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Harnessing true Horsepower (Intro)
June 9
9:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
(Audit option: $40.00)
Fee: $85.00
Introduction to working with farm horses.
This workshop is an introduction to the single horse in harness, and
is designed for those who would like to be exposed to the world of the
horse in harness and the skill of driving a horse, both novices and existing
horse owners. Participants will get a rewarding day full of practical
advice and direct hands-on experience.
We will start the day at the Eco Centre for some theory and procedures:
general health care, feed, feet, stabling, the right pasture. We’ll
cover the difference between harnessing for work and for fun, and discuss
cost issues and other points including safety.
Next, we’ll move to the nearby Bockus homestead for some hands-on
experience. Each participant will get to experience the fun and excitement
of driving a single horse and learn some basic ground driving techniques.
If enough time left, we’ll end the day with discussing some of the
finer points that will be covered in the next workshop.
Please note: no more than 10 participants so each will have enough time
with the horse. Each participant will receive a certificate upon completion
of the course.
co-ordinator: Larry Bockus
A Forestry graduate of the of Lakehead University, Larry has spent most
of his working days outside: as bushworker, forest technician, Utility
Forester and chain saw instructor – anywhere but at a desk.
Over the years Larry also learned the homestead skills that seemed all
but forgotten; it proved the perfect fit for his passion for self-sufficient
living in harmony with the earth. Larry started using a single work horse
in 1981 for logging and clearing land, then changed to light team horses
and ultimately heavy draft horses. Since 1986 all of the his horses have
been trained at the Bockus homestead – and very successfully so:
he has won more prizes and awards than can be mentioned in this space.
Larry uses horse for all farm work: logging, making firewood, hay-, potato-
and vegetable production, plowing, cultivation, skidding, pulling carts
and sleighs, spreading manure and general chores – and more. Most
of his horse-drawn equipment Larry designed and built at the farm, some
is restored vintage machinery. Larry doesn't’ own a tractor, his
horses do a better job; they go where tractors cannot go, are more rewarding
to work with, don’t burn fossil fuel – and provide free manure.
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