Centaur® flexible fence was developed because inventor Ed Robbins, witnessed a tragic accident. A friend's horse became entangled in a wire fence and was euthanized due to extensive injury. That very moment Ed Robbins, an avid horseman, swore he would create fencing material that would be safer for horses.Ed took a long hard look at what makes traditional fence materials a threat to horses and came up with a safer, long lasting alternative. Splinters, cracked boards, nails and fallen fence lines all pose a serious threat to equine safety. In 1981, Ed Robbins invented an effective fence solution that allows impact to be absorbed by the entire length of the fence. Backed by a series of patents, this new flexible rail offers a safer, more secure containment system than traditional fence materials.We all have horses because we love them and our equestrian lifestyle. With Centaur® fencing systems in place, horses enjoy a safer environment while owners enjoy peace of mind.