I love the work you're doing. You get all my respect for your difficult decisions. I love the beautiful picnic table you built Brenda too. Lovely work. A farmer is a mechanic, a plumber, a vet, a nurse, a carpenter a seamstress and just so many more skills.

Thank you Brenda and Jim you always do awesome and we have to remember it’s your farm and I appreciate very much you sharing what you both do. God Bless you both!

Jim , hope you do whats best for you guys. Ithink your doing a great job and am so thankful to be able to come along.

I respect your openness and how honest you guys are. I love just hearing the sound of the horses and wagons going. You guys are kind to your horses.

Its your farm and your horses do what you think is best and I support you all the way

Enjoyed the video of Brenda driving the horses, the beautiful farm and hay fields. I understand why you want to have Baron castrated. My neighbors had a stallion. They built a high fence to keep him away from the mare when she was in heat. He was able to jump the fence, and injured himself in the process. You are making the right decision.

@Velcro1997

10 ай бұрын

Stallions are a risk when out in public, horse pulls in this sense. They also don’t get to live a “normal” horse live. Once gelded he will get to safely go out with the herd. It’s much easier and safer all around.

Jim , you know what is best for you and your farm, and your horses, 👏👍

People don't know. I lived near a horse stable and have always been a stocky strong guy. One day I got a call could I come help them, I said sure and went down. Their quarter horse stallion (who would be dwarfed by Baron) was having a bad day and they needed to move him. I was on the left side of the halter, a guy as big as me was in the right side and two guys had lead ropes. It was pretty scary. That horse was usually pretty docile, that day not at all. I managed not to get kicked ( I never realized before the range of kicking abilities a horse has in front hooves) between the four of us we could pretty much keep him from rearing much but letting go and getting out of the pen was quite the ordeal. My one and ONLY time dealing hands on with a stallion. When the hormones kick in all bets are off. As trained as Jim's horses are I understand him never 100% trusting them, they're huge potentially dangerous creatures and you never know what's going on in their heads. By the way I'm also not a fan of getting horse bites, regardless of the horse's intentions, if you know you know. Don't judge.

You have made the best decision with Baron for a working farm. You guys work so hard already and keeping a stallion is another job in itself.

I completely understand your decision to geld Baron. As good as he is, it's a liability & you don't need that. You can really enjoy your time more relaxed with him after his hormones are gone. Your videos are so great & I enjoy your care & expertise with working your horses!

God is sure bless you KZread with good, good good looking children, healthy children a good life that you enjoy. I used to have things like that, but God bless you keep ongoing. I'm 65 years old and disabled and can't work like that anymore. Sometimes I try it don't go so well. So I'm very pleased, very happy about your videos. That makes me feel like I'm back home again. And God bless you and watch prayers for you.

He is your horse, do what you want.

@chantaln6843

10 ай бұрын

Bravo 😊

Every time I watch your videos I’m always thinking how beautiful your horses are. You’ll make the right decision for Baron just like you do for all your other horses.

Brenda, I think your hat is not only cool (pun intended) but practical too. I think not only has Jim taught the horses well, but wise Ken is doing his bit too !

Some people don't understand how difficult it is having a stud (Bull, Ram Buck or a Boar) on the farm or even animals in general. That is why back in the 1960's farm dynamics changed the family farm to corporate farming and the loss of every farm raising animals. I had hogs and cattle and a few sheep in the 70's and no one else for several miles around had but a few to raise for their own meat. A big credit to you for carrying on farming the way you do. I enjoy seeing you each time working the horses and the knowledge you have. OK people hit that thumbs up!!!!

Hello Brenda and Jim, wanted to say did not read the comments yesterday, generally I watch your videos on our TV and commenting is difficult. However today I wanted to comment on the issue of Baron and your decision. I agree with you whole heartedly! You are doing what you can to still have the wonderful genes that Baron carries for the Suffolk breed while maintaining your operation on the farm as best possible. We had a stud for a number of years but our plans to have the breeding operation we wanted to have did not materialize. Keeping him as a non-breeding stud was not fair to him. Having his mother and half sister on the property caused issues of another type as I am sure you can understand. Our stud was a quarter horse and Baron’s attitude reminds me so much of our guy. We nick named him Fonz because he had that laid back attitude that “the Fonz” had on Happy Days😊. Long story short we had him gelded at age 6 or 7 and he has been a continued to be a wonderful horse for the family. Also we had our mare artificially inseminated and the process went very well (granted it is not an inexpensive process). Not sure what the costs are from your end but it certainly is a viable way to keep Baron’s line continued. Good Luck! And I love watching Brenda drive and her commentary ! You are both a pleasure to watch. Take care and God Bless!

