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They can put their heads down more than I like so tying up with out temptation around helps. This one caught her lead rope on something low when I was harnessing up. She fought it rather hard at first because there was no release the more she struggled. Once she stopped I talked her into lowering her head further, and I was able to get her freed up in no time. It was a good opportunity to show her that I can help her out of a tight spot.

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We use neck straps instead of halters when we harness up or tie while harnessed. They can stay on all day and never interfere/rub under bridles. and the collar slips right over them while harnessing/unharnesssing. No need for fancy moves while bridling to make sure they are secure. We use the same collars for horses and oxen. The one on my pony is more of a heifer sized collar, from when my steers were smaller. She still has a tendency to drop her head and try to eat while tied up with the collar, so I brought a rope halter that day, i could have left the collar at home, but it is habit to leave them on for work.

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Thanks, Yes a Lippit Morgan stud and a Percheron mare.

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Our first day in the woods together. Photos for Bill

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Welcome Newbie!

I have a Morgan/Percheron cross, a fantastic little mare that rides and drives too. I second Jared’s thoughts, a hitch with a pin or hook are safe and very fast to change. Here is a photo of a little sled that we have. The chains attach underneath on both sides and meet at a hook in the middle. My single tree has a ring on it and easily slips onto the hook. The biggest thing to watch out for with a hook is to make sure it doesn’t slip off. I ask my mare to take a step and take the slack out before I ask her to move the load. This gives me a chance to see that the ring and hook are in the right place and prevents her from slamming into the load with her shoulders.

Have fun with your logging, we have some firewood to fetch ourselves.

Erika

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We sold ours in April, thanks for thinking of us Ed.
Erika

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I hate to say this, but you can contact some of the Swedish folk directly on facebook. I went to Sweden, but I did not retain the information that you want.

Erika

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Regarding the Barden Cart Plans, it just happens that they are easy to get these days. The “Store” link on our Home Page menu will bring you to an easy to follow set of plans for $20. http://daclresources.org/store/

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Check Rural Heritage, they may have some plans around or for sale.

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Les’s DVD should be required “reading” for all D-Ring owners, way to start off on a good foot. Don’t be afraid to watch it every once in a while, we still like to look at it to stay on track with our harness fit.

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I sent you a PM with an image to use.
Erika

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Best Wishes. It is liberating being able to get away with working stock for work or new experiences.

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Great event, thanks to everyone involved and in attendance. It is wonderful to see all the children again, along with folks that feel like old friends. The worst part was saying, “until we meet again.”

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This list is always a great resource, you never know what animals will get into. They will leave something alone all season and then for whatever reason decide to try something new.
http://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell.edu/php/plants.php?action=display&ispecies=horses

Probios is good in theory, but not the most effective. We used it in feed, otherwise it takes too long for them to ingest even the recommended dose. Live microbes in serious numbers are more effective. Jen Judkins has recommended Dynamite products for years. Here is their pro-biotic product. https://dynamitespecialty.myvoffice.com/ShoppingCart/index.cfm?FuseAction=CategoryShop&CategoryID=54&ParentCategoryID=4

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Michelle,

The good folks at Blue Star Equiculture are great networkers, they may know of someone looking for just such a horse. http://www.equiculture.org/

Erika

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