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ParticipantJohn,
That is great that you have somone who will help you lern and share like that. The soil looks alot like mine here on the river bottom. Hard to find areas in VT where there are no rocks but we lucked out and our farm is about 250 acres of that nice sandy loam with hardly a pebble in sight.I wish that I had a plow that was good enough to give it a try now that I am seeing the pictures I may have to add a good sulky plow and a walking plow to the dream list. It looks like a great way to work the horses. Great pictures everyone and thanks for sharing.
ParticipantThey are fun the thing that I have found is like you said if you are even a little fustrated or upset you might as well put the littel guys up. My belgians that were over a ton each were a lot easier going If I was upset they would help me calm down and get through the issue. The ponies on the other hand just get MAD. I have a flotation tire that weighs over 100# and they are going ok with that. One other thing I have against me is 1 they are studs, 2 they are both partially blind due to things that happened prior to me getting them and 3 they were both abused at one point in time. All in all they are still good boys. I just would like to start a team of mares it is either that or at least one of these two are getting gelded. Time is on my side though I have a fella that is interested in them so you never know.
JoshuaParticipantcarl,
he might not. these little guys are more of a hand full than my big stud ever was. I think that it has to do with how small they are and how quick they can move. I always thought that they would be great for our two little boys but now I think that we might just stick with the Suffolks for now. If these two sell then I may try again with some mares or something in the future when the boys are a little older and want a team. I have had my hands full starting this pair of little studs that are together most of the time and now wish that I had found at least one with some driving work done before II started and paired them up.
There is always something to keep things interesting, now to get to work on the little 2 week old filly and her mom…:) the temperment difference is huge between the drafts and these little guys.
To be honest though if I didn’t have big horses these would keep me busy for sure.Joshua
ParticipantHere is a picture of the little guys working in harness some today. They were hot and mad partly because I was having a bad day and the neighbor was sighting in a new rifle. hopefully I will get to the woods in the next couple of days again. Last time I didn’t have anyone to snap a few photos.
ParticipantSome times the timing of an event couldn’t be worse. Weather injury or other factors there is always something that seems to stand in the way of following our dreams. I have recently taken the time to assess what is truly important in life to me after the injury that I had in June of 2008.
The after math of the injury is a lack of finances and credit to start a new farm venture. There is also a small factor of the physical injury that has to be taken into account. The advantages are that I do have the luxury of a healthy little boy and I have the knowledge of farming and homesteading.
Armed with the experiences and love of animals I now understand that each path we travel will shape our lives. Now I am attempting to set on a path towards following a revised version of my dream. I hope that what ever your situation everyone will strive to work for their individual dream. Don’t let the short dollar ruin what you want. There is a way no matter what to follow your dreams. Good luck on all your dreams and may they all come true in due time to those who are willing to follow through with what you truly want.
JoshuaParticipantMy dad has a 1 1/2 year old Sheltie, 12 pounds of terror for the cows. The little girl can turn a big cow on a dime.
I have a Red Heeler, she is a great cow dog that will work till she drops, doesnt know the word quit and has almost worked herself into the ground. She was hit by a car at the age of 2 and is now 3 legged, she still works but the arthritis is bothering her more and more. At the age of 6 she is the farm elder and has earned her retirement if that is what she wants.
The other dog that is here once in a while is the Red Bone coon hound that my Son’s mother thought I needed to hunt with. She is protective of the baby and will hunt rabbits, and other critters. I still havent made it out to try her on coon.Josh
Participantdavlin47,
It may be me but I think you may be confused as to what they are trying to do. Instead of riding they are talking about driving the horses in harness from behind.
Feel free to correct me,
joshuaParticipantWelcome to the site.
Don’t discount the use of the little guys when looking for an added hand around the homestead. You might be suprised at what a shetland or mini team can do.
JoshuaParticipantNice to have you here. Enjoy the site and best of luck to you and your family.
Joshua
ParticipantJohn,
Here is the contact info for the harness shop.Troyer Harness and Equipment Co.
Harley and Pat Troyer
10910 WCR 28
Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621(970) 785-6282
The web site is still in progress but the adress is:
http://www.troyerharness.comHarley is real nice and has some down to earth prices. A quality collar that one of the shops in Pa was selling for 98.95 was about 55.00 plus freight the thing was it is from the same manufacturer! It was a small collar so that should be taken into account but I was pleased with them. I will likely work with them again.
JoshuaParticipantI just got my order from Toyer Harness and It looks Nice. The collars were for my ponies and cost a bundle less from him than anything I found in the more “local” area. They are of good quality and the other harness parts seem well made. Shipping from Co to VT was about a week from order date. Not bad it seemed to me. Thanks for the list which made the purchess possible.
JoshuaParticipantI think Bill is going to keep him now that the mare is sold as he has some equipment he runs three on at times.
October 27, 2009 at 1:55 am in reply to: My View of Draft Animals and Land Use In The Future… #54969ParticipantCan I get a place in that community? It sounds like just the place I would want to be. Thanks for sharing.
JoshuaParticipant@simon lenihan 12089 wrote:
our stallions and one of our mares work on the jerk line, this is common in europe, we find it alot safer working this way in tight situations. Joshua bet you would have your gelding going in one week, start in a wide open space where you can move to either side of the horse, once mastered move into the woods.
simon lenihanSimon,
I may have to give it a try after I bing him in from pasture. He has had a vacation for the last few months as I try to heal. How would I set up the line? Do I use one of my team lines so I have one in my hand and hook into both sides into the bridle?
Thanks, JoshParticipantI think that they call that a jerk line? I have never seen one used in person but have herd stories. It does look kinda neat though. Hummm should I try it ??? my old gelding would be the way I would try it he stops at the hint of WOHA. Thats what you get with a gelding pushing the same vintage as myself.
Neat topic.
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