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  • in reply to: problem with pair #66219
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    Try attaching a pole to your manger and leaving tied in the barn for a few days. Do it with all your colts.

    in reply to: more D ring questions #65013
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    If some one can post pics of their D-ring harness it would be great. If there is something differnet about it then what I know as d-ring harness I would like to see it. If it turns out that there is a style out there that I am not familar with I would conside that it may do as you claim. But I have been building harness for 30 years And my father built harness for 60 odd years & his father built harness, so I will be very surprised if there is a style that I am not aware of. But I am open to any & all possibilities.

    in reply to: more D ring questions #65012
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    Just a point to mention. Side backer or d ring harness what ever name you wish to use DOES NOT TAKE WEIGHT FROM THE COLLAR AND PLACE IT ON THE BACK PAD. I should know I use horses and build harness for a living.

    in reply to: what model is this plow? #60058
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    Hi All
    Well finally got Mr. Millers book on plows. From what we can see in the photos in the book & the brief descriptions. We have come to the conclusion that it is a Moline plow (best ever no. 2 sulky) there does seem to be some in correct parts on the plow compared to the photo but they could have been missing or broken at some point & replaced with in correct pieces.
    Al

    in reply to: Converting walking gang plow #65077
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    Russel
    lookng through lynn milers book i seen a seat & rear wheel attachment that was used on some walking plows to convert to a riding plow.
    Al

    in reply to: Newest horse power addition #65000
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    Mitch just western britchen harness, those pics where from the guy I bought the team from.
    John these guys bring me to 4 drafts, these 2 will work either the wheel or lead depends on where the belgians decide they want to work best. By all acounts knowing history on both teams I should be able to work them in any configuration I choose.

    And thanks for the compliments. It was only a 16 hour round trip to get them hauled home!

    in reply to: #7 PTO cart #58573
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    Don
    Do you think that system would run a 9′ bar mower, or even a 9′ haybine?
    Al

    in reply to: First "D" ring questions #63215
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    Donn
    We build harness here. What I use is rivets or you can use bolts. I would not rely on nails.
    Al

    in reply to: another new one from alberta #61580
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    Welcome Murry
    what part of alberta?

    in reply to: 40 ac farm for sale in KY – Great Start! #61392
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    Why for sale?

    in reply to: Hello From Alberta #61362
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    @J-L 19784 wrote:

    Hi Colttrainer. Nice looking team and mower. I’ll echo what Iron Rose said on the dog. 4 years ago my son took 3 legs off my best border collie. Very traumatic deal for him and I didn’t enjoy puttin that dog down either.
    Your country sure looks wet and green. We’ve been drier than dry here. The only green is right where the irrigation water is running.
    We’re going to start knocking down the grass hay in a week. Just mowed 1st cutting alfalfa two days ago and should bale tomorrow.
    Tell me a bit about your horses.

    They are 14 year old geldings, stand 15.3- 16h.h. & weigh somewhere around 1650-1800 (I am guessing on the weight, shure they are closer to the lower end).
    As for wet and green, we are normally done with haying in about a week, but have had 5 to 6 times our normal rain fall this year so are way behind. May get to put it up next month.

    I hear what ou are saying about the dog, But our dogs ride or run with us at all times, from the time they can keep up with moms, as we never know when we will need their services, and we may be a long ways from the yard. They learn from a youg age to stay clear, as I learned at a young age that I need to pay extra attention to my surroundings. But thanks for the concerns it is a good reminder that I need to pay close attention for everyones safty.

    in reply to: haying #60193
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    Like Donn I cut 3 to 4 inches off the ground. Not only is it easier on the plants it helps to dry things quicker by holding the grass up off the ground letting the breezes in the bottom side. Al

    in reply to: Collar sore? #61214
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    @Donn Hewes 19534 wrote:

    Al, Do you use the deer hair pad?

    No Donn I use felt pads, I find that they are not as rough, which can case sores to. I will be honest I have not been driving horses as long as some on here, but I have packed in the mountains, ridin in 20 tousand acre grazing leases, so I have a good knowledge of how to prevent sores on horses. Another thing I like to do with a soft horse is to wash them down with cold water, helps keep any swelling to a minimum also helps to toughen up those areas that see the most strain. How my .02 helps some of those that have problems with swelling problems that led to sores, leading to the aniamal sitting on the side lines.
    Al

    in reply to: Collar sore? #61213
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    Not sure why you guys are using those plastic lined sweat pads. They are no good other than they are easy to clean. But they do trap heat which cases more problems then they are worth. A wet pad will not cause sores. So all you need to do is take a pressure washer to them every so often.
    I don’t want anyone to take offence that is my 2 cents, and that comes from training horses for a living over the last 30 odd years.
    Al

    in reply to: IH #9 High Gear #61027
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    @OldKat 19492 wrote:

    Mitch,

    Lynn Miller says to use TWO of the modern seals on each side, because he said they are exactly 1/2 as thick as the old style. Haven’t gotten into mine yet, but I just read that passage the other day. I had to read it twice, becuase I thought it sounded goofy … but that is what he said works best.

    Good idea about measuring out the tongue in case the old one breaks.

    BTW: I have never heard the difference between a “#9” and a “HighGear #9”
    Thought maybe this was covered in the Miller book, but couldn’t find it. Anyone got an answer?

    The high gear are geared to drive the knife faster than the regular 9’s. Very little difference in the ratio but enough, the high gear pulls a little heavier also.

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