Horse powered Field days

DAP Net and NOFA NY are co sponsoring a field day at the Northland Sheep Dairy, Sunday June 17th. The event will be free to members of either organization and 15$ for all others.

Morning Session 9am to noon. “Working the loose horse – What to do when you bring home a new horse or a new teamster”

With horses loose in a corral, we will talk about; and try to demonstrate, how horses interact with each other. We will discuss their senses, communication, and natural responses. We will work on teaching new and old teamsters alike how to use this information when beginning a relationship with a horse or team. We will consider how experienced teamsters can use this information while helping a begining teamster.

Afternoon Session 1pm. to 4pm. “Making hay with horses – mowing, tedding, raking, and baling demonstrated.”

Making hay with horses and mules is one of their primary tasks on our farm. We will hook up and demonstrate two horse drawn mowers, rakes, and tedders. We will pull a baler with a gas powered PTO forecart. We will answer questions about equipment, preparing animals for this work, and how much to expect to get done.

A potluck lunch will hopefully include plenty of time for folks to visit and talk to other horse farmers.
Some camping is available for anyone planning a longer drive. Should be a good time, call oe email with questions.
Donn Hewes – tripletree@frontiernet.net, 607-849-4442