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                                               Fence & Pasture Checklist!

                             

The integrity of your fencing is essential for the safety, health, and well-being of your horse. We recommend you check your pasture and turnout fencing monthly. This way you can nip a problem - like structural weaknesses - in the bud and repair it immediately. Our convenient checklist will help ensure that you remember what you need to when you check your fence.

 

General Fence Checks

  • Gates swing freely                                                             
  • Gate latches intact and working
  • Body of gates do not need repair                            
  • Fence posts are solid
  • Fence post bases are intact                                        
  •  Fencing secured to posts
  • Remove weeds along fence line
 

 

Wood Fencing:

  • No splinters on boards to hurt horses or humans
  • No warped boards
  • No cracked boards
  • No unstable boards

                                          

Electric Fencing:

 

 

Plastic or Polyurethane Fencing:

  • Connectors are tight
  • Fencing not stretched

 

     For the latest advice, consult your Veterinarian!

 

                                                                                                                                                                                             

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