I’ve never seen a more calm equine than the heavy horses. I’ve seen several situations that would have had tragic outcomes with your typical horses. Drafts are incredibly forgiving and patient in spite of their tremendous size. Amazing how he managed all three without going into a huge panic.

@beverlyarcher3744

Жыл бұрын

Training with these horses and bonding

Probably the scariest video you have ever shown . It shows how well trained they are and how calm you are . So glad Lady in ok .

@renatekoch4803

Жыл бұрын

Dann war das Video doch nicht gruselig, sondern positiv anzusehen, wie sich alles mit Ruhe auflöste.

@annehenry6243

Жыл бұрын

@BlackCanvas AT I don't speak German, but my android tablet can translate.

@dragon1255

Жыл бұрын

Never in my life have i seen someone kick a hourse. I have been around horses all of my life and none of my family or friends have kicked a horse. This is disgusting

@LKre-vi5oq

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. It wasn't Lady's fault, the gelding stumbled into her and took the whole thing down. So she's pinned by another horse, then gets kicked, hard, to get her back up. And yelled at. Jesus, give her a breather.

@sassy6292

Жыл бұрын

@@dragon1255that was more a nudge with a foot. I don’t see it as a malicious nasty kick. When a horse won’t get up you have to give them some physical encouragement.

You're advice on staying calm during a crisis is PRICELESS. In my career I saw so many situation made worse by panic. Your "motivation" of Lady was 100% justified. Tough love is still love.

@creativehorsequeen

Жыл бұрын

I agree. We had a horse go down at my barn and we were afraid she was colicing so we had to get her up. She wasn't getting up so one of the trainers had to get in there and start smacking her with a crop. I hate using crops on horses, but in that moment, it was the only thing to get her up. So yes, sometimes you need a bit of tough love.

@sn98886

Жыл бұрын

*Your

WOW! I'm a retired farmer who did it with oxen. That wonderful nigh horse calmly trusting you to fix everything. Champion display of horsemanship, long term trust and obedience.

@Pod.tytulem.koniara

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

That's scary. Had an ole timer tell me always carry a good sharp knife in case you have to cut one out of the harness after a wreck.

@susanbrown2909

2 жыл бұрын

Yep good advice .

@willbass2869

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. My g-father tried to cut the gear off a mule that slipped down a stream bank in an attempt to save it. Steep, sandy bank and the animal just couldn't catch a foothold. Panic set in as mule slipped more and more. Water got deeper. Grown men shaken to their souls by sight & sound of mule fighting & braying in panic. Ended badly. Mule drowned

@woodsgremlin9995

2 жыл бұрын

The one problem with nylon or bio harness is that you can't cut it with a knife.

@stuglenn1112

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodsgremlin9995 It's not easy to cut but you can cut it with a knife if it's sharp. If you're at a point where you have to cut off parts of the harness that part is likely under a lot of tension (this helps with cutting it) due to the weight of the horse/horses equipment being on it. I've been there.

@awalters1013

Жыл бұрын

I have no doubt he carries a knife…but I think he evaluated the situation and it didn’t call for cutting the harness. If she were severely tangled and panicking, then I bet he would have cut it.

Glad you showed that experience. In my opinion, I think a lot of KZreadrs do not show there struggles enough. Life is all about struggle; It's not IF you will have troubles is life rather, you WILL have struggles in life. It's how we respond to struggle that (again IMO) defines us. Glad to see Bill and Lady running. I love to see large animals get excited and run and play in the fields.

This episode gave me flashbacks! I have a team of Percheron mares that we bought from the Amish about 10 years ago. We were crossing the edge of a pond with a small wagon when my off-side mare got stuck in the mud and went down. I jumped off the wagon and started unhitching her and holding her head above water. I know most people don't leave halters under the bridal but I often do; to get her up and out I had to put a lead rope from Kate's halter to Kris's trace and pull her out. I've been so many "situations" with these ladies and they just never panic, they just wait for me to take care of the problem.

@johnkomosa4089

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@louisecassidy5991

2 жыл бұрын

Good old horses seem to know we can get them out of a fix, green ones not so much.

@spencerhan7995

2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes. You are tuff

@Bret4207

2 жыл бұрын

Had to do the same thing with a horse once, drag it out by the halter with power, a tractor in that case. You either save the animal or lose it by not trying!

@fatgreyman183

2 жыл бұрын

@@spencerhan7995 LOL! Poor wording on my part, Kris did the heavy work pulling her teammate out!

