Beasts of Burden

Plowing the land was a quintessential 1850s farming skill! Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the operations of early Texas farms. Whether it was pulling plows, harrowing fields, hauling cotton, or cultivating corn, beasts of burden made light work of sometimes daunting tasks. Join Barrington Plantation and the Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association in a unique opportunity to experience draft animals at work! Various aspects of field preparation using horses and oxen will be demonstrated, with some hands-on opportunities. Activities are dependent on weather and soil conditions. Contact us at QmFycmluZ3Rvbi1QbGFudGF0aW9uIHwgdGhjICEgdGV4YXMgISBnb3Y= or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

You may also like the following events from Barrington Living History Farm:

• This Saturday, 10th January, 10:00 am, Special Program- Butchering & Curing *Weather Dependent* in Washington
• This month, 24th January, 10:00 am, Huddle 'round the Hearth in Washington
• This May, 16th May, 10:00 am, Plows & Petticoats: A Woman's Role in Washington