We have only had 1.5 " of rain since 11/1/208. The ground became so dry that touching the rope did not make he connection to close the circuit and give a shock. I talked to the maker of the charger and was told to take galvanized electric fence wire and attach it to the main ground and every T post to make each post a ground post. Eighteen acres later I field tested it by holding the galvanized wire and touched my ear to the hot rope. IT WORKED. It still does not carry as much charge as it does in the wet, but it give enough tingle to make the horse reconsider. It wold have no effect on cattle.

Pros: It keeps the horses in without hurting them

Cons: When the ground gets too dry it does not work

The only experience I've had with this fencing is installing it. It's super easy to install. However I think it's also easy for the attachments to come off the posts. Just make sure you have it ready to turn on otherwise the horses will knock it all down and you have to do it all over again.

Pros: easy to install

Cons: ?

I recently put this up after using the wire. It was much easier to install and especially easy to use with a gate opening. The wire always got tangled up when we opened the big gate. It keeps the horses from leaning on the vinyl fencing and keeps the dogs from digging under it.

Pros: Easy to install

Cons: None

I have been on the internet looking at this fencing. I did opt for post and rail, but if I had it to do again I would certainly use this. It is rated the safest for the horses, and if installed properly looks nice too.

Pros: Safe for the horses

Cons: none

Good fencing if you live where the ground has moisture. If you live where it is very dry, the connection will not happen so the shock will not happen. You must use electric fencing where the ground is somewhat damp.

Pros: keeps equines in

Cons: does not work in dry country