The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Fence-- Paneled Fence

Now is the time to help all the horses trapped in their pastures by plastic or wooden panels. There is a way to get to that greener grass.

Step 1. Push your nose against random fence panels until you find one that is looser than the rest.

Finding the loosest panel may take awhile.

Step 2. Slam your butt into the loose panel. Not too hard--just giving the fence a nice jolt will do. This should loosen it up even more and possibly even pop it out, getting you closer to freedom.

Step 3. Stick your head under the loose panel.

Step 4. With the loose panel right above your neck, gently start to raise your head.

Step 5. The panel should start to rise with your head, and then fall to the ground. If it doesn’t, STOP raising your head and remove your head from under the fence panel. Repeat Step 2 and try again. If this doesn’t work, try another fence panel.

Step 6. With the top fence panel on the ground, you are free to start on the middle panel, repeating Steps 2, 3, and 4. Or, if you feel bold, you can try to get a running start and jump over the remaining two panels. (This is for horses with jumping experience only.)

Step 7. When as many panels as needed are gone, you are free to enjoy the grass on the other side of the fence! Happy eating!!

That’s our two bits!

The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Fence--Barbed Wire

To all horses with barbed wire fences, REJOICE! There is a way out. Sometimes. Follow these steps carefully to get to the other side of your fence. Please note that your fence layout may not match up perfectly with the one used in the instructions. If you find this to be true, follow steps with caution. The process may not work perfectly.

Step 1. Use caution. Barbed wire can be VERY dangerous.

Old, rusty barbed wire is most dangerous. Do not attempt to escape if your fence looks like this.

Step 2. Find the lowest and highest strands of fencing that are in your pasture.

Step 3. Once you have located these strands, determine if it is easier to a. step over the lowest stands or b. slip in between the highest and lowest strands.

Step 4. If you chose a., step one hoof over the fence at a time. Once the whole leg is safely on the other side of the fence, proceed to step the rest over one at a time. If you chose b., duck your head down and get as low as possible and slowly move your head under the fence. Step all of your legs over the bottom strand. Keep your neck and back as low as possible. Once your back legs have stepped over the bottom strand, tuck your hindquarters down low and glide the rest of the way out!

The spokes on barbed wire can be very dangerous. Try not to cut yourself while slipping through the fence or get your mane stuck. Once on the other side of the fence, do not attempt to get back into your pasture. Wait for your human to catch you and put you back in, the easy way. 

That’s our two bits!

The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Fence--Electric Fence

                

Any horse who has ever stuck their head through the fence to nibble at the grass on the other side knows that this saying is true. But instead of just getting a quick nibble or two, what would it be like if you got to feast on that lush, green grass?

Caddy stares at the greener grass, dreaming about the taste.

To get to this grass, you must escape. Break out of your pasture and feast. Here are the steps to successfully get you to the other side of the fence.

For the electric fence--

Step 1. Carefully check to see if the fence is actually on. Many times humans forget to make it shock, giving you the perfect opportunity to escape.

Step 2. If the fence is on and hot, we advise that you patiently wait for the one day that it is off. This may take a while or may never happen, but be ready just in case. If it is off, start walking the fence line to find the widest gap in between strands. Usually there are only two strands.

Caddy has found the widest gap in the fence.

Step 3. Once you have found the widest gap (and are 100% sure the fence is off), calmly stick your head and neck up to your shoulders through the fence. Try to keep your head level and do not raise it up.

Step 4. Step one front leg at a time over the bottom strand, making sure to keep your head low. Please refrain from eating the grass at this time; soon enough the time will come.

Step 5. When both front legs are over the bottom strand, start inching your way forward. The top strand will rub across your neck and then onto your back. DO NOT FREAK OUT. Stay calm.

Step 6. Once your back legs are up against the bottom strand of the fence, carefully pick them up and over the bottom strand, one at a time. As you do this, the top fence strand should fling over your hind quarters. Again, stay calm.

Once the top strand is behind your hind quarters and your back legs are across the bottom strand, you are free! Stay within sight of your pasture and enjoy the green, lush grass!

If you have a barbed wire, wooded paneled or plastic paneled fence, stick around. Steps for getting out of those pastures are coming soon!

That’s our two bits!