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Draft Horse Nutrition
Draft Horse Nutrition
by Dr. Beth Valentine
Young Draft Horse Nutrition
by Dr. Beth Valentine
Harness
Balanced Draught: Harnessing for comfort and efficiency
Treat Your Harness with TLC
by Mari Lintin
(how to keep your draft horse and driving horse harness in tiptop shape)
Harness: Leather vs. Synthetic
by Mari Lintin
(a comparative look at leather, nylon and bio harness)
D-Ring Harness
by Valvert Lucius Fox
(why the New England D-ring harness is the best harness you'll ever use)
D-Ring: Different but Not Difficult
by Valvert Lucius Fox
(how to fit and adjust the New England D-ring harness)
Estimate Your Horse's Weight
by Mari Lintin
(ensure a proper fit when ordering harness)
Tack
Fitting a Donkey or Mule Halter
by Leah Patton
(why a horse halter won't fit your mule or donkey)
Collars, Hames and Sore Shoulders
by Carol Hershman
(how to avoid sore shoulders in your work horse)
Bit Acceptance
by Sophia Sarember
(do different bits have different tastes to your horse or mule?)
Jingle Bells
by Valvert Lucius Fox
(how to apply 6 styles of sleigh bells and harness bells)