Water evasion

[CATUNDERWD@aol.com]

I have two problems that are not directly endurance related so please e-mail
me privately.

1.  I have a 5 year old Arab mare who refuses to get her dainty feet wet.  It
is turning into a real battle of the wills and some not so pretty
confrontations.  For the most part she is a very agreeable horse, but is
totally uncooperative when it comes to water.  Does anyone have some training
tips on how to accomplish this in a less combative (and more effective)
manner?

2.  I have 8 acres of pasture and am getting some rather good sized manure
piles.  I have tried spreading it out with a box blade and a weighted down box
springs and neither one has been very effective.  I have access to a tractor
and will purchase any implement that will work, so I would appreciate any
input anyone has.

Thanks, as always, for the great information and help.

Cathy & "Jazz"