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Carl Russell
ModeratorI don’t like the keepers off the spiders, but I have been using drop lines for years. I only use them on the inside lines as the outer lines lay against the hames and really don’t drop down on their own. I have thought of making a hook from the market strap ring to actually hold the ring down, but have not found it necessary.
I have found the drop rings to work well, giving direct backward pressure instead of upward, taking the pressure off of the corners of the mouth, and also helping to keep the nose down when pulling.
Carl
ModeratorJen, yes on both accounts. My only hesitation with using the horses is if a cross piece gets hung up—pow, busted. Not to mention managing the birds and horses at the same time. Over the years I have found that if I can make these units humanly-portable then I am a lot further ahead.
I have a pig shelter right now that is nearly ten years old. It’s lasted a long time…it’s rugged, and made to be moved with the horses… must be moved with the horses….I don’t move it very often… not that that wouldn’t be a good thing to do, and it certainly would be a good chore for the horses.
The cage for moving is great. I first saw it in action last month. I helped a friend move six full grown pigs from paddock to trailer all at once, and without the slightest problem. I am planning to use this set-up for many purposes. At this for 25 years and still learning!!
Carl
ModeratorJ-L;17844 wrote:…. From the looks of Carls’ picture, that neck of the woods is greened up pretty good.Yep, about 2 weeks ahead of normal. This snow was welcome as things had been getting dry. I get nervous when the grass is already 4-6″ by the first of May. We usually get them out by May 1st, but figure that the grass is really ready for them by the 15th.
I am really curious how this season will pan out.
Carl
ModeratorPlastic is fastened down by being rolled around a 1x1x8′ and then screwed down to the top of the runner. I haven’t seen the ATTRA designs, but this came second hand from there, I just worked it out of my own head based on what I saw at a friend’s farm. I will use bungies when I roll up the sides in warmer weather. The tarp is held on by twist ties through the grommets.
Carl
ModeratorDoes’ Leap;17838 wrote:We had 16 inches and no power at 5:30 this morning. It has been snowing all day and just stopped!That’s a hard pill to swallow after the weather we just had over the weekend. Hope it goes away as fast as it has here.
We only had 3 inches by noon, but it is all gone now.
Carl
ModeratorI was thinking the same thing for keeping calves close, but separated from the moms on pasture.
I put 2×4’s for cross pieces so there is a couple of inches of clearance, so it moves pretty easily on ground that doesn’t have much variability. Harrowed soil in the garden was a challenge though.
Carl
ModeratorI have never used them, but I would think that the body temp would keep the iron from getting that cold. I suppose that one could slide plastic pipe over them if it became a problem.
Carl
ModeratorJust a dusting here, but below 30. Nice.
Carl
ModeratorAmen to that.
Carl
ModeratorI have the series up to number 9. A treasure trove of rural knowledge. Good find.
Carl
ModeratorI’ll admit, I like my privacy. I have made a few buck entertaining people using the drafts, mostly in the guise of education, but have stayed away from outright agritourism.
I have several friends that have made side income from fri-sun evening sleigh rides.
Les Barden used to have seasonal “Pumpkin”, and “Xmas tree” rides. Planted 5 acres to pumpkins then charged $5 each to get a wagon ride 3/4 mile through the woods to a beautiful vista where everybody could relax and pick their own pumkins. Did the same thing after thanksgiving with xmas trees, I can’t remember that price. He is in southeastern NH, and has the perfect public for such a thing. He was pretty busy throughout the fall for many years.
Carl
ModeratorWelcome Jay. Hope to learn more about your operation, Carl
ModeratorHi Ed, they are getting to that perfect age where they will be more aware of how to resist you. I would say the best bet would be to bring the in each day to feed them at the very least. When they are tied and eating spend some time with them even if it is only brushing. Even if you only do this a few times a week it is better than nothing.
They need all the guidance you can give them, but it won’t be too detrimental for others to lead them, unless those people can’t follow your simple guidance in how to lead them so that they don’t develop bad habits resisting leadership.
Take your lash with you when you take them on the lead, and when they hang back, just encourage them to keep up with you. You don’t have tp rationalize why, or whether it is normal for them to do what they’re doing. They need guidance to do what you want them to do.
Good luck, Carl
ModeratorNot to mention that each horse has its own buffer, allowing for the smaller spring. I like the way this is set up, as it could allow for a shorter hitch, although not taken advantage of in that pic.
Carl
Moderatorblue80;17769 wrote:……
Not sure if Wyoming cowboys will buy a shade tree on our farm, but we’ll definitely be thinking about options about getting some easterners help out:)Kevin
Oh I hear you here. We have the same issue. These items are marketed to wealthy individuals, for the warm fuzzy feeling. Other items like spend a day with Kevin working his horses, might be more attractive to some locals, and you could use that money anyway you wanted. The shade tree example is only to show how wild the ideas can get. There may be a group of locals that would like to adopt your woods roads as possible public trails, paying you to keep them in great shape. The trick is to involve big money to really support those projects that require substantial investment and represent true services that are not supported by the farm’s bottom line, and to have smaller packages that are designed to be attractive to, and affordable for locals.
Thanks for the interest, Carl
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