• Horses don't cause soil compaction that heavy machinery will.
• Trees have numerous roots close to the surface of the ground which are easily damaged by heavy machinery.
• Horses don't cause rutted skid roads that are often associated with large machines.
• The use of narrow roads also damages fewer trees.
• Skidding log length instead of tree length allows for tight turns without damaging trees.

Whenever possible, timber harvesting operations are done utilizing horse logging. While the initial cost of horses is slightly more, their long term use more than pays for itself.

The light weight of horses is very effective in preventing soil compaction and erosion. The combination of shorter logs and narrow horse logging apparatus virtually eliminates the damage to the residual trees which is often associated with conventional logging equipment.

The result is the best possible appearance, use, health, and yield of your timberlands!

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