Fence ideas needed

[2manyrocks]

24"? I would think 6-8" auger hole would be enough and to carefully tamp the dirt down in the hole in stages. If you have a lot of posts, I suppose you could rig an electric jack hammer to tamp the dirt, too because tamping dirt gets to be a lot of work over a day's time, but at least it isn't mixing concrete.

When you get into areas around Lexington, KY, they seem to have a very specific style of wooden board horse fencing and it has to be Lexington black in color.

 

[Torvy]

I am just spitballing here, but cedar may work well because it is naturally resistant to insects and weather.

 

[2manyrocks]

I'm slow to catch on, but now I get that you're asking about setting the posts 24" deep versus maybe not going as deep and setting them in concrete due to the tree roots. I think mainly you're going to hit tree roots nearer the surface anyway.

 

[ddbackhoe]

Questions now: is there a better way? Growing up neighbor had draft horses and he kept them in with split rail, back then split chestnut zig-zagged and stacked. As bottom rotted he added new on top...6ft if he wanted. That would be ideal...anyone use pressure treated lumber stacked? His looked like last picture.
Close to trees I'm thinking I'd hit tree roots, my Danuser is 9" digger.
Any other better ideas appreciated!

This video may help you with naming the fence, then can google to see how to build. (content may be unsuitable for all)

Battlefield Fences of the Civil War

VIDEO | Ever wonder what is up with all of the different types fences on Civil War battlefields? Watch as Battlefield Guide Doug Douds explains both the...

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For any of these split rail types locust is the premiere choice. Rot, bug, decay free for a long time.

Personally, I like the black hotcote. It kind of blends into the background and “disappears” yet the horses know its there. I would be tempted to put insulators on/around the trees and use them as my posts

Hotcote® Wire Black, 1,320'

Hotcote® is a coated fence wire similar to Kencote but with the addition of three black carbon strips extending to the surface to carry an electrical current. Although most animals will test any type of fence, this system has a combination of visibility and electric to ensure the safest...

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[Fuddyduddy1952]

24"? I would think 6-8" auger hole would be enough and to carefully tamp the dirt down in the hole in stages. If you have a lot of posts, I suppose you could rig an electric jack hammer to tamp the dirt, too because tamping dirt gets to be a lot of work over a day's time, but at least it isn't mixing concrete.

When you get into areas around Lexington, KY, they seem to have a very specific style of wooden board horse fencing and it has to be Lexington black in color.

24" deep, not diameter.