This message is from: Sara Faull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We use minimum equipment for a single horse twitch, dragging the log and not pulling it behind a cart or logging arch- this is a wiffle tree that hooks to the tugs on the harness and has a grab hook on it, and a length of chain to go around the log with a slip hook on it. In the woods- we twitch off paths with a single horse to a yard- either a larger clearing or edge of the woods- where we accumulate enough logs to haul up with a team on the sled or with a truck or wagon to take back to the barn area (it is too far for a single twitch).
I would start your training -once you are very confident ground driving- by hauling a light but long log around (a short piece will jump around and is more dangerous). Start on the road or in the open where you can get used to how the log moves when you are turning sharply etc. You want to walk behind the butt of the log- and always keep an eye on it! Become comfortable moving all around the log stepping from one side to the other as you will have to in the woods. There is a lot that goes into horse logging but it is so rewarding and satisfying to take wood out with so little impact and to work so fluidly with your partner in the woods. The best advice is to find someone to mentor with- as there is so much to it- Good Luck! Sara Faull Mandala Farm
