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    Which size box scraper to buy?

    I am in the process of getting a little Kubota 3200 to use for cleaning out around the barn and maintaining the gravel driveway. The tractor is 54 inches wide and has 30 hp. Should I get the 60 inch box scraper or the 72 inch? The box scraper I am looking at is the Land Pride scraper/grader...
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    Toe and heal shoes cause navicular???

    I was at the diner the other day with a shoer, he was saying that he doesn't like using toe and heal shoes because they increase the chance of the horse going navicular. I've always used toe and heal... I did have one horse go navicular... what do you guys think, is there any truth to this???
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    Montana Weaver Ranch horses

    Any body know anything about the Weaver ranch in Montana? They sell their horses at a sale in Great Falls each September. Their bloodlines look like foundation blood, which I love. Any info would be appreciated.
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    steers vs. heifers...

    I spoke with the Yard Manager down at the Three Forks (Three Forks, Mt.) auction yard, I asked him to find me a dozen feeder steers to put out on a little pasture I have right by my house. He said I could probably turn a better profit with heifers than I could with steers. I'm only planning on...
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    Pocket Gophers... what to do?

    What's the best way to get rid of these little devils? They are starting to get out of hand. :???:
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    Switching field from winter wheat to alfalfa??

    I'm embarrassed to always come here asking questions but so far I have gotten some good help here. Forgive me for my ignorance. My father in law is a great resource but computer research is helpful too. I have 50 acres I'm leasing out to a local guy. Its a very nice dry farm field. I'm only...
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    I need a new stock trailer

    Hey folks, I have another question for the gang. The bumper pull stock trailer we've been using is all used up. I'm going to get another one the end of next month. I'd like to get one that I can haul a dozen steers. Any recommendations on a well built trailer that will last a while? I've...
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    Help on stock trailer...

    I need to get a stock trailer. I could go with a regular stock trailer or even a bumper pull. What would a guy need to pay to get a decent used trailer? Any brands to avoid? Aluminum or steel? Thanks guys. Curly
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    A question on cattle and sheep...

    I have a few questions for those of you who know the cattle (or sheep) business. I've got twelve acres along the creek that I would like to run some steers on. I've got other properties that I use for winter wheat and the horses but no real use for this particular land that's near the house...
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    Can a horse be good under saddle and good in harness?

    When I was a pup we had a two wheel buggy I would hook up to our horse and ride all around town. Us kids would use that same horse under saddle. The horse was a Shetland. I don't have a buggy now but I would like to get one. My question to the more savvy horse folks would be, do you think...
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    Branding a five year old horse...

    I have a couple questions for the horse folks of the gang-- 1. I need to get the teeth floated on a five year old horse. Anybody know of a good equine dentist in or around Helena, Montana? 2. I need to hot brand that same horse (shoulder), any recommendation on branding a horse that age...
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    Weeds around the barn.

    I have a question for you guys-- I have gravel around the horse barn and a long driveway back to the house. I have a heck of a time keeping the weeds out of it. Back in the old days dad use to use some type of a flame blower that he would carry around and control the weeds at his place. His...
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    Tractor selection...

    Looking for some advise on what tractor to get for my place. I have 65 acres that I use mostly for beef and some hay. The tractor will be used to feed round bales and to maintain a driveway that is about 3/4 of a mile long. The driveway takes quite a bit of dirt work maintenance so the loader...
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