Unicorn hitch

[turk]

I was wondering if a unicorn hitch would be any good in the manure spreader rather than a three abreast? I am having some trouble getting set up for three abreast. My Haflinger mares have no trouble with the spreader on a short haul , but a long haul and a full day is another thing. Also, it is nice to train a young one in a three. What are your thoughts on this?

[Rod]

Not a response to your question but as I have a pair of Halfingers also wonder how big a spreader you are pulling. And is it a direct drive model or behing a forecart?

[Neil Dimmock]

It works very well but try it on a wagon first then on the spreader, it gives youy more room between the gates to

[turk]

My spreader is a Macormick ground driven, an old one but it works great. Bigger than the Cockshot etc Hope this helps

[Neil Dimmock]

If you Have any problems just ask! use a line carrier on the wheelers bridels so they dont get the lead lines in their mouths, I’ll try to put a video on how to hook the unicorn

[turk]

Rod if you go to our web site you can see our horses and spreader http://www.narrowscreekstables.piczo.com

[Rod]

Nice photos of Halfingers and nice job on the restored equipment. Are the Halfingers barefoot?

[turk]

No, they have been shod ever sense I got them last summer. I use ice corks in the winter but I will have to use plastic pads under shoes this winter. I am tired of carring around a piece of steel to knock off the snow balls.

[Rod]

I was thinking about getting some Swiss Boots with removable studs for winter use when I need it and if I take them on pavement etc where I would need shoes. Mine are barefoot and I am going to try and keep them that way if I can. I am careful where I walk with them so as to protect thier feet as much as I can.

I wonder if anyone has any experience with this type of boot?

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