Quick fencing for a small run

[pompeiii]

Hi all!

Looking for help for a quick, mini (very mini) fencing project. I’m trying to create a tiny run for my mini in my existing paddock. This way he can be out with my thoroughbred, but I can better allocate his soaked hay and/or just cubes (and provide unlimited hay to the TB). At this point, I need to separate them to best control his diet and a small run will work best. But, the why isn’t important.

I’m looking to add 1 strand of fencing. Something simple that I can put up very quickly. Panels would be great, but they are NOT in budget. I am using my existing fence line to create this small space (he’s a mini and on limited turnout right now anyway). I need to fence in a line of about 40 feet. That’s it.

If you were looking to fence IN a mini (who is not always respectful of electric), what materials would you use? I have wood posts but ideally would use t-posts for this project. No climb? Or do I really need to use wood posts for that (we’re dealing with a drought and I’d rather not rent equipment for 4 posts). Suggestions welcome.

[endlessclimb]

Since it’s a mini, I’d be tempted to try welded wire no climb which is way easier to handle than the woven wire counterpart. Use Tposts, and put an electric wire stand-off at his nose height so he gets bopped every time he thinks of challenging it.

[Christa_P]

How about 3 of these sheep panels, held up with T-posts.

42 in. x 16 ft. Galvanized Sheep and Goat Panel at Tractor Supply Co.

[luvmyhackney]

I’d use hog panels and t-post plus a string of electric.

[pompeiii]

Really good idea and not available anywhere within 100 miles.

@luvmyhackney

Suggestions for the hog panels? I’m intrigued by both of your suggestions if I can find them!

[luvmyhackney]

Tractor supply, Southern States, any local farm store should have them.

[trubandloki]

@pompeiii

If you were looking to fence IN a mini

Just want to confirm that your TB will not be the type to want to break into the Mini’s space or help the mini escape their space?
That will make a difference.

I would not want to use anything that you have to worry about the TB getting hurt on.

I know you said the mini does not respect electric, but have you looked at the mesh electric? You can use step in posts for that.

Random internet link that was at the top when I googled electric mesh fencing

[Christa_P]

Go to your local farm supply store and ask for hog or sheep panels.

Here is the Tractor Supply search for “wire panels”

wire panels at Tractor Supply Co.

[pompeiii]

@trubandloki

Just want to confirm that your TB will not be the type to want to break into the Mini’s space or help the mini escape their space?
That will make a difference.

I would not want to use anything that you have to worry about the TB getting hurt on.

I know you said the mini does not respect electric, but have you looked at the mesh electric? You can use step in posts for that.

Random internet link that was at the top when I googled electric mesh fencing

My TB respects fencing AND electric. He got shocked once and I had to bribe him for a week to get him in and out of the field. It was 4 years before he got shocked again and he hasn’t touched the fence since it bit him again. LOL

The mesh electric looks really cool actually. That might be a good solution. Part of his issue is that he generally wears a muzzle when turned out and he uses his muzzle to fight electric. With this setup, we can remove the muzzle and HOPEFULLY he can feel the full pop of the electric.

I found some panels available so that’s still an option. I just have to decide between the 2.

[pompeiii]

Just a quick update.

We put in the run/medical paddock yesterday. Ended up using welded wire and t-posts vs wire panels. I was paranoid that my thoroughbred would stick a hoof through something (I’m dealing with a lot of bad luck right now) and I just couldn’t decide. Anyway, so far so good. I mean, it’s been up for 24 hours and the boys have been out since 7:30 this morning but still. I was a little concerned about how my thoroughbred would handle the separation, but he seems completely unbothered. They’re together but separated/divided and he can now nap in/on the hay. Life evidently is good? My mini is less thrilled but he’s fine.