A fence brace assembly, and method for assembling a fence brace assembly comprising at least one post, at least one member, at least one joint connection comprising an opening in a stabilizing surface, at least one tab-slot in a securing surface, wherein the member has at least one tab, the member passes through the opening in the stabilizing surface, and the tabs engage the tab slots in the tab-slots in the securing surface. Also a kit for assembling a fence brace assembly having component parts capable of being assembled in the field and adapted for use with a plurality of fence posts.