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    I can promise it will hurt you more than it will...

    I can promise it will hurt you more than it will him. I have found geld them and get them up and out if you have a dry clean pasture.

    We gelded a 4 year old one time and the vets parting...
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    I found an old maytag wringer washer at a garage...

    I found an old maytag wringer washer at a garage sale for $10. It works great on all things horsey and keeps lost farmer off the couch. I also use it for blankets, pads and the like. I even used...
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    Idaho Feeding Pictures

    Sunday afternoon I took my daughter and her new camera to feed the cattle with us. I was a very nice January day. Cold, as in above 0 but not to 32, but the sun was out, I feed most of the time at...
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    I have the paint ponies sporting some pretty...

    I have the paint ponies sporting some pretty wicked caulks on their shoes. I usually sharp shoe one team for the winter and they are the ice team. Once there is enough snow on top of the latest...
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    Never fear you can always pay a trainer and a...

    Never fear you can always pay a trainer and a gimmick inventor to solve you lack of training. LF
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    I am breaking a horse to drive right now that was...

    I am breaking a horse to drive right now that was roped as a long yearling and gelded. He was then never handled again he showed up at my place in a stock trailer loose. First item of business was...
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    It was -24 F on Thursday morning and -26 F on...

    It was -24 F on Thursday morning and -26 F on Friday. There was a 5 to 10 mph breeze with it. Thought I would have to bring the horses in by the fire to warm up before we could feed. We were...
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    I had a horse brought to me that was a problem...

    I had a horse brought to me that was a problem child. He had learned that he was big enough to break anything that restrained him. A big stout 18h draft horse. After 4 halters of all kinds and...
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    I hate brakes on a vehicle of most any kind. The...

    I hate brakes on a vehicle of most any kind. The exception is a wagon that is loaded heavy and steep hills. Britchen properly adjusted and a little bit of horse training and you should be able to...
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    I would hook her to a ground skid and use her to...

    I would hook her to a ground skid and use her to drag the arena for awhile. It sounds like she was broke to drive as a team and probably in a large field hitch. Often when hooking the large hitches...
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    I have been known to pop a horse with a line. ...

    I have been known to pop a horse with a line. But then I am not and experienced driver. ;) Don't do it when anyone is watching.
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    You mean like this?...

    You mean like this?
    http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t323/lostfarmer1/Winter%20Feeding/Rose%20and%20Ladybug/IMG_3973_1.jpg


    Yes it is Outside course and then my working horse boards. LF
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    Not dead Yet

    I am still out here. I just don't get to CoTH as much. New format bugs me so I stick to the other board. Thanks for asking. LF
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    At one time in my life I camped every month of...

    At one time in my life I camped every month of the year for 4 years straight and we don't exactly live in the banana belt. I will say that the rating on a sleeping bag is the temperature that you...
  15. Misty I agree with you but a point of...

    Misty I agree with you but a point of clarifcation. The pork loin is where the pork chops come from. The T bone steak and the Prime Rib and the rib eye are all from the loin area of cattle. Same...
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    still too cold to post. We have heaters in all...

    still too cold to post. We have heaters in all the waterers and it is still colder than and nuns kiss and mother in laws heart. I have frostbite on my frostbite. LF
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    Politicians Chariot (Our name for a spreader)...

    Politicians Chariot (Our name for a spreader) rule number 1. NEVER LEAVE A LOADED SPREADER. This is a recipe for disaster. Especially in cold climates as the obvious freezing but in any climate the...
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    Where in Cache Valley. We lived there 10 years...

    Where in Cache Valley. We lived there 10 years and still have a house in Logan. They can get inverted and stay cold for months. Grandpa was born in Paradise. We lived in Logan and Providence. I...
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    http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?t...

    http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235188

    Here is one for you talented artiest to play with. Unfortunately it is a true story. :eek:
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    I came in tonight with icicles hanging off my...

    I came in tonight with icicles hanging off my eyebrows. The ponies had to pull the hay out to the cows and had ice in the whiskers. Bring in another log honey it is going to get chilly!
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    Canada- Turn up the heat!

    This morning we awoke to another -20 degree sunrise. I know it is not that cold but it kind of caught us by surprise. I had, being the tight wad that I am, avoided putting the heaters in the stock...
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    The ponies use a harness with a 3 way snap at the...

    The ponies use a harness with a 3 way snap at the bottom. I have the same and they are quick and easy but the yoke hangs lower than I would like. I would shorten up the breast strap as much as...
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    I should change my handle to foundfarmer. LOL Or...

    I should change my handle to foundfarmer. LOL Or maybe found farming. :winkgrin:
  24. That is why my draft mares are docked. :D

    That is why my draft mares are docked. :D
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    WOW what a mess. But thanks the the great and oh...

    WOW what a mess. But thanks the the great and oh so marvelous MOD1 I am back on coth. WHOOT
    LF
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