Electric fencing .....

[ColleenIsh]

How did you introduce it, if it was new to your horse/pony ?

well you all know I have a youngster , Just stick it on and hope for the best ?? lol

 

[lucysnapshot]

the first time i used elec fencing i put my youngster out with my mare who hates electric fences and touch wood he hasnt been near it!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

They only have to touch it once!!!!!

My old cob who had always had wire fencing till electric put up, wouldn't eat out of haynets for ages after touching it for the 1st time, but he was the only one who I have ever know to react badly to electric fencing.

 

[tashyisaudrey]

My mare is very sensitive to it. She can't stand close to the fence at all, but I have noticed some ponies don't care and munch on grass in neighbouring paddock under the fence. I can't even tie my mare to a gate or fence anywhere near the field, even if it is not directly connected to the said field because she goes mental. It is partly because some idiot once left it on when we were bringing the horses in, told me it was off, so I tied her up by gate next thing I know rearing upset mare, so in a way I don't blame her.

 

[SamuelWhiskers]

my youngster got stung a couple of time, he soon learnt, when he got stung, he gave a buck/kick at it, but now he just respects it and keeps away!

I would leave him to figure it out by himself, but just keep an eye on him.

 

[ColleenIsh]

Thats part of my problem, Ive only just started tying her up and she stands fine, if I introduce her to electric fencing wont that put her off being tied ?