DRAFT HORSE LOGGING.... It just takes a LOT of planning!!

Hey everybody! Today we are back to logging with the draft horses and showing some of the planning involved because... it just takes a LOT of planning!! Today we have our Percheron team, Ken & Buck in the woods and we are moving to a different part of the log job!
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  • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
    @WorkingHorsesWithJim Жыл бұрын

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  • @stevecobb7844

    @stevecobb7844

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @sueellenbennett7160

    @sueellenbennett7160

    Жыл бұрын

    Just ordered my second 2023 😊 Thank you 🤗

  • @williamswaney876

    @williamswaney876

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @m.dwightsweezy7361
    @m.dwightsweezy7361 Жыл бұрын

    No need to apologize for length of video. Love them.

  • @johnwellwood46
    @johnwellwood46 Жыл бұрын

    i personally don't mind the longer vidoes, i just enjoy watching you work with them horses

  • @gregholl5011
    @gregholl5011 Жыл бұрын

    And Brenda if the horses see Jim hooking a big log they think "Jim thinks we can do it so let's prove him right."

  • @jangrahame4891
    @jangrahame4891 Жыл бұрын

    My granddad was a tree hugger too. He would close his eyes and hug a tree and then tell you how many board feet would be in the tree. When asked how he knew, he told people because he had talked to the tree about the harvest and it told him. He was usually right to within a hundred board feet on a contract.

  • @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    Жыл бұрын

    Impressive!

  • @karenatha7890

    @karenatha7890

    Жыл бұрын

    I too was a tree hugger. I could sit out looking at them and once one pecan tree began to shimmer at me. I blinked and rubbed my eyes and looked again. Yup. Shimmering. I asked it what do you want? I was instantly answered. " I'm thirsty." Added drip hose. No more shimmer. Thank you tree for telling me.

  • @johnking8679

    @johnking8679

    Жыл бұрын

    I love those "old tales" !!

  • @S.Kay.Steffy
    @S.Kay.Steffy Жыл бұрын

    I love how you pace the horses and rest them…you know your horses so well.

  • @jamesabare4877
    @jamesabare4877 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing how they are not really bothered by the running of the chainsaw. shows how Jim has been able to train them.

  • @johnking8679

    @johnking8679

    Жыл бұрын

    I noticed that, too. They didn't flinch for a second. They are obviously used to that sound !!

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 Жыл бұрын

    I have no idea why but I look at Buck and it just makes me feel nostalgic and I love the way he is going grey, lots of character, Ken is a really great looking horse too. what a team. My respect for you both Jim and Brenda as you load and unload that kit.

  • @jo4275
    @jo4275 Жыл бұрын

    Love how the boys always pay very close attention to Jim!

  • @BRUtahn
    @BRUtahn Жыл бұрын

    I am really jealous of you guys, a husband and wife team out working in the forest together with your equine partners in the sun. What a beautiful life

  • @territn8871
    @territn8871 Жыл бұрын

    That's a huge log for those big "ponies"😘 to pull! They do a great job though! That area is so beautiful with all the snow covered trees. Makes the black Percherons look even more beautiful all hitched up as they're dashin' through the snow!!!🥰

  • @br927
    @br927 Жыл бұрын

    Ken & Buck looks like they're discussing a plan too! It is beautiful in them woods! you didn't hear me, because the saw was running, I said" Jim, you're going to pinch the saw!"

  • @jackmccracken9264
    @jackmccracken9264 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe how much weight your horses can pull. But you know how to work them. Great job

  • @karenatha7890
    @karenatha7890 Жыл бұрын

    I always check out the description part. Thank you Brenda and Jim. Both of you are such honorable teachers. It's a gift and a calling. We're blessed to have you on our screens. It always makes me feel like I'm almost right there with you.

  • @jimdewitt5798
    @jimdewitt5798 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much and I hope Brenda’s knee gets to feeling better. God Bless

  • @kimfleury
    @kimfleury Жыл бұрын

    Looks like the new trailer is working really well! What a beautiful day in the woods . I enjoyed this video as always 💕🐎

  • @bbrewfus6127
    @bbrewfus6127 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Jim and Brenda! Thanks for downloading this video! It was right on time! Having a frustrating moment and I needed to watch my favorite… KEN!!! What an amazing horse!!!

