[jpaviemore]

Well, I’d be a bad teacher, I think–we’ve only been working with horses for about six months–I think all i could teach would be bad habits!

[jpaviemore]

We’re up in Washington County, outside Prairie Grove. If you’re up this way, let me know! Not many draft animal folks here.

[jpaviemore]

Hey Vernon–where in Arkansas are you?

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I know! It’s interesting, for sure. I’ve never used a bar like this before, so I’m curious alongside Jay to see if anybody knows more about these.

[jpaviemore]

Hi All–here’s a picture or two of the mower bar.

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I think you’re right, Donn. We’ve been talking with a few folks out on the West Coast about using Haflingers and that’s been a consistent piece of advice (regarding using size-appropriate equipment). Our nearest Amish community is up in Seymour, Missouri, so it’s a bit of a hike for us. There’s a strong Mennonite community over in Oklahoma that might have something.

Thanks!

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Hey All–I’ll get some pictures up later on today of the current bar. I’m worried that the mower will be a bit too much for our team of Haflingers is all–I’m in Arkansas and we just cut grass hay (mixed bermuda, clover, vetch, etc), so I had planned on shifting around the guards anyhow and thought I’d go ahead and shift down a size. But–I’m happy to take advice from folks who know better!

Thanks!

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Thanks everybody!

[jpaviemore]

Though I haven’t messed with it too much, you might try QGIS–it’s similar to ARC, but free (and open source). I’ve heard good things about it.

Here’s the website: http://qgis.org

[jpaviemore]

Thanks everybody! I appreciate all the help!

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You bet, Mike! Here are some photos–we just brought it home this morning. I attached a photo of the serial number as well–I’m trying to figure out exactly which model it is. I think it’s the MD New 4, but I’m not 100% sure (still very new to all the draft powered world).

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Thanks for all the help! I talked the fella down to 300 and will bring it home early next week. Thanks again!

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We’re about an 1.5 hours (maybe 2) from Mt. Vernon, but I’ll be passing through that way in a week or so.

[jpaviemore]

Thanks, Mike! I’ve found not too far from me that seems to be in good shape, with a steel tongue and eveners, for 350. Trying to decide if I want to buy it–first one I’ve seen come up close to me that’s all there.

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