Rope or Tape Fences
Instructions/Diagrams
Installation Instructions 
Consists of 1 or 2 strands of electrified rope (IntelliRope® PE 4.5, IntelliRope® PE 6.0) or IntelliTape™ stretched hand-tight between small-diameter wood, steel or large fiberglass posts (usually hand-driven). Line posts are either FiberTuff or Step-In FiberRods with added clips.
Common Uses
- To separate horses from each other.
- To fence horses out of hazards.
- To make horses easier to catch by limiting their pasture size to a few days' grazing.
- To reduce under and overgrazing (for which horses are rightly infamous).
Cost: as low as 20¢ per ft
The cost for this fence is driven by type and number of strands used and choice of energizer. The cost per ft for line posts is the same for any number of strands.
Other Notes
- Horses must see a fence to be able to avoid it. Our best conductors have contrasting black/white colors to ensure that they "stand out" visually against all backgrounds.
- Conductivity matters. Ropes and tapes that are poor conductors provide a strong shock near the energizer and a weak shock at the far end of the fence.
- Good conductors provide a uniform shock and allow the use of smaller energizers (less cost and risk).
- Must always be properly energized.
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How To Install
- Insert T Posts at ends and corners.
- Attach rope or tape to the end post insulator with a RopeLink or Rope Connector.
- Walk along fence with reel and line posts in hand. Allow rope or tape to unroll as you walk.
- Every 25 ft, push in a line post. Clip the rope or tape in place with a line post insulator. At the far end attach reel and tension rope or tape.
- Attach energizer. Turn it on. Check fence for voltage. You will need an energizer for this fence. Please refer to the Energizer section to determine your needs or refer to our energizer comparison chart.
We offer many fences to fit your situation, including different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Questions? Call our fence consultants at
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Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 660 ft roll
Item #245100 -Excellent for both permanent and portable situations because PE filaments resist wear and abrasion. Excellent built-in elasticity. This 4.5mm version is less weight, lower cost and better for short-term fences.
$37.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 1320 ft roll
Item #245200 -Excellent for both permanent and portable situations because PE filaments resist wear and abrasion. Excellent built-in elasticity. This 4.5mm version is less weight, lower cost and better for short-term fences.
$75.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 660 ft. roll
Item #256900 -Rope fence for both permanent and portable situations because polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. Use for horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
$57.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 1320 ft. roll
Item #256910 -Rope fence for both permanent and portable situations because polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. Use for horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
$114.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliTape™, 330 ft. roll
Item #257010 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$17.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliTape™, 660 ft. roll
Item #257020 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$35.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliTape™, 1320 ft. roll
Item #257040 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$70.00
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Handling Equipment
Steel T Posts, 6 ft.
Item #327600 -Thick galvanized coating protects these posts from the elements for years on end. Excellent support for portable, permanent and HT fence systems.
$21.00 -
Posts and Accessories
Step-In FiberRods, 4 ft.
Item #321843 -This step-in post has a special black ball top with a "harp" clip for holding rope/twine/tape as well as netting twine.
$3.68 -
Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm dia
Item #208055 -These post are strong! They are our preferred support at curves and corners. Also in use at rises, dips and major directional changes.
$4.98
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ft
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$19.00 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$5.80 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp—for Ground Rod
Item #151800 -Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.55 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
5-Light Wireless Fence Tester
Item #200006 -Low cost 5-light wireless tester to measure approximate fence voltage. Used to determine if your energizer/charger is working properly.
$15.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 25 ft. coil
Item #164105 -If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.
$7.25 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Attaches to an electric fence for netting to warn people that the fence is electrified.
$0.98 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long
Item #335500 -Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without the need of turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.
$4.50 -
Insulators
T Post Safety Cap
Item #381010 -Use this safety cap to protect yourself, horses and jump-prone livestock from the jagged edges at the top of steel T posts.
$0.43 -
Insulators
PI 21n Notched Terminal Insulator
Item #369200 -For insulating low-tension fences at corner and end posts and around trees.
$1.05 -
Insulators
PI 21 Terminal Insulator
Item #369100 -Reliable insulator for wood/steel posts and trees at the ends, corners or curves of semi-permanent and temporary fences.
$0.46 -
Insulators
SnapOn Harp Clip 3/8"
Item #325310 -For attaching conductors at desired height on 3/8" fiberglass posts. Design allows conductors in but prevents their escape.
$0.20 -
Insulators
FiberTuff Clip (Single), 19mm
Item #208800 -Enables FiberTuff posts to hold additional rope, tape, twine or MaxiShock.
$0.32 -
Windup Systems and Accessories
EzeReel™ Complete (includes spool & support)
Item #238600 -An effective reel for winding, unwinding and storing conductors. Less costly to use than other reels.
$34.75 -
Windup Systems and Accessories
MiniReel™ Wind-up Reel
Item #237600 -Most economical way to wind, unwind and store short lengths of a conductor. Lightweight and resilient to breakage.
$12.60 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.6 (for 6 mm rope)
Item #256210 -For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.
$0.82 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.45 (for 4.5 mm rope)
Item #256220 -For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.
$0.82 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Rope Connector 1.0
Item #256200 -An effective electrical connection for 6mm (1/4") electric fence rope conductors.
$1.00
Precautions
Electric fence is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. A common mistake is not electrifying it. Animals may escape or become entangled (and may die). On a % basis, entanglement is very rare, but it can and does occur. If animals are scared or starved it will not keep them in. The first time you put the animals in the net, you should be available to watch them for a while. That way if one were to get into the fence and get caught, you can turn the power off and get them loose.
Warning! Due to risk of fire, do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting or electro-plastic conductors such as rope, twine or tape. Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. (Fi-Shock™ brand energizers which are sold as low impedance, continuous current output should NOT be used with electric netting.) All energizers sold on Premier’s website use an intermittent pulse and are suitable for use with electric netting.
Dry conditions and wintertime usage may reduce the effectiveness of electric fencing. Ice and heavy snow can flatten netting and thereby damage it.
Dry or frozen ground may cause post spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed. We recommend using drivable or single spike posts in hard soils. Double spike posts provide more stability when the ground is soft.