How to Install A No-Climb Equine Wire Fence

Installing a fence is one of the most critical aspects of horse ownership. Securing your equines in a safe fashion and with the best fence you can afford is not as easy as you might expect. No-climb horse wire is one of the best choices for equine fencing, but installing it correctly is a must. Knowing how to do it right the first time will save you a lot of headache and expense.

Things You'll Need

  • Cement
  • Hammer
  • 4-by-4 posts, 10 feet long
  • No-climb wire
  • Fence stretcher
  • Fence clips
  • T-posts
  • Auger or post hole digger
  • Fencing tool
  • Stakes
  • String
  • Tape measure
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mark your corners with the stakes. Measure where your corner posts will be driven, using a tape measure, and mark those with the stakes as well.

    • 2

      Dig holes for your corner posts to a depth of at least 4 feet, using a post hole digger. Fill with cement and insert your 4-by-4 posts and allow them to set for at least 72 hours.

    • 3

      Run a string from corner post to corner post about 6 inches from the ground and tighten. This creates a straight line for a guide to place your T-posts. Drive your T-posts every 8 to 10 feet along your guideline, using a hammer.

    • 4

      Attach one end of your no-climb wire to your corner post and unroll it to the next corner post, using your fencing tool. Attach your fence stretcher to the loose wire and and use it to tighten the fence to the desired tension.

    • 5

      Clip your fence to your T-posts at the top, middle, and bottom of the fence. Tighten with your fencing tool so that the clips cannot slide. Wait for 48 hours and then check the tension on the fence line again. Tighten again if necessary.