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Experienced teamsters share draft horse handling, hitching, and driving skills. Participants hone skills and confidence starting with simple ground driving of a single horse and progressing to plowing. Breeds, hoof care, health, and conformation are covered. Taste the pleasures of working with gentle giants in Tillers’ farm environment, and start building the skills you’ll need to do it on your own. This class is early to accommodate farmers and living history professionals before the busy summer and fall months.
"I just returned from the draft horse class, and I feel like I've been on cloud nine for days. The experience was incredibly positive, and I really feel like I have the tools to progress forward toward a more sustainable farming system." -student, 2010
"Excellent instructors and well-thought-out course. Wonderful people make this a very special place." -student, 2006
Enrollment: 4 to 16
Minimum age: 14
a/ March 23-26, 2010, Tuesday-Friday, 9-5:00pm, $270
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI
With Duane Westrate and staff
Precedes Tillers' Draft Horse Training Seminar, March 27, 2010
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