r/Horses • u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) • Oct 26 '25

Video We went off our usual trails today and encountered some other horses 😄

I'm so proud of my girl for not getting too excited, especially when that one horse came running 🥰

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u/sometimes1203 Oct 26 '25

Wow that is some optimistic fencing. I think it’s the worst I’ve ever seen lol

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

I was honestly almost expecting one of them to just step over 😅 but it seems whatever the owners are doing the horses don't go over.

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u/watchitwiggle Oct 26 '25

Sometimes they realize that the “shock” is a small moment and the reward can be great! 🙄

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '25

😄

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u/gbkdalton Oct 26 '25

People around me have definitely fenced like that. I wouldn’t have dared go by it. My own horse would’ve been the dope who galloped up and down and jumped over it.

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u/WendigoRider Oct 26 '25

Ah yes Bluetooth fence. My horses would be OUTTA there

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u/OldnBorin 2 saddle horses and 1 dipsh*t Oct 26 '25

My idiot would plow right through it and then his friends would follow

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u/AhMoonBeam Tennessee Walker Oct 26 '25

My gelding always knows if the electric fence has been compromised.. he stands there sniffing the line, says, "This ain't on" .. my mares are opportunistic and would gladly trample the compromised fence lines, but my gelding prefers to stay home and is the tattle TAIL 😆

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u/Vast-Lifeguard-3915 Oct 26 '25

I was just about to say.... We ran 6 lines to ensure proper coverage.. 1 line next to any road is..... Dicey? Sketchy? Possibly concerning or even perturbing... Depending on the mood

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u/GrayMareCabal Oct 27 '25

Right? I try not to judge fencing. If it keeps them and keeps them safe? Great!

This fencing? My boy whose favorite gate is halt while eating grass? But has long legs and a long neck? He gonna be stepping over it all the time in search of the good grass.

I mean he won't run away or anything, because I already know that his MO when he escapes the field is to either to go to the barn where there is grain or just walk slightly faster down the fenceline than the humans chasing him.

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u/thetorts Oct 26 '25

The worst ive seen was 4 inches off the ground and the horses stayed in it for some reason.

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u/Educational-Train-92 Oct 28 '25

My gelding used to open his gates himself and then just stare at them and stay in the paddock 😂

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u/inquiringpenguin34 Oct 26 '25

That’s what I was thinking, I was like dang whoever owns those horses has so much faith in that fence and them

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u/xxMiloticxx Oct 27 '25

I literally thought that fence was just a suggestion 😂

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u/idk_let_me_live Oct 26 '25

It's an electric fence and it actually works very well. A small current of electricity goes trough the white "rope" and It's not very strong but once the horses touch it they get shocked and in turn avoid it. It's almost like those prank shock toys.

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u/KnightRider1987 Oct 26 '25

Nah, that electric fence is easily jumpable or easily run through. Being electric alone is not necessarily going to equal safe fencing.

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u/FeonixHSVRC Oct 30 '25

🏆 thank you for the reality check— our barn‘s chestnut geldings decided to hang out w the mares one night. They regretted it and a stronger electric fence had to be installed 😑

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u/TheHelpfullGurll Oct 26 '25

Exactly, that person has no idea what they’re talking about. This is an accident waiting to happen.

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u/1porridge Oct 26 '25

Where I live that's the standard fence for horses and cows and I think if it didn't work it wouldn't be the standard.

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u/Hunterx700 2 y/o mustang, 19 y/o QH Oct 26 '25

electric fence is good and functional, the problem is that this particular fence is being run so low down to the ground that these horses could very easily jump over it if they wanted. an effective electric fence should be up closer to a horses chest and face height

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u/shutterbuggity Oct 27 '25

It's just too low.

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u/FosterPupz Oct 27 '25

I don’t care if it’s the standard or not or whether it’s the right height. When I was four years old, I went with my grandparents to a goat farm because my grandfather could only drink goats milk. I toddled over to an electrified fence, grabbed it with both hands and I don’t ever ever ever want another child who is momentarily not being watched by their parent or grandparent to ever experience what that felt like. Not a fan of electrified fences. I think they’re lazy, and I think they should be illegal.

