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jen judkins
ParticipantBrad, As we discussed this weekend, I don’t know anyone who has been happy with the length of the front hame strap from Meaders. So while its nice to be able to adjust the harness…I enjoyed operating on mine with you this weekend immensely:D,… it would be even nicer to get some feedback back to Meaders and its suppliers, so we wouldn’t have to:eek:.
ParticipantI agree, Brad…its a very simple but versatile design. Might get one myself;). I like the converted bunk option as well. Great for hauling brush or hay or whatever…
ParticipantI think Robert Moonshadow was looking for a set like that…maybe you should PM him. Jennifer. (just being nosey)
ParticipantNice pictures everyone. I’m enjoying seeing all the different plows. Can’t wait to get back to it. I think Ed (highway) has a lead on a sulky plow he wants to renovate, so maybe by spring we’ll be plowing again.
ParticipantRod, one of the teamsters in town here does it that way with his team. Sort of like working with Oxen, right? I’ve asked him why he prefers that method, but I’m not sure I got a straight answer. I’ll try again:rolleyes:.
November 5, 2009 at 1:17 pm in reply to: To All Who Try To Sell Others On The Idea Of Sustainable Farming, Forestry. #54755ParticipantOh, and I’d like some pie, please…
ParticipantClean with apple cider vinegar, scrub off crusties and cover with desitin.
ParticipantI have it on good authority (his wife) that we could have had Brian Patten this year with his oxen. I guess the later dates works better for him. We should consider inviting him next year.
ParticipantJohn, I would think skidding wood would be a good exercise for this horse…get her brain engaged. Some horses just need to see the purpose in what they are doing before they get on board, so to speak.
I walk kind of slow in the woods….combination of uneven footing and a twisted back, lol. The nice thing about ground driving is that you can set your pace and let the horse bump into the bit when they go faster than you want, without having to pull on them. It may make a difference to this horse. Some horses (many horses, IMHO) despise being hauled on all the time. Set a boundary and let her figure out where it is.
I think a line from her bridle to the evener would work the same way. She just runs into the pressure herself when she gets ahead, removing you from the equation. Is that a buck back line?
Let us know what ends up working…
ParticipantSee…..stalking works? :p
October 27, 2009 at 1:07 pm in reply to: Back Straps And Belly Bands Are Not For Pulling Or Pushing. #54561Participant@grey 12093 wrote:
Well, I stumbled across one image that shows the belly band in action.
Grey, I thought it cool that your photo was of Les barden (I believe that’s him). I listened to his talk on the proper fitting of a D-ring harness at the field days. His presentation was titled, ‘Comfort, Safety and Dignity’. I believe he would give us all an earful concerning this thread, lol!:D
October 27, 2009 at 12:42 pm in reply to: Back Straps And Belly Bands Are Not For Pulling Or Pushing. #54560ParticipantBumpus, I’m not exactly sure what the point of this thread is, but there are many differences between types of harnesses. The harnesses these horses are using would not be suitable for cart work or farming…at least not where I live (very hilly). They are pulling (or pushing to be more exact) the full load using the collar, so the full weight is born on the neck and shoulders. With a D-ring harness, that load would be distributed to the back and I bet they would have an easier time with the load. I think that is what some are referring to in regard to traction. In the case of the D-ring harness, its important that the front hame strap meets the hames at a 90 degree angle, which will most likely determine how tight your back strap is. I agree you wouldn’t want that too tight, but these horse’s belly straps are so loose, they are likely to get a foot through and have a wreck….and a shame that would be as they are lovely.
There’s an awful lot of poor horsemanship shown in this video and alot of risk taking, I’m not sure that its of much value here. JMHO.
ParticipantPeanut is sold:o
ParticipantAndre, I don’t think it was a training issue. Injured horses tend to be more reactive than non injured horses. So you have to treat them differently. Reno never tried to leave me. He just looked more tense or reactive with the noise of the singletree. I don’t think it was anticipation , though I could be wrong.
He was awesome, no matter what! I couldn’t be happier…working with him, whatever I do, he is right there with me. Even when he is unsure. Thanks, Andre. You are both the best!
Participantyeah, Larry I’ve read that you can plant potatoes in the manure pile. I plan to try it next year. I used partially composted manure to ‘hill’ my potatoes this year with really good success, but it would be easier to simply start them in the pile, instead of moving the compost 😉
I also tried something new this year. I planted corn in a section of the horse’s winter paddock. It was a pretty churned up area and heavily fertilized…if you get my meaning, so no need to plow. I planted, then mulched with straw. This fall, I simply let the horses clean it all up (which they did in a single day). jennifer.
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