Vinyl is Better - And Here's Why!

Over and again we’ve discussed the benefits of vinyl fencing. But it’s been a while since we addressed the technical reasons that vinyl is better than traditional fencing material. Today, let’s take a look at some of the things that make vinyl fencing better than anything else!

Vinyl horse fencing is superior to standard fencing because of the strength and durability. Vinyl horse fencing will not dry rot or become weak due to age, nor is it porous. Basically, this means that your vinyl horse fence will not absorb and hold water, which helps to resist mold and mildew.

Your vinyl horse fence is also more attractive than standard horse fencing materials. Vinyl horse fencing can be ordered in a wide variety of styles and colors. These colors can be made to complement your home or other surrounding structures. Most horse owners find it beneficial to match the color or their vinyl horse fence to that of their home, their barn, or their stable. One of the beauties of a vinyl horse fence is that it can be customized to add to the aesthetics of your property instead of taking away. Unlike standard fencing materials eight page, mildew, or rightist, vinyl horse fencing seeks only to enhance. The color never fades, the fence never needs painting, and most of the time. Repairs are completely avoidable.

An additional upside to using vinyl horse and pasture fencing as opposed to anything made from standard materials. Is that most vinyl horse fence companies do offer at least some warranty program for their products. Because of the durability and strength of the material, manufacturers of vinyl horse fencing typically find that offering a substantial warrantee is beneficial not only to themselves, but to their clients as well.

If you're considering a vinyl horse fence but have not yet made up your mind, consider doing some research on the pros and cons of the material and educate yourself on the construction process as a whole. You will find that making the decision to invest in a vinyl horse fence to protect your animals and your property will be one of the best decisions you could make.

Remember, the construction of a vinyl horse or pasture fence is a major project. For this reason, it's a good idea to take some time to examine all the aspects involved with vinyl horse fence construction. At the end of your project, you, and those around you, will be happy you've done your homework.

Before You Buy, Consider How High!

Some time ago, we discussed how to best determine the proper height for your horse fence. However, this same question keeps popping up again and again. As such, we’ve decided to re-address the techniques for choosing pasture fencing heights.

Have you ever wondered about the height of your horse fencing? It’s true that the rules for measuring the height of fences that are used to constrain other types of livestock do not necessarily apply to horse fencing. Because horses have a more athletic build and are more likely to jump a fence when spooked, it is recommended that your fence height be at least 60 inches or 5 feet. A height of the least 5 feet will deter your horses from making an attempt at a high jump. A fence of this height is also a good idea for deterring passersby from reaching over the fence to pet or feed your horses. While it's not always bothersome to have passersby petting your horses, not all people are horse friendly. So to protect your animals, and the passersby, be sure and install a fence of adequate height.

If your pasture is small, less than two acres, a general rule of thumb is that your fence line should be at eye level with the horse's head. When the horse is standing in a natural position, the top of the fence rail should be parallel to its eye level. A vinyl horse fence that stands at the horses’ eye level will deter the horses from leaning over the fence or fighting over the fence. This rule also holds true for fencing around corrals and pens.

A fence that acts as a divider between two pastures will typically stand about 4 1/2 feet high. The bottom of the dividing fence should be between six and 8 inches off of the ground. It's important to keep the bottom of the fence and adequate distance from the ground to ensure that the horses will keep the fence line grazed. If the fence is too low; your horses may have the tendency to paw. You may also find that keeping your fence a certain distance off the ground will make other landscaping maintenance a little simpler.

Almost as important as the fence height is your fencing material. For the best quality horse fence, be sure and choose vinyl as your material of choice from a horse fencing is both durable and aesthetically appealing. Not to mention the fact that it requires very little maintenance and will allow you to concentrate on more important things.