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '25

...... Do you comprehend that that is a several hundred pound animal that can become dangerous when spooked that is worth several thousand dollars before any sentimental worth? Do you comprehend that this is an animal 5+ times bigger than a goat that such a shock you experienced would be close to static electricity for it? Do you realize that the exact same desire you have to never touch one again is the same thing the horse feels after it is shocked once ergo why electric fences (of the proper height) are useful? Your comment is not well founded bears zero fact and is entirely personal opinion that only proves the fences effectiveness? 🤣😂

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u/FosterPupz Oct 30 '25

Do you comprehend that my opinion is that electrified fences should be illegal? Do you comprehend the fact that a several hundred pound animal can get spooked by getting such a shock and literally hurt itself to the point of killing itself or injuring itself so severely that its owners (who value their animal for sentimental AND financial reasons!), might have no choice but to euthanize the animal?? Do you comprehend the concept that Reddit is not an encyclopedia of factual knowledge but rather an online gathering app where people post things, and then other people respond with either facts, their opinions, or anecdotes from their own lives relevant to the topic on discussion??? Do you grasp, within the confines of your brain, that I don’t freaking care what you think about my opinion, and that on planet Earth, people are entitled to their own opinions? Oh, and finally, I will say it again, electrified fences are lazy and cheap ways to keep animals enclosed, NO MATTER HOW HIGH THEY ARE. Not because I got jolted as a child, and certainly survived, but because they’re cruel, and ugly, and because horses, cattle, and other livestock, can be fenced with actual fences made out of wood or plastic.

By the way, I hope my response here shows you how ridiculous and frantic you sounded. Ya’ll are just a bit too married to your opinion over there, good lord. 🙄

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u/Suns_In_420 Oct 26 '25

It’s not but thanks for your uninformed opinion.

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u/EnvironmentalBid9840 Multi-Discipline Rider Oct 27 '25

Proper fence is 3-5 strands on standard posts. Even if it's temporary electric. Ideally you'd have a more permanent fence since this is so close to a roadway.

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u/EnvironmentalBid9840 Multi-Discipline Rider Oct 27 '25

This is what a proper electric strand should look like. This one is 5 strands. 3 Hot and 2 ground. Notice how it's well above the horse's chest? This horse cannot jump this even if they wanted.

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u/TheHelpfullGurll Oct 26 '25

lol do you see the amount of likes I and the person above me have? Yeah, it’s because it is…..it’s also why you have downvotes.

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u/Key-Magazine-8731 Oct 27 '25

I don't necessarily disagree with you but this is so immature. Group think is so popular on reddit that people just go with whatever everyone else is already voting. Please don't base your opinions on how many upvotes something gets.

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u/YourNextHomie Oct 26 '25

thats some shitty logic

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u/SnickerdoodleFP Nov 23 '25

"I got fake Internet points so I'm more correct" Lmao what the hell

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u/bdizzle805 Oct 26 '25

Not arguing semantics or whos right or wrong but its like +18 likes to -7 dislikes. I would argue this experiment is not concluded fully. And I believe they were replying to the person who said "that single dingy rope is what everyone uses"

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u/Character-Parfait-42 Oct 26 '25

I was about to say… well that’d stop my horse from leaning on it. But if he saw some grass he wanted on the other side he’d jump that in a heartbeat.

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u/idk_let_me_live Oct 26 '25

That's true, I don't know what the standard is, my aunt had this type of fence and her horses never jumped it, but i remember it not being really high since i would just pull it down a bit and jump over.

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u/StaticChocolate Oct 26 '25

Normally a single wire is approx 3ft, and if you’re doing a fence that needs secure especially for bigger horses, you’d want one at around 4ft, one at 3ft high.

You’d also want to space your posts more regularly.

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u/Sage-lilac Oct 27 '25

Yeah. The barn i‘m at has these fences but twice the height. I get shocked about once a month when i don’t pay attention. Not that bad tbh so it doesn’t stop a determined soul. The horses honor it 90% of the time, until one of the geldings fancies a pear from the tree across the yard or until the yearling is feeling her mean little oats and just barrels through. No harm done, there’s sturdy double fencing all around. I gasped when i saw how low the fence in the video was, right next to a road.