It always amazes me to watch their ears. They are always listening to him. Even if he's silent & walking past them, their ears follow his every move. Absolutely beautiful bond.

@krisbaker9427

Жыл бұрын

Jojo, lol. Have you ever seen an animal before? It is not a bond between them. If you were walking around the horses instead of him, their ears would be following you. Do you have a “beautiful” bond with them?

We were always taught that the best tonic for a horse, was a day with Dr. Green!! Just like us, they need to be youngsters every now and again. Great video Jim, it shows what, and what not to do!! I am so glad your stressed to be calm, above all else!! Glad no one had any serious problems in the end, an amazing team!!

Anyone can be a good horseman when things are normal but it takes a great horseman to stay calm when things go wrong 👍👍

Wow. Thanks for sharing the good days and the rough spots as well. What a relief to see Lady right back to work.

Hi! I have to say, it broke my heart to see Lady laying there like that, but was glad that she and the blacks knew to stay calm while you unhitched her. And the happy ending with her and Bill, well, what a nice relief to you I’m sure, and to all of us watching! Thank you for the great care you take of these wonderful horses and for sharing your life with them with us!

@Elizabeth-arb22

2 жыл бұрын

Octavia Starr, very well said -- my thoughts exactly.

@mikemartin3266

2 жыл бұрын

¹¹

@georgeweisbrod1876

2 жыл бұрын

She can't roll uphill

@gabrieleburg4736

Ай бұрын

❤

I am so thankful you all (Jim and the horses) are ok. Things go bad so quick. But am super impressed to see how well the horses n Jim kept their cool and you can see the trust and faith between Jim n the horses. Once again thank you God for your presence in the situation.

reminds me of a video where the Budweiser Clydesdale all ended up in a heap at a show in a arena and they were so well trained they just stopped and left tge experts untangled them. good job Jim

@Cricket2731

Жыл бұрын

I saw that video of the Clydesdale wreck, too. *Very* well behaved team!

@justsayin4984

Жыл бұрын

That came to my mind as well. That was incredible!

@annedwyer797

Жыл бұрын

I've seen that video too, it's terrifying! It's amazing how calm the horses were, and so impressive that their handlers were able to get the team unhitched and back on their feet, apparently uninjured.

Impressed with how your horses responded to the accident. The blacks remained calm while you disconnected Lady and then hitched them to the right side of the tractor. Lady was nothing short of amazing. She remained calm and still while you unhitched her and moved the blacks. She showed complete trust in you and your actions. It's a joy to watch the way you and the horses work so well together.

Seeing this reminded me of a story my Grandmother told me, of when she was a young girl snigging logs with 2 horses and the chains got tangled up and the horse piled up like yours did. She began to get upset because she was having trouble untangling the horses and knew that my Great Grandfather would give her and her sister a hiding for letting the horses get hurt. They were tough times back in the 30's and 40's and the horses were worth their weight in gold. Thanks for sharing, Lady certainly was a love for staying calm. Cheers from Emerald Queensland Australia.

@FalconryMagic

Жыл бұрын

What's snigging please? x

@adriannettlefold9084

Жыл бұрын

@@FalconryMagic dragging/towing along the ground. 😁

@FalconryMagic

Жыл бұрын

@@adriannettlefold9084 'Ah right I see, thank you 😁 Often other countries use alternative words to describe things etc. hence my query 😉

When working with machines or animals, it is not if you have a wreck. It is when and how bad. You managed everything very well! Bless you!!

@zarashep

2 жыл бұрын

So very true. We’ll said.

@zarashep

2 жыл бұрын

We’ll said,

@zarashep

2 жыл бұрын

Darn spell check. I am of course trying to say ‘Well said’.

Praying that lady will be well. Praying she'll be alright.

Thank you for your honesty! "Hope for the best and plan for the worst" really applies to working with horses, doesn't it? It's important for people who are considering entering your kind of lifestyle to see that in this world there will be trouble. If not, it could really be disastrous for them. They might expect to have everything always go perfectly, but then suffer loss from not knowing what could go wrong. In my experience, just in general, knowing that things can go wrong and being ready for something bad to happen is the only thing that keeps bad from going to worse, because you're on alert and ready to spring into action and act intelligently to save the day. Even if it's a problem you've never encountered before, your eyes are open so you can think quickly and see the solution. But it takes the example of others to set your mind on being alert to potential trouble. You've done an immense service by honestly showing this disaster. Thanks be to God it all worked out for the best for Lady, and for Bill's improved leg! I enjoyed this video as always 💕🐎

