Selecting reliable confinement for a horse often is no easy matter, as safe fencing relies upon individual circumstances. Matters of consideration include the amount of area to be enclosed; the number of horses to be contained within a fence; the size, strength, and temperament of the horses; proximity to suburban neighbors; and fence materials suitable for the climate and soil type. Other factors might include cost, life expectancy of the fence, maintenance, and aesthetics.

Because of all the variables, there’s no single fencing solution to cover all situations, so horse owners should first identify their fencing goals, then look to applicable fencing types.

Primary Fence Types

All fence types have their advantages and disadvantages, their fans and their detractors