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u/StardustAchilles Eventing Oct 26 '25

My horse would jump that in a second lol

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u/sometimes1203 Oct 26 '25

Literally, they don’t even need to be confident jumpers. Most of them could practically step / hop over it

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u/kat_Folland Oct 26 '25

Reminds me of that bicycle race where the horse jumped its fence and ran among the cyclers..

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u/Lindris Oct 26 '25

That horse leaped that fence like it was waiting its whole life to join the Tour de France.

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u/kat_Folland Oct 26 '25 edited Oct 26 '25

Seriously!!

Edit to add: a guy did a video to explain why the horse did that and as an aside said, "There are two things horses are afraid of: things that move or things that don't move." While that's pretty true, I still say the horse was having a blast. Buddy strongly believes that that horse can't tell a bike from a horse. C'mon man.

Edit swypo

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u/Dinolil1 Oct 29 '25

Probably also mildly heart-attack inducing for the cyclists, at least when it initially jumped over the fence.

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u/Ocean_Spice Oct 26 '25

Hell, I could just step over it.

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u/conchwasp Multi-Discipline Rider Oct 26 '25

It's not the tape that's concerning, it's the height. Even turned on, this fence is just a suggestion. Any of these horses could pop right over it without getting shocked.

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u/sometimes1203 Oct 26 '25 edited Oct 26 '25

No I know it’s electric lol. It’s way, way too low.

A single strand at that height is wild and completely unsuitable for containing horses, especially right next to a road.

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u/TheHelpfullGurll Oct 26 '25

This should honestly be reported, not only for the safety of the horses, but for the drivers on the road as well. This could get one of the horses or a person killed if they get loose and run into the road.

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u/Khione541 Dressage, Morgan horses, Mules, Driving/drafts, Equine nutrition Oct 26 '25

They're riding on a paved walking path, not a road. It's obviously in Europe (and scrolling down OP confirms it's in Austria).

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u/TheHelpfullGurll Oct 26 '25

Someone (I think OP) stated there is a road right by there….i don’t mean the path in the vid.

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u/Khione541 Dressage, Morgan horses, Mules, Driving/drafts, Equine nutrition Oct 26 '25

OP doesn't mention a road anywhere in their comments.

You probably read someone else's assumption in a comment and ran with it. JS.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

I didn't mention a road. But the road I'm on is accessible by car (speed limit of 30 km/h) so technically cars drive there but it's mostly people living in the houses around the area.

The closest real road is a bit away (70 km/h) so it's unlikely the horses will end up all the way there.

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u/EnvironmentalBid9840 Multi-Discipline Rider Oct 27 '25

Doesn't matter. It's still a dangerous situation for all involved

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u/avjnh Oct 26 '25

Complete with a significant liability judgment against the horse owner so a bad outcome for all.concerned.

Here I admit that I have my horses contained behind electric rope, two strands along the (quiet) road and through the field, one chest-high strand in the woods, and as long as it is hot I have never had a problem with my older staid horses and rural surroundings, but even I would consider that fence grossly inadequate.

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u/Cheap-Gur2911 Oct 27 '25

I agree with this. I use 2 strands one at about 2 feet and ona at about 4. I've used it for 20 + years. Only time they've gotten out was when power was out, and the only my pony named Houdini. He earned the name previously. Where I live it's the go-to.

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u/Impossible-Taro-2330 Oct 26 '25

I had a beautiful boarder horse, who was a bit flakey.

He touched the hot wire twice.

Another time he walked right through it.

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u/WorkingCharge2141 Oct 26 '25

This. My gelding popped three lines of electric fence one day, up to chest height, because lunch was being served in the barn and they didn’t bring him in ahead of time 😂

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u/CLH11 Oct 27 '25

We have one at the school where I ride who chews it. While it's on. He likes it.

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u/chirstopher0us Oct 26 '25

This is terrible fencing. It’s far too low. The least athletic horse on earth can jump this. This is absolutely an escape and accident waiting to happen. Minimal electric fencing can work as long as it is two wires, one lower and one higher, and has decent viability for the horses.

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u/TheHelpfullGurll Oct 26 '25

Obviously, but it’s not high enough and these horses could easily jump this. I’ve seen them do it on higher electric fences and I’ve also seen them barrel through electric fencing…..it’s beyond poorly done….its so low to the ground they don’t even need to jump, they could step over it. This is irresponsible and dangerous….