Exactly Jim. He is your horse. You decide how to handle those issues as they apply to you.

You are what I call good people. You know it's your farm and your horese. Your decision to do what best. Why people have to rude is beyond me. I would imagine that Abby has the same problems. You all put out great videos and that includes Abby's chanel. Thanks for everything you put out.

I wouldn't worry about negative comments, its part of having a channel, how you run your farm is not up for discussion you just share your day with us which I like, its real life no actors.

Hi Jim & Brenda. Thanks for sharing your time with us! Your decision regarding Baron is nobody’s business, but yours. You have presented very logical reasons for why you are planning to geld him and that should be more than enough for anyone. An uncut male horse, cow, pig, etc can be such a worry/potential liability on the farm.

@johnkomosa4089

10 ай бұрын

Yep!

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

10 ай бұрын

thanks

I believe your decision for Baron is a good thing. You can preserve the good genetics and have less worries. Some bonuses of artificial insemination: a safer experience for the mare and stallion (avoid kicking and aggression); the semen collected can be divided into multiple samples; semen is cheaper to ship than transporting animals.

You two KNOW what is best for your beautiful horses!

I greatly appreciate your saying people should be nice and loving (i.e., respectful) in the comments. Thank you.

@chips4974

10 ай бұрын

Social Media a new form of communication and unfortunately some people feel they can be rude if they hide behind anonymity .But not on Jim's channel. This channel is too precious to allow that . ( as I hide behind anonymity) .😊😊😊

@Jedward108

10 ай бұрын

@@chips4974 Chips, I fully agree about the anonymity. People vent raw feelings on social media that they would never express to a person's face. It allows one to stir up their worst impulses instead of moderating them in order to get along with others. I've thought maybe each social media account should be registered to a real person. Also, if we had to pay a subscription fee, the number of abusive users would drop. Best regards to you.

I am glad you are able to hire a worker. And that you have a neighbor who can come to the rescue when a belt breaks.

I’m from Kentucky, the race horse business in Kentucky uses artificial breeding, they don’t take chances with the expensive stallions being kicked by mares. It just makes more sense for you and what your doing with the horses. I can see why you don’t want to take a stallion out to public events, Baron was raised with the male horses on your farm, he may turn into a different horse around strange horses!

Jim and Brenda I think you know best of why you made the decision you did with regards to Baron. Actually it's none of our business. Thank you for sharing your decision with us. Baron as well as all the other horses are WELL taken care of. The decision you guys made were based on a lot of factors that most of us have no idea to consider. Nice video. All the best.

Hi Jim and Brinda, God's given us another beautiful day. I see Brinda driving a rake, this is something my fisty old Grate Grand Mothe Maggie Chilcot would have been found doing, maybe my Grate Aunt May and my definitely my mom! if all the menfolk were tied up eels were. Typically, the Women cooked a Hrdy Diner (Lunch) and Supper (Diner) for the Haying crew. To me its Aussem to see Brinda and Abby Driving a Team of Horses! Its equally Aussem to see them doing a cooking segment now and then.! thanks for brightening my day Ladies LOL and have a Wonderful Day!

You should never feel the need to justify your actions or decisions. It's your farm and your life. Keep doing what you are doing!

