Parkton, MD New barn owner Leah Hammett made the mistake of
bringing experienced horsewoman Tamara Buller to the feed store with her
to pick up supplies. The very knowledgeable Buller spent over two
hours discussing the pros and cons of various manure forks.
First
Buller covered material options for the handle of the manure fork.
Then she went on to handle shape. “Whether you prefer a straight handle
or an ergonomic handle depends on your mucking style. Are you a flinger
or a rotator?” When Hammett shrugged noncommittally, Buller delivered
an extensive lecture on mucking techniques and grip types. Then she
moved onto head types, covering teeth spacing and her own strong
preference for a basket-type head. Finally she assessed the overall
balance of each manure fork.
After finally settling on a manure fork, Buller spent the next few hours educating Hammett about wheelbarrows.
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