Fencing Guides
Oct 30, 2025
Horse Fencing Safety: Building Secure, Smart and Stress-Free Environments
Creating a safe, secure space for your horses isn’t just about keeping them contained — it’s about understanding how they see, move, and interact with their surroundings. The right fencing can reduce stress, prevent injuries, and protect your investment in both your animals and your property.
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How to correctly set up electric fencing
Build a hot electric fence—choose low-resistance wire, right energiser, solid earth, and skip the setup mistakes that drain power!
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How to safely install electric fencing for horses
Keep horses calm—discover safe fence layout, visible tape, solid earth, and Styx battens one person installs quickly with no fuss.
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Apr 11, 2024
Which fence batten is best?
Wood, plastic, insultimber or wire? Compare fence battens on strength, safety, cost and see why Styx plastic batten tops them all.
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Rivers, flood & slip area fencing
Stop slips washing fences away—see how Styx plastic battens flex across rivers and slopes to keep stock secure in wild weather now.
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Sep 10, 2021
Wooden battens vs. plastic battens
Wooden battens warp and rust. See how recycled-plastic Styx battens slash install time and outlast timber in hard weather NZ-wide.
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