You made the right decision he's your horse

You will have to change the title, to Jim and Brenda working with horses 😊 great to see you out there Brenda I dont understand how people have the right to be mean and tell you what you should and shouldn't do, you are sharing your work etc with us, no one has the right to dictate on your decisions. Some people just rub you the wrong way! I love everything about your channel, and look forward to watching your posts, thank you 😊

Stallions are stallions. It takes special knowledge and experience to handle one. Finding a qualified baby sitter can be sometimes exasperating. Not to mention the stress of having a stallion mixed with other horses doesn't bode well. Gelding is your best option. Brenda....you looked like an "old timer" raking that hay. You have really improved in driving the horses. Congrats 👍👍👍

Jim, good response to the negative commenters, some folks just don’t understand how things are on a working farm,

Absolutely the right choice for you and honestly it’s no one else’s business.

Jim and Brenda, your comments to us regarding loyal followers, kind works and your appreciation of us feels good. Following your on your channel is always a pleasure, instructive, kind and gentle. xo from me to you both.

YOU ,do you, YOUR way, & just let God change the opinion of others. I love watching your videos. I don't live on a farm, have horses or garden, but it is interesting to see how YOU do YOUR life. I learn & that's never a bad thing. Don't know if I will ever use "" gee, haw, or cast off".😊 but I admire your work ethics, family, nature & your treatment for animals. God bless you and your's.

Hi Jim and Brenda. I have only recently discovered your channel. I am enjoying watching the activities around a "working farm". The decision to have Baron gelded is in the best interest of your farm. Baron's blood line will be more prolific than if he were left intact. Really loved the cooking video of the apple pie. God Bless Y'all

Your picnic table is beautiful and I think it’s up to you about Baron . Much love ❤️ from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Baron has filled the order for a great little Filly, I know he will make one heck of a worker as well that Duke and Earl will be

Great job there , Your doing good Brenda 👍, the young Armish guy must take alot off stress off you Jim with all the work you got on there , you can spend more time working the young horses 🐎, yep Baron will father more horses with doing it by Ai for shore , keep up the great video, we keep watching working horses with Jim , God bless you all there

"Life in the slow lane"... Loved that Brenda! Something I think we could all use a little more of, living life in the slow lane. 😊

When I was growing up as a teen many years ago we called that Jack a handyman jack and I still have one now

@chips4974

10 ай бұрын

Always place handle in up position . Not the way Jim did . Good jack but very dangerous if not uses properly . Jim read the manual before using .😊😊

Nice to follow your work on the farm. I can understand the trouble having a stallion among the mares. Greetings from 2 country women from Finland.😊

Welcome to working horses with Jim and Brenda ❤ an auto thumbs up for me 😊

I haven't gone through your comments to see opinions on Baron. 1. He is your horse! 2. He is going to be better off as a gelding. 3. Having a stud is a lot more work and you have a working farm, not a stud farm. 4. There are many Suffolk stallions available for breeding out there, he isn't the only one. He's a very nice boy and he is going to make an awesome gelding 😊

@pamelawoodall5891

10 ай бұрын

Amen !

You'll definitely enjoy having him around more as a gelding, You'll be able to hook him with other horses without worrying about him causing trouble, and you won't have to worry about turning your back on him in the pasture or something, at least not as much anyway, I look forward to seeing his future as a gelding

I watched that video, and thought that it is your horse you know what is best for you.

Good video love watching the horses work

Horses and Brenda 🌸

super fun day to ride with you Brenda..loved it all ..truely a happy farm in a good way. God bless farmers...

Brenda thanks for bringing us along with you and the horses. So quiet and peaceful listening to swish of the hay and the horses in the harness.

Brenda, we think you would have been an awesome pioneer! We can picture you driving a team of oxen with your covered wagon. You're great ❤

Jim, Brenda, Great Video. Brenda, you did a great job raking hay, and Jim, good thing the brake downs were not that bad. Jim, Brenda, so nice to see William, we have some Amish here in Nova Scotia, great people! Have a great day, You guys are the best..Jim, Nova scotia, Canada.

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

10 ай бұрын

Have a great evening! Didn't know there were Amish in Nova Scotia!

You guys are such a great team 👏🏻👏🏻

I think your solution with Baron is perfect. Best of both worlds, you get to have a good working/pull horse & still can sire some foals out of Lady. And offer some for sale.

Thank you for your knowledge and honesty, God bless!

Great video Jim and Brenda

I am thankful I can click onto your videos after watching too many news channels and get totally renewed by the scenery, horses, and people who are the salt of the earth. Thank you!

