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When you’re considering field fencing options, horse safety should be the front-running factor. The equine experts at Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center feed mill in Bethel, Ohio, know a thing or two about field fencing. An Ohio institution for pet supplies, garden supplies, and horse feed since 1858, they’ll open the gates on the best field fencing options for keeping horses safe and secure.

When it comes to field fencing, you actually have a number of options:

  • Wood: Wooden fences create a pastoral, picturesque look. They also provide a strong, visible barrier horses can clearly see. But there are two major downsides to this field fencing option: cost and maintenance. Installation can be pricey, and once installed, regular repairs and board replacements are necessary due to the wear and tear caused by the weather and horses’ chewing habits.
  • Wire: Most wire fences are relatively inexpensive, but the experts at Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center say there is a safety element to consider. Although this field fencing option is effective at keeping horses safely penned, it can be hard for the animals to see. As a result, horses may lean on the fence. To improve visibility, add a top board or electrical tape to the top of the fence.
  • PVC: The clean aesthetic of PVC makes it an attractive (but costly) field fencing option. A note of caution: Although PVC fencing is durable, it can break under pressure. And the same visibility problem with wire fences exists with PVC fencing.
  • field fencingSteel: Sure, steel pipe fences have industrial strength, but that very safety element can also pose a danger should a horse run into it. Considering the weight of the material, installation is expensive for steel pipe field fencing.
  • Electric: The invisibility of electric fencing preserves the natural beauty of open spaces while stopping horses from running free. It can be used as a primary fence or to heighten the security of other field fencing options.

For custom-mixed horse feed, pet supplies, garden supplies, and expert advice on field fencing options, visit Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center, one of the oldest feed mills in Ohio. For more information, go online or call (513) 734-2246.

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