Fence Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:43:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Let’s Build a Fence https://yourhorsefarm.com/lets-build-a-fence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-build-a-fence Mon, 15 May 2023 13:17:19 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37771 My husband and I recently purchased a horse farm in Virginia. I knew it would require some updating to be ready for horses. It had sat for many years previously. The white vinyl fencing had seen better days! I began the fun project of planning our pastures and fencing. I considered my horses’ safety, the...

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]]> Why Do Horses Chew Wood? https://yourhorsefarm.com/why-do-horses-chew-wood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-horses-chew-wood Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:37:30 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37602 No farm owner wants their facility chewed on. It can ruin the structural integrity of the stall or fence, making it weak and potentially dangerous. Horses chew on wood for a variety of reasons! It can easily become a habit and develop into a real issue. You’ll want to formulate a strategy for eliminating this...

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]]> Fencing for Miniature Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/fencing-for-miniature-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fencing-for-miniature-horses Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:33:29 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37510 Miniature horses originated in Europe around the 17th century, mostly bred as pets for European nobility. They were imported into the U.S. during the late 1800s, but public awareness of this tiny breed didn’t really arise until the 1960s. Today, miniature horses are quite popular. The size of a large dog, minis aren’t a pony...

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]]> Creating a Safe Environment for Your Horse https://yourhorsefarm.com/creating-a-safe-environment-for-your-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creating-a-safe-environment-for-your-horse Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:42:10 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37220 Owning a horse comes with a lot of responsibility, not only in feeding and caring for them in the day-to-day, but also in creating a safe environment for your horse to live in as well. Horses have survived in the wild for thousands of years, but there are times when their domestic relatives don’t seem...

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]]> Prepping Your Horse Farm for the Unexpected https://yourhorsefarm.com/prepping-your-horse-farm-for-the-unexpected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prepping-your-horse-farm-for-the-unexpected Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:01:56 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36662 “It’s better to be prepared than sorry.” Prepping your horse farm for the unexpected is critical to ensure horse(s) remain safely contained. There are many ways you can prepare if an emergency arises. Below are ten tips for supplies you can prep your horse farm with. Tools Hardware Supplies Fence Chargers Fence Splices Insulators Gate...

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]]> How to Find and Select Your Fence Installer https://yourhorsefarm.com/how-to-find-your-fence-installer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-find-your-fence-installer Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:51:57 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36010 And finding the right fence installer to build it for you, (if you choose to not install it yourself), can be the most important part of completing a long-lasting fence system.  With a few pointers, you will be able to choose the best person to install your RAMM Flex Fence.   First, it is helpful to...

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]]> The Paddock Paradise Track System https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-paddock-paradise-track-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-paddock-paradise-track-system Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:55:16 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35163 Based on the behavior of wild horses, the Paddock Paradise Track System encourages your horse to exercise, search for their food and travel over different terrain. The creator, Jaime Jackson is a former farrier that prefers natural horse care. He began studying feral horses and their behavior in the 1980s. Jackson discovered when horses are...

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]]> Let’s Talk Horse Fencing https://yourhorsefarm.com/lets-talk-horse-fencing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-talk-horse-fencing Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:28:57 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34826 Growing up in southern California pipe corral panels were all I knew.  I think they were so popular because they were readily available, held up in the weather, and they didn’t break the bank.  Today, we have many more fencing options which is so nice. Five years ago I was planning our horse property and...

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]]> 5 Fence Options Designed to Keep Your Horses Safe https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-fence-options-designed-to-keep-your-horses-safe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-fence-options-designed-to-keep-your-horses-safe Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:29:02 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34663 We cleared the acreage last year with the help of our neighbor who loaned us his small excavator for the job.  We now have an open meadow with a few trees here and there to provide shade for our horses on hot summer days.  I can’t wait to watch our horses grazing just outside our...

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]]> Bringing Your Horses Home  https://yourhorsefarm.com/bringing-your-horses-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bringing-your-horses-home Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:33:43 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34322 Bringing your horses home to your own property after boarding them somewhere else is a dream for many horse owners. Before you make the big move, there are some things to consider to prepare for a smooth transition.  Fencing  If your property is already set up for horses, you may be a step ahead, but...

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