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- From: "Robert Walton" <waltonrp AT gmail.com>
- To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
- Subject: Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:27:20 -0400
> Also don't limit your possibilities to horses. Mules are generally more
> expensive but donkeys, especially Mammoths, are less expensive than horses
> and are
> wonderful and flexible draft animals.
>
I've thought of a mule, probably more hardy and of the little I know
of them probably the best bet. The one thing I don't like about a mule
is that they can't make me another mule. I like to think that I could
make a replacement.
> If you've got a deep purse, have fun mulling over breeds. If you haven't,
> keep your eyes open for whatever. Any horse is a potential draft animal.
I agree about breeds, just was wondering if there is much difference
between them, so that when one does come up, I know what I don't want.
You say you plow with one Belgian. Can he plow in heavy sod?
I guess how much horse do I need is more what I'm asking. I think it's
going to be like my tractor. More power than I generally need is
better. Especially with what you say about keeping a large horse vs a
small horse, sounds like a bit larger might be better.
Rob - Va
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[Homestead] Draft Horses,
Robert Walton, 10/10/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Lynda, 10/10/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, Robert Walton, 10/10/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
paxamicus, 10/10/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
paxamicus, 10/10/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, Lynda, 10/11/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, Robert Walton, 10/11/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
paxamicus, 10/10/2008
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- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, Bunjov, 10/10/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Clansgian, 10/10/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Robert Walton, 10/10/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Lynda, 10/11/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, paxamicus, 10/11/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
SJC, 10/11/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, Robert Walton, 10/11/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Lynda, 10/11/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, EarthNSky, 10/11/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, SJC, 10/11/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Lynda, 10/11/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Robert Walton, 10/10/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, Clansgian, 10/10/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Clansgian, 10/10/2008
- Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses, Lynda, 10/11/2008
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Re: [Homestead] Draft Horses,
Lynda, 10/10/2008
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