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Stories in this issue:

• One Horse Machine: A new implement called the Tool Frame from One Horse Machine was demonstrated at HPD. This frame is designed to accept attachments that are readily available at your local Do−It−Yourself store.
• Horse Progress Days Field Demonstrations: Spreaders, Plows,  Tillage Implements, Miscellaneous, Produce, Mowers
• Why American Milking Devons?: Drew Conroy, expert on draft oxen, extols the virtues of the Amerian Milking Devon as a perfect choice for a small farm. He has been raising and breeding them since 1992.
• A View from Holmes County: Mary Ann Sherman’s annual report on her trip to HPD. She gives us an overview of the event, highlights things unique to this year’s event and introduces some of the people she meets.
• HPD Seminar: Training Young Oxen: Dulcy Perkins, farm manager at Tillers International, gives detailed instructions for training young oxen.
  HPD Seminar: Harness & Collar Fitting: Some good pointers from Dave Knepp on how to keep your horse comfortable and working well in the field.
• HPD Seminar: Farming Aesthetics: Author and publisher David Kline talked about “romancing” our young people into farming. He said it needs to be profitable, enjoyable and not require so much work that it becomes drudgery. And he had some advice for all of us: “Live simply. Have modest xpectations. Live below your means. Love generously. Care deeply about creation. Speak kindly.”
• HPD Seminar: Challenges for Third World: Dick Roosenburg from Tillers International discusses the use of oxen power in Africa. A little history and a look into the current practices gives us a perspective one their struggles and needs.
• HPD Seminar: Grazing: David Kline explains his method of intensive grazing for his cattle including the plants he uses, grazing time, amendments and rotation. He encouraged everyone to grow their own feed.
• HPD Seminar: International Meeting: This year’s event brought people from Canada, Chad, China, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, the United Kingdom and Uganda.
• HPD Seminar: Hitching Safely: Eli Knepp and family presented on hitching safely. Many examples of dangerous events peppered the discussion on how to avoid and handle these events while hitching.
• HPD Seminar: Starting a Colt: William Slabaugh worked in the round pen with a 2-year-old filly. He demonstrated many techniques to use with a young horse, centering on mutual respect and keeping the horse moving.
• HPD Seminar: Fixing Bad Habits: William Slabaugh returned to the round pen to give us some advice on correcting bad behavior. He also reminds us that sometimes pain is making them misbehave and we need to watch for this and take care of the problem before continuing.
• HPD Seminar: Food Safety:  Raymond Yoder discussed his work with the FDA on the Food Safety Eductaion Team (FSET). New food safety regulations are being developed and farmers need to be aware of the issues. He encouraged farmers to work WITH the FDA.
• HPD Seminar: Basic Horseshoeing: Farrier Justin Decker along with two journeyman farriers made shoes on site and hot fitted them. Justin discussed the process as he went along, to many who had never seen a horseshoe made by hand.
• End of Life Lesson:
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