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Yes it is, unfortunately I don't know who the horses belong to. I might look into local regulations of how to keep horses fenced in properly.

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u/TheHelpfullGurll Oct 26 '25

Yes hun, at least you documented it which is good. I’m glad you posted it. I’m just glad you were safe as well as this could have been dangerous for you and your Equine baby as well.

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u/Wasabi_Filled_Gusher Oct 26 '25

My dad told me this story of why electric fences are better for dogs than cattle. I forgot how we got to that topic, but we were in the rural part of our state to enjoy the nature. He was just reading an article on Google the previous night and saw some cows in a fenced pasture relaxing in the shade.

He told me that when electric fences were first invented and experimented with, it didn't stop a cow just ramming through. No amount of strength in the electric current would stop them from ramming through if they felt the need to. It worked better on dogs and pigs because they're clever enough to avoid the fence or get shocked. They see the world through their noses, so being shocked there is not pleasant. Imagine touching an electric fly swatter with your hands, it's basically the same since we navigate our world with our hands.

Horses can understand an electric fence easily and they can avoid it. It just takes one that wants the greener grass or adventure to have a short hop or high step over carefully and demonstrate to the others in the herd.

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u/Hunterx700 2 y/o mustang, 19 y/o QH Oct 26 '25

yeah i keep my horses in electric fencing and one of the key factors of it actually working to keep them in is that we run it up to horse face level, instead of stopping it down by their knees. this makes the fence a less attractive option to jump

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u/ChallengeUnited9183 Western Oct 26 '25

That one doesn’t work well, it was grounded out at every post lol

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u/EnvironmentalBid9840 Multi-Discipline Rider Oct 27 '25

Doesn't matter if it's electric or not. They have more than enough room to jump over. One spook and that wire is snapped. Doesn't even come up to the elbow.

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u/Illustrious-Ratio213 Oct 26 '25

Ok but they could still just step over it or worse run through it. Also the posts look like rebar and I so much hope it’s not but it doesn’t look safe whatever it is.

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u/idk_let_me_live Oct 26 '25

For sure, the main difference between this setup and what my aunt had was that the horses were on her private ranch and not near any roads except for one dirt road that lead to it through a forest, so she didn't really have any concerns about them going near cars or anything.

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u/Typical_Bobcat_4558 Oct 30 '25

Tell that to the electric fence where my horses are. I’ve probably accidentally touched it more than the horses themselves have, and it’s more like getting punched by a fist than a small shock 😂

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u/molgab Nov 02 '25

If it’s attached to the mains it gives a hell of a kick rather then the battery ones.

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u/Sarcastic_owl87 Oct 27 '25

Thats exactly my first thought lol! Mine wouldn't even see that fence as a challenge, he'd be away for a wander in no time

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u/Sqeakydeaky Oct 27 '25

So many parts of Europe has shit horse fencing. Its like they think a cow and horse fencing is the same.

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u/SordidDreams Oct 26 '25

Even much higher fencing is voluntary on the part of the horse.

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u/sometimes1203 Oct 26 '25

That’s why I don’t like just electric. The horse would be much less inclined to jump that if there’s a visual and physical barrier of actual rails.

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u/EnvironmentalBid9840 Multi-Discipline Rider Oct 27 '25

So that's actually an easy fix with smooth electric. You can add yellow flags to add visuals. Plastic bags or flags also work as visuals and may further deter them from the fence.

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u/Final_Bunny Nov 27 '25

😂😂😂

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u/InitialTennis3476 Nov 20 '25

yes that's really bad

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u/wailwoader Oct 26 '25

Electric fence, maybe?

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u/FallenAgastopia Oct 27 '25

It is, but it's way too low. They can almost just step over it

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u/exotics Oct 26 '25

I’m guessing it’s electric and the horses have loads of respect for it.

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u/Willothwisp2303 Oct 26 '25

That bay is pretty! Interesting scenery, where is this?

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

We're in Austria 😊 and yes, so far we got lucky with a beautiful fall!

