Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.
Horses
Fitting the Collar
“Fitting the Collar” is a handy online video that explains the subject well. A must for current or future draft horse owners.
10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
America’s history has long been linked with domestic animals. It is hard to imagine what our nation would have looked like in its early years without the hard-working horse and ox, let alone the backyard flocks of chickens. While many, many breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out […]
Two Books on Making Harness
These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.
Draft Animals
Acquire the knowledge necessary to choose and purchase draft animals, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden.
Heavy Horses
Heavy Horses is probably one of the most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly draft horse resources on the web.
Trail Horse Tales
A collection of short tales about trail horse Zorro and his training. Readers will learn about DeMuth’s efforts to implement natural care and riding methods with her horses.
Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock
You may be wondering if you can really have it all. After all, weren’t modern livestock breeds specialized for a reason? Let’s find out.
Which Draft Animal is Right for You?: Donkeys
Donkeys are well suited to work on smaller farms. Even a miniature donkey can pull a small cart of vegetables or firewood.
Which Draft Animal is Right for You?: Mules
Mules are superb in low-input farm situations. The question is whether or not you are one of those special people who can get along with a mule.