Two Belgian Draft horses run towards the camera, with the teamster standing behind them.
Percheron draft horses are handled by a teamster while they are hitched to a buck rake
Beaverslide hay stacker with tines suspended over stack of loose hay, having just dumped a load.

Haying with Horses

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Jul 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

Take a step back in time and watch as several teams of draft horses, driven by teamsters, are used to put up hay.  Watch as a load of hay is gathered up with a buck rake and loaded on the beaverslide.  Experience the explosive power of the draft team on the stack as on cue, they pull up the load, pulling straight toward the audience.  See workers on the stack use pitchforks to shape the loose hay into a solid stack to be stored for the winter.  

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Jul 20, 2022

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Demonstration will begin at 1:00 pm with a brief ranger talk. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before to allow time to get from the parking area to the demonstration.

Contact Information

Julie Croglio
406-846-2070 ext. 226
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
Tags: historic, horses, ranching