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R: net33: @10000 [04:15 07/23/94]
To: DSEG.TI.COM (JAMES MCCAM

On 22 Jul 94 09:34am a842051@dseg.ti.com (James McCameron) Wrote:
Re: Horses and Livestock in Ak?

>     Hi, I'm trying to find out about different areas of the country
>     as possible places to move to.  However training, riding and 
>     owning horses is a big part of my life.  So does anyone know 
>     of people that own horses and/or livestock in Alaska? I would 
>     assume in the southern portions.  What the quality of feed and 
>     hays are there, or if there are any native grasses there that 
>     are harvested for feed, etc. Or is the environment just too 
>     inhospitable for this kind of animal? Thanks,
>     James

Horses and livestock do thrive here in Alaska, in some part of the state
you will have to work a little harder and take a bit more care in
providing shelter, dealing with snow and frozen watering facilities...
and sometimes, predators.

Farmers in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley have kept livestock here since
the 1930's and 1940s, there are plenty of native grasses available for
feed and plenty of hay is is available.

There are quality veterinary facilities found in most areas of the state,
plenty of feed and tack stores and a limited (but expensive) number of
boarding facilities.

Some guiding and outfitting companies keep horses that they let run wild
in winter, but many of those animals die off, so please don't consider
that here... Our law enforcement agencies will enforce any and all
statutes concerning cruelty to animals.

                                 Later
                                  A.J.

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