born2trot

I believe the current generations of heavy horses are too big. Since the widespread use of tractors horses have been little more than a hobby for most, and the agricultural shows would reward the bigger horses, not necessarily the most useful ones. This has lead to oversized animals.

 

Something like a Dales is an ideal size I reckon.

Too tall Rover not too big . Your right what you are saying about the show fraternity and overseas market splashing out silly money for anything over 18.2 . I have a Dales pony and he is immensely strong for his size . Commercial unthinned woodlands , the norm over here , yes they are ideally suited BUT .. when large diameter , real big logs are involved as cousin jack says you simply need alot more weight to pull it , a horse in the 750 kg + .

Hitching a pair ( or more ) would be the ideal then , but there again why not get a horse of sufficient size in the first place ?

In saying that would i swap him for a shire or clydesdale ? Never in a million years

Use a rig, I'Ds have anti pannic functions are bit and clumsy. Rigs are smaller and well good and can be locked off easily.

 

Just don't slam the handle into the store position when a rope is loaded, you knacker the insides of it.

 

Jamie

Thanks Jamie , i was actually kicking myself a bit for not asking which one is most suitable but youve answered that anyway . Cheers mate .

I think the idea behind the CE lanyard is that all the components are CE rated.. the spices are stitched and all the components with the exception of the tree and your body are tested and certified...

 

And calling something CARP would not be considered libellous in a court I imagine..

Nothing to do with being libellous or not with me . As a general rule i dislike swearing , even more so on a public forum . There are other more subtle ways of expressing grievances

PS .. I'm getting on fine with the lanyard ( i like the odd rant now and again )

ATC must be wettin himself

Arb talk is meant to help some of us younger/lesswise arbfolk

But it seems unless you have a question about towing, tractors, spiderjack or ropewrench

You get the piss taken out of you

 

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Ask Mr Bullman who's taking the fish

Arbtalk should set up an apprentice scheme and ATC could be the first as he seems to be on here every week wanting to know how to do something or other. LOL!! No offence was intended in my reply to the post.

Are you sure Hodge ? After all he was taking down 70 ft poplars himself last week !!!

I do like his humour though

Best method to follow is the "iceberg" method. To ensure stability of the stones, for every 10cm height above ground, you need to have stones going 90cm below ground. So while you have only 1 tonne of stones above, you need to order 10 tonne in so you can put the required 9 tonne below.

:lol:

Born2trot what you upto lol?

Saving all your blushes from Mr ATC

Trying to anyway !!!!

i always face mine north,something to do with climate change,at least thats what someone told me

Not biting Miker

Three

Thats two down

Got to hand it to ATC , still reelling them in .

I would concrete them all in one at a time . Make sure the stones face south . I cant remember why , someone told me i think

No need for gear at this stage . Free climbing is the in thing . Set of ladders tops , good luck

Thanks born2trot. Not thought of carriage driving but that does sound expensive. Horses are a section 2 welsh cob and a stocky arab cross both with very quiet temperaments. We have tried finding a trust worthy rider but the market at the moment is very depressed to such an extent that riders are demanding not only the horse but a contribution to its upkeep. I dont really want to sell to a dealer as you hear of some really cruel cases and the alternative glue factory is a poor end for such nice horses.

The breeds you have are very commonly used for carriage driving . You can make it as cheap or as expensive as you want ( i built my own two wheel cart ). £200 tops will get you started . Go along to your local carriage driving events and get talking to people , i'm sure they'll be more than happy to show you the ropes . You never know it could be the start of a great partnership ! ( horses )

Its the new landing lights for Heathrow .. cutbacks .

Absolutely dont have to be Shires or traditional heavy breeds . Its whats between their ears or temperament thats critical . Its just that these traditional heavy breeds have been bred for centuries for work so makes sense if your serious about it to choose something of that ilk .

You dont say what you actually have which makes it difficult to say what road to take but i would bet leasing out to a horse logger a poor choice for various reasons . I would loan them out to a trustworthy rider or get someone in to keep them semi fit and doing something . Carriage driving may even be a better option ? You could easily learn that yourself and is good fun .

Never new i'm a closet diving fan

Seriously what those guys have to go through to get a medal was a real eye opener . Three rounds of six dives , with the slightest mistake heavily penalised this was THE closest of competitions at the olympics no doubt about it .

Tom Daley was simply sensational so that tells you the standard on offer tonight . Brilliant viewing ...

Sorry , cant think of any forums at all

Am I the only one who doesn't understand a word in climbers talk anymore.

 

It might as well be in Russian:001_smile:

lol ! yeh its a coded message !!!

Trying hard to drag myself disgracefully into climber speak Albedo

No problems with mine .. Pure quality , ticks over beautiful , starts first time every time . I would take some convincing to change brands ( polesaws,hedgecutters etc ) .

KM90 R btw

Yes mate, grab the petzl catalog- its got a lot of info of diff setups and configs

Cheers Drew , another catalogue sounds good

Been seemingly reliably informed i should not use a gri gri in a RADS system because it is permanently sprung open . Can i replace it like for like with an ID / Rig ? Thanks ...

As above , GRRRRRR!!!!

Give Peckerwoo a whistle ..