I remember the first wreck I had, scared the crap out of me! I got the horse untangled and he was fine, but I was scared stiff! I've had horses down to the point I had to get a loader tractor, work chains under them and lift them back onto their feet. Had cattle that were far worse and never did get back up. They do seem to lose heart sometimes and just won't try to get up. But if they don't get up, they'll die within a couple 3 days. Glad you got her up quick. The longer they lay there thinking they can't get up, the more the chances of real dire problems arise. I don't imagine many non-farm folks realize that, or that horses are far "meaner" to each other than we ever are. The Good Lord was watching over you too Jim, real, real easy to get hurt bad untangling a wreck like that!

@leanns5440

Жыл бұрын

That's a really good point. Untrusting horses could have thrashed or bolted... entwining or crushing the handler. There is considerable risk being near a horse wreck, let alone untangling one.

@willworkforyarn4893

Жыл бұрын

Hey, when I was young and played in the yard with my siblings, there were occasions when our momma had to come out and kick a few booties!! Gets the job done!

What a good girl. She was so trusting. She just trusted you to get her out, and she trusted her workmates to not injure her intentionally. What a doll.

Thank you for showing that everything does not always go perfectly. I used to get kind of disappointed when my team wouldn't act perfectly like some of the other KZread channels show. Thank you for showing that this is normal.

Hi my dad was a horse trainer and we had big horses and he practiced getting them up and down so they would get up when he said up up up I asked him why and he smiled and said it’s not like I can lift them if they fall down

OMG, That scared the crap out of me. So glad she's ok

@m.harris2429

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha….me too!!!👍

I’m glad you posted this. It was good to see how you and untangled a mess like that. Both you and the horses were calm. Yes the horses might’ve reacted differently but I’m inclined to say the chances are better with a good outcome when the horses have a good temperament and have been treated well. Good job!

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@dorothyallen3614

Жыл бұрын

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim I can see they trust you very much. My first time watching your channel, thanks for sharing the bad with the good in a days work. I will be subbing.

@LADHP

Жыл бұрын

Also my first time watching, and I was so pleased to see how you handled it, and your horses were incredible! Well done, you have a new sub!

@samarthk6894

Жыл бұрын

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Glad that everyone is ok. That was a terrifying sight.

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I find watching Lady's ears once she's gone down to be interesting because she's very much alert the entire time. She's paying attention to where you are. She acts like she's dying, but the moment you walk off gets her attention. Clearly she had a lot of faith that you'd fix the situation even if she wasn't sure she could get back up by herself.

My heart sank when I saw this! But I watched it over n over to study n see it wasn't as bad as it looked. To remain calm is key n horses and you do this very well. They feed off your heartbeat. Interesting truth about ...when a horse feels trapped, they just surrender. Thanks for showing us them running in paddock, I needed to see a end on a good note ❤️ All in all thank goodness for God's grace n mercy!

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

Thank you for airing this episode. I have owned drafts for just 4 years. My first team were Suffolk mares (one of which I lost to colic in 2021). I replaced her with a 15 yo Belgian mare (owned by our Amish farrier). My husband and I have learned so much from you (feeding, handling, et al). I have resisted commenting, but perhaps this is the time to let you and your beautiful family know just how much you are appreciated. Thank you, Jim and Brenda!

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment, it is appreciated!

I'm so thankful that both the horses and you were not injured. Thank you for posting the video. We ALL need a reminder that anything can happen at any moment when working with draft horses.

I had the same thing happen two Percherons pulling a wagon the gelding fell over and the mare got pulled over on top no one got hurt but he had the strangles which made him pass out I had just bought the pair at a sale trying them out at the farm and dang what a day

Oh la Jim, for a moment my breath stopped, but you and Lady handled the situation brave and calm. I am very glad that all went well for you!! Big big hugs for Lady! Take care -Chris

So this whole mess was your fault Jim. You are very humble showing all this, truly appreciate all your hard work. Your horses trust you so much because you are kind and gentle with them. No tractor can do that job (show love for you)!

