Fencing

 


In the calm before another snow storm, this one 6-8 inches tomorrow with the inevitable high winds the following day, we decided to do more fencing. We storm prepped yesterday in Chugwater, and The Homestead crew had to storm prep there today. We've got a routine for the two properties, so it works out. We are expanding facilities in the hopes of providing a retirement center for horses and owners that need with anything from stall board to open range turnout. That, and we would like to expand our hoof rehabilitation, foaling, breeding and rehoming options. So, basically, we're expanding everything. That requires more facility, which means more fencing.

We got a Hammer for the skid steer, which pounds posts quickly, but they tend to slop around in the pounder due to its size. Our first pens are less than straight, so we decided to try a different strategy today. In all fairness, our first pens are safe, sturdy and functional, but I cannot call them pretty. We used an auger for all of the pens at The Homestead and achieved good results. The Hammer, however, was not a success as far as aesthetics go, but digging holes and tamping them is labor intensive and time intensive. Therefore, we are working on improving our Hammer skills.

As the snow blew in and darkness loomed before us and with radios in hand, we set out to put in a fence. With constant communication, we were able to sink some straight posts in a straight line.

Achievement unlocked.

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