[cayuga26]

I have considered just one animal but im not sure how well that would work out since I dont have any other larger animals for company when im not working with it. I supose people have done it in the past though

[cayuga26]

Thanks for all the info, it definatly gives me something to think about. The Mamoth Jack Stock always did appeal to me just I have not been able to find anyone outside of BC who breeds them in Canada let alone works with them. I would be interested in looking into that alitle more.

As for a horse in particular im basicaly only picking thouse breeds based on what little I have herd about there thriftyness and hardyness in terms of care and feeding. I know in my area it would be much much easier for me to find a large draft horse team as there are many in Eastern Ontario who still use them, but on my little acerage and for the amount of work I would be doing with them since im only realy interested in very small scale skidding and a horse that could possibly be trained on other things. Im also interested in trying to help out a breed that is in need of it (ie dissapearing fast), ive been trying to do it with my other livestock endevours but it is hard to find a breed of any animal idealy suited to a situation. but thats a whole different discussion.

I definatly agree though that it would be realy beneficial to find a horse or team that is already trained to do the task im looking for.

anyways thanks!

Chris

[cayuga26]

That is all interesting to note. I kind of figured if the load was small enough it could work.

My next question though involves weather and how well a Donkey can work in the winter months. I live in southern Ontario so I guess that is definatly a consideration into the difference between a horse and a donkey for logging purposes.

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