April 2003

Electric Fence Offers Affordability And Safety

But wider is better, especially for visibility and strength on perimeter fences. Inner fencing may be lighter and less expensive.

Under no circumstances should you choose barbed-wire or bare high-tensile fencing. It's an accident waiting to happen.

Depending on the materials you choose, fencing can cost a whole lot or relatively little. Regardless of price, however, any highly visible fence can be a good fence. In an upcoming issue, Horse Journal will detail and compare the higher-end alternatives, such as wood or wood-look rails and non-climb wire mesh. In this issue, however, our fencing focus is on the more-affordable options available.

Safety First…