

The steel wire is one of the most commonly used wire for electric fence wire. This is because they are extremely hardy and durable. It is also cheap to purchase and is compatible with all chargers. While it cannot be compared to copper wires in terms of carrying charge over a distance, it is still very effective.