Pole fences look great along driveways and property lines, but they can also make a wonderful horse fence, especially when used in combination with electric fencing.
The typical pole fence installation uses cedar posts 6″ in diameter that are driven into the ground. Ten to 12′ long cedar poles 5″ in diameter are then installed horizontally. The ends are cut on an angle so that the two ends line up and a couple 5″ nails are used to attach the rail onto the post.