  • @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    Жыл бұрын

    He is a good one!

  • @johnking8679
    @johnking8679 Жыл бұрын

    Such an informative video today (for me !!) Once again, I salute you, Brenda !! Sore knee or not, you're there !! You could see those horses were pulling hard with all the steam coming off them at one stage !! Impressive !!

  • @marielouisemulder4647
    @marielouisemulder4647 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed being with all of you in the snowy woods thank you sooo much . respect for this proffesion.

  • @maggiepatterson7949
    @maggiepatterson7949 Жыл бұрын

    What a great trailer! I love the sliding "man-door" or whatever it's called. Very helpful to have. Love to see tge horses' neck arch with their stylish RED blankets! You always think of your horses and take such good care of them. It shows your LOVE for them!

  • @kevinbwillson4161
    @kevinbwillson4161 Жыл бұрын

    Always love seeing your love for one another and the life you’re living Thanks for sharing

  • @lindaarmstrongjackman9788
    @lindaarmstrongjackman9788 Жыл бұрын

    I hope Brenda’s knee improves quickly and she finds her hard hat. What a beautiful spot and such a lovely sunny day. 👍👍😁

  • @michaelbissen1946
    @michaelbissen1946 Жыл бұрын

    Jim, I pushed snow for 18 years...never plowed snow while pulling a loaded horse trailer. Lol

  • @user-ps2iu6dv4p
    @user-ps2iu6dv4p Жыл бұрын

    Jim Ein Toller Fuhrmann selten einen so guten und Gefühlvollen gesehen 😊😊!!

  • @SWAMPHUNTER644
    @SWAMPHUNTER644 Жыл бұрын

    If you come back in the spring when the snow is gone, you might find your key. But if a raven sees it first, it will wind up in the raven's nest. Maybe if you let the college know, one of the students may find it when they are in there working. You need to learn to hot wire that skid steer. Sometimes those skid steers all use the same key.

  • @hayfork100
    @hayfork100 Жыл бұрын

    One of your best videos. The horses and woods were BEAUTIFUL together in the new-fallen snow and the sunshine. Would make GREAT Calendar pictures.

  • @biddydibdab9180
    @biddydibdab9180 Жыл бұрын

    So grateful that you took us along for this lovely day in the woods! The horses’ harnesses and bridles make them look like they are decked out for a show - the red and silver against the black coats is absolutely beautiful.

  • @johnking8679

    @johnking8679

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure does look great !!

  • @lisa8220
    @lisa8220 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful day! What a joy to view and spend time with all of you.

  • @bbrewfus6127
    @bbrewfus6127 Жыл бұрын

    My grandfather was a logger well into his 70s! Although he was a career Army Cavalryman and farrier at Ft. Sill, OK, we didn’t have horses, unfortunately, but willing to bet he would have LOVED working with them.

  • @boycetalbert5169
    @boycetalbert5169 Жыл бұрын

    Got my calendar today. Thanks. Brings back memories of when I was young and working horses and mules with my dad.

  • @rickmeisch643
    @rickmeisch643 Жыл бұрын

    Thirty years ago my dad had a small saw as yours and he could take all the lumber possible out of a log and it wasn’t long he could estimate how much a log was in board feet. When he got lumber logs from a logger he measured which was well that he did because those loggers would tell you had more lumber than you sawed. When he showed them he too could measure they took his word then.

  • @mickeyweichner3718
    @mickeyweichner3718 Жыл бұрын

    My family lived on my grandparents farm. We had a field and woods on another road. They had loggers come in and took logs out and they used mules to pull the logs out of the woods. They looked like they were drafts. I have never seen mules that size again.

  • @michaelstickland5854
    @michaelstickland5854 Жыл бұрын

    We hope Brenda's knee gets better soon. Another great video folks. All the best

  • @patriciawilhite7038
    @patriciawilhite7038 Жыл бұрын

    You never need to apologize for a long video. I enjoy every minute and am sad when it ends! So many times I watch it again! ♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️ 🐴 🐴 The blacks look stunning in the snow!

