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  • April 2, 2008 at 12:17 am in reply to: Travel Plans #46181
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    Hey Carl, if you left Bethel around the first of June in one of Fred’s competition buggys i’m sure you could get to HPD by July fourth. 20 to 30 miles a day, farm visits along the way. I think you’re a bit late to make Oregon, but the Trail is still there in some places. Just think, you’d be famous, National T.V. Book deals, Soda Ads, Made for T.V. movie, Carl Russell t-shirts, national exposure for animal power and NEAPFD,sponsors.

    Just a thought!??

    Neal

    March 28, 2008 at 5:51 pm in reply to: collars #44995
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    Kristin, the standard two fingers at the throat and a flat hand along the neck is a good place to start when fitting a collar. Pads are fine to get a slightly better fit, as well as to change out when wet during hot weather. Having a few different collars to try is a good idea. Borrow a few. My mares have adjustable collars that, during the summer i will adjust according how buff they get. You can soak collars in a rain barrel to get a better fit. Jam a bowling ball or something in(like a shoe) to spread it. They can be a lot like fitting a shoe. With a good fit , they take some walking.

    Probably the best way is to with a load, watch how the collar reacts to draft.A tug shackle too low will drive the collar down against the top of the neck and possibly the shoulder. Every step, the collar moves, and rubs, and if its sweaty……….there goes your flesh. the collar needs to seat nicely against the slope of the shoulder. If the tugs angle off funny, can cause problems.

    Good luck

    Neal McNaughten
    Unity, Me.

    March 22, 2008 at 1:39 pm in reply to: scoot or chains for one wanted #46115
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    Scott, the fellow Carl is thinking of in Central Me. is Don Nickerson in Brooks. I have a scoot of his design. Your welcome to take a look or go talk to Donny yer self. he ain’t to far away.

    Neal McNaughten
    Unity, me.

    March 7, 2008 at 1:40 am in reply to: Beginner looks for help #45196
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    burbfarm, in your neck of the woods maybe look for a carriage company for some one knowledgeable about putting equipment, or anything…logs behind a horse. You could also stand to learn a lot from saddle horse round pen clinics. The horse will do fine, getting you trained is the trick.

    neal mcnaughten
    unity, me.

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