I understand the concern of a live animal on a front loader but this situation is unique. The horse is 28yrs old(I have had him for 24yrs). He is so mellow..and he likes to lay down then when he is ready to get up..after a few hours or so he tries and will just sit up on his butt for a while then spin around to look around then when I come to help if he is laying down, he knows to sit up, I put the sling I had built on him and then position the loader close down to his back and put the rope from the sling around the bucket then walk back and get on the seat of the tractor then I lift slowly and when he feels the pressure he starts to try and get up and I help him . He then knows to stand in place, I get off the tractor, unhook the sling and rope and then he takes off. The bucket is protect by carpet to protect him in case something odd were to happen. I have been doing this for about 5 mos and it really is simple. He is a very mellow horse. Also, I rarely need to pick him up in the barn..but it is a small area..like 25 by 25 feet or so. I have only looked at JD and Kubota so I am really happy to get all these responses and learn about what else is out there.
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polecat
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yer a good momma shawna!!!!!my hat is off to u!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif...actually reminds me of somethin i'd do!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif..got any pics of u and the old boy!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Well, I do have photos..just havent had time to post them. I want to thank all for the help. I did finally buy a JD955 w/ 70A FEL like my neighbor has and I really like it. I got a good deal on it (I have priced many) and it needs a little work but it lifts the horse fine and also I really like the size of it and the hydrostatic transmission. Now, I suppose I need to post my questions on the JD forum. I will post a photo of the horse being lifted by the new tractor. Thanks again to all..your great. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
polecat
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awesome shawna!!!! can't wait to see a pic of u and the ol boy!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif..you've got a heart of gold!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Cliff_Johns
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Gosh, I thought lifting my dogs butt so he can get up the stairs was an effort.
You must be mighty fond of that horse. It's neat that he knows you are helping him and can accept the help without freaking out. Shows how much he trusts you.
Cliff
You must be mighty fond of that horse. It's neat that he knows you are helping him and can accept the help without freaking out. Shows how much he trusts you.
Cliff
JayC
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Once you get your dog up the stairs, how do you get him down? I have a dog that needs help, too and I'm not sure how I would get him down once he is up there.
755inNY
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Shawna,
Are the rear tires on the 955 filled for ballast? If not, I suggest you do that or add a ballast box to the 3PH. I realize your horse is taking most of his own weight, but if he should loose his footing and fall it could upset the tractor if it is not properly ballasted.
Your horse reminds me of our Appaloosa, Shawnee. In his mid to late twenties he had hip joint problems that made it difficult for him to get up once he layed down. He got himself into some difficult spots. It was especially a problem in his stall. Once when I came home the other 2 horse were near the barn and acting very agitated. I couldn't see Shawnee so I walked around the barn and found him laying with his head facing down hill and his rear end under the bottom fence rail. He had slid or worked his way to where his butt was outside the fence and the bottom fence rail was contacting his rib cage. The other 2 horse came trotting up to stand by. I talked to him a bit then went to the house for my cordless screw gun. I told Shawnee to hold still and started removing the fence rails, top rail first. Shawnee just layed there calmly the whole time. Once I removed the bottom rail, I told Shawnee to get up. He struggled to his feet and headed for the barn.
Did I mention that he was blind? He was my wife's first horse. She got him when she was 17 and he was 6. He passed away Christmas Day, 1999 at the age of 29.
I wish the best for you and your horse. I like the part where he sits up like a dog waiting for help.
Jeff
Are the rear tires on the 955 filled for ballast? If not, I suggest you do that or add a ballast box to the 3PH. I realize your horse is taking most of his own weight, but if he should loose his footing and fall it could upset the tractor if it is not properly ballasted.
Your horse reminds me of our Appaloosa, Shawnee. In his mid to late twenties he had hip joint problems that made it difficult for him to get up once he layed down. He got himself into some difficult spots. It was especially a problem in his stall. Once when I came home the other 2 horse were near the barn and acting very agitated. I couldn't see Shawnee so I walked around the barn and found him laying with his head facing down hill and his rear end under the bottom fence rail. He had slid or worked his way to where his butt was outside the fence and the bottom fence rail was contacting his rib cage. The other 2 horse came trotting up to stand by. I talked to him a bit then went to the house for my cordless screw gun. I told Shawnee to hold still and started removing the fence rails, top rail first. Shawnee just layed there calmly the whole time. Once I removed the bottom rail, I told Shawnee to get up. He struggled to his feet and headed for the barn.
Did I mention that he was blind? He was my wife's first horse. She got him when she was 17 and he was 6. He passed away Christmas Day, 1999 at the age of 29.
I wish the best for you and your horse. I like the part where he sits up like a dog waiting for help.
Jeff
MicroPilot
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What is the line coming from the bucket back toward the operator station?