Gallatin Valley Horse Resource, LLC
PO Box 3624
Bozeman, MT 59772
Amy Hathaway, managing member
406-581-1712
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406-581-1712
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Fencing...
Fencing to many is like a dirty word and people would rather take a beating than deal with the issue. Fencing is probably the most important issue to deal with when someone buys a horse, without a doubt it can be the most dangerous thing your horse will encounter. However it is the very last thing that many want to deal with or consider. It is safe to say that no expense will be spared when it comes to animal health, feed, hoof care, tack, transportation and the list goes on, but how often does one bring a horse home and put it in an unsafe envirornment surrounded by strange horses and barbwire and the next trip is to the vet. Again, it is safe to say that it occurs more often than not. Another factor that comes to mind is when people have a vision and dream of how they want the new fence to look, they call a contractor first without researching what is best for the animal. This dream fence in many cases isn't suited for the horse or the wildlife that roam the area. One should understand that contractors are in the business of supplying labor, not expertise in most cases and just because they build fence doesn't mean they have the capability or desire to build what you are asking them to perform. Take for instance a doctor, are they all capable of performing brain surgery? No, only a very few are and the same is true of the fence contractor, they may be great at barbwire, rail or such, but never have installed a correctly designed Power Fence. This is a recipe for disaster in many cases and references need to be supplied.
My final point is that research is inexpensive compared to the material and installation costs of an improper fence design. Take the time to research and ask questions.
Larry Feight
High Country Ag. Marketing Inc.
l_feight@hcam.net
http://hcam.net
PO Box 525
Whitehall, MT 59759 1-800-777-9960
As a side to the above article, Larry and his associates at High Country Ag. Marketing, Inc. offer free consultations for your fencing needs--equestrian, livestock, or wildlife. They also offer seminars for your organizations.
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October, 2007 New Forest Service Travel Maps available. these new maps are available at all district ranger offices as well as on line at http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin
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How do I get my hay certified?
The Gallatin County Extension Office offers the Certified Weed Free Hay program. In order to get one’s hay certified it is best to contact the Gallatin County Extension Office in early spring at 388-3213. The field must past inspection prior to cutting within a specific time frame. The hay can then be marked certified. The owner of the hay will issue certificates to accompany the hay if the purchaser is traveling out of state.
Where do I get certified hay?
A current list of hay providers may be given by the Extension Office at 388-3213. The following are providers with certified hay this fall:
Bud Burkhart 587-7801
Al Bos 282-7967
Bob Marx 388-4624 and 581-7621
Dave Kraft 586-0625
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Brand Inspector Phone Numbers follow:
The Gallatin County Extension Office offers the Certified Weed Free Hay program. In order to get one’s hay certified it is best to contact the Gallatin County Extension Office in early spring at 388-3213. The field must past inspection prior to cutting within a specific time frame. The hay can then be marked certified. The owner of the hay will issue certificates to accompany the hay if the purchaser is traveling out of state.
Where do I get certified hay?
A current list of hay providers may be given by the Extension Office at 388-3213. The following are providers with certified hay this fall:
Bud Burkhart 587-7801
Al Bos 282-7967
Bob Marx 388-4624 and 581-7621
Dave Kraft 586-0625
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Brand Inspector Phone Numbers follow:
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