We have a new toy at the Singing Horse Ranch! I plan to use this mini excavator to get my irrigation fixed and also to create swales and catchment ponds across the ranch.
This way we can increase water retention on the land – turning it into more of a sponge – rather than having water just run downhill and off the mountain whenever it rains.
If you’ve ever wondered how an excavator works, or were thinking of getting one, this detailed tutorial will tell you everything you need to know:
How To Operate a Mini Excavator
Jini Patel Thompson is a natural health writer and Lazer Tapping instructor. She began riding at age 2 in Kenya, and got her first horse at age 8 in Alberta, and so continues a life-long journey and love affair with these amazing creatures.
