25/11/2025

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This is the safest fence your horse can have

There are many different options for an electric fence for your horse. Do you choose rope, tape or permanent cable? What is the right width for the tape? Which posts are safest for a horse fence and which meadow gate is best? Not to mention, which device do you use to put power on the fence?

In this article, we will help you make the safest choice for your horse's fence. We assume here that you want to install the fence yourself and that it is permanent. That is why we have chosen Turbostar 40 mm tape. Will you have the fence installed by a professional or are you handy yourself? And do you want a virtually maintenance-free fence that lasts an extremely long time? Then consider the Turbostar Equifence wire with its insulators. The other advice points remain the same.

The safest energiser for horses

MBS1000i

This device automatically adjusts to the horse fence and is easy to set via the app. For longer fences, stronger versions, the MBS2000i and MBS3000i are also available.


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Always connected, wherever you are

Gallagher Ag devices app

The MBS1000i communicates via the included gateway controller and alerts you on your smartphone in case of problems. Via the free app, you can see the status of your fence 24/7 and adjust the device's settings. This allows you to take quick action in case of problems and restore the safe situation.


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The fence post reinvented

Line post post

This sturdy post is the safest solution for both temporary and permanent situations. It is easy to install and slightly bendable. Different clips allow you to install conductors at different heights.


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Click-click-ready

TurboStar tape clip for Gallagher Line post

This clip clicks onto the line post very easily. Attaching the tape is very simple. With just one click, the tape is clamped between the two rubber parts, making fence construction quick and easy.


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The very best tape for horses

TurboStar tape 40 mm

Thanks to its visibility and large contact area, 40 mm tape is the perfect solution for electric fencing for horses. TurboStar tape has a unique material composition that makes it 40 times more conductive than standard tape. The tape is very strong thanks to the sturdy, conductive lace wire in the edges, allowing for good clamping. The windflow structure makes the tape less sensitive to wind.


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Very robust to endure high tension for a long time

TurboStar horse strain insulator

The insulator consists of three parts that provide extra strength. Thanks to the slot on the outside of the insulator, the tape can be optimally clamped and serve as a start/end point. The cast-in orange rubbers ensure that the tape is firmly clamped in the insulator.


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Stays put, no matter what

Insultimber (FSC®) corner post

When you put 2 or 3 rows of tape under voltage, a lot of force is put on the corner posts. If a horse tries to flee through the fence, the force gets much higher still. You want to prevent the corner posts from breaking or coming out of the ground. Therefore, always choose very solid Insultimber corner posts.


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Know immediately where the problem is

Fence monitor for the i Series

This fence monitor for the i Series allows you to monitor a separate area of the fence via smartphone. When you then receive an alarm, you can see right away where the problem is, instead of having to do a tour of the farm.


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One hand, one movement

Multi strand gate kit

This passage set allows you to open the gate with one hand and one action. This allows you to open the gate with the horse in hand and enter the paddock or pasture. When the gate is open, there is no current on the passage and the handle can be easily inserted into the ground.


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To complete it

Accessories and Testers

Always use a suitable tape joiner to connect tape. This is important for power passage and prevents sharp parts that the horse can injure itself on. For measuring the voltage on the electric fence, a voltmeter or fault finder is an indispensable tool.


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Discover how to install the safest horse fence yourself

What does a safe horse fence cost?

Are you curious which parts you need for your horse fence and what it costs? Then try our online configurator. This allows you to look up your pasture on Google Maps and draw it in. Answer a few questions about your situation and we will automatically calculate your perfect fence and its cost. In addition, a Gallagher fencing specialist can visit you free of charge to see what suits you best. Just fill in the form and we will contact you.


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