Living off the grid is seen mostly own food, own electricity, own water, and heating. But, what about car fuel? Costs for machinery to work the fields, maintenance, paperwork... a total financial nightmare when comes to living off the grid. So what could be the best, eco-friendly solution? Get a horse. Some may jump, stop forcing horses, blah blah blah. Horses are actually extremely powerful and resistant, one healthy strong adult horse can pull a 3 tons of car as a workout. Did car break down? Hop up and ride the horse to the gas station. Here are 10 reasons why you should get a horse, or more 1- Horses are much more ecologically friendly than bicycles. You may think, how comes a bicycle is less ecological? Well, the factories that make them, make a lot of pollution, starting from the metal factories, rubber factories, plastics added... . While a horse, is natural 100%, not made, but born from a female horse that is 100% natural as well. Especially that does not require spare parts except horseshoes that are not expensive. 2- Horses are harder to steal than a bike. You can live your horse in the field or next to a shop and the chances for it to be stolen are slim to none. In the worst case and someone steals your horse, you will be able to find it easy, I mean is a big animal and probably the thief is a hipster who want to look cool or someone who wanna go to a country club. 3- They like weeds, same as you. So there is a thing most of the people are having in common with the horses, both like weeds. Can use it as a lawnmower. Easy to feed, just the same as with any herbivore, hay, corn, wheat, apples, vegetables to keep them strong and healthy. Don't forget that they need love and care, animals have a soul, have feelings and they will see you as their family. 4- They will save your life. In case that you drive a car and pass out, you will crash and probably die or just have a few broken bones. While a horse will take you home. I still remember when I was going to the countryside here in Romania and some hard-working people, extremely tired after a day of hard work in the pub, that would need to walk on 4 legs, simply climb in the chariot and the horse took them home. It kinda like an autopilot, but safer, at least they won't start to burn like a Tesla and neither will hit people due to malfunction. 5- Fertilizer. Horse poop is a great fertilizer for your crops, so why buy chemicals for your garden when you can get your own fertilizer. 6- Horses are very loyal if you take good care of them. Same like dogs, are very intelligent and ready to protect you in case of need. 7- Fieldwork. You can use a horse to work the field and will count as a workout for them. Of course, I am talking about working not abusing as some people do. But you would be surprised to find out that horses do enjoy hard work, because it makes them stronger, and won't get bored just by standing and doing nothing always. 8- Business idea. If you want, you can start a horse riding school, and get a good income out of it. 9- They like beer. Yep, horses enjoy a good beer during the summer. I don't say to get them drunk of course. They are horses, not humans. They do have some self-respect. Horses can drink 2-5 beers without any problem since their bodies are way bigger and the amount of alcohol in blood would be less, but they can drink alcohol-free beer as well, not necessarily enjoy it, I mean who enjoy beer without alcohol? So you get yourself a drinking partner. Just don't get the horse drunk. It's already hard to carry a drunk human friend, so a half a ton drunk horse would be way too much for you. 10- Emotional support. PTSD, Anxiety, depression, sadness... . Horses are friendly and there for you to lift your mood, and if they can't, they will stay by your side until you will feel much better. A horse, same like a dog, is a gift from gods. |
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