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  • March 9, 2008 at 12:17 am #39511
    novice jon
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    Hello, my name is Jon. I am interested in getting rid of my car and beginning a lifelong relationship with draft animals. I would like to work an animal on a 3 acre orchard, primarily for plowing/tilling and some logging.

    I am also a school teacher and would like to ride to work everyday (5miles) on my animal so that my middle school students could get to know about animals.

    I know getting an animal is a huge, sacred commitment. I’d like to spend some time with local people in Central Vermont to learn about horses and mules.

    Thanks,

    Novice Jon

    March 9, 2008 at 1:43 am #45996
    Jean
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    Hello Jon,

    Join the Grn Mtn Draft Horse Assoc. http://www.greenmoutaindraft.org We have a lot of members in your area and even more members that would like to meet new people interested in using animal power.

    Our next meeting is in New Haven on April 6th. Potluck starts are noon, meeting soon after.

    Jean

    March 12, 2008 at 9:59 pm #45997
    novice jon
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    Thanks for the advice. I will definitely try to attend the meeting. I certainly will not rush into anything until I have a very clear understanding of the commitments involved with owning a draft animal. I look forward to meeting some experienced people in this area.

    Jon

    March 13, 2008 at 12:51 am #45995
    Michael Colby
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    Hey Jon,

    Where are you in Central Vermont? I’m in Worcester and you’re welcome to come hang/work with me and my drafts.

    — Michael Colby

    March 13, 2008 at 8:39 pm #45998
    novice jon
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    Thank you! I live in Proctor, next to Rutland.

    Jon

    March 13, 2008 at 10:27 pm #45994
    goodcompanion
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    Likewise, Jon, you’re welcome to visit here and see what we are doing. Just outside Vergennes, maybe an hour north of you.

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