we were talking about horses rather than oxenProbably depends on the tractorWhat is the depreciation on an ox? Service depends on who is doing the work, same as an ox, who does the hooves and how often?
And can you use the ox to lift firewood carriers up onto a landing?

Who would want to lift firewood when you could be e.g. riding on a beach, showjumping, dressage, working in the woods (where we started remember) or just looking fabulous?
