Just joined the group and have some questions... Has anyone ever tried a dog harness for training? Specifically, the one Cabelas sells for working/sled dogs....
Scott, The easiest way to get a training harness for a goat is to get a horse halter and invert it. The rings are already there, and you can attach two lead...
Hello Scott, I wouldn't recommend a dog harness. There are goat harnesses available made from webbing which are reasonably priced or you can sew them yourself...
Umm Hi, is this "scott the farmer" from Chickens 101?? Welcome! I have been monitoring this site for a while hoping for more conversation. I checked out the...
Becky, Do you think that would work for the little breeds as well? I wasn't able to find anything small enough which is why I ended up with the small dog ...
Yes, it works to train little breeds. Just get a smaller halter. It doesn't work for hitching to a wagon or cart because the vehicle will roll forward when...
... thing he's pulling, so don't let anything with wheels run him over. So pulling large hay wagons is out of the question? Rats, now I have to go hook the...
Hi has anyone heard of raising and training goats specifically for the purpose of driving a cart? From time to time we will have wethers and I am debating if...
Can't see that being much more than a hobby. Although, some people train horses as a business I guess. I have seen a program on tv where a guy trains pack...
Ah, that makes sense I could see that insurance WOULD be expensive. Kerrin in NH _________________________________________________________________ Messenger...
I was particularly thinking that in our area, 4H has a program of wether goats showing under harness. Not so much the pack goat experience as Nigerians are...
Kerrin, I think that there is a demand for trained goats. It's very difficult to teach the 4H kids both to drive and to train their goat from scratch. On a ...
Hmm that is interesting maybe I'll look into that route as a sideline. For me its not about the profit really, I just find it is fun to do. We have a 10 week...
Some time ago someone I believe on this group, had written in that they used dog packs as packs for their goats. Could someone give me more information about...
vicki, if you don't want to spend the money they are fairly easy to make if you know how to sew. if you want to purchase one try Dr.Fosters mail order...
Hello everyone, We have a small farm in SE Ks and raise a few horses and a lot more goats now, my retirement plan Ha! We have Boers Percents, FB. I am...
Leah, I have an amish harness maker in indiana who makes beta harness for me for about $250/ per. They are wonderful, soft and low care. Check out my web...
I Love the pictures!! Can't wait until "Lucy" gets her harness. We have an antique green goat cart that I want her to pull. How do I get ahold of the people...
Those pictures on your web site of the goats and wagons are cute!, Nice rigs
What type of bit are you using? Leah ... From: Chris & Becky Penoyar Date:...
I'm using a straight bar mini bridoon, 3 1/2 inch. ... From: Leah McGregor To: HarnessGoats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 8:23 AM ...
You know I used to have one of those in my tack room.........took a bunch of
stuff to a trade days. Rats! Leah ... From: Chris & Becky Penoyar Date: 09/12/2007...
They come with the harness. ... From: Leah McGregor To: HarnessGoats@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 6:51 PM Subject: [HarnessGoats] goat...
Excellent looking team on the front page. I especially love their stance, very impressive. Now that's what I would like to do (on a smaller scale- we raise...
Below is informations I picked up from another list. I believe all goat, sheep and llama owners stand to loose quality in their veterinary care if this...
I have a pack/cart wether that is about 15 months old for sale in the NE Texas area. He is for working only, sorry folks he's NOT for meat. Please email for...
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