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Stories in this issue:

• Lessons Learned: Veterinarian Hubert Karreman shares his experience at the first Horse Farming Exploratory Class offered at Horse Progress Days 2011
• Preventing Wrecks: by Jenifer Morrissey. Part 3 of Doc Hammill’s discussion … he emphasizes keeing animals comfortable and relaxed. Reviews teamster’s responsibility ti keep equipment safe and the proper use of lines. It’s important to keep horses attentive
• Grandpa’s Milking Stool: A recent gift brings back wonderful memories of Ralph Rice’s great-grandparent’s far, a special cow and his great-grandfather’s little secret
• Winter Harvest: by Chris Arnold. An update from the Arnold market farm. Chriss tells us about the high and low tunnels that have extended their growing, and selling, season.
• Cantharidin: Blister Beetle Weapon: Judy Brodland. A description of the insect, its toxicity to horses and how to prevent it from becoming part of your horse’s feed
• History & Horses: The famous Chautauqua Institute in upstate New York isn’t just for summer fun. For 30 years, the State Line Draft Horse Club has provided this historic location with winter wagonrides
• Bio-Energy Ins & Outs: Jenifer Morrissey investigates bio-energy, both on her own property and then highlighting two facilities utilizing swine and cow manure
• Rain Gardens: by Hazel Freeman. Directling and capturing excessive rainwater can be both beneficial and beautiful. Includes calculations and planting selections
• A Modern Mowing Machine: I&J Manufacturing is development a new ground-driven, self-contained mower
• War Horses: by Sam Moore. A new book about the horses of WWI.”The War Horses” is from the British perspective and includes information about their dependence on the horse at that time in history.
• Live & Let Live: by Karen Kirsch. All the good things we don’t know about the opossum
• Seasonal Garden Cooking: by Susan Blocker. Testing some of the recipes from this cookbook: Hidden Valley Ranch Mix, Roasted Chickpeas, Sweet Potato Biscuits
• Scapular Packsaddle Designs: by Marc Fumic. A time-tested design for packing that comes from Croatia. Horses packing up to 400 pounds use this design, which places much of the load on the front legs
• Laf’n Bear Studios: by Bethany Caskey. Sculptor Lynn Fraley and casting expert Barry Moore, create beautiful horse sculptures
• North Carolina Horse-Drawn Plowing Championship: by Jan Hakanson. A rundown of the day, including various events, judging criteria and results.
• Corn Husking Contest: Information on the 2012 Iowa State Cornhusking Contest taking place at the Amana Colonies.