CLEARING THE TRAIL FOR SLEIGH RIDES & Spreading Manure with the Draft Horses
Today Brenda & William (our Amish hired man) are out moving the big rock the horses unearthed the other day and they are clearing the trail for sleigh rides. Then Jim is working on fixing the scoot and spreading manure with the draft horses.
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@oneblessedude
6 ай бұрын
Happy Holidays!! I offered to pre=pay for a 2024 calander over a month ago and got no answer...sorry...i'm all over spent for this year.
The cat was about to give Skippy an attitude adjustment, 😂
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
yep, they are. They actually like him even though these episodes take place from time to time. He keeps them entertained.
Hello Jim from our NH farm. We just spread cow manure on the fields and now I get to go with you '-) . The horses did great together. The barn yard can be tricky when thinly frozen puddles lie in wait. The horses kept their heads and trusted you. Glad you are able to repair the sled. I so enjoy those sleigh rides out to the pond. Happy Holidays ! Diane
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Just that kind of day for you! We aren't sure if the sleigh rides are going to happen before Christmas, no snow in the forecast!
Thank you Jim Brenda William and Skippy. Ken pulls like a big black bulldozer❤❤❤❤.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
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Thanks Brenda for all your hard work, good video.
Hi Jim, Brenda, & William! Great Video! That was some rock William moved off the trail for sleigh rides! Great job done by William & Ken!! Jim, the new scoot will look great when done, As i said many times before i love watching draft horses working in the fields! Have a Great Weekend All, God Bless to all Jim, Nova Scotia Canada.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Jim. We seem to show the same things over and again, but that's what goes on around here.
The way you drive your horses is almost like a form of dressage, so very elegant. And Ken remains my favorite, so able and chill.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
I love to see the horses listen so well. Great Job!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thanks
Love seeing Skippy running around. He's adorable. It's hard to tell the Suffolk gelding apart now.
I am so enjoying watching Skippy. He's got so much business to tend to on that farm. Investigations unending.😊
Thank you for Working Horses with Jim. Just one item of concern, Brenda does not seem to miss her off farm job! 😂 Just kidding, you have added so much to the videos. Skippy is a cute puppy and appears to be enjoying his new home. I am enjoying the progress your Suffolk Punch horses are making. The mishap on Dukes first trip with Baron sure gave me a start! Thank goodness nobody was hurt. Merry Christmas to you and your family and may you receive many blessings throughout 2024. Earl Bennett, Ontario, Canada
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Earl and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
It all looks so simple but it isn’t, great job !
Looks like Skippy is having fun with the cats! He's growing fast !
Such praiseworthy horsemanship. You make the complicated maneuver look easy. The horses are doing great!
As a city guy, I’m thinking the seasons & manure are the same. Always there 😊
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Hopefully we will be showing that the seasons aren't always the same.
@charlesrabideau3474
6 ай бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim it is always a pleasure to see what your up to. New adventures.
Jim, Brenda, that's O K I don't mind I love being on your farm any day!! Jim, N.S. Canada.
Ken is such a good horse!!! you guys have the best farm--it's absolutely beautiful
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Brenda, do you ever get hit by the flying manure? That stuff gets some air time!
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
Short answer is only once .You learn where it's safe to stand and walk very quickly . Ask me how I know ( proud old farm boy ). Always spread manure into the wind or a crosswind . Getting splattered with manure on the back of the neck , teaches wisdom quickly when spreading manure .😊😊😊
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
I seem to know just how far away I have to be in order to not get hit
The winner of backing championship is teamster Jim with Ken and Barron. Amazing 🏆🐴🐴
Barron and Ken can back up better than some people in cars. It lookslike backing up is pretty hard for the horses. Love your channel. Gid bless.. Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2024.. Remember the reason for the season 🎅🥀☃️❄️🙏🐴🐎❤
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes, Jesus is the reason for the season! Merry Christmas!
I see Brenda getting her steps in today following the spreader. Barron looks like he is getting the spring back in his step. Good ole Ken just keeps plugging along. It was a little slippery backing the spreader in but the team Jim included didn't panic and got the job done. Skippy will learn about barn cats soon enough they won't back down. Are you planning on putting new steel runners on the sled Jim that would would help out a lot with the wear on the bottom. Love the calendar almost cried seeing Buck again. MERRY CHRISTMAS and God bless you and your family Happy New Year. Please stay safe in the woods Jim.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the nice Christmas card! Glad you are enjoying the calendar. Yes, Jim is putting new runners on the scoot.
