Adding  a Top Fence Board

To finish off the wire fencing you can optionally add one fence board.  This offers:

• Attractive finish

• More visible to horses

• Protects wire from falling tree branches

For a one person installation, use a spare post to hold the board up for marking and cutting.  Nail the board in place using spiral or ring shank 16d nail.

Additional reading material:

Fencing Options for Horse Farm Management in Virginia from Virginia Tech

Fence supplied from Fenceworks

Fence types from Backyard Gardener

Fencing FAQ's from American Fence Association

Vinyl fencing from the Fence Center, Genova Products, Kroy Building Products

Aluminum fencing and gates from Moultri

Also, see the About site for more horse related information.
               

Saw top fence board to length

Use extra post to hold board up

Nail top board