Plastic Horse Rail - in 4", 5", and 6"
This has a great wooden board look with no need of paint. It is safer than wood because it flexes rather than breaking on impact. It has a lower risk of injury than wire as it is hard to get caught or cut with the smooth, wide plastic rails. Post spacing of up to 12 feet is common. Each rail has over 3000 pounds breaking strength. This rail requires well braced ends which take time to build properly (particularly if you don't have a hydraulic post driver). Cost is about 51¢ to 80¢ per foot (ie. A 3 rail fence cost would be $1.53 to $2.40 per foot.) Manufacturer provides a 30 year limited warranty.
End buckles and splicer buckles make this fence type much easier to install. The buckles are a way to terminate the rail at ends and corners. |
Coated wire - Horsecote
Compared to standard high tensile fence wire, this 12½ gauge plastic coated wire is more attractive, safer and more visible. This wire costs about 11¢ per foot, (55¢ per foot for 5 lines) and can be installed with up to 50 foot post spacing's when electric wire is also used on the fence. Horsecote High-Tensile core is Class 3 zinc coated for longevity. Manufacturer provides a 30 year limited warranty.
Hotecote (Electrified Coated Wire) adds electric, visibility, safety, and good looks to any fence. HotCote is made with our high strength USA 210 Class 3 12.5 gauge wire as the core. Overall thickness is about .3", making it the most visible coated wire on the market. The lifetime of coated wire products is increased by adding electric. The electric keeps animals from working against the fence, wearing the plastic at points of attachment. At 13¢ per foot, this high-visibility wire is a great alternative to smooth high-tensile wire. Manufacturer provides a 20 year limited warranty. |
KeepSafe Diamond Mesh (V-Mesh)
KeepSafe diamond mesh spacing prevents hooves and legs from becoming caught in the fence. Diamond weave pattern forms a strong but flexible mesh construction. 12 1/2 gauge horizontal and 14 gauge vertical Class 3 galvanized wire will increase the fence life expectancy. Made in US with 100% American steel. Diamond mesh has long been recognized as the safest woven wire for horses, alpaca and other high value livestock. At about $3.88 - $4.54 per foot, this fencing option is one of the more expensive options, but the long life and safety makes it a valuable investment. |
Rope Fence
Rope makes an electric fence that is much more visible than wire or twine. It does not require braced end posts and it is easy to hand knot. Round rope doesn't’t wind whip as much as electric ribbons so post spacing can be wider and the higher breaking strength allows it to handle much more abuse. Rope works great for making electric gates. |
Safe Fence ™ for Horses
This fence is easier and quicker to build than many systems because the 1½" electrified ribbon is only hand tensioned. Ends do not have to be super strong. The rail is very visible and it is hard for horses to get injured if they become entangled in it. The electric tape is about 14¢ per foot. Because 15 stainless steel conductors are woven into the tape, there is no need to run other electric wires. This product comes with a 5 year limited warranty. |
High Tensile Smooth Wire
Long life, great strength and resiliency, low cost (3¢ per foot of wire - 18¢ per foot for the recommended 6 lines) and easy maintenance all are reasons to consider this fence. Simple electrification gives super control of animals inside and outside of the fence.
Relatively poor visibility and risk of entanglement and some injury must be considered when making decisions about installing this type of fence. Closer post spacing's, spacers, fence flags and/or electric ribbon all improve visibility for this product. Keeping the bottom wire relatively high, using fewer strands and depending on the electricity to do the actual control makes entanglement unlikely. |
Board Fence
Kencove stocks plenty of posts and boards for your next job. If you want a rustic wood fence look - this is the way to go. Drawbacks are the high costs of wood products which make up most of the fence materials. With a three rail fence (of CCA treated posts), cost can be $1.29 per foot of rail. ($3.89 per foot for three rail). Call for quotes on ACQ-treated posts. |
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