SIT DOWN, PUT YOUR FEET UP, AND ENJOY... I've got a lot to tell you. // Draft Horse Logging

Today we have a very long video! So, sit down, put your feet up, and enjoy... I've got a lot to tell you. Today we are logging with draft horses again at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks.
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  • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
    @WorkingHorsesWithJim5 ай бұрын

    Brandt Ainsworth KZread Channel► www.youtube.com/@BrandtAinsworth-ik5fm

  • @BrandtAinsworth-ik5fm

    @BrandtAinsworth-ik5fm

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the support. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I was ready to unhitch from my cart last week, and use one like yours. It was for the exact reason you stated. The logs were unhooking and sliding dangerously close to the horses. Finally, we corrected the problem by running a chain between the axles acting as a straight axle and preventing logs from sliding ahead. Great work, and your support is very appreciated.

  • @cindya.esquivel6876
    @cindya.esquivel68765 ай бұрын

    Jim and Brenda keep there horses until they pass on. Ken has a health issue and Jim doctors him and takes care of him thru the illness. These two are good hearted caring horse people

  • @SamDoe-zn3tu

    @SamDoe-zn3tu

    5 ай бұрын

    They have never said that. Jim has said he sold a horse that he retired to an Amish guy and from time to time the horse would get out and come back to his place.

  • @lucdeslauriers1021
    @lucdeslauriers10215 ай бұрын

    In French we said: Strong as a horse. And it’s true.Incredible how a horse is strong. You take care of your horses. And they respect you as you respect them. You have a good ❤️. God bless you.

  • @user-di7in2zx1c

    @user-di7in2zx1c

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely correct . it's a mutual respect situation

  • @thirzapeevey2395
    @thirzapeevey23955 ай бұрын

    I did actually really enjoy that. I wouldn't call that an unproductive day. You produced some really good youtube content, even if you didn't get out as many board feet of logs as you wanted. It is lovely to watch a good horseman who takes care of his horses first while his own lunch is waiting, and who puts blankets on his horses while they are standing.

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    HI 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

  • @JamesMcGill-kr2qk
    @JamesMcGill-kr2qk5 ай бұрын

    I love the way that you take such good care of your horses. They always are watered and fed before you sit down to have your lunch. Skippy will be tired tonight he's such fun to watch. Horse logging is so environmentally friendly as compared to running skidders and fellerbunchers. Horses don't do as much damage to the landscape either. God bless and keep safe in the woods Jim. Brenda another great video thank you for all of your hard work to share these videos with us.

  • @sueboettcher
    @sueboettcher5 ай бұрын

    Jim was in the mood to talk today! It’s obvious he loves logging and loves to teach about it. Skippy was having fun and Brenda doing her usual fantastic job filming. Love the occasional (bare!) fingers on the lens.

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Sue 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

  • @tractordan933
    @tractordan9335 ай бұрын

    Thanks Brenda for all your hard work videoing. Skippy is really growing and having a ball in the woods.

  • @noreencullen8957
    @noreencullen89575 ай бұрын

    Probably one of my favorite logging videos....Skippy, hung up trees, dilemmas solved, hungry lunchtime horses. Thanks Jim, we learned a lot! Patience wins in the end! Thanks for sharing your not so productive day. For us non-loggers, a very informative day! Great job Brenda!!!

  • @mooserascal
    @mooserascal5 ай бұрын

    I love your longer videos. ❤️ Skippy is going to be tired tonight!! Baron is my favorite. Thanks Jim and Brenda!!

  • @paulpjy4996
    @paulpjy49965 ай бұрын

    Thank you Brenda and Jim for another great video. I really enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery.

  • @greenman4508
    @greenman45085 ай бұрын

    I have sat down since 2019 when I saw what was coming… trying to get my homestead ready for a team . There’s a bed and boots. No couch. I listen while I’m working to keep inspired Jim!

