Maurice Telleen, publisher of ‘The Draft Horse Journal’
with his wife Jeannine, has written a book called ‘The Draft
Horse Primer,’ which makes a strong statement on behalf of the
use of horses in farming.
Telleen dedicates his book to the memory of his parents, whose
attitudes toward life were deeply rooted ‘in the concepts of
animal husbandry, soil stewardship, and the brotherhood of man
rather than in status, exploitation, and wealth.’
Even though many of our readers are devoted to farming with
machinery, we think they will find a bond of fellowship with the
Telleen family as expressed in this book. Further, many grew up
with horses on the farm, whether there was mechanical power
machinery or not.
The book tells how draft horses are coming back, advises on
breeds, buying a team, and all that goes with use of horses in
agriculture.
Headquarters for the Telleens is Waverley, Iowa, R. 3, 50677.
The author graduated in journalism from the University of Iowa. He
is a fulltime farmer in addition to publishing his interesting
quarterly magazine. He raises Belgian and Clydesdale draft horses
and Oxford Down sheep on his 60-acre farm. The book was published
by Rodale Press.