  • @cherylwarner2623
    @cherylwarner2623 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery, so restful and such a wonderful example of the Creator's handiwork

  • @stanhensley3082
    @stanhensley3082 Жыл бұрын

    You have had some great videos but this one beats them all.What a beautiful day to be in the woods!! The snow and sunshine ☀ are so white and bright. A perfect day to be in a beautiful woods.This is one of the things I miss about the farm I grew up on and later farmed.We had two small wood lots.I miss days on the farm that like this. Thanks 😊.

  • @bevjane7245
    @bevjane724511 ай бұрын

    So LOVE a beautiful Winter day in the woods .. how wonderful to share horses and all with all of us, many of whom can't even go outside any old time anymore. God Bless and keep you and all your loved ones (including hairy, furry and feathered etc) safe and well and happy. Many thanks :)

  • @karenkjohnston5221
    @karenkjohnston5221 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Really enjoy watching Jim and Brenda work as a team logging with the team of horses. So absolutely fascinating!

  • @dalevinkle2549
    @dalevinkle2549 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry about the length of you videos. I so look forward to seeing them and enjoying them.

  • @K9COP282
    @K9COP282 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait until Jim can start workin his Suffolks in the woods! I under the 2 year olds aren’t old enough yet, but I look forward to at the very least Barron can start coming along maybe as the 3rd horse to do a little work! Thank you! Jim and Brenda for another great video!

  • @caroleswain6802
    @caroleswain6802 Жыл бұрын

    It certainly looks lovely just watching you drive through the woods!

  • @patricia.g1651
    @patricia.g1651 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful day! Watching these videos makes me think of my ancestors (many carpenters and cabinetmakers) and how the wood they used would have been harvested and processed. Thank you.

  • @paulmartens4442
    @paulmartens4442 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful video, with the blue sky, snow and black horses!

  • @adriaandekam3883
    @adriaandekam3883 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings from the Netherlands. Trinity dairy and Working horses with Jim are my favorite relax moments for years, before I fall asleep. Very interesting as I love animals and especially horses, as well as tractors. Keep up the work and stay healthy. Adriaan de Kam

  • @maggiepatterson7949
    @maggiepatterson7949 Жыл бұрын

    NOTHING bothers those horses! Sweet!

  • @henrydeyoung7689
    @henrydeyoung7689 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are never too long! I was hoping to see Ken and Buck pull out the butt log and suddenly the video was over. 😮😮 Those boys can pull. It’s going to take Barron quite a while to get in that kind of shape.

  • @paultighe3735
    @paultighe3735 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Jim and Brenda what a nice tree , horses are awesome they really do a great job for you.

  • @sparhawkable
    @sparhawkable Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful to see how you and your horses work together

  • @davidmunro3564
    @davidmunro3564 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jim and Brenda. The first day of a move is always a set up day. A little winch would help getting the cart in and out.❤❤❤❤

  • @kenj7222
    @kenj7222 Жыл бұрын

    Love and care for the team is great! Watching the steam rise up when the horses rested indicates that the get warmed up. Can remember the smell of horse sweat from when I was younger! Great video as always.

  • @stephaniemize321
    @stephaniemize321 Жыл бұрын

    The woods, snow and sun are beautiful! I love going on the ride with Jim and Brenda.

  • @evahedstrom8789
    @evahedstrom8789 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely day in the woods, thanks for the nice video. I actually liked that Brenda got on the skid, nice view with the horses ahead. Fantastic winter day and of course working with horses, always a pleasure.

  • @falconaviator1
    @falconaviator1 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are enjoyable and relaxing. They are not too long. Thank you for sharing your lives. I grew up just north of you in Massena.

  • @johnkomosa4089

    @johnkomosa4089

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a beautiful place, with the locks and all. Aluminum plant. Very nice.

  • @rolfberg8636
    @rolfberg8636 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see really rough trees, a lot of sawn timber is made from these.

  • @cheryls3162
    @cheryls31627 ай бұрын

    That blue sky was absolutely gorgeous!

  • @ameliaf784
    @ameliaf784 Жыл бұрын

    Jealous of your snow and blue skies! Grey and barely freezing in southern WI. A pleasure to see you working the horses.

