portalbe fence

["janet b" <jlbenke@atnet.net>]

It is possible to use a simple two D cell battery operated fencer with tape or fence "string"
(plastic coated wire, usually colored).  Firbeglas stakes are designed to accept tape or wire.  Two
types of stakes that I have found:  One is a straight stake which needs metal "spring" hooks that
slide down over the stake.  A rubber mallet is the best device for pounding them in, unless the
ground is very soft.  A cap is provided to use as a striking surface so that the stake doesn't
mushroom.  The other stake has a tape hook molded into it.  It also has a step molded into it so
that a person should be able to press it into the ground with leg action.  I haven't used this type.

Horses seem able to go through any kind of fence a ride camp if they are so inclined.  At least with
this extremely portable set up, you don't have to use up a lot of room, it goes up and down easily,
and can be adapted to any terrain.  It does need grounding, as does any electric fence.  I clip the
ground to the trailer, using the trailer back door or the escape door as the gate to the "corral."
Then you have the trailer handy for tying off.

janetb




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