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- . � . <br /> . - „ <br /> . . , � (-�C��h;I- � <br /> . LINIVF�kSIT�' QH MINN�SC)TA <br /> � • <br /> � �'�.������n � p ;� g . . <br /> . � <br /> February 6, 199R . � . � <br /> nakotA T�� �rad Bressler,City of Orono . <br /> C'.opnty FR: Jeremy Gesl.e,E�:teasion Educatc�r, Livestock Syste <br /> DaKOTA COUNTY EXT6N310N 6 <br /> CONSERVATION CENTER <br /> R$: JOtI &Mog pendleton'S request to keep 1 horse... <br /> 41fH1-•22p S�rc�:t 1�'.. <br /> �"''° �"� CC: Jon& Meg Pendleton <br /> l�an»in�liyn. MtV S,r+(1:?4•ySi�J <br /> °"o"E The Pendleton's wish to keep one horse,f�r appraximately six mt�nths of the year, on <br /> ��'�'��'`��'��{��� their property. The totel arttuunt of�nanure praduction from �ne for half a year is <br /> TDD relatively minar. I have reeommettded a few manage:nent practices that should ensure <br /> «'����`>>-77`3y that the manure will not be a p�llution problem. <br /> FAX <br /> it�12���,,3_H��t�2 :• . Wtten buildinb the two lots where the horse will be k�pt, fallow city(ani3lor county} <br /> wEB rey�iired/recommended setbacks from share]and and se�tic system. <br /> htip;/lwww,extenelon.umn.edu/ S'' 7'hree areas of concern were the lakeshore,the septic system and the smail creek <br /> �NAkote/ that cuts across the property and empties intcy the lake. The creek is basically <br /> e.M��� Only a cpnCern during spring run-aff from snowmelt. Since the horse wiil not be <br /> dekota@extpn�l011.umn.edu ke�t 02] t}t�pI'Opet'h/pVeC Wit1f0C,this shouldn't be a problem. <br /> ':• Maintain�ve�etation cover on th�horse lots if possible. <br /> • Y Meg&Jon ltave expressed their willingness to provide su�?plement�l forage <br /> (hay)tp r�duce grazing pressure on the lots. I would be happy to inspect the site <br /> at the end of the first summer to evaluate the vegetative cover. <br /> Y If the lots becorne devoid of vegetation,ihere are tw�things I would recommend; <br /> ■ It would be very easy to design a clea�i water diversion that would keep ntn- <br /> off from flowing over the lots. <br /> • Set up a manure cc�mposting pile. <br /> lf it is deemed th&t a compost�ile is necessary,I �vould be happy to wark with the <br /> pe,�dleton's to design a systcm for them, Compost�iles quickiy and efliciently convert <br /> rnanure into arganic mattcr that can readily be used as fertilizer for garden5 or fields,and <br /> they �re relatively odorless. We cttn design a system that is not in t1�e palh of run-off,and <br /> by putting a fer�ce around it,we can keep the area aesthetically p(easing. We've talked <br /> about this,and they are tnore than willing to do whatever is necessary. I can provide <br /> details on how often the lot needs to be cleaned,the compc�st pile empticd,�tc. � � <br /> 1 would also like t�add that Jon z4c Meg give me every indication th�t they are not Only <br /> willinK to, but also want ta maaaqe their horse in a way th�t is healthy for the horse and <br /> safe for the environment. They have made connections with a v�terinarian,otl�er horse <br /> owmers,tlntversity of Minnesota Exiension staff and other professionals to assist them as <br /> ihey care for this horse. They clearly have ttte resources and the desire tc�do things right, <br /> and I see no reason to derry their request. . <br /> Jon R iV1eg may call on me ta provide inforn�ation or nssistancC in these areas. lf you <br /> huve any questions,] can be reacl�ed at(612)89i-7704. <br /> s <br /> • <br /> t�„iti�rr.,-ir,y e./'h!i►rne�.cr�tir, Zi.S. 1)��prr,�r,rrr►r1 uJ'A��1-ir•ulr�rre�, tirtc!Alr►t�tr�,cr�tc.r C:e,r.��rlrc•s(:e,��jx-1•rili�l,� <br />