Things You'll Need
- 8-foot 4-by-4
- 10-foot 2-by-6
- Drill
- Screws
- Post hole digger
- Level
- String
- Tamp
Instructions
Measure the perimeter of the pasture area. Divide this length by eight. This will give you the number of fence posts needed to make the three-rail wooden horse fence. Take the number of fence posts times three plus eight (cross braces) to determine the number of 2-by-6 rails needed.
Mark all the posts at 48 inches, 66 inches, 78 inches, and 90 inches.
Dig a hole at each end of the fence row, using a post hole digger.
Place a 4-by-4 post up to the 48-inch mark on the pole in each hole. Level the post and use a tamp to pack the dirt around the post.
Tie a string between the two end posts. This will give you a guide for a straight fence line.
Dig a hole every 8 feet along the string. Place a 4-by-4 post in every hole up to the 48-inch mark on the pole. Level the post and pack the dirt around the post with a tamper.
Screw a 2-by-6 into the end post at the bottom mark of 66 inches. Screw the other end of the 2-by-6 into the pole to the right of the end post. The end of the 2-by-6 should be in the center of the 4-by-4 post. Continue around the perimeter.
Screw a 2-by-6 into the end post at the bottom mark of 78 inches. Screw the other end of the 2-by-6 into the pole to the right of the end post. The end of the 2-by-6 should be in the center of the 4-by-4 post. Continue around the perimeter.
Screw a 2-by-6 into the end post at the bottom mark of 90 inches. Screw the other end of the 2-by-6 into the pole to the right of the end post. The end of the 2-by-6 should be in the center of the 4-by-4 post. Continue around the perimeter.
Create a brace, using a 2-by-6 at each corner. The bottom of the 2-by-6 should start at the corner pole and the top should attach to the first pole next to the corner. Place a brace on both sides of the corner post.