ranch fence

Cattle boundary structure

A ranch fence is a horizontal-rail fence typical of rural and agricultural properties, designed to contain livestock while allowing visibility across the land.

It usually consists of wooden posts with two to four horizontal boards or rails.

The style has become popular for suburban properties seeking a rustic aesthetic: The house had a white ranch fence along the front yard.

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Unfenced public grazing land

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G