Horse logging

[Kat1e]

Thanks wisewood, yes I have seen the raffle. £30,000, ouch!

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

Looking in this weeks Waitrose Weekend free paper, there's an article about raising money for horse logging apprenticeships.

Apparently a 3 year apprenticeship costs £30,000

The British Horse loggers Charitable Trust are running a raffle to raise funds and the Morgan Motor Company are offering a prize of a three wheeler racing car.

Here's the links

British Horse Loggers

Morgan 3 Wheeler

 

That a good idea but who is going decide who is to be funded?

 

Is there a conflict of interest with the current person who runs the BHL Charitable Trust also being in charge of work enquiries for all horse logging contractors and offering his own services when people call the main phone?

 

There were problems in the past with certain people whom I am not sure are still involved.

 

[cousin jack]

Great work Katie, did you get him going yourself?

[Kat1e]

Hi cousin jack! Well what can I say, you inspired me when I came to Jackson's Bank to see you! I went on a day of training last November and yes I have been training the pony up since new year. The harness arrived last week! Very exciting!

[cousin jack]

Hi cousin jack! Well what can I say, you inspired me when I came to Jackson's Bank to see you! I went on a day of training last November and yes I have been training the pony up since new year. The harness arrived last week! Very exciting!

 

Brilliant, that's a real achievement. Do you find it very different from when your sitting on them? I know I did. I could ride a horse without thinking about it, and thought the transition to ground driving would be oh so easy. It was not, I found I had to think far more in advance. Anyway, good luck and if you get any huge contracts and need a hand, you know who to call.

[Kat1e]

Thanks! Yes, a lot different, although it helps that I broke this pony to ride and did a fair bit of groundwork first. To be fair to her, the pony is a gem and has made it really easy for me. The thing we are still working on is attaching the log- getting positioned right and then staying still! She's picked up the new commands really fast.

I doubt I'll be doing any contracts- got 60ha at home that needs 1st thinning!

[Kat1e]

Will email you a short video clip- any comments appreciated!

[cousin jack]

Will email you a short video clip- any comments appreciated!

 

Saw the video clip. Excellent, both very relaxed, just keep it simple. Be pedantic when you want him to stand, and don't let him walk away on hearing the chain hook up, wait a few seconds before saying walk on. You'll go far.

60ha, you're going to need a hand!

Edited February 27, 2012 by cousin jack
Add a bit.

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

Is the horse used to felling and chainsaws? Mind those useful fingers in the chains when loading before the horse extracts. Have fun. One cannot share lunch with a machine.

[Kat1e]

Thanks cousin jack! Yes I'm choosing to think of the wood as an 'ongoing project'- ha!

 

TL, so far she is used to chainsaws, she sees them used for firewood, but hasn't seen any felling. I'll get her used to that when she's not working- her stable is just by the wood so I can walk or ride her down to watch.

 

Yes I've been warned about the potential for finger removal!! As for sharing lunch, I'd be lucky with her around, she'd pinch it all off me!