Brenda, William, Jim, Skippy ,Ken, and Baron and various kitties ---lov from south alabama.
Kenny did great with William,,,looks like Barron is favoring his back hips or legs,,on backing up ..he maybe still tender with his operation..shippy gave us a good chance to laugh..we love seeing cats and dogs on the farm..glad to see you have good new wood for that repair...have a great weekend on some hot cider and cookies..😅
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Yes, Ken and William seem to work well together. Have a great weekend!
Great job working on skoot , congratulations , repair work never stops on the farm , stay safe !!
Love seeing the work on the sled!!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
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Baron paying more attention now, checking everything out as you hitch and unhitch. Skippy has been whacked by a cat already and watching himself, I love that he is always about with Brenda. Ken is understanding Amish horse talk, funny that, I guess they gather the intention, got the habits, maybe the actual words are irrelevant. I pray you get a white Christmas. Greetings from Australia where it is scorching.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Yep, Skippy has been whacked quite a few times. Ken and William seem to do well together. Thanks, we aren't sure we are going to get a white Christmas. Hope it cools down a bit for you!
The coolness of your videos continues. Love it. The progress of the rebuild of the old log skid sled is awesome, I appreciate you sharing. If you drill a large hole in the corner of the notch then the wood will not crack on the corner, cut to the radius of the hole, so the corner is radiused. This will make it very strong and take much more strain, removing the stress point.. I am sure you will do just fine. Look forward to seeing the progress, those J bolts are very cool. Nice work you guys. Those Ash Beams are beautiful, try to think radius not corner and it will be stronger. Love It! Thank you. :-) Skip has my heart. Ah ha
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
John ,you had me scratching my head for a moment .The corner at the 9.5 and 12 inches , right . Yes . Im waiting to see how the steel shoe is fastened to the ash runner .Love your coments John . I guess you have run around this track a few times so to speak Best of the season to you .Cheers.😊😊😊
Good job William and Ken. William made it look easy pulling that rock, but it’s not . Thank you for your videos. Brenda does a great job of filming
I love just watching the horses!! They looked a little frustrated as you were backing the spreader into the shelter... I noticed you stopped them for a minute. Was that to give them a chance to try again? It seemed to help them, anyway...It's nice you have William to help! A second hand makes such difference! Sooo...how does Skippy do with the cats?? Will they keep him in line? Or does he consider them prey? ( I hope not!!!) Thanks for another great video!! ❤
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Yes the pause did seem to help. It was a difficult situation. We are glad to have William here, he is a great worker. Skippy and the cats actually get a long pretty well. Even though they have their spats, I think they are really mostly playing. He is not out to kill 😀.
Ken is just a beast. When Baron struggles a little Ken just pulls him through it. As wet as it has been in your area do you ever have any issues with Thrush. Hoof Rot or Rain Rot or any other hoof or leg problems?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Little Bree has rain rot we are dealing with but no hoof rot
I think the gray kitty is showing Skippy that he doesn't want to play😘 Skippy is such a cute little feller! Do Ken and Baron have their "winter" shoes on? I couldnt tell. I remember Jim had to remove Baron's shoes before his surgery. Just out of curiosity, how old is that sled? It certainly has been a long lasting piece of equipment! Brenda, can you show us your Christmas tree sometime? It looked like a pretty one the day Jim cut it for you! Hope you all have a good weekend!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Baron doesn't have shoes on yet. Not sure how old the sled is. The tree looks pretty good! Maybe we can show it next week.
Jim, I’m certain many of your followers, as do I know the added work it is to explain your projects, and my you do a brilliant job at that! You could be a college professor! Thanks for that, and Merry Christmas from Bluff Country Iowa to Brenda, William, and you!
They handled it great for being together for the first time awesome, well trained
My heart sunk like i'm sure your's did as he went from on cart to on ground in front "but he jumped and moved very fast back on cart,,,that rock is huge
Wow. Baron is doing really good!
Funny little skippy 🥰
Ok, you all are three for three with videos that are making my heart race. I am sure there is a whole bunch of stuff that we cringe at but you all take in stride. Just goes to show how well trained these horses are.
Good morning guys, how do you get the manure, from stalls, to the 'waiting pile',to just before the manure speader? A wheelboro?. Wm?!. 😊 love knowing How the Scoot was built and the reconstructing of it, 'J' hooks, scoot runners, all of that is so interesting. I love wood working. I want to know what woods are good for what jobs. idk. Liked the manure spreading w Ken & Baron Jim. ❤❤❤ Hope you all have a gr8 day too.❤😊
Great video ! That was a very difficult backing situation it called for some really good horses and a master teamster.
