How to Install a Hot Wire Horse Fence
Horses constantly want to see what they can reach over the fence to get at. No matter what the majority of your fence is made of this can cause serious issues over time as their weight will eventually collapse most fencing. By running a hot wire over the top of the existing fence, you can save yourself a lot of frustration, work and possibly injury to your horse.
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Things You'll Need
- Insulators
- Fence staples
- 18-inch rods or stakes
- Electric fence twine
- Livestock-grade electric fence unit
Instructions
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Trim any over-hanging foliage or brush 2 to 3 feet back from the fence. Attach the insulators to the end of the rods or stakes.
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Staple the rods or stakes to the existing fence posts so that the insulator is 12 inches above the existing fence.
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Run the fence twine from the unit leaving several feet of extra twine at the unit. Connect the twine to the electric fence unit. Plug in the electric fence. Mount it on the last post.
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Tips & Warnings
Periodically trim back any foliage or brush from the fence twine so that it doesn't impede the voltage.