  • @chantaln6843
    @chantaln6843 Жыл бұрын

    Indeed it’s a beautiful day. The background shots show a crisp blue sky😊

  • @marpenman
    @marpenman Жыл бұрын

    46:42 is a perfect 2024 Calendar photo!

  • @hejnye
    @hejnye Жыл бұрын

    Well the boys seems to like the new trailer. So glad everything is working out. Jim you are awesome. Brenda I know you are the one that keeps it all together.

  • @taylorhartman96
    @taylorhartman96 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying the longer videos!! Keep up the great work!

  • @edplocher271
    @edplocher271 Жыл бұрын

    It is such a pleasure to watch the horses work! Thank you for making these videos so consistently!! I was wondering how long Jim thinks it will take to train Baron, Duke, and Earl so are ready to work in the woods? A year? Two or three? Or longer?

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 Жыл бұрын

    It is so amazing to see how much they can drag. wow

  • @Trumpster8949
    @Trumpster8949 Жыл бұрын

    Watching your videos and you said that this is longer than most people like but watching them the time goes by so quick I guess that's because Brenda and you are doing a great job

  • @Grandpa82547
    @Grandpa82547 Жыл бұрын

    Your horses stay pretty calm with all the noise. I guess they've heard it all before. They just seem curious about what you are doing. Probably wondering why you would want two logs instead of one.

  • @jerrylameyer9481
    @jerrylameyer9481 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the most enjoyable video. It was great to have you enjoying yourself and laughing at yourselves. Your concern for the horses is remarkable.

  • @timminstraprs2169
    @timminstraprs2169 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on how and when you got your current horses Jim and Brenda? Love your videos. 👍✌️🇨🇦❤️

  • @mickholroyd2190
    @mickholroyd2190 Жыл бұрын

    Yet again another great video..always something new to learn n see..my stallion in his best..( not doing anywhere near the work you do) but on a heavy load he would stop take 3 deep breaths then 3 steps n repeat till he got it where we wanted it.. horses are just amazing...

  • @glorialewis2093
    @glorialewis2093 Жыл бұрын

    Your new horse trailer is amazing you’ve done some really good things in there, and I bet the horses right even better and you keep everything separated with those little compartments of yours thank you have a good evening you and your family

  • @jacktotterdale1223
    @jacktotterdale1223 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Hope your leg gets better soon Brenda and hope you find your hard hat .

  • @leonardryan8723
    @leonardryan8723 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful looking pine 450 board ft . Be nice ones you get your logging road built Jim .

  • @adrianpritchard5143
    @adrianpritchard5143 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jim for explaining how to use a hitch like your, I am thinking about getting a hitch for my car like your.

  • @The35211
    @The35211 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the News Letter. And thanks for the video at the Saw Mill.I really liked seeing that Band mill

  • @lesliewatts2878
    @lesliewatts2878 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid folks. I'm always dumbfounded about how much there is to being a knowledgeable teamster. Thanks Jim, for passing on all your hard earned experience. I imagine that Buck and Lady would make one peppy team. Do you ever pair them up at horse pulls?

  • @chrism1164
    @chrism1164 Жыл бұрын

    Huge tree! So interesting to see it cut - and crash to the ground. Amazing to watch. And watching the horses dig in and pull that huge log up the hill - really neat. Thanks for taking us with you!

  • @goodoleboy63
    @goodoleboy63 Жыл бұрын

    hello jim and brenda to be honest i could watch ur videos all the time i think its very interesting how u train the horses and the little bit i have seen and well behave the horses are

  • @lauriewilt2622
    @lauriewilt2622 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning views in todays video. Perfect for a calendar 😉. I hope Brenda’s knee feels better soon.

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful setting. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

  • @scottmackinnon2045
    @scottmackinnon2045 Жыл бұрын

    Love the longer videos. Great job in the woods.