Proof that in some ways going to power equipment over draft animals was a mistake in many ways. Countless small farms could be made profitable and could support a family if they did not feel the need to embrace all the modern trappings of current agriculture. Thanks Jim and take care Lady!!! Bob in Nevada

@willbass2869

2 жыл бұрын

Lot of horses were spared hard and sometimes abused lives by introduction of tractors. Some men simply not wired to dealing with animals in a thoughtful & humane way. Regrettably animals were all they had to get work done and many suffered as a result. I don't bemoan intro of tractors but I think 'mixed power' could have persisted on suitable farms had Ag Extension made it a priority to show benefits of mixed power and had tractor companies not introduced the 'trade in' program as a way of killing off horse & mule power (literally killing off!). Farm communities & rural economies would have further benefited had more farmers kept a team or two for certain tasks. All the ancillary businesses providing services for horse power help keep dollars circulating in local economy rather than being zipped off to far away fuel suppliers, tractor dealers and money center banks. Have you tried booking a large animal vet? Plus the soil benefits of *having* to keep some ground in pasture and hay. In my own area, fences aren't even seen on some farms. 100% cropping, not even a pony on the farm for the kids; they ride ATVs (shame☹️)

@Bret4207

2 жыл бұрын

@@willbass2869 There are some people putting the horses back into work with the high fuel prices. Your note about the "trade in" program is something not a lot of people know about. Talk about killing off the competition! Now it's so hard to even find decent horses are a reasonable price...

@willbass2869

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bret4207 good point about current shortage of draft horses and price hike. All the more reason for people to now ditch that "pure bred" & "registered" mindset. We need a flood of good old 'chunks' and 'grade' horses and mules to hit the mkt. That'll take the starch outta some of the pretentious types at draft horse sales who bid up prices and then the animal is stabled and grained but seldom worked. Outside the Amish, very few people are needing mammoth sized horses for breaking sod ground for a corn rotation or the ability to use ground drive balers etc. All the modern engine assisted mowing, tedding and baling can be done with midweight chunks. Even small acreage discing, harrowing and planting could be done by mid-weights. These oversized Belgians and Percherons really weren't even a 'thing' until 1880s(?). All that Midwest prairie soil and those steep New England hillsides were primarily plowed and worked by oxen initially. Horses showed up after the heavy work was done. They were simply faster not necessarily better for the tasks.

@Bret4207

2 жыл бұрын

@@willbass2869 Problem is there just aren't that many people breeding draft horses! Yeah, the show people are, but I;m in the heart of Amish country in Northern NY and finding a good stud horse is a problem. I don't care if it's a Perch or Belgian or Suffolk, there just aren't that many around. Best horse I ever had was a 16-ish hand Perch chunk. What a horse in the woods! The Amish around here (Northern NY) aren't into the huge horses, but they take what they can get. Hard to find any horse in good health that is priced reasonable.

The Draft Horses are so intelligent they don't panic like many other breeds would. I think this is why many folks are turning to Draft Horses as riding mounts.

Good evening Jim,well done, you stayed calm and that was the best thing at that time.Lady new you would sort her so she stayed calm to, and the others.Things happen but all well now.All the very best dear friend 🌱🌱🌱💕

It looked like that hind leg was under her but once you encouraged her, she pulled herself up and the leg out. Very lucky no leg was broken considering h ou w deep she sank in the mud. Such a good working crew and calm has everything to do with you! Horses know their jobs and they love it - of course, when treated correctly. These big boys are outstanding! Kudos for your love and working these horses. Hundreds of years back, in Europe, they switched the horse for the steer in the fields but they found the horses to be so much better, cheaper and not difficult at all and the farmers returned to horses. I think you show just how efficient the horses are. Thank you for thanking God! Happy plowing and God bless 🙏🏼 🥰

Men do cry. Thank GOD that you Jim and the horses are OK. YOUR ANGEL HAS TATTERED WINGS.

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

2 жыл бұрын

Brenda would agree with that!

Thanks Jim , for being truthful on what happened. We all know the man upstairs was looking over you and your horses. I've been in similar situations, I could tell you were worried but I feel you pretty much kept your cool . You reacted with peace and the horses felt that you were OK and didn't panic . God bless and stay safe .

My Grandfather was a teamster working logs in Appalachia. Heard some real horror stories. Working with horses requires knowledge and patience. Great job Jim, glad Lady and Bill are OK. Good video, thanx.🙂

Hello..what a great educational video.. shame to see Lady go down but it happens..that can really take the confidence out of a horse..good to see she n others got straight back into it..stay safe..cheers M

I was plowing with 2 young belgians when I was younger. One slided and both fel. Field was a bit wet like in your vid. Same outcome, had to cheer one up. Lucky the stayed calm and no one hurt. So happened to me to. Very good example, keep the vid online, it might helps others prep.

