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Electric Fences for Horses and other Livestock are humane and effective ways to control your livestock. Zareba seems to have the largest selection, but Dare products and Fi-shock have a number of good systems including solar models for those of us that prefer a bit of green.

Horses are intelligent animals and quickly learn to understand the effects of the electric fence. In addition, horses have thin hides and in most cases, they have well groomed coats and are shod.

If shod, the metal horse shoes make an great earth connection, which grounds the horse. A well-grounded, well-groomed horse will feel a safe, more intense shock.

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Horses tend to use traditional wood fences as scratching posts, causing the fence to weaken or sag over time from the pressure that the horses put on it on a continuing basis. Many horses unfortunately fall into the habit of "cribbing" or chewing fences.

An electric fence prevents cribbing and chewing, protecting the horse from harm and prolonging the life of the fence.

If a horse is spooked and runs through traditional wire or wooden fencing, injury is more likely to occur than with an electric fence made of poly tape, wire or rope. To safely contain horses, you need a fence controller that maintains a minimum of 2,000 - 3,000 volts on the fence line.

All in all, the advancements in electric fencing for livestock these days, makes it a perfect choice for containing your horses and other livestock.

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