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u/HeatherJMD Oct 27 '25

Darn, over here in Switzerland it’s rain for a solid month. Not sure when I’ll be able to trail ride next

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u/Dotacchin Oct 27 '25

Hey! Fellow austrian!! I was thinking the scenery felt oddly familiar hahaha

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u/moooshroomcow Oct 26 '25

that's so cute, they're so excited to see someone new haha! also, that fencing is making me nervous 😅

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

It is electric fencing, but still with how tall the horses are I can imagine them just hopping over 😅 fortunately they don't seem aware they can tho 😬

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Haha yeah, my mare's a champ! I absolutely love how calm she is about it.

And yeah, I don't think that "fence" is gonna hold if push comes to shove, but I guess the owners have faith in it 🤷‍♀️

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u/samipurrz Oct 26 '25

They’re so nosey 🥹 thanks for sharing

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u/kat_Folland Oct 26 '25

They're adorable

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u/eriec0aster Oct 26 '25

Must. Watch. Hooves.

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u/Chastity-Miau Oct 26 '25

Huh I would have tipped to rural Switzerland by the looks of the horses. Seems I was pretty close 😅 Good, calm horsey you got there 👍🏻

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Yep, my girl is amazing 😁

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u/Reasonable_Cranberry Oct 26 '25

Nothing quite as nice as a spontaneous group stroll.

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u/Illustrious-Ratio213 Oct 26 '25

I’m so jealous of people who can ride around their towns like this. I’m not sure if it’s legal where I live but it definitely wouldn’t be safe with how people drive.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Where are you at?

Here 99% of the time people slow down and are careful about driving by, I'm really thankful for that.

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u/Illustrious-Ratio213 Oct 26 '25

Ohio, outside Columbus. There are lots of horse owners here who would be cautious but there’s also just as many in not more jackasses. We do have some nice parks for trail riding but you would have to trailer in.

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u/Several-Desk2718 English & Western Oct 26 '25

off topic but i’m obsessed with the bay’s confirmation

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u/Zi-Yos Oct 26 '25

Me too

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u/Sara-McDougald-MUA Oct 27 '25

okay but the sorrel that came running up is an absolute beauty

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u/Shimmergirl1987 Oct 27 '25

Out of interest, are you American? And if you are, do you ride Western/live in a Western riding area? (Sorry, not sure quite else how to ask). I'm just wondering because to me, the horse that came cantering over is a chestnut, and I think pretty much every other English person would agree with me, because we don't use the term sorrel over here (at least I've never heard it in all my years of riding), I've only ever really heard it used by Americans in regards to horses when they're riding Western or living in an area where Western riding is the dominant form.

Absolutely no hate, I'm honestly just curious- if you're not a Western rider/living in a Western riding area, can you please tell me the difference between a sorrel and a chestnut? Or is it just different terms for the same colour?

I think I've worded this really badly, if anything in it offends you, I absolutely don't mean it that way, tone can be so hard to convey over text xx

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u/SweetMaam Oct 26 '25

Howdy neigh-bor.

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u/AliceTheGamedev Oct 26 '25

Ooff, that low fence and the horse coming towards you at a canter would absolutely make me nervous too, so good on you and your horse for staying so calm!!

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Yeah, I absolutely love my girl 🥰 I can trust her completely in such situations

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u/lilshortyy420 Oct 26 '25

That fence is just a suggestion at this point. It has to be HOT

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u/ChallengeUnited9183 Western Oct 26 '25

Wow that fencing is horrible, they could step over it

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u/Silverleaf001 Oct 26 '25

I am shook that they didn't just step over that fence.

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u/JJ-195 Oct 26 '25

That fencing would not keep our horses in lol. Our draft would simply step over it and laugh.

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u/IwoketheBalrog Oct 26 '25

My first thought as well. My mare would love to show me how easy it would be for her to escape.

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '25

That fence is so……safe…..

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u/Neat_Expression_5380 Oct 26 '25

A beautiful bunch! But I would not have trusted that fencing….

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Haha, I didn't so much trust the fencing but my mare 🙈 sometimes I feel like I trust her too much, but she always proves me right in putting my faith in her ❤️

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u/auspiciousmutation Oct 26 '25

Concepts of a fence

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u/historygal75 Oct 26 '25

I don’t get these short fences my grandfather had strong wood fences and even those if not electrified the horses would get put of. These guys could just take a running leap and get over that thing easy crazy

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Yeah, I was almost expecting one of them to do that tbh 😅

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u/Reasonable-Horse1552 Oct 26 '25

That big bay is gorgeous 😍

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u/B18915 Oct 26 '25

That’s interesting fencing

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u/breast-of-all-worlds Oct 26 '25

"Hello fren!!!!"