More than anything Lady probably had her dignity hurt. Its hard to get up when you are round! I should know !Glad it all turned out ok. blessed weekend to you all

Farm life can be tough… thank you for recognizing and working so gently with these amazing animals.

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

Your comments in the video just prior to the accident were dead on - this wasn't a situation for any kind of beginner! And you managed to get them out through your own level of experience. Staying calm DEFINITELY helped Lady stay calm, as well as your two blacks. The breathing Lady is doing is called Agonal Breathing. For anyone else not familiar with horses and large animal rescue, it happens because the horse has trouble breathing on its side to begin with, and in a situation like this where she's scared it gets worse. It is definitely like crying or groaning with discomfort, fear and knowing you're there - she's also asking for help. Horses make similar noises when they lie down in a field and go to sleep in the sun, because again, it's harder for them on their sides - even though they're relaxing.

Poor Lady. You handled them so well Jim. That wasn't bad what you did to get her up. You don't wear heavy boots. She is a good girl.

Oh wow!!you could here your concern in your voice .. the horses stayed calm She's says I'm dead lol

Well trained and behaved team, I think you, sir, had a lot to do with getting the team ( Lady) out of trouble by responding calmly to the situation. Glad everything came out well for you and the team, thanks for the ride along.

Sorry to hear about bill great video jim

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I love the language of equestrians. Also, that genuine smile when Lady finally got up!! Priceless.

I am so relieved that Lady stayed calm, because that could have been quite a mess. I am grateful that she wasn't injured and had a great day in the sun.

Wow Jim. That scene with Lady had me sweating. You kept cool and she trusted you to get her out of her predicament. Nice going. So glad everything turned out so well.

@niko-laus

Жыл бұрын

we did selective wood harvesting with clyde horses and German Coldblood in odd situation my father used to laugh out loud and that keepeth horses calm because somehow they were feeling funny about this odd thinks to that was 7 decades ago

Oh Jim I was so afraid when I seen Lady laying down like she did, thank you Lord that all is ok, Jim you work so well with the horses!

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

Omgg! She handled that so well, bless her heart!

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

@chocolatefrenzieya

Жыл бұрын

@@alexanderhans3266 They are inherently friendly and bred that way, so no matter the age, you have a good chance at an excellent temperament. :)

Hello Jim glad she was not hurt. Your a expert handle that situation. Have a great day.

Jim, I am so thankful that everything worked out ok with the fallen horse. I was amazed at how patient she was!

The amount of trust they got on you. it shows your a real farmer

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

Honestly speaking. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

Their not wanting to go into the barn at the end is too funny. Gotta love when they play "catch me if you can".

That kick on lady to get her up is barely a pat on these magnificent beasts... way smarter and patient than some people out there for sure LOL

Always unhook the disc from the tractor and maybe to get the disc out possibly using a chain to the tractor and disc... I ve done that with just a tractor by my self

That must have been so frightening! Very glad it wasn't catastrophic.

I think Lady needs some loving after that, some carrots, hugs and nuzzles, soft calming words of affection too.

Accidents happen. The heavy horses are so gentle and trusting. You handled that well.

Talk about teamwork. Those horses are so well tempered. Lady was just taking a little break. Glad theyre all ok

Da bin ich echt froh das alles gut gegangen ist… Danke das Du dabei so entspannt ruhig und klar bleiben kannst Ihr alle zusammen seid ein super Team 👍👌

You got off lucky there. I'll bet next time you use a longer chain so the team can pull from dry/dryer ground. Glad to hear there were no injuries.

Lol the groaning was just protesting and letting you know her feelings on the subject. Lol thank the Lord it was not a disaster and getting her up was absolutely imperative to her confidence. Kind of like getting back on when we fall off lol

Amazing horses! The level of cooperation and trust... I was so relieved when Lady finally got up and just walked off back home like: "F**k this job, I'm not paid enough for this shit...!" 😂

My gosh that looked abit scary. I'm glad the horses and you are OK.

If anyone doubted these horses were well behaved and TRUSTED you, they do now. It was very scary to see but most of all to me was how calm they all behaved. That was most amazing for me. I pray lady is ok and the other two didn’t get spooked from the event.

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

Thank you for sharing the ups and downs of working with horses. We have a farm also. Animals seem to know when we are there to help them. We have helped many animals big and small. It is so rewarding to take care of them. You are so calm and gentle with them. Thankful to God for watching over you and them. 🤗 And thank you for showing us them running in the field. Beautiful to see.

