Area Woman Knows Way Too Much About Manure Forks

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.

Area Blogger Alarmed By Number Of Manure Related Posts

Area Blogger Alarmed By Number Of Manure Related Posts

Book Review: The Art of Stall Cleaning

Price: $39.99
Publisher: Hillbilly Press, Inc.

This beautifully photographed coffee table book celebrates the mysterious and often under-appreciated art of stall cleaning.  Early chapters contain vivid color photographs that illustrate the complex interplay between manure and bedding.  In later pages we see intimate photographs of famous horses' stalls and we meet the stall artists who maintain them.

This book is a must have for manure enthusiasts.

Another Tragic Manure Disposal Accident

Or was it an accident?

TV Listing: Manure Olympics

ESPN2

10 a.m. EST

This international competition includes events such as the Loaded Wheelbarrow Obstacle Course and Compost Flinging.  New this year is the demonstration sport Evening Gown Mucking where athletes dressed in formal attire must muck out an entire barn.

Area Woman Survives Day Of Riding Crazy Horses, Then Breaks Arm In Manure Disposal Accident

Area Woman Survives Day Of Riding Crazy Horses, Then Breaks Arm In Manure Disposal Accident

Area Woman Knows Way Too Much About Manure Forks

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.