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Increasing the Equine Presence on Farms.com OntAg.

This message was posted by member Jen Armstrong.

 

I've been to a few horse forums, and as far as format and ease of use goes, I quite enjoy farms.com over the others.  However, there don't seem to be many horse participants as members.  I might strive to change that!  Any new equine members make sure you add me as a friend and we'll see how the list goes!

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Mackenna Roth on January 26, 2011 at 9:09am

Hey Jen!

That sounds like a great idea!!

Im a horsey girl myself and would love to have OntAG build up an equestrian presence as well.

Mackenna
Permalink Reply by Cindy Filmore on January 29, 2011 at 3:33am

Glad to see there are others out there! All these years, horses have been our 'guilty pleasure'. Nice to see some discussion (and, I've even noticed a column or two in the farm papers lately!).

 

 

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