Supplier for electric tape fence for horses

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[Akane]

Whatever tape you use, give it at least a half twist -- more is fine -- between each post, so it does not flap in the wind so much. This alone will make a big difference in tape's lifespan, which remember is generally relatively short.

Do not twist horse gaurd fencing. It is unnecessary and actually makes the tape more likely to blow around and get damaged. It also does not tighten the same. Honestly I have 5year + horse gaurd tape that is as good as new despite trees and other things smashing it. The only tape I've had to replace was melted by fire or lightning and it would have happened to any brand of tape. The only complaint I have is the connections to the new bipolar tape are not as secure as the standard tape connections. I actually used the standard connections and just insulated them with electrical tape to make an arena out of the bipolar stuff.


Rope is not as safe as tape. It is less visible-I had a horse run through it, they are more likely to become tangled, and it is more likely to cause injury if they do become tangled. The neighbors had a horse stick a leg between rails of electric rope. Scraped it's leg up and sliced down into the back. The only horse I have had go through tape fences was a mare who does not respect fences and I was weaning her foal. She straddled the bottom rail, had the top running along her neck, and was twisting around all over trying to get back out. We immediately turned off the electricity, calmed her down, lifted the top rail over her head, and stepped her over the bottom rail. She didn't have a mark on her and the fence took 5mins to fix. Electric tape is the only fence I have not heard or seen an injury from.​

 

[gaited horse]

go with the wire it is stonger and the horses respect it more

 

[Akane]

Electric wire is not respected more than tape. It falls under rope. My grandma and grandpa wouldn't even use wire because they told too many stories of horses that learned how to run through it or were too dumb to watch for it and ran through it on accident. Look at how many people suggest tying things to wire so it's more noticeable. Tape looks like a solid rail but with bite. I have a section with 4 strands of tape that I don't even electrify. I used it for pregnant mares and new foals. It looks solid enough that they don't try to go through it. Good tape setup right is also just as strong as wire. My fence will land you on your knees if you grab it and I only have 1 charger for all 5miles. I'm thinking of switching to 2 chargers though just because if the fence shorts in one spot or recently another tree fell down on it then the whole place is down until it gets fixed.

 

[patandchickens]

Akane, I'm glad you posted that URL for the horseguard site. I remember getting a sample piece in the mail about fifteen years ago or so -- I probably still have it somewhere! -- but had pretty much forgotten about it since. I might consider trying that next year for the new paddock I need to run out back, despite the price.

Thanks,

Pat

 

[jimmy555]

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