Choose Vinyl Post and Rail Fencing for Your Horses
Why do people Choose Post and Rail Fencing?
For horses, post and rail fencing is the traditional choice. It looks great and many people prefer to opt for the traditional type of fencing. But there are reasons for its popularity other than aesthetics, the two main reasons being safety and function.
More attention needs to be given to horse fencing than containment for other animals. Safety is a major concern and it must be remembered that horse hide is not as thick as the hide of other animals and some types of fencing could cause injury. This coupled with the fact that it is in the nature of horses to bolt when frightened or shocked could be dangerous. For this reason, barbed wire and other wire fences are considered dangerous for horses, especially because they are more difficult for the horse to see. And dry stone walls and hedges are considered less durable.
Post and rail fencing, on the other hand, is considered to be much safer for horses. Its construction means that, provided it is kept in a good state of repair, it will not have sharp edges or protruding nails on which a horse could injure itself.
Vinyl Post and Rail Fencing
Of course, owners must also decide to go for plastic or wooden post and rail fencing. Increasingly, people are choosing vinyl. Vinyl post and rail fencing is more durable than its wooden counterpart. It will not splinter or chip and cannot be chewed by horses as frequently happens with wooden.
Watt Fences are a leading supplier of post and rail fencing. Contact us today to discuss you requirements.