Everything has an end, and so does this project.Our work has been summarized in a final report, drawings have been compiled and the project has been reported to the financiers.The report (in Swedish) can be found on this page, but also via the Swedish Horse Drivers’ Association’s website.We would like to express our thanks to […]
During this third field study, the participants gathered to see and test the self-loader trailer developed through the project.The morning was devoted to testing on one of the nearby meadows while the afternoon was devoted to a workshop during which further adjustments to the prototype were discussed.
Work on our new self-loader trailer is progressing.Our fantastic designer Magnus is working on the technical aspects and Sigvard, who is the best on horses, contributes with his experience to ensure that the machine will work not only practically but also in a gentle way for the horses that will pull it.During the autumn, we […]
At the end of January we found an old Pöttinger Kadett LW13 in Poland.A self-loader for tractor operation which is now to be converted into a ground-driven wagon powered by natural horse power only. The wagon, built in 1968, was in very good condition and was brought home by the project’s representative Sigvard Gustavsson (Hälde […]
Paul Schmit, Schaff Mat Päerd, chooses to leave the project for personal reasons.Other parties continue to push the project forward. We thank Paul for good cooperation and the knowledge and network he contributed to the project.The project continues and right now production of a self-loading wagon is starting in Sweden
A workshop was conducted on November 18, 2023 in Tuntange, Luxembourg.Leader LAG Lëtzeburg hosted the day.The participants completed a design study of compost and mulch spreader and design study of a sickle bar mower before having a joint lunch.After lunch, a visit was made to Paul Schmit’s farm where various implements were demonstrated.After a concept […]
The project’s second field laboratory was conducted on June 3, 2023, also this time in Vittsjö, Sweden. Additional tools were tested and evaluated before a workshop on the development of prototypes was initiated. 17 people participated during the day.
On 5-6 November 2022, an international symposium was held through the project. 13 lecturers from all over the world presented their work with draught animals to 131 listeners from 17 different countries, such as Colombia, the United States, Canada, Germany and Spain. The lectures were recorded and listened to afterwards via our YouTube channel Leaderproject […]
On May 22, 2022, the project’s first field study was conducted.Seventeen interested entrepreneurs participated during the day, which was conducted in Vittsjö, Sweden. During the theoretical part, the results of the survey conducted among horse entrepreneurs, mainly in Sweden, about how they work with horses today were presented.There was also a discussion about what type […]
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