My grandpa Naue told me that all he had to do was talk to his team.They new what to do. They were well trained. My dad was plowing a field one time, ran into a nest of rattle snakes he said horses took off done a wild bunch of plowing for a little bit. These big fellows are very special,and beautiful.

Very glad this worked out okay. You remaining calm and their training all worked together to avoid a bad accident. Thank you for sharing the bad along with the good. Again, happy everything worked out.

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

It’s amazing how calm she was lying there!

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

They really are. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

I am so glad Lady wasn't hurt. Your horses a gentle and listen to you. Awesome rescue of Lady and her companions .

@alexanderhans3266

Жыл бұрын

She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

The way you kept cool and your lady just stayed down and waited for your help speaks volumes about how you treat your animals. They trust you 100% in a sketchy situation. Very cool.❤️. I absolutely love Draft horses. They are so gentle and sweet.

That was really scary but I am glad that it all worked out for the best and everything is good 👍

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks

Well I'm really glad that worked out ok Jim when she went down I spotted that left leg go in fairly deep and was afraid when Ken fell against her he migh break her leg. but evidently the ground was soft enough to let things slide in the right direction to prevent something like that happening. I also was glad to see lady lay there to let you do your thing, and evaluate her and the situation. little bit of trust showing there and emphathy also on her part but it worked out for the best that was evident when they both were trotting around and into a slow gallop nice! glad things worked out ok on that one Jim. God speed for all you and the horses. ECF

That was amazing think God lady is ok you did a awesome job of getting lady up 😇

I'm glad the horses and you weren't hurt. I had an experience similar to yours but with out horses. Sixty five years ago, I was fifteen, a want-a-be farmer, farming a half acre garden, on a neck in the upper Chesapeake Bay. The garden was just a few inches above a flood tide, so it was wet with a clay base in low spots. I'm disking with a Cub tractor, most of the ground was just right except for a wet spot. I recklessly drove over it. I used my steering brakes to no avail. After unhitching the disk, the tractor easily moved to firm ground where I used s stout rope to pull the disk out. Since that incident I've had multiple getting stuck events, some of which are better not reviving. I was glad Lady showed intelligent to stay calm, usually mules show that sense. I've enjoyed your videos for the past year, please continue as they show a lot of forgotten skills of yesterday.

Shows how well trained these horses are how calm they stayed.

Well done Jim dealing with that tricky situation. These things are bound to happen every once and a while. Glad to see all working again and none the worse for wear.

Wow! Lady & Bill seem to be really good, running through the pasture. Thank goodness.

Holy fudge!!! But what a team!!! Each horse being careful. Driver being careful. Everyone working to help each other

Great video showing the good days and the bad. Thank y’all for being real. And so sorry some people feel they have the right to be just plain mean in their comments.😢

@alexanderhans3266

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She did really great. I hope to get one someday. Do you think they are unfriendly if bought as adults?

those horses are so well mannered and well cared for great video

Thank God, great horses and they all stayed calm. Oh and you too Jim, lol.

Lady knew you'd help her. That's why she didn't panic. You pulled through and showed her that you don't want to hurt her. Hoping she recovers

Whoah! That looked a lot worse than it was. Good thing they have age and experience, not at all traumatised by it. I can see why you got her straight back to work, such an experience must become "all in a day's work" if there is no injury. I had a couple of packsaddle incidents, mine were aged by then and I had bred them, each time they seem to know we are going to get them out of their fix, be it broken surcingle or major slip. Greetings from Australia.

I love that the appreciation of draft horses has grown. I currently have two Brabant/Haflinger cross fillies mowing my pasture. Marvelous what these horses can do .

Wow! Jim broke my heat to see this...You said dont try this at home...you are rite...Also I could see your love and concern for your horses...Thanks for showing this. that is very brave of you. You are amazing

Lady was a true lady, and then back to work soon after. I admire her and her handler!

Glad your horses are good. Thank you! Prayers and blessings with you and the horses all is well!!!

I have had that same type of trouble. Happy that you handled it so well and everything turned out good.

Made me hold my breath. So thankful all was ok. You are so good with those horses and the trust they have in you is beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing this Jim.

So good that you handled the crisis so well Jim, you are right that could have went so much worse. Thanking GOD for HIS HAND over you all. Blessings for your new week ahead.

Good to se that Lady ok after the accident!

I'm glad you shared this with us. I was on edge the whole time. You and your horses are amazing.

Enjoy watching you work the horses when able

Lady is a trooper. Love your horses. they are amazing workers and so lovely to watch.