Draft Animal-Power Network

Advancing the Practical Application of Draft Animal Power


Welcome Visitor/Newcomer or Loyal Member.

DAPNet is an international group of farmers, foresters, loggers, teamsters, homesteaders and supporters who came together in 2011 to form a non-profit that furthers the humane use of draft animal power for a more-sustainable future.

Our Mission
Draft Animal-Power Network provides connection to resources that preserve and advance the use of draft animals in the working landscape.


The goal of the Draft Animal-Power Network is to highlight ongoing efforts of people throughout the region who are educating, mentoring, and building community around animal-power and renewable land use, providing opportunities for education and networking throughout the year.

The Draft Animal-Power Network is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Our Board of Directors is full and active, but we always seek new volunteers to serve the organization. There are also several working committees that often have openings for member-volunteers. Please contact any of our Board members or our administrator if you would like to get involved.

We Publish a Monthly Newsletter. If you would like to advertise or submit an article, event, or classified ad (classifieds are free to members), please contact us at dapnetinfo@gmail.com.

Please join our Facebook Draft Animal Power Discussion Group to search for topics or ask questions to teamsters, internationally. Our members have a wealth of knowledge and are very generous about sharing what they know.

We rely on memberships, donations, sponsorships and grants to provide the website, online forum, our events, and the continued development of our organization as a hub for people interested in working with draft animals to share, learn, and network.

Please become a member so we can keep you in the loop and keep our organization plowing forward. Membership benefits allow you to support the work that we are doing, receive our newsletter, take advantage of our classified ads, and get discounted rates to our events.

Thanks for you interest, have a look around, and welcome to the network!

Draft Animal-Power Network President

John Smolinsky