Extra Reach
Bobcat Company expands its skid-steer loader line and introduces the S205, with a 2050-lb. rated operating capacity. The series also features a vertical-path lift that is 66 inches wide for loading and unloading into higher places. The model offers 16.3-gpm auxiliary hydraulic flow and is powered by a turbo-charged, liquid-cooled, 61-hp diesel engine. More than 50 different attachments are available.
For more information or to find a dealer near you, contact Bobcat Company at 1-866-823-7898 or check out their website at www.bobcat.com.
Stable Help
Double L Group announces a new line of Stableline equipment. First up is the hay gear, which features a porter, a pouch, a handler, a hay net and a saddle canteen. All are made from mildew-resistant nylon canvas and feature tool pockets, carrying straps and grommet ventilation. The hay porter comes with wheels, while the hay pouch can handle five flakes of hay.
Also new in the Stableline line is a fold-away hay feeder, which folds flat against the wall when not in use. Finally, Double L introduces Double-Tuf Hook-n-Feed Buckets, hook-over feeders that feature built-in handles, pour spouts, mounting holes and lower hand-holds for better control. The 12-quart bucket is available in five colors.
For more information, contact Double L Group at (563) 875-6257 or at www.doublel.com.
Small Packages
New Holland introduces a line of subcompact tractors designed to offer a lot of power in a smaller package. All three TZ models can handle front- or rear-mounted implements, such as snow blowers, rakes, tillers and front-end loaders and come in 18hp, 22hp and 25hp. For traction control, the line uses Sensitrak, which engages and disengages the 4WD automatically and only when required to reduce turf scuffing, save wear on the tires and increase the life of driveline components.
For more information, contact New Holland at www.newholland.com/na or try a local dealer near you.
FINDING OUT
9/2/2010
Re: Horse trailer parking The vast majority of my boarding stable clients charge for trailer parking. Erik is right - think about it not only as occupying space on your property, but also creating risk for you - who do you think the boarder will come to first if her trailer is damaged while it's parked at your place...
(And many people don't insure their trailers, thinking, erroneously that their auto insurance covers it, or that the trailer isn't worth insuring)
8/27/2010
Re: Accepting Credit Cards for Lessons and Board I personally have used Paypal for credit card payments on everything from services to sale of ponies and equipment. You will need an upgraded account from their basic and they do charge a fee for the transaction (I think it is 4%). I have also used Paypal for sales out of the US as they will do the currency conversion.
8/26/2010
Re: When is a boader's selfishness too much? What would I do? Ask her how long it will take her to hook up her trailer, load her horse and hit the highway. My boarding contract says that either party may terminate the contract at any time for any reason. If someone doesn't want to be at my place, I don't want them here. And if I don't like the way they treat their horse, I want them gone. Most of my boarders have been with me for 15 to 20 years. Lots of old horses here!
8/17/2010
Re: Barn Drama. . .or Borderline Harassment? I am currently at a barn I have been at for TEN YEARS!!! I will be turning in my 30 day notice to remove my horses (required on our boarding agreement) this week due to another boarder who has purely harrassed me for the past 3 years. The owner is aware of the situation yet continues to try and justify the situation. Comments such as I know she is that way, but once you get to know her she is a nice person. This boarder has left me nasty notes, on the white board for all to see and hand written notes and has gone as far as last night standing on her porch as I was throwing hay, LOUDLY CURSING to the barn owner of the work I was doing!!! This boarder is also renting a trailer in front of the barn and has tried to make the rule that NO BOARDERS park where they have been parking since the barn opened in the 1990's. The noise of the car doors disturbs her!! She also yelled at my child at 2:30pm one summer day because her horse naighed!!!! Like I said, I have been there 10 years and also work there 3 days a week - I do not pay this particular woman, nor is her name anywhere on the boarding agreement, yet we are all asked to tolerate her because that is the way she is!!! I hate to leave, but for my own sanity and the safety of my child - we are ridding ourselves of this major drama spot!!!
FARM EQUIPMENT
