Shavings
My friend and I who have both kept horses together since we were little girls were debating the other day the options of Shavings or straw for the horses` bedding. I said that I was quite a fan of Shavings as they seemed to be easier to clean the stables out afterwards than straw. However, my friend is a traditionalist and she prefers straw to Shavings because she thinks it must be nicer for the horses to lie on. When we were having this discussion we actually got quite heated about it and started to really argue. After a while, we looked at one another and burst out laughing as we could not believe that we had got so cross with each other over something so trivial. Our friendship is one of those that has survived many an argument and we both really value what we have together. I think it is a really wonderful thiing to have a friend with whom you are so close that it does not matter if you argue. Indeed, it is very liberating to be able to say what you think without fear of recrimination and I know that she feels the same.

Electric Fencing
Many farms use Electric Fencing as it is an effective way of ensuring that livestock stay where they should be. Developed in the United States in the 1930s, Electric Fencing has been widely used ever since. You might think that the Electric Fencing keeps giving the animals continual shocks but once they have touch the fencing they tend to remember and stay away from it. The reason many farms use Electric Fencing is because it is a relatively inexpensive form of containment compared with more traditional types of fencing. In fact, complete kits cann be purchased and installed on the land in a very cost-effective manner. When a temporary fencing solution is needed Electric Fencing can be the ideal answer. It can be erected with the minimum of fuss and keep livestock contained within certain areas. Energizers can provide the Electric Fencing with portable solutions and 12v external batteries or 9v internal batteries can run the units with efficiency. Small energizers like these are great for shorter fences and are very straightforward to use. Horse paddocks in particular can benefit by having Electric Fencing as the paddock can be divided into smaller sections. The energizers can detect the difference between animal contact and contact by vegetation and it can adjust its settings accordingly. Plenty of farms use Electric Fencing as part of their daily routines as it