I tell you what Jim could thread the eye of a needle with his horses
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
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It seems to me that Barons stride is not as "prancy" and much more efficient since he was castrated.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
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Reallky interesting how the sled is made, it looks so simple but quite technical really when you start to explain how it turns. Think I'll try making a sled, should suit my ponies
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Hope it works well for you!
Skippy might have to get a few scratches on his nose from the cats before he learns his lessons. Really fascinating watching the repairs on the sled, I'm glad you're going to show that. Brenda that mixed berry pie in the last video really looked delicious. You really have got to be a "jack of all trades" when you live/work on a farm!
Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend.
HELLO BRENDA THIS IS COMING QUICK BOY THAT'S BIG ROCK BINGO GREAT JOB GOOD MORNING JIM IT'S THE SEASON SLEIGH RIDE LOT'S OF FUN AND THANK YOU
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Hello and thanks for watching!
Another nice video Jim and Brenda and William! I like seeing the work on the sled. when you do go to putting it back together, even if you just set the camera to the side and let it run so we can watch no audio needed unless you want to ad comments. would just like to see the work being done. And excellant camera work from Brenda she gets a lot of exercise running along side what ever Jim has behind the horses. thanks for sharing! ECF
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Will keep that in mind
Good video! Have a good weekend!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
you too!
🧐per usual great update, impresses me productive and essential each decision made day to day, horses, farming, logging, JIM/BRENDA have a great weekend 👍👋👀
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, you too!
I can only imagine how cold it is. Amazing fortitude.
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
No need to imagine Jean .Google daily weather reports for Jim's farm at Moria N Y ( probably Malone) .People wear clothes in layers and animals grow winter hair .Saw a fox one time pushing a rabbit , so he could chase it . Oh well at least no pesky flies and biting insects. Makes winter logging a joy .Merry Christmas Jean .😊😊😊
Enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend see you soon.😊👍
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
Thank you so much for showing me your videos lovely set-up and beautiful horses take care looking forward to seeing more merry Christmas to you all.
Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴
Awesome Ken and Baron!! So level headed ..no panic over unseen hazards when backing.. Poor Skippy..I guess kitty will lay down the law😂❤
Do you think you will obtain another Percheron to work with Ken? Or, you are changing over to the Suffolk Punch and/or Belgian/Punch cross in the future and no more Percheron? Love you're showing how horses can be used still in farming and logging. I enjoy the horses because it is all so much quieter and better for the environment then the fossil fueled machines. Until the next time.
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
Oops Jojo where would Jim find a black percheron to match Ken's size and skills . WHWJ no other channel ,like it that I can find . Jim knows what he is doing and not a show boat . Very refreshing. 😊😊😊😊
PG here Good job William and Ken getting that boulder out of the trail! We raise Kune Kunes just for smaller type pigs on one acre we need a type of manure spreader small scale. We clean out the pig's area every day but it just piles up. Baron and Ken were trying to avoid the little drainage ditch where you back the sled in. Seems problematic? Another Great video. Can not wait to see the new sled!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Yes, manure sure does pile up! Our pigs are frustrating. Even though we keep their pen cleaned out they still make a mess.
@ResistanceChicks777-fw4mb
6 ай бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Thank you for responding. Maybe they are like the horse. They need to earn their keep. Do you have land you want cleared? Or the back acre maybe they could tromple those rows dug up for drainage? They are good at destroying things. (clearing and plowing. lolololol.) There is that area with all the weeds you tried to let the horses in but they broke out of there seeing other horses in the pasture. Just a strong but lower fence could do. I have seen people train pigs on electric fences.
If you have a heavy equipment dealer close by you might be able to buy some used cutting edges off of a bulldozer . They would be perfect your sled.
Your craftmanship is realy nice to watch . And williams smill of taking out yhat rock . Was interesting to watch . Thankyou . Is it not late in the season to spread the manour ?? . I dont know Wonder about that .? Theres no dnow in utah either .you hsve more .
Another excellent video from you guys I swear Jim could turn those horses on a sixpence (sorry I’m Scottish) he is a wonderful horseman. Such fun watching Skippy having a tussle with the cat he knows just how far to push his luck otherwise he’ll get a swipe on the nose. Take care 😊
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Haha, here we call it on a dime.
Great video
Very interesting to woch ❤❤
Great video,I really like Ken.