I love watching your videos. Your horses are beautiful.Thanks for taking us along and teaching us about draft horses.

Working with horses and working with older tractors without cabs you get to see and smell what’s around you rather than looking at a computer screen. There’s a different kind of feeling when you have finished the job.

@DavidGravelle-mw8gr

10 ай бұрын

Hi guys I always look for you and thoroughly enjoy you and those beautiful animals. You can be very proud. I especially love all of the work and the changing seasons and how you incorporate the work and the horses. Jim I'm old school and also worked with horses most of my life. There will always be some old downers and remember for some it's just easier to look for trouble than to give credit where credit is due. Keep doing what you are and if some don't possess the ability to understand ,with horses nothing is guaranteed. Keep up the good job!! We luv you guys...

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I totally understand that you want to make your lives easier. I am right around your age and I am wanting to simplify simplify simplify. Why make life more difficult and complicated than you need it to be? I think it makes perfect sense to geld him. He’s a nice stallion, but they often say that they make even nicer geldings.

I never realized how BIG Ken is compared to Baron !! He's just a "little boy" compared to BIG DADDY KEN !! LOL !!

@johnking8679

10 ай бұрын

Brenda, you are a woman of many talents !! From housewife, mother and cook you can work equally well in the fields !! I know that Jim not only recognizes that but truly appreciates your efforts !! Blessings to the entire Gordon family !!

@sueboettcher

10 ай бұрын

That’s why Kenny is so good to use to train the little guys. He can just shove them whichever direction Jim wants them to go.

@johnking8679

10 ай бұрын

Never thought about that sueboettcher !! He can bully Baron, then ? LOL !!

Your flowers are always so sweet to see. A hard working farm but that soft touch is such a balm on the heart and mind. I always enjoy when you show them. ❤💐

I love how Kitty came to you Brenda for a touch of comfort . so sweet :) ..

I wouldn't worry too much about the naysayers you know what is best for your situation. As I said before studs are a handful so it's my opinion that you are doing the best thing for you and Barron . I know that you can't take my opinion to your bank but you didn't come to your decision Willy nilly it's obvious that you have given it a lot of thought so go with your gut as my daddy would tell me. So glad that you have so extra help with William. Can't work all of the time so enjoy yourself a little. Again Brenda thanks for the great video.God bless and keep safe from hot sunny Florida

What's the old adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!" don't feel bad Jim. I too learned that "clip" lesson the hard way. the time it takes to put it in. (just a few seconds!! in most cases) can save you hours of lifting and getting things back the way they were. as we just seen in this video. I have seen lots of video's where other farmers have lost combines, rakes, teders, you name if from not putting that clip in the pin. To save face I won't mention them here. ha ha. thanks for another great video. I agree with your logic on Baron. ECF

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

10 ай бұрын

so true!

We had bulls on the farm. Always a worry, when strangers were around they could be Territorial. The cows are afterall his heard. LOL. A stallion can be the same.

@johnkomosa4089

10 ай бұрын

That's right! Well said. Keep riding..

I really appreciate all that you both do 😊

Thankyou again for bringing me peace sharing your life on your farm. I have 2 questions. What do you do with those adorable kittens? And could you include a few more moments more often of Bree? I can't get enough of her.❤

Hello Jim and Brenda on this beautiful day! It’s beautiful on the coast of Maine also!

@johnking8679

10 ай бұрын

It sure is gorgeous in San Diego these past few days !!

@suzannemomma

10 ай бұрын

@@johnking8679 🌅

Ken’s coat is so shiny! Looks pretty

Farm life requires decisions that are sometimes not popular or are also difficult for the farm operator to make but must be made for the betterment of the whole. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and look forward for the next one every time.

@WorkingHorsesWithJim

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes sometimes there are difficult decisions to make on the farm

Maybe if you could put oil on some of your equipment that would help to hear the grass crackle under Neath your machine, like Brenda suggested!

