The One Quarter Horse Power Homestead Scale Farm
Learn the fundamentals of small acreage farming with non-traditional horse power.
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Oct 05, 2008 from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm |
| Where | Jefferson, OR - Grape Lane Poultry Farm |
| Contact Name | Harry MacCormack |
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Instructor:
Owner/Operator Jayne Miller of Grape Lane Poultry Farm, Jefferson, OR
Description:
Jayne Miller grew up ranching in Eastern Oregon.
With her quarter horse Kitty and advice from elder Amish she will show you the following:
- Fundamentals of small acreage farming with non-traditional horse power
- The marriage of soil, horse, bits, soft hands, healthy hooves, and the plow and other implements
- Harness vs. work harness, collars and fit
- Small plows, drags, compost spreader
- Training the non traditional plow horse, its physiological makeup and how they interact with human issues
- Breeds
- How to stay behind your horse and keep the plow in your hands
Location:
Grape Lane Poultry Farm, Jefferson, OR
Directions given upon registration, $30 pay at door