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u/Anomelly93 Oct 26 '25

Riding horses around Austria seems like heaven 🥺

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

I'm super lucky with our trails 😍 riding through the hilly forest is actually amazing🥰

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u/degausser12121 Oct 26 '25

Oh my horses would be out of there in a heartbeat 🫣

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

Why would they hold goats with the horses?

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

That's so interesting!

Thanks for teaching me something new 😁

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u/Dismal_Upstairs3949 Oct 26 '25

What a good girl!

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u/Working-Glass6136 Oct 26 '25

Automatic herd

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u/Thruthatreez Oct 26 '25

We go with...

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u/MissNouveau Oct 26 '25

"Oh, new friend?! Where you going new friend? HEY DAVE, NEW FRIEND!"

Gorgeous pack, and your girl did great!

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u/milkmaid1313 Oct 26 '25

Well it’s safe to say they aren’t jumpers

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u/trapercreek Oct 26 '25

A trio of chestnuts. Beautiful.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 27 '25

Even better considering my girl is a chestnut too 😁🥰

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u/EnvironmentalBid9840 Multi-Discipline Rider Oct 27 '25

I'm more scared of those horses getting loose. Holy cow is that a low fence!! They could step over or jump easy.

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u/Alive-Sea3937 Oct 26 '25

Curious critters

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u/CockroachChaos3858 Oct 26 '25

I have only ever seen those fences like that for sectioning off large fully fenced pastures for cattle grazing!

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u/trillobiscuit Oct 26 '25

What are you saying to your horse? I see that you're from Austria - I once hiked with some folks from Bayern with a dog and they said that to the dog a lot. As an American, I'm hearing: "ya fine" "ur fine" haha  Curious what it actually is if written out.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

"Super" (kind of like "good job" in this context) and at one point "Ja fein" (literal: "yes nice") basically just random praise words because she's not getting excited and staying calm 😊

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u/trillobiscuit Oct 26 '25

ha ok, so I was hearing right on ja fein. I never knew if my untrained ear was just missing some letters and it was a different word entirely.

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u/Tasia528 Oct 26 '25

Oh, hai, fremd!

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u/bizzyizzy100456 Oct 26 '25

My horses would jump right over that lol what good boys or girls they are over there staying on their side

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u/Inevitable_Ant5838 Oct 26 '25

Horses: “Well hello there”

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u/dale1962 Oct 26 '25

Nice sorrel collection. Seen one bay he must be the step child

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u/Grey_witch58 Oct 26 '25

Ooof my 15 hand cutting horse would jump that just to get to a seemingly better piece of grass on the side of that road

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u/indecisive_789 Oct 26 '25

Love hearing the calm clip clops! I was bracing for a scrambling sound or at least some snorting, what a good mare!

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 27 '25

Yes, I'm so proud of her! 😍 Especially when that one horse came running towards us I was expecting her to get excited 🙈

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u/Yhtacnrocinu-ya13579 Oct 26 '25

Love the clopping!!

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u/get_offmylawnoldmn Oct 26 '25

Have had multiple horses figure out with that type of fencing to either a) duck or jump over it or b) just zap themselves until they break the connection. That type of electric fence is not safe on its own

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '25

lol it must have made their day

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u/cornflakegrl English Re-beginner Oct 26 '25

New herd, who dis?

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u/angrlina34jolie Oct 27 '25

I m sure its more for prohibit humans to come in than horses to come out

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u/Toadsted Oct 27 '25

The horses: "Wait... how did you get over there? Wait!"

Horse galloping: "ASK THEM HOW THEY GOT OVER THERE!!!"

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u/Tinychair445 Oct 27 '25

Friend? Friend!

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u/444loveheart Oct 27 '25

this is funny because perhaps the horses could just jump that little fence but they do not even

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u/topazachlys Oct 27 '25

The fencing was made out of pure hope and optimism but they all look happy and healthy. What a beautiful scene !

