>
> Now how did you know that I was starting to panic!!
> V
>
I've been there very recently and if it hadn't been for my husband
keeping me focused I would have just given up.
--
Laree
What a horse does under compulsion is done without understanding,
and there is no beauty in it either, any mor
On 9/26/07, Laree Shulman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This will be overwhelming at first - believe me - but it all falls
> into place so don't be scared - just one step at a time will get you
> there.
Now how did you know that I was starting to panic!!
V
>
> How tall are t-posts? How deep do they go? How do you put them in the
> ground? Sounds like a good option since I'm not sure where I want
> permanent fields.
>
V -
This will be overwhelming at first - believe me - but it all falls
into place so don't be scared - just one step at a time will
> When you have a chance could you send a photo of the post so I can see
> what they look like and how you attach the electric braid to it?
V -
When we were fencing this place I didn't have a lot of experience with
electric fence so I went to the local Southenr States (Feed/Farm
store) and I pic
On 9/26/07, Ashley Gallant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I use a 17 gallon all in one unit in the winter bc I only have 2 horses and I
> fill it twice a day from the hose. It has never frozen and only uses 250
> watts/hour, so its very economical compared to the big ones that use
> 1000-2500 watt
On 9/26/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> But steel t-posts work fine for electric fence.
How tall are t-posts? How deep do they go? How do you put them in the
ground? Sounds like a good option since I'm not sure where I want
permanent fields.
When you have a chance could you send
you will also need to dig the shed post/pole holes and set the posts
into cement before the freeze.
But steel t-posts work fine for electric fence. Cary fenced about 12 acres
with electric braid in one weekend. Of course, he's done fence before, but
she wouldn't need nearly that much fence
>>I was reading that a trough for cows would be a good waterer in winter
...they are available with a floating top which the animals push
down when getting a drink--the floating top discourages freezing <<
I have a friend down the road who uses a bottom heater in her 200 gallon tank
and in the
On 26/09/2007, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So you have electric going out to the pasture?
Yes, with yard lights over each water/feed area. Plus we're adding
extra lighting this fall (if we have time)...I hate coming home just a
little later from something, and having to feed in t
On 9/26/07, Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Is there shelter out there for them? It would probably be enough
> space because you'll be riding them and giving them extra exercise.
So you think it should be more than an acre? I want them happy.
We're not sure what we're doing for shelt
On 26/09/2007, Virginia Tupper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Would fencing in an acre be enough for the winter? How does everyone
> get water out to their pastures?
Is there shelter out there for them? It would probably be enough
space because you'll be riding them and giving them extra exercise.
> > There's one I like called Horse-keeping on Small Acreage - or something
> > similar. Now, 50 acres isn't exactly small, but it still has some nice
> > ideas about how to arrange things.
Thanks everyone! I've been numb since the acceptance--I'm excited but
I feel like a zombie...must be the
> >>> Our offer was accepted!
Excellent!!! Congratulations!
> There's one I like called Horse-keeping on Small Acreage - or something
> similar. Now, 50 acres isn't exactly small, but it still has some nice
> ideas about how to arrange things.
I had a copy of it here but I lent it out to someo
>> Better, of course, to install fence post before the ground
freezes! Definitely a risk here in upper MI! :o)
you will also need to dig the shed post/pole holes and set the posts
into cement before the freeze.
>> Our offer was accepted!
congratulations! <;] so happy for your family. raven
Congratulations Virginia!
Cheryl
Sand Creek Icelandics
Icelandic Horses and Icelandic Sheepdogs
website: www.toltallyice.com
>>> Our offer was accepted!
WOO-HOO! Trail building party at Virginia's next spring!
I've ordered a few books about barns from Amazon.
There's one I like called Horse-keeping on Small Acreage - or something
similar. Now, 50 acres isn't exactly small, but it still has some nice
ideas a
YAY! you go. lotsa pics!
janice--
yipie tie yie yo
Congratulatuions Virginia and family. I can just envision you guys all
gathered into your wonderful new home for your first holiday season on the
farm. What a special time!
Nancy
On 9/25/07, djakni1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> How exciting for you - I hope the offer goes through.
Our offer was accepted!
I've ordered a few books about barns from Amazon. I'll be digging
out my University of Guelph Horse Management texts.and I'll
probably be asking you all tons of q
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