Stories in this issue:

• Master of Multitasking: by Dianne Driever. Vicki Schmidt of Troika Drafts runs a variety of operations from her Maine farm
• Working Three: by Carl Byerly. A double tongue arrangement is used with a three-horse evener and two neck yokes
• Midlife Crisis: by Lee Freeman. A New Hampshire man buys his first team of oxen and pulls a road scraper and miniature covered wagon in the Old Home Day Parade
• Manure—A Blessing or a Curse?: by Joel Salatin. Planning is important when making best use of manure on the farm
• Make Horse Logging Pay: by Dianne Driever. New logging practices make it necessary to develop new philosophies in contracts between landowners and loggers
• Helping Out a Neighbor: by Randy Estep. Two teamsters spread manure on a neighbor’s farm
• NAIS—Things to Think About: by Karin Bergener. Choices abound for farmers wanting to avoid firms and associations affiliated with NAIS
• Caring for Ox Hooves: by Bill Speiden. A tilt table, stationary chute and other tools help with caring for ox hooves.
• Starting a Team I –  How It All Began: by Dave Feltenberger. A pair of Belgian geldings begin their training to drive. https://ruralheritage2.com/product/starting-a-team/
• A Gal on the Go: by Lynne Howe. Liza Howe started working with draft horses a a young age and has never slowed down or looked back.
• A Bundle of Sticks I – How Long Is It Yours?: by Patrick T. Holscher. When we own property we actually own a collection of ownership rights.
• Wagon Travel: by Tom Moates. When we own property we actually own a collection of ownership rights.
• Standing as Still as the Wind: by Dell Magnum. A team does everything but stand still for its driver
• Farm Fresh – Choosing To Be Different: by Alina Rice. A father realizes his dream of owning and farming with draft horses
• The Wheelwright – More on Floorboards: by R. Wayne Clemm. Wagon floorboards can be repaired without replacing the entire floor.
• Let’s Talk Rusty Iron – Hansmann Plow: by Sam Moore. Leo Woolever receives information regarding his adjustable sulky plow
• Hoof and Hammer – Retired at Last: F. Thomas Breningstall. A farrier retires from horseshoeing