tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18354646.post1619500054110106604..comments2023-07-06T10:13:08.900-05:00Comments on Three Fold Cord: Farm UpdateTnFullQuiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10481669514010206648noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18354646.post-59831362590801088362008-01-15T20:58:00.000-05:002008-01-15T20:58:00.000-05:00Amy,To be honest the horses serve no purpose whats...Amy,<BR/>To be honest the horses serve no purpose whatsoever...well, they are expensive lawn ornaments. I LOVE riding horses, but we have never had the extra money to purchase good riding horses. I had always dreamed of owning a horse. I loved horses as a child, and I would ride when I visited my grandmother's farm. God heard my cry for horses and we rescued 2 horses that were in dire need of some love and care. These two horses are good horses and if we spent time with them DAILY they would be good riding horses. With 5 children and all of the other responsibilities in our lives, we realize we just don't have the time to put into the horses. My husband has mentioned getting rid of them because they eat so much hay. I don't want to because I just like having them around our farm. There is something very peaceful for me to be out in the pasture and having the horses around me. I just enjoy them. They are truly no more than "pets" around here. If we didn't have the means to feed them, I would give them up. This year is unusual for us with the draught causing the hay shortage. Usually hay is very affordable in our area and it isn't that big of undertaking to feed two unproductive horses. I have become attatched to them so I choose to keep them around. These horses have also taught me that maybe at a later time in my life I will choose to get well trained riding horses. However for now, I am just content watching them run through the pastures. <BR/><BR/>My husband is looking to purchase sheep for selling. We are looking into buying either a donkey, mule, or dogs to protect them. We have coyotes in our area and we know we have to choose one of the above to protect the animals. I like donkeys, and I wouldn't mind having one of those here on our farm. <BR/><BR/>Hope this helps!<BR/>grace and peace,<BR/>julieTnFullQuiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481669514010206648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18354646.post-66297982911711247782008-01-15T12:17:00.000-05:002008-01-15T12:17:00.000-05:00Julie,just a question: What purpose do horses serv...Julie,<BR/><BR/>just a question: What purpose do horses serve on your farm?<BR/><BR/>I hope to have some land and animals one day but I've never imagined horses being a part of it. My horse crazy cousin can't imagine not having horses. I don't get it. Are they just for the enjoyment, riding, and companionship or do they have some other purpose. For instance, I know donkeys can be protectors of smaller livestock. (They will even keep dogs and the like away from horses if they are in the same area.)<BR/><BR/>I am just curious.<BR/><BR/>AmyDreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420110187274690041noreply@blogger.com