An electric fence is a psychological barrier to a horse, as it is to a person. Horses then respect the fence they won t go near it, poke their heads through it, play beside it, or roll under it. UL s Standard of Safety is that a two-year old human child can receive repeated shocks without physical harm. UL has certified millions of electric fence energizers since 1939 and UL reports no problems in over 60 years. The shock will discipline your horse, but will not harm it.
Electric fences are sometimes difficult to ground.
Grounding is the key to strong, consistent voltage. An electric fence depends on moisture in the ground to complete the electric circuit. The pulse of electricity sent out by the energizer must run from the fence through the animal, through the ground to the ground rods and back to the energizer. Because some soils don t hold moisture well, and any part of the country can suffer a dry spell, we recommend a Hot-Cold System to electrify your fence . Call us for advice on how to check your grounding system and maintain 5,000 volts.