This Smart Horse Fence Might Shock You!

🏇 Can you safely use steel posts in horse paddocks? Yes — if you build your fence right.
In this video, fencing expert Dan Lustenburger shows how to set up a smart electric horse fence that’s powerful, safe, and low-maintenance.

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Join me at a Brumby Sanctuary near Tarata, NSW, where Dan Lustenburger and his team are protecting Australia’s most iconic wild horses with a modern Gallagher I-Series 1800 electric fence system.

We cover everything — from steel post setup and grounding systems to energiser installation, earth return wiring, and Dan’s ingenious ute-based fencing setup for steep terrain. This episode is packed with practical takeaways for anyone building or upgrading horse fencing on their property.

💡 What you’ll learn:

How to build a safe horse fence using steel posts

Why good earth systems and consistent power are critical

How to handle long grass, wet country, and steep terrain

Dan’s simple ute and trailer rig for fast, reliable installations

🐴 Featured Products & Partners:

Gallagher I-Series 1800 Energiser https://shop.am.gallagher.com/au/en_AU/animal-management/electric-fencing/power/mains-energizers/c/mains-energizers

DPL. Fencing & Fabrication (Dan Lustenburger) – Central NSW https://www.facebook.com/p/DPL-RURAL-Fencing-100063449693960/

📍 Location: Tarcutta, New South Wales, Australia
🎥 Filmed by: Tim Thompson – Farm Learning with Tim Thompson
🌐 More videos & training: http://www.timthompson.ag

👉 Watch next:

Electric Fence Offsets https://youtu.be/2V0aozAEh_U

Gallagher I-Series Energiser Setup Guide https://youtu.be/yfNxBgOLnxw

DIY Farm Fence Build – Save Money & Time https://youtu.be/_z-NkJAQDJk

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00:00 – Welcome to Tarcutta Brumby Sanctuary
00:18 – Why smart fencing matters for horse safety
00:45 – End assemblies and strainer setup
01:54 – Electric fence power setup and components
02:56 – Using Gallagher I-Series 1800 on horse fences
03:46 – Two hot, two earth: wire layout explained
04:55 – Safe spacing for stallions and mares
05:48 – Earth systems that actually work
06:56 – The underrated importance of earthing
07:45 – How to install Super Earth Kits
08:35 – Dan’s ute and on-farm setup for fencing
10:45 – Tools, gear, and power systems
11:45 – Smart fencing made simple
12:04 – Final thoughts and where to learn more