Equine 2 Obj. 6.01 - Housing & Fencing

What is the minimum height of a good pasture fence for equine?

• 5'

• 7'

• 9'

• 12'

Solid stall walls to a height of 5' help prevent:

• airflow.

• injury.

• noise issues.

• pest infestations.

What is a major advantage of attaching boards to the equine side of the fence post?

• Breaks when equines run into it

• Allows equines to reach grass outside the fence

• Fence is easier to build

• Stronger and safer fence

Which is true if high-tensile wire is used for equine fencing?

• One strand is needed at about 4' off the ground.

• Two or three wires are used in a 4" to 5" vinyl rail.

• Three wires are used in rigid PVC pipe.

• Five wires are used with barbed wire on top.

What is the first priority to consider when choosing a fence for equine?

• How the fence will look

• If the fence is safe for equine and people

• The cost of materials needed to build the fence

• Whether cheaper materials are available to build the fence

Which fence material has a useful life of twenty or more years, but is expensive and has high maintenance cost?

• Five-diamond V-mesh wire

• High-tensile vinyl

• Rigid PVC

• Wooden

One of the best materials for constructing stalls is:

• concrete block.

• poured concrete.

• rough-cut oak.

• tongue-and-groove yellow pine.

Five-diamond V-mesh wire is the best and safest wire for equine fencing because it:

• comes encased in rigid PVC tubing that makes breaking impossible.

• has a close weave that prevents injury, keeping equine from getting their feet caught in it.

• is made of plastic.

• is the most attractive fence available for equine.

A material often used for stall floors because it is easily obtained and the least costly is:

• mixed clay and sand.

• concrete.

• fiber-grade polypropylene.

• reinforced polyethylene.

Which is a major consideration when determining which type of equine housing is needed?

• Housing is airtight.

• Housing is constructed with concrete forms.

• Housing is economical and cost-effective.

• Housing is large enough for twenty equines.