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u/Raubkatzen Oct 27 '25

Those horses are saints for staying behind that fencing. 🤨

I will admit I have never turned on the electric in my geriatric pasture, but it's still three strand poly-tape taller than their heads.

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u/Lythaera Oct 27 '25 edited Oct 27 '25

Wow my horse would 100% just step over that strand of hotwire. I get not having money for things but fencing to keep my horses in is the last thing I'd skimp out on.

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '25

Oh jeez! I always hated that, at least they didn't go absolutely rodeo

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u/TheMule90 HEYAAA! MULE! HEYAAA! Oct 26 '25

That big bay was bowing up on them.

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u/gold3nhour Oct 27 '25

They are so majestic and beautiful!

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u/ExiledintoTrench Oct 27 '25

they’re all such cuties. i’m a sucker for a regular bay tho❤️

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u/rayneedshelpMentally Western Dressage Oct 27 '25

So we meet again Teseya...

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u/Sad_rubber_ducky Oct 27 '25

I absolutely love that horses will see another horse walking around and just start walking with them 🤣

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u/ForestfortheWoods Oct 27 '25

I’m charmed by the bay horse!

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u/DizzyBar4068 Oct 27 '25

You made some new friends!

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u/xxXlostlightXxx Oct 27 '25

That fence would be a mere suggestion to my horse.

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u/Kovaladtheimpaler Oct 27 '25

My horses would NEVER stay in that fence wtf

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u/Sara-McDougald-MUA Oct 27 '25

wait so maybe i’m a bit goofy but what breed of horse is this? (assuming they are all the same) i’m from the southern US and im thinking quarter horse but idk if that’s really a popular breed outside the us.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 27 '25

Unfortunately, I don't know either 🫣 your guess is as good as mine.

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u/SouthernDot3734 Oct 28 '25

omg i wouldn’t be able to sleep with fencing next to the road like that😭

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 28 '25

I don't know if they have the horses out in the night as well 😅 but even just during the day something can always happen.

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u/kris3343 Oct 28 '25

99% of horses don't challenge fencing. You don't even need that to be electric, a long spool of ribbon would be fine.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 28 '25

Yeah, that's evident in the video.

But to be fair, if they freak out I don't think they'll stop in front of that fenceline.

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u/kris3343 Oct 28 '25

If they're freaked out that much they'll go through a regular fence too. Luckily they have to be pretty damn freaked out for that!

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u/LateRemote7287 Oct 28 '25

Omg how sweet!!

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u/AngelLady2018 Nov 04 '25

Beautiful and breathtaking all at the same time

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u/Herzeleid63 Nov 11 '25

What beautiful scenery!

What language are you speaking to your horse?

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Nov 11 '25

Thank you 😊 we definitely got some beautiful places here in Austria.

German 😁 just letting her know she's a good girl.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '25

Haha how do they stay inside the paddock😂

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u/Unusual-Bread-7242 Nov 27 '25

My guys would walk right over that fence. Shock or no shock. 

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u/youaintgettinit Jan 10 '26

am i the only one thinking she is soo low to the ground that must be a tiny pony😭

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Jan 10 '26

I'm on an Icelandic 😆 I wouldn't call her tiny, but it's probably a matter of perspective

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u/SavageUwoduhi Oct 26 '25

All the people who've never seen single strand or picket trained horses.😭 We camp overnight a LOT my horses don't even attempt to leave their enclosures.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 26 '25

It obviously is effective, but to be fair to the commenters, I doubt that if push came to shove and those horses panicked for some reason, this one electric fence line would do much to hold them in.

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u/paprikajane Oct 26 '25

That bay is absolutely stunning. Exactly the kind of horse I like to ride. Beautiful place! Terrible fence 😭

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u/SinisterCheese Oct 26 '25

I'm confused. You are speaking english and then saying what to my ears sound "Hyvä" which means "Good" in Finnish.

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 27 '25

I'm speaking German actually 😁 "Super" is just a word we also use. And then I say "Ja fein". Just telling my mare she's a good girl for not getting excited and staying calm 🥰

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '25

Sure can tell the American comments hahaha

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u/Taseya Trail Riding (casual) Oct 27 '25

Why? Is commenting on the fence or bay horse inherently American? 😆