Equine fencing system

Abstract

An equine fence system fabricated of high density polyethylene having a plurality of vertical support posts embedded in the ground, there being a plurality of horizontal rail members extending between adjacent vertical posts, the horizontal rail members having a spiral electrically conductive wire embedded just below the surface of the horizontal rail to discourage contact between the horse and rail, the horizontal rails having an additional stiffener and support member longitudinally positioned within the horizontal rail to provide additional support for the horizontal rail and permit the use of longer horizontal rails therefore increasing the distance between vertical posts and reducing costs and maintenance.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Applicant claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 214,687, filed Apr. 28, 2009.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to fencing systems, and more particularly, to a reinforced equine fence system which allows for greater spans between vertical support posts and which includes electrically charged spirally embedded wire as a safety measure to deter equine contact and enhance the life of the fencing system.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Equine fencing systems have been in use since man first domesticated the horse. Fencing systems are used to enclose corrals, and grazing areas, and fencing systems are also used to direct the flow of equine traffic.[0006]Initially fencing systems were made of wood and timber and wood and timber remain in wide spread use. However, wood and timber fences are high maintenance since there is deterioration due to weather factors and the concommitm...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]An object of the present invention is to provide for a novel equine fence system fabricated from high density polyethylene and which incorporates rail stiffeners so as to increase the allowable distance between posts for support of the horizontal rails.

[0010]A still further object of the present invention is to provide for a novel equine fence system fabricated of high density polyethylene which incorporates a rail stiffener system for allowance of greater distance between the vertical posts and which incorporates a spirally embedded electrical wire which decreases the likelihood of damage or breakage by discouraging the horse from contact with the fencing system.

[0011]Another object of the present invention is to provide for a novel equine fence system which incorporates a rail stiffener which allows the horizontal rails to span a greater distance, thereby requiring less vertical posts, and thus encouraging a cost and materials savings.

[0012]Another object of the present invention is to provide for a novel equine fence system which incorporates an acceptable level of flex to the fence rails wherein all of the connections of one fence member to another will detach under sufficient pressure, but is easily replaceable or repaired. It therefore minimizes potential injury to the horse and property.

[0013]A still further object of the present invention is to provide for a novel equine fence system in which a spiral electrically conductive wire is embedded just below the surface of the fence rail which eliminates scratching the horse, and will discourage the horse from trying to chew, rub or graze through the fence, the electrical conductive wire being charged by a voltage sufficient to discourage a horse from contacting the fence, this voltage supplied by direct current or solar panel.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0014]An equine fence system fabricated of high density polyethylene having a plurality of vertical support posts embedded in the ground, there being a plurality of horizontal rail members extending between adjacent vertical posts, the horizontal rail members having a spiral electrically conductive wire embedded just below the surface of the horizontal rail to discourage contact between the horse and rail, the horizontal rails having an additional stiffener and support member longitudinally positioned within the horizontal rail to provide additional support for the horizontal rail and permit the use of longer horizontal rails therefore increasing the distance between vertical posts and reducing costs and maintenance.

Problems solved by technology

However, wood and timber fences are high maintenance since there is deterioration due to weather factors and the concommitment requirement of painting and restoring damaged rails.

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