ElectroBraid™ Electric Horse Fencing Q & A

Posted: April 5, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Horse Fencing, Information About RAMM, Useful Products and Services | Leave a comment »

ELECTROBRAID™ Q & A
by Debbie Disbrow

 

Q. WHAT IS ELECTROBRAID™?

A. ElectroBraid™ is a permanent electric fence designed especially for horses. It is both a physical barrier and a psychological deterrent. It is highly visible to horses, strong, durable and resilient.

Q. HOW DOES IT WORK?

A. Once a horse receives a painful shock the horse will not go near the fence again. It won’t rub against the fence. It won’t crib on it. And it won’t try to jump over it or go through it or go under. It doesn’t want to get shocked again.

Q. HOW DURABLE IS ELECTROBRAID™ FENCE?

A. The high-grade polyester fiber is the same fiber used in automotive seat belts and parachute harnesses. Polyester resists attack by ultraviolet light, salt, manure and most farm chemicals. The copper develops an oxidized outer layer or “patina” that protects the copper wire from  corrosion. The Braid™ carries a 25-year warranty.

Q. WHAT MAKES ELECTROBRAID™ A SAFE HORSE FENCE?

A. There are no impact injuries. There are no sharp points or hard edges. There are no boards to break or splinter. There are no wires to cut or puncture. Horses crib on board fences and rub against it. Even minor cuts can become seriously infected. The worst potential injury with ElectroBraid™ is if a horse is able to wrap a strand of Braid™ completely around a rear leg and struggles. The prospect of such an accident can be virtually eliminated by wiring and grounding the fence correctly, and by keeping the Braid™ taut.

Q. WHY IS MAINTENANCE COST LOW?

A. If you properly install your corner and end posts, they won’t move. Brass and copper components won’t corrode. Occasionally, an insulator might break and need replacement. Little else will need repair. For some reason, lightning rarely touches ElectroBraid™, and if it does, a few hundred feet of ElectroBraid™ may need replacement, and perhaps an energizer. If a tree falls on the fence, cut it off and the Braid™ will spring right back. Horses don’t crib on ElectroBraid™ or rub against it. The fence is seldom, if ever, damaged by storms, including ice storms and tornadoes. Repairs are quick and easily done by hand.

Q. WHAT MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED?

A. Walk the fence line to confirm your fence has not been damaged. Check the voltage regularly. Once or twice a year, mow weeds from under your fence. In the spring, make sure no fence posts have been heaved by frost.

*Ask about the 1-year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty with all ElectroBraid™ chargers.

Automatic Stall Waterer’s – An Installation Project From RAMM

Posted: November 1, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Horse Stalls, How-To Articles, Information About RAMM, Special Events, Useful Products and Services | Leave a comment »

The Automatic Stall Waterer From RAMM

Mikie Disbrow talks about installing the automatic stall waterers (Mikie and AJ, seen in the video, are from RAMM)

On all of our waterers at our farm we have used a PVC Tube minimum of 8″ diameter (max 12″ diameter, bigger is better). You do not have to use the specific sleeve as described in the instructions as the concept will be achieved by using a PVC tube as well (the pvc is more cost effective). The idea is to tap into the earth’s geo-thermal heat to keep your water line from freezing. The rule of thumb is to take the tube/sleeve below your frost depth, our frost depth is 42″, however, we took our tubes down to about 84″ deep to ensure we would not have any freeze up in the winter. The shut off valve is a standard in line shut off valve and will correspond in size to the water line you run. The shut off valve is not required for the waterers, it is more of a convenience for maintenance if needed. Shut off valves will run a few dollars a piece, and from my experience are worth it as you can isolate a waterer and shut it off if needed. We used 3/4″ black poly water line for all of our waterers and they work just as they should. All of the water pipe, fittings, and shut off valves will need to be purchased based on your layout/configuration.

Product Details (Technical Specs)

Weight: 39 LBS
Amps: 1
Watts: 100
Animal Capacity: 80
Height of Trough: 24″
28″ x 18″ x 30″

Product Features

Model # PCPE
Available with or without infrared head pad
Can be shipped by UPS

Call (800) 434-8456 for more information about how our Automatic Stall Waterer’s can help you with your horses!

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The Powder Coating Process at RAMM Horse Fencing and Stalls

Posted: October 24, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Horse Stalls, How-To Articles, Information About RAMM, Useful Products and Services | Leave a comment »

Hello everyone! We have been very busy at RAMM, working on a series of HD (High-Definition) videos that will show you all of the manufacturing processes of our designer CUSTOM HORSE STALLS! It was great fun heading out to our manufacturing plant – and we hope we captured some of the magic that our Ohio craftsmen put into their welding and finishing work every single day! This video will walk you through the process of what we do at RAMM Horse Fencing and Horse Stalls – and we hope you enjoy it!

 

What Kind of Horse Fencing Should I Get?

Posted: July 5, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Horse Fencing, How-To Articles, Useful Products and Services | Leave a comment »

Here at Ramm, we get a lot of questions from our customers. After 22 years of being in the horse fencing and stall business, our most often asked question is “What kind of fencing should I get for my horses?” You would think that there is a simple answer – “something that will hold them in!” But in reality, most horse owners don’t take the time to ‘do their homework’ and find out the best fencing that will fit their horses particular needs. The bigger question? How do you justify paying for fencing made specifically for horses rather than traditional or inexpensive fence? The answer may surprise you. And may even completely change the way you look at fencing made specifically for horses. Truth be known, fencing made for horses costs much less than traditional fencing!

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Note: Fencing pictured is not turned on.

Hold Your Horses… with RAMM Equine Gates!

Posted: April 18, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Horse Stalls, Training and Riding, Useful Products and Services | Leave a comment »

Hold Your Horses

I really didn’t think too much about gates, until my horses got loose. Six horses, 24 pounding hoofs, and six tails flagged to the wind! They were the happiest horses in Ohio. Of course, my immediate fear was injury occurring to horse or human, especially with our busy road, children out playing, or Good Samaritans stepping in to lend a hand. Fortunately, my horses are obsessed with their grain. So with a shake of the bucket, and a little creative waving, and calling, I had them safely back in their pasture with the gate closed.

It can happen to even the most-conscientious horse owner. We get used to the routine, and double-check everything before heading to the house. But once in a while, distractions and busy schedules intervene.
For obvious convenience, most gates are placed at high traffic areas. Horses learn very quickly the access route to the barn where they are groomed, get attention and best of all, eat. The repetitive positive reinforcement they receive every time they pass through the gate is the reason horses push and shove or stand and paw the gate area.

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