[Tracey]

Sorry this reply took so long- Here is more info:
http://www.sallyharkins.com/listing/1218270/391-flat-rd-bethel-me-04217/

My husband read what I wrote above and thought it sounds like there are 30 arable acres. The 37 acres are mostly wooded. There’s enough open now for a market garden. And there’s enough wood to heat the place year after year. I didn’t walk the property thoroughly enough to know if there’s timber in there too.

We’re just hoping for another farm and not a sub-division across the street from us.

There are Percherons and Shires in the neighborhood now.
-Tracey

[Tracey]

Actually as I think more, it’s not about the pole. It’s about ALL the little and big decisions we make every time we’re with our animals. Heal well, Jay.

[Tracey]

I am so sorry to hear that, Jay. I think it’s safe to say your situation is unique and very painful, but you’re not alone. I bet we’ve all had a near-miss, a run, a wreck, or something that caused us to examine everything- our equipment, our animals, our relationships, our decisions… and caused us to beat ourselves up. I am so sorry for the loss of your teammate. I’m also grateful that you were willing to share what happened. You’ll never look at a pole the same way… and neither will I.

[Tracey]

Yes, folks can bring their own horse/s to the MOFGA Low Impact Forestry workshop. Contact John Plowden for details about bringing horses: jsplowden@gmail.com

[Tracey]

I’d check the bit/bridle as thoroughly as you can… Sometimes there’s a gap between the ring of the snaffle and the bit- just enough to pinch. Some snaffles are beveled where the ring goes through the hole and are less likely to pinch. Do you leave a halter under the bridle? The metal side pieces of the halter and the bit could be close enough to be pinching skin. If possible, I’d have someone else drive the horse so you can get a better look at what’s going on. Good luck.

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