| From those who seem to know (such as my | | | | Europe in the 70's because they felt it was superior to |
| eleven-year old granddaughter) going electric for | | | | that in the US. Now they have a large business and |
| fencing seems to be appropriate. According to such | | | | stress good standards for their business statement. |
| experts, horses can and will push against a wooden | | | | I'm hoping to purchase a miniature horse as a pet for |
| fence until they knock it down. They'll also try to jump | | | | me and companion for my mare. I hope the electric |
| it, whereas once they've been slightly shocked by the | | | | fencing will be compatible for both horses. |
| electric, they won't even try jumping it. And I know the | | | | I'll have to hire some help to put up the fence, as I think |
| breed of horse I have is sturdy, strong - powerful, | | | | that's a little beyond my experience and ability. |
| even. My horse is young, so hopefully it will only take | | | | Although I am sure the fencing materials will come with |
| one or two shocks for her to permanently learn the | | | | some installation instructions. |
| lesson. | | | | Purchasing a horse is a major investment! Fortunately |
| The fencing material needed would include wire, testing | | | | the small acreage where I live has a usable barn with |
| equipment, posts and reelers, lightning protection, gates | | | | a couple stalls, and the land has good grazing and |
| and their accessories. I also have learned that going | | | | water facilities. But I need to really research everything |
| solar to generate the power for these fences is really | | | | that I'll need to know to take good care of my horses. I |
| the "ticket". It's cost efficient and harmonizes well with | | | | hope to one day attend an Equestrian College or take |
| the efforts everyone seems to be making to "go | | | | some courses on-line. I could find a school near a |
| green" - environment friendly. | | | | friend or relative's home and stay. Many of these |
| There are lots of brands, such as Havaheart, | | | | colleges let you board your horse on the campus. And |
| Gallagher, Zareba, just to name a few. Premier 1 | | | | now that I'm about to purchase my aluminum horse |
| seems to stand out. They have a catalog "Fences | | | | trailer with all its aluminum horse trailer parts, I can |
| That Work". They began importing product from | | | | travel to an Equestrian College. |