  • @Plan_it-Farm

    @Plan_it-Farm

    5 ай бұрын

    Same here my friend still trying to get ready for a team on my place as well. Been a long time in the works but someday.

  • @greenman4508

    @greenman4508

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Plan_it-Farm I got one too soon before, that’s even worse than not having one . Food first, infrastructure second, then I’m really looking forward to it! Hang in there brother. 👍

  • @terrythomas7035
    @terrythomas70355 ай бұрын

    I just love how Jim looks out for Brenda in the woods

  • @normafollet7156
    @normafollet71565 ай бұрын

    That little puppy is having the time of his life❤🎉real freedom 😊And the two horses have had a good lunch.Good caring people Jim And. Brenda.❤😊😊

  • @debbievogt9881
    @debbievogt98815 ай бұрын

    Horses first, that's why I like Jim so much

  • @louisecassidy5991

    @louisecassidy5991

    5 ай бұрын

    All good horse people do their horses before they can relax.

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    @@louisecassidy5991 Hi Louis 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

  • @jamesabare4877
    @jamesabare48775 ай бұрын

    What a great video. It was great to kick back and enjoy the longer video. Jim is so knowleadable and doesnt panic in any situtaion like he had. He just thinks things through and does it.

  • @terrythomas7035
    @terrythomas70355 ай бұрын

    Those horses listen to Jim so well they’re a good team

  • @terrythomas7035
    @terrythomas70355 ай бұрын

    It’s so peaceful listening to logs drag chains rattling harnesses noise brings back memories

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Terry 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

  • @AmandaDoll-hi4dr
    @AmandaDoll-hi4dr5 ай бұрын

    I like your draft horses a lot. You have nice horses, good job, jim. Have a nice day

  • @user-ih6wy3gr6b
    @user-ih6wy3gr6b5 ай бұрын

    It is admirable the amount of patience both of you exhibit. Brenda in bearing the cold to make a wonderful video and Jim as a teamster and being a lumber harvester. Your loving care for your animals is readily evident. God Bless. - ACD

  • @joelgoodrum9757
    @joelgoodrum97575 ай бұрын

    Sweet Lady, Hardworking Man, Fine Horses, Snowy woods and a playful pup......could not be any better!!!

  • @user-ke8qw1hm4b
    @user-ke8qw1hm4b5 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed every second Jim...thank you for the lessons...Bye Brenda,,lov you too.

  • @user-hu1xg8dl4z
    @user-hu1xg8dl4z5 ай бұрын

    Another very informative video along with a WHOLE LOT OF WORK 😊❤

  • @Septemberfarms
    @Septemberfarms4 ай бұрын

    I enjoy your videos greatly! Wonderful to see someone take such good care of their horses.❤

  • @belindareitz9873
    @belindareitz98735 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the close-up of Skippy. His hue is so dark, haven’t seen his face till now. Sorta like a shepherd!

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Belinda 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

  • @user-di7in2zx1c
    @user-di7in2zx1c5 ай бұрын

    Jim and Brenda,, An excellent video providing the viewers and the prospective future horse loggers of the world. You've provided them with which can be some of the challenges on a horse log job. Your practical approach from years of experience in woods and keeping your personal safety in mind as well is paramount. The log cart you use would keep the logs in check to prevent them from riding up and colliding with the hind legs of the horses. Tying and securing the team is crucial to prevent runaways from occurring . If you've gone through a few runaways, you'll hopefully learn by them and take the necessary steps to avoid them.

  • @user-wu7sn7ml7v
    @user-wu7sn7ml7v5 ай бұрын

    Thank you team. Scouting out the trail will make your next visit go smooth❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @brendahogue5487
    @brendahogue54875 ай бұрын

    Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and the horses and Jim working the horses

  • @LawrenceLandriault-su9pw
    @LawrenceLandriault-su9pw5 ай бұрын

    A bonus length video. What a treat. I sure miss getting into the woