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Northern Draft Animal

Silver

Well-known member
I got this in an email and had to post it, many of you may have already seen it.
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Only in Alaska ....... This guy raised an abandoned moose calf with his
Horses, and believe it or not, he has trained it for lumber removal and
Other hauling tasks. Given the 2,000 pounds of robust muscle, and the
Splayed, grippy hooves, he claims it is the best work animal he has. He
Says the secret to keeping the moose around is a sweet salt lick,
Although, during the rut he disappears for a couple of weeks, but always comes home....

Impressive !!




Moosepulling.jpg
 

Silver

Well-known member
After doing some searching online I find it is definetly a fake. This next one however is the real deal.

moose.jpg


The unusual beasts of burden pictured here were a pair of moose, hand-raised by owner Peachy Prouden. The photo was taken at Athabasca Landing, Alberta in 1898.
 

Northern Rancher

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A family just to east of us had one that would tow their boat around for them back in the 30's. A couple years ago some friends raised a young heifer calf up till she was a long yearling they actually get quite tame.
 

Silver

Well-known member
Yes, I know several people who have raised them up, including my wife, and I know of one or two that had them under saddle.
My wife says it was pretty intimidating when Martha the Moose would come running up looking for treats. They're a pretty large animal.
 
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