How many strands of Polytape do I need?
Determining the right number of strands to use and the height of your fence requires some evaluation. The type of horses and the amount of property is first. If you ride as a casual pastime and have trail type, mature horses, 3 strands will be sufficient for pasture areas. Rule of thumb: less than 1 acre per horse use 4 strands, more than 1 acre per horse 3 strands is sufficient. If you have breeding stock with foals 4 strands is a must. Stallions, depending on their attitudes may require 5 or 6 strands, 5 to 6 feet tall. The average height of most installations is 54 inches to the top of the posts and 50 inches to the top strand.
