Megan Beyer

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  • in reply to: Goats vs Oxen in rough conditions #89229
    Megan Beyer
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    Here is my work goat Ellis. He is a lamacha billy goat that I have trained to pull a Lil skid and he pulls light logs. I enjoy working with him and it puts him to use when it’s not breeding season. Working on making a Swedish three pad collar for him. He could carry a pack for me if I needed. My goats do a good job of clearing areas of weeds and shrubs

    in reply to: New teamster with body conditioning question #88942
    Megan Beyer
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    i’m more of a saddle horse person and tend to keep my draft mare the same way… I feed 4 lbs of mixed grains and about 35lbs of alfalfa hay in the winter and switch to pasture in the summer… i like my horse to be glossy and trim but not over weight, i like my horses that when i go out to them you can feel the ribs but not see them and a smooth topline…

    this is the basic style chart for horses
    https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e0/1c/4a/e01c4a628dac2629c26798354b59e6f0.jpg

    i dont like thin thin horses or over fat horses due to the health problems. Over fat and cresty can be bad for a horse.

    as far as work to be done in saddle horses a good muscled neck comes from collection through the horse not sure on drafts…

    I think that your mare is looking good this spring personally

    i have attached pics of my percheron mare nightsong… i believe her weight and muscling to be what i look for…
    Good luck

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