Hello Jim and Brenda, I was just wondering how many miles on average do Brenda walk in a day filming your videos .... she is definitely a trooper I get tired somtimes just watching her keeping up with you and the horses.
Ken and his flatulenty 😂 (fartiness)
@marionberry6909
6 ай бұрын
That was his opinion for Jim after having to back through that hole, while putting the spreader in the shed.😂😎😜❤️
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
is that a word? 😀
Perfect 🎉
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
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It’s funny I’ve gotten to know the horses just by their personalities
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Yes they do have different personalities
Was surprised how quickly William got the stone out. I knew he would get it but I thought it would take six or seven hitches onto the stone to drag the stone far enough
From the videos I can no longer distinguish your horses
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
Yes cazzateish that can be a struggle . This is how I do it Baron a white star on forehead. Earl is darker than Duke .All 3 are chestnut color and match very closely . Lady and Bill a white flash down the front of the face but Lady more defined . That wonderful tan Belgian color . Ken a big black percheron. Bree , white flash down face and for now size .Hopes this helps .😊😊😊
@cazzateish
6 ай бұрын
@@chips4974 thank you chips but it is not easy
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
This is true cazzateish . Some teamsters strive for perfectly matched teams . This why some of Jim's viewers want him to purchase another black percheron to match with Ken . Buck is now in Jim's horse grave yard .I suppose the fastest way to accomplish that would be to sell Ken . Ken is such a wonderful work horse I believe he is not for sale . But I am getting away from your original question . Cheers.
@cazzateish
6 ай бұрын
@@chips4974 I share
That is some creekie leather 😂
Jim,the adjustable wrench you are using to fix the sled.My dad had one just like that and another one. He called a monkey wrench.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
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Should have locust for your scoot runner!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
unfortunately we don't have it around here.
Love watching your horses work. Curious, did y'all have the farm before ya got married?
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
Married 1986 .Moved from Vermont 1991 .so answer is no .😊
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Backing up manure spreader: Jim: Baron, ha, HA! Ken: Shoves Baron over 🤣
Oi galera como é que tá vocês tudo muito
You too jim
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Lol. Cat wasn’t playin.
Ken looks like He has it down pat, but Baron needs a little more work!
That will make a nice dry wall, hickory or ash ?
I will bet there are some of you viewers who don't know, another name for the manure spreader is the honey wagon 😂
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
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Would you consider a bigger manure spreader if one were available?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
probably not, this one is 110 bushels
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Jim please fill in that ridiculous hole. That is what the horses are thinking.
What editing software do you use?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
filmora
Does Jim ever get the soils in the fields tested??
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
I believe no . Why bother not buying chemical fertilizer. Only growing 3 acres of corn for cobs .8 acres of oats ( and grass seed ) which is not threshed but mowed and round baled as feed for the beef cows .Rest of fields are hay for small square bales for horses ( or sell) .4x5 round bales for beef cows. Pasture acres has lots of grass for the animals .So conclusion manure is enough to fertilize the crop land . That new tile drainage should boost crops by 25 % but will have to wait for that result . Interesting question Dan .😊😊😊
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
rarely
Jim, fill in that hole before reversing the trailer into the shed again. I thought poor Baron was going to fall backwards and injure himself. It did not make pleasant viewing. It looked like you weren't 100% happy with the situ either. How do you feel about my comment?
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
Patricia .Well you did ask ." Jim this is just a suggestion , but you may want to fill in that hole etc etc .See one is suggestion and one is an order . W HW J is a wonderful channel , I learn so much . Please keep posting comments .Social media is a new modern tool for human interaction . I know I'm I maybe dreaming but maybe someday we could use it to stop wars or other large global issues .Cheers😊
@patriciathorp4911
6 ай бұрын
@@chips4974 Thanks fir your reply.
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
Your welcome .😊😊😊
Skippy likes Brenda
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
Brenda likes Skippy 😀
I guess I don't understand but it seems that you use Ken all the time and not a day off
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
6 ай бұрын
He gets plenty of days off.
JIM WHY DON'T YOU FILL THE HOLE???..WHEN YOU ARE BACKING THE HORSES YOU MIGHT CAUSE A INJURY TO THEIR LEGS!!!!..FILL THE HOLE MAN 🤔....WILLIAM IS DOING A GOOD JOB 👍 😉...
@chips4974
6 ай бұрын
Your so right Dennis . William could of put that big rock that he moved off the sleigh ride trail and put it in the hole at the machine shed . Looked about the same size from what I could see .Cheers😊😊😊
WITAMY z POLSKI i UKRAJINY!