@chips4974

10 ай бұрын

Jim greases that rake and baler every day before usage. 😊

Brenda, now I know the secret to your firm tone lady arms, driving a draft pair. I have 4 horses, that give my lady arms a workout just grooming & giving scratches, but mine have lost that tone that you still have. Also, I love seeing you two work as a team on getting farm chores complete. Thanks for showing us working horses with Brenda this day. Just curious, who took the film footage of you working the fields?

@annsaenz291

10 ай бұрын

I am curious about that too🤔

@terridionne7729

10 ай бұрын

Maybe Jim with a drone

Bravo JIM and Brenda multe urari de bine Bravo

My husband and I look forward to your videos very much. They are informative and down right wholesome. Kudos to you both. Enjoy your weekend!

Here in Australia the small tornadoes are called by the aboriginal name willy willy and in summer they are everywhere. They are more or less harmless but pull up some choking dust at times. Thanks for the video's Brenda and Jim I watch for them constantly.

I was amazed to see Jim working with a stallion in pair or alone. Chapeau till now, no accidents occurred. Get rid of the potential catastrofe, a pitty for Baron's balls.

Brenda loved watching you handle the horses and take charge! I enjoy listening to you share your thoughts ! Wishing you both continuous great health and many blessings! 👍💕🙏🏻🙏🏻

Totally love watching Brenda rake the hay by herself. I feel like she has learned so much & helps you do a lot of stuff everyday, Jim. Since she has been retired she looks like she is enjoying everyday at home just working the farm with the horses. Great job, Brenda. Jim, you have to do what is best for your farm & keeping peace/safe with the animals, even if it's castrating Baron. It's a good decision & works for you & Brenda, SO.... Never mind what other people say, they have no idea how hard it is to run the kinda farm you & Brenda have!! Sorry to those who don't understand but , this is a good decision on your part ...God Bless

Enjoyed the video of Brenda driving the horses, the beautiful farm and hay fields. Your videos are so great & I enjoy your care & expertise with working your horses! the horses are well groome they are handsome and beautiful ,,,To me your decision is great with Baron, and when you make a decision, I will say you really think of what you are going to do, before you let us the viewers know, so I know you do take things seriously

Thank you Beautiful ones. I really enjoy to see Brenda driving horses. Something about I have dream since I was a little girl. Dream with no chance in this life time . Life is all bout making decision's . I'm sure that you know best what Is best for you and your beautiful horses...🥰

You know what s best...you know what will be best for the farm..Keep up the GREAT work...

As always yo need to do what you feel is best for you Jim hopefully Lady is with colt this time around

I like your videos Brenda & Jim I'm from Vermont I use to be around work horses

Jim and Brenda this was a great video today as got to see Brenda raking like a pro with no problems. Jim sorry to your bailer broke but finding that belt and Brenda going to get ..nice.. You two are a great team and now to have William helping on the farm..fantastic. Jim it is your decision about Baron and no one else's. You and Brenda know what's best for the farm. God bless you both. Miss my little Bree at the end. Oh the picnic table looks so beautiful along with the one on the porch..

Going to make rolls of hay. Bales are made in a chamber 😊 and now your audience will know the difference 😊

You are the one with all the experience. You know best.

Thank you for sharing your daily life. Im jealous of your life in the slow lane with the beautiful horses.

Beautiful draft horses you have and are well broke also.

This was a very enjoyable video, to listen to the hay being raked and Brenda’s stream of thoughts.

Jim i can understand your concerns about Baron because stallions can be unpredictable at times no matter how well they are trained

It's a very good decision to kaste rate Baron. To handle a stallion is a job for young and strong people's.

sounds like the best decision with baron, by the way i love your channel

Good job guys

awesome video and talking about Baron. You are making the correct decision. Hope you get to sell many "baby Barons"

Thank you for sharing your video’s with us all love watching all of them you can see how much goes into farming and logging and taking such care of of your horses and livestock I really enjoy them all may God’s blessing be upon you always

Great video , thanks for sharing something I can watch along with my great grand children.

There will always be people that know more than you do. In reality they don’t. Keep the faith.

The thing about a stud you always got to keep a s sharp eye on them and you have grandkids over and kids are kids I think a that is a great idea about baron by doing what you are doing best of both worlds cool thinking folks

Beautiful horses 🐎 ❤️