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We have a variety of fencing on the place and it's mostly geared toward cattle and full-size horses.

I know fencing has been done to death, but I am looking into which type of mesh fence is safest for minis.

Mesh cattle panels?

4x4" woven wire?

2x4" welded wire?

anti-climb horse fence (v-mesh)?

What do you use and/or recommend?

Do you add anything (electric, bumper boards, etc)? Or, just use the mesh alone?

Thank you.
 
I use 2 x 4 mesh and then also have 2 wires of electric one maybe at about 10 inches the other one about 20 to 24 inches so no scratching ones butt on the mesh wire...Woorks great after having this up now for close to 10 years no One of my fence lines are stretched out of shape and they still look nice and tight..
 
I use the regular field fencing 4' high from Lowe's or Home Depot on metal t posts.

I use two or three strands of hot wire with it too.

Never a problem
 
The one I would stay far, far, away from, is woven mesh. I know of a few horses which have ripped-off eyelids on this type of fencing.
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Sue_C. said:
The one I would stay far, far, away from, is woven mesh. I know of a few horses which have ripped-off eyelids on this type of fencing. 
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That's good to know. The welded is more economical anyway.
 
I bought some "welded" wire and it was a total joke. I could actually break the welds with my fingers and it was almost impossible to stretch it. I definitely recommend that you check the weld spots for strength before you buy.
 
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I put 5' high no-climb horse fence around my pasture and use the 16' long cattle panels around my dry lots. All on t posts. Both work great!
 
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I've used just about everything
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Here are things I've learned..........the welded can come apart, the woven can stretch, the wood can warp & break, any nails, staple can come out, electric can go out. Horses can find the "one in a million weak spot" (they should buy lotto tickets
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). Buy a type that doesn't rust...galvanized or such.

So, I try very hard to be sure to put a couple strands of electric inside each pasture, about 3-6" OFF the fence of choice. This will be the most effective thing you will ever do to preserve your fence from the horses it contains. They can't then rub butts, are less inclined to try to climb it to get to another animal, etc.

I like the woven field wire that has smaller openings at lower 1/2 to help keep small animals out........I use both electric and solar panel boxes for the wire....feeling that if the electric goes out, a line is broken, etc., at least ONE of the alternating fields is probably still electrified for adjacent pastuing concerns (esp stallions). I have say, one field in solar & the next in electric, etc.

I like the cattle panels for fencelines that have concerns ofbeing challenged by either my animals or others from outside. Especially useful for stallion areas, etc. My wood fence is viewed as more decorative than functional....so, I also add some wire to keep them from sticking heads thru between the boards.....

Just think the use, and go from there. All have safety concerns, some more than others.

ADDED: One of the BEST fence repair in an emergency is a cattle panel
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You know, it ALWAYS happens when you don't have time to do the right repair. I always keep a few hanging on a wall in by trailer shed. I can grab one, cover the damaged area and feel pretty good that it will still be there when I return to do it right.
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Bess Kelly said:
ADDED:  One of the BEST fence repair in an emergency is a cattle panel 
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    You know, it ALWAYS happens when you don't have time to do the right repair.  I always keep a few hanging on a wall in by trailer shed.  I can grab one, cover the damaged area and feel pretty good that it will still be there when I return to do it right.   
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Well, we have cattle so actually have a couple cattle panels around. They currently have a use in mind, but I do believe we are going to be getting some mesh cattle panels for repairs this fall, so will get a couple extra to have around.

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I have almost all types of fence mentioned available to me here. Now, if I could just have as many choices for feed.
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