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- December 9, 2011 at 6:52 pm #43291
back-forty
ParticipantHi all,
I am a new member.
I grew up on a small farm in central Mn. In the winter we hauled manure with an old John Deere B that was not a good cold weather starter so one day I decided to utilize my saddle horse to pull a manure sled. I so much preferred this method that with the help of a older neighbor who had a lot of left over old harness we put toghether an harness for my 15hand gleding. That was the last time a tractor was used to clean barn during the winter months until I left home, dad was not and still is not a fan of horses.
Last year, thirty years later, I purchased mu first team of draft horses. A team of Percheron Mares named Fancy and Karla. We started out slow but were able to dig, disk drag and seed a few acres and rake some hay. I am hoping to slowly increase the acreage that the team and I undertake but with a full time job it is limited.
In addition to my team I recently purchased my first mule, a 14 hand molly for riding.December 10, 2011 at 12:48 am #70680Carl Russell
ModeratorWelcome…. thanks for sharing.
Carl
December 10, 2011 at 3:35 am #70681near horse
ParticipantAs the tractor enthusiasts would tell you “you’ve crossed over to the dark side”. No engines roaring and exhaust belching but we like it here 😮 Welcome to DAPNet.
Oh yes, if you’re so inclined, put your marker on our map. We need some more folks out side of the northeast:p
December 10, 2011 at 4:30 pm #70684Big Horses
ParticipantWelcome!! Pictures are always good too!
JohnDecember 11, 2011 at 4:02 pm #70685menageriehill
Participantwelcome. as a new member my self its good to meet other newbies. My first donkey was added to my menagerie a month or so ago. I have been looking everywhere for pictures of harness and seeing how all this pulling, driving, is done. …….menageriehill.
December 11, 2011 at 4:33 pm #70682dominiquer60
ModeratorWelcome Back-Forty and Menageriehill, it is great to have new members especially from outside the Northeast US. Good luck with your endeavors, have a good read of past discussions they are search able by key words, and feel free start new discussions and ask questions, that is what we are all here for.
December 11, 2011 at 10:29 pm #70683Ed Thayer
ParticipantWelcome to the forum. A great place to learn.
ED
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