Seriously. This is the actual fencing inherited from our farm’s previous regime. Splintered boards cobbled together; rubber strips replacing post-and-rail; baling twine and wire; protruding nails; gates that clip to trees. It all gives “patched together” new meaning. We’ve done our best to document these extraordinary creations.

New joining technique (Photo: Kristen Somody Whalen)

Close-up: fine craftsmanship (Photo: Kristen Somody Whalen)

Why replace when you can repair so beautifully? (Photo: Kristen Somody Whalen)

Fencing chaos (Photo: Kristen Somody Whalen)

Don’t worry, horses NEVER rub their heads on the OUTSIDE of their paddock fences. (Photo: Kristen Somody Whalen)

Sure, why not throw a cavaletti in there for good measure? (Photo: Kristen Somody Whalen)

If you have extra, just throw it in the thorn bush.

Gate posts are overrated.

Perfect!