Example below based on a Four Rail System on a typical 55’ post height (installed on level terrain):

• Use a 1’ distance between the top of the rail and the top of the post to allow the top line post bracket to be flush with the top of the post. If you want a little more of your post to show above the fence line, then additional space will be required.
• Distance between rails 18.5cm
• For space between the ground and the bottom of the lowest rail, a clearance of 30cm is recommended.

Please review the Installation Manual or Contact Us for more information.

Centaur Fencing Systems can be customized to suit your perimeter needs. You may either install three to four Flexible Rails, five Safety Coated Wires, or a combination of Rail and Coated Wire.

See the Centaur Fencing System fence combination information in the Planning Guide for more information.

The 5″ Rail Fence Systems may be placed either along the inside or outside of the fence post perimeter. For safer animal containment, Centaur recommends placement along the animal side of the perimeter.

Inside Placement:

• Denies animal access to the fence posts.
• Provides optimal safety performance.
• Is the strongest method of installation.

Line post spacing is best determined by the diameter of your pen. With a larger diameter, wider spacing can be used. However, closer line post spacing increases the overall strength of your pen. For bracing, refer to the Instruction Manual provided for details.

Note: All pen posts must be a length of 2.4m and concreted during installation.

The range recommended for line post spacing is 2.4m to 3.6m. A layout with closer line post spacing increases the overall strength of your fence.

Lay of the land and animal containment needs can help determine the best post spacing requirements for your project.

For example, a perimeter on level to gentle terrain may use up to a 3.6m space between line posts. Irregular terrain may require less distance between posts to better customize the perimeter for your project.

The size and temperament of your animals will help determine your needs. For example, an area designed to contain a stallion may require a four rail fence with eight foot post spacing while another for mares may only require three rails with a 3.6m post spacing. Contact a Centaur fencing specialist to help you plan the best fence configuration for your application.

Yes. Instruction manuals and online videos are available to guide you through the steps of installation. If you prefer the experience of a professional, please Contact Us and we will connect you with a nearby installer.

Most horses do not like to chew on Centaur Fencing Systems 5″ Rail because it is not palatable to them. If you are concerned that your animals may chew or crib, then consider using the Hot Rail^® Electric 5″ Rail product. A charged fence will also help keep active cribbers away from wood bracing and line posts.

A One-Way Barrel Tensioner can maintain up to 200m of fence on level terrain. A Two-Way Barrel Tensioner can maintain up to 200m of fence in each direction on level terrain for a combined length of 400m.

Each barrel tensioner is capable of tensioning 200m of straight rail, but you must deduct 30m from that length for every directional and elevation change.

Each Centaur^®, Hot Rail^® and CenFlex^® 5″ Flexible Rail is embedded with three strands of 12.5 guage high tensile steel wire, providing superior strength and flexibility (up to 1.900kg of strength per rail).