Safe, secure, durable and attractive fencing is a key component of horse farm management. It is important to design fencing
systems as a part of the overall farm plan. Labor, safety, and initial and maintenance costs must be considered. Aesthetics
and tradition play important roles in the image of the farm. Well-designed and built fencing, gives the impression of a well-organized
and managed enterprise.
Kiwi Fencing Company, Inc., is considered the premier horse fencing company in western Washington. We are dealers
of, or have access to, any type of equine fencing you may want to consider installing. Use our expertise to assist you
in selecting the right product for your needs. Count on our experienced crews to do your installation correctly.
We specialize in horse fencing and farm planning. Let us be part of your winning team!
Centaur: Safe, clean appearance, low maintenance. Medium-to-high price range. Top
wire or strand may be energized to keep stock off fence. Bottom strand also can be energized to reduce the chance for
predators entering your fields.
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| Spur w/ poly charge top and bottom. |
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| Centaur - 4 rail |
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Contour/Continuous Fencing: the ideal pasture or perimeter fence. It is horse safe, extremely
durable and requires zero maintenance. Contour Fencing is as attractive, as it is strong, offering lasting beauty through
decades of use. Cost is higher but more affordable than you might think.
Mesh: Safe, excellent for foals and keeping things OUT of your paddocks, as well as your horses
in. Varieties include non-climb, high tensile, diamond. Requires some maintenance, keeping wires tight.
Medium to high cost. Solid top rail or hot wire to keep stock off fence is recommended.
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| V-mesh w/ Centaur top rail |
Wood: Safe, aesthetic fence for horses. Less forgiving than Centaur or vinyl. High
maintenance in western Washington, stain or pressure wash to keep from turning moss green. Higher cost.
PVC Vinyl: Safe, attractive, low maintenance. Higher Cost. Recommend energized top
wire. Be sure to check product quality carefully, some variation on clips and how rails are inserted reflects directly
on fence integrity.
Post and Rail: Safe, attractive, higher maintenance to keep moss at bay. Medium to high
cost.
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| Post and Rail w/ energized top wire |
New Zealand Electric: Less safe, low maintenance, low cost. Ideal for perimeters, where
brush can offer clear visual. Also ideally suited for heavily wooded areas, where trees are likely to fall on the fence.
Not suited for turn-out runs or small adjoining paddocks. Add coated electric wire on the top, such as Equi-fence to
improve visibility. Replace electric wires w/ tape or wide horse tape for semi-temporary installations.
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| Traditional 4 wire NZ |
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| Added white energized top wire to traditional NZ fence to create better visual |
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Noble Panels: Very Safe, Lowest maintenance, higher cost. Ideal for turn out runs or small
adjoining paddocks.
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| Panels and gates off barn |
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| Noble shelter and turn out paddocks made w/ panels and wooden posts |
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