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  • September 14, 2008 at 4:01 pm #39782
    turk
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    I was wondering if a unicorn hitch would be any good in the manure spreader rather than a three abreast? I am having some trouble getting set up for three abreast. My Haflinger mares have no trouble with the spreader on a short haul , but a long haul and a full day is another thing. Also, it is nice to train a young one in a three. What are your thoughts on this?

    September 14, 2008 at 5:38 pm #47344
    Rod
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    Not a response to your question but as I have a pair of Halfingers also wonder how big a spreader you are pulling. And is it a direct drive model or behing a forecart?

    September 15, 2008 at 12:15 am #47350
    Neil Dimmock
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    It works very well but try it on a wagon first then on the spreader, it gives youy more room between the gates to

    September 15, 2008 at 2:53 am #47347
    turk
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    My spreader is a Macormick ground driven, an old one but it works great. Bigger than the Cockshot etc Hope this helps

    September 15, 2008 at 2:50 pm #47351
    Neil Dimmock
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    If you Have any problems just ask! use a line carrier on the wheelers bridels so they dont get the lead lines in their mouths, I’ll try to put a video on how to hook the unicorn

    September 16, 2008 at 12:12 pm #47348
    turk
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    Rod if you go to our web site you can see our horses and spreader http://www.narrowscreekstables.piczo.com

    September 16, 2008 at 12:57 pm #47345
    Rod
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    Nice photos of Halfingers and nice job on the restored equipment. Are the Halfingers barefoot?

    September 16, 2008 at 7:32 pm #47349
    turk
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    No, they have been shod ever sense I got them last summer. I use ice corks in the winter but I will have to use plastic pads under shoes this winter. I am tired of carring around a piece of steel to knock off the snow balls.

    September 16, 2008 at 8:17 pm #47346
    Rod
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    I was thinking about getting some Swiss Boots with removable studs for winter use when I need it and if I take them on pavement etc where I would need shoes. Mine are barefoot and I am going to try and keep them that way if I can. I am careful where I walk with them so as to protect thier feet as much as I can.

    I wonder if anyone has any experience with this type of boot?

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