Find a local equestrian fencing contractor near you

When you request equestrian fencing services through Airtasker, you’ll work with a fencing specialist who’ll help you plan and install your horse paddock fencing. Some may also help you acquire the materials for the fence, and most Taskers may bring their tools for the job. 

While the exact steps can vary depending on your own needs or situation, here’s what you can expect when you book a horse fence installer via our platform: 

Planning your horse paddock fencing

First, your Tasker helps you assess your grounds, the needs of your horses, and any considerations you should make when planning your enclosure. They’ll also help you choose the best materials for your needs and budget (e.g. mesh, wire, wood, PVC, or white plastic horse fencing). Ideally, the Tasker will create a layout or blueprint of the enclosure before proceeding. 

Installing the first posts

Once you and your Tasker have agreed on the specifications for the fence, they can proceed to mark the locations of the end posts or corners. They sink treated wooden posts into the ground, then run a guide wire to determine the positions of the rest of the posts. 

Installing the intermediate and end posts

Next are the intermediate posts. These should be positioned 2 to 7 meters apart, depending on the kind of material you want to use. They should also be spaced evenly between the two end posts. Your fencing installation expert needs to position these so that they keep the fence structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing. 

Once the intermediate posts are driven into the ground, your Tasker works on the braces for the corners and end posts. The fencing specialist uses high-tensile wire to create single braces (for shorter fences), double braces (for spans of more than 61 meters), or two-way braced line post assemblies (for spans of 198 meters or larger). 

Stringing the wire or putting up boards

For wire fences, your Tasker secures the wire to the posts section by section. They need to keep the wire taut the whole time. They may use a vehicle, dummy post, chain loops, and come-alongs to ensure this. 

Once the wires are tight and secure, they’ll attach and wrap them around the next post and secure them to the other side of the fence. Any wire ends will be removed for safety. The goal is to create a fence that’s both secure and aesthetically pleasing - no unsightly, tangled wire here!  

For rail fencing, your Tasker uses a spacer to ensure even distancing between the rails. The top rail may also be installed slightly below the top post to give a bit of allowance in post height. Just like with wire fencing, the specialist ensures that each part of the fence is structurally sound and pleasant to look at.  

Equestrian fencing isn’t the only thing you can get done through Airtasker. You can also find local landscaping specialists and nearby photographers who can help you make the most out of your outdoor countryside lifestyle.