  • @terrythomas7035
    @terrythomas7035 Жыл бұрын

    I love the videos I just close my eyes and listen to horses work it’s so soothing

  • @kevintengvall4642
    @kevintengvall4642 Жыл бұрын

    that really is a beautiful day, clear skies and snow on the ground, I found it really interesting that you have a snow plow on your truck ( utes to us) coming from a place where we never get snow it is really an eye opener. I have no idea what it would be like working in those conditions, the closest I have come to that was when we were on holiday in Sweden and went into the woods to see moose. ( which we were lucky enough to find).

  • @nanagram13
    @nanagram13 Жыл бұрын

    wonderful to watch you work those beautiful horses.

  • @Kimella777
    @Kimella777 Жыл бұрын

    So interesting to watch and for some reason it is beautiful to watch❤😊makes me think of the hard working people who settled America. God Bless the USA 🇺🇸

  • @name-ey5it
    @name-ey5it Жыл бұрын

    Both of you's guys work great together. 👍

  • @dantemagro9997
    @dantemagro9997 Жыл бұрын

    Forgive me for forgetting the horses on the rights name when you say carful step he gets low in the harness and digs in . He tries hard he loves what he does. Really fun to watch

  • @johnkomosa4089

    @johnkomosa4089

    Жыл бұрын

    That be "Buck the Great!"

  • @clairestaffieri4398
    @clairestaffieri4398 Жыл бұрын

    385, I love it, Brenda.

  • @davidmunro3564
    @davidmunro3564 Жыл бұрын

    Ken and Buck think that log is a tooth pick😂😂😂

  • @kennethshew1681
    @kennethshew1681 Жыл бұрын

    Well had a lady down hope knee feeling better soon

  • @charlottecampbell4327
    @charlottecampbell4327 Жыл бұрын

    Never too long a video.

  • @terrythomas7035
    @terrythomas7035 Жыл бұрын

    The horse on the right. Was cute stomping his feet like he was thinking hurry up dad I’m ready to pull

  • @markhowes126
    @markhowes126 Жыл бұрын

    If NH skidsteers are anything like bobcat there is one key that fits them all. I keep a spare in the truck. Hind sight is great! Lol. I was right on with 450 bf guess. Love the logging videos. Beautiful woods and logs.

  • @jamescox8233
    @jamescox8233 Жыл бұрын

    hi Jim, Brenda, Jim, that is some tree, you just cut down!! i noticed ken, and buck, stood great while you cut the tree, with the chainsaw running. good horseman. What a day to be in the woods, with horses. great video .. thanks... GOD BLESS ...Jim Nova Scotia Canada.

  • @johnmarlow2887

    @johnmarlow2887

    Жыл бұрын

    I loved the way that they seemed to be watching Jim and thinking, "Is he going to get us to pull THAT" ?

  • @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, maybe that is what they are thinking!

  • @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    @WorkingHorsesWithJim

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, thank you

  • @klauskarbaumer6302
    @klauskarbaumer6302 Жыл бұрын

    Now that's a sizable tree, my goodness, and you are wise to make your horses stop ever so often. They are willing to pull through, but that could damage them.

  • @momclean
    @momclean Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful scenery, the trees are stunning when covered with snow A beautiful day to be in the woods.. thanks for sharing , great to see you all again .much love from dry, windy ( a brisk N/E wind creating quite a wind chill factor of 4°C )..N/E Spain.🌞🥶

  • @joycecook8876
    @joycecook88766 ай бұрын

    Looking good you guys! Your family is such an inspiration. ♥️

  • @victorb145
    @victorb145 Жыл бұрын

    Being The Horse Whisperer that I am. They say we got this you just wait and see. Lol

  • @johnhenderson299
    @johnhenderson299 Жыл бұрын

    What tranquil ride thru the woods

  • @garymork1380
    @garymork1380 Жыл бұрын

    Good show could’ve watched all day beautiful scenery with the snow and your narration

  • @tracileigh5735
    @tracileigh5735 Жыл бұрын

    Love your horses and videos.. thank you Jim Love from London

  • @richardhessert7862
    @richardhessert7862 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I'm enjoying my calendar!!! Love the smell of fresh cut pine. Take care and be safe. The wife needs to go and get that knee looked at please!

  • @patrickmartin1525
    @patrickmartin1525 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always , thanks again Brenda and Jim i could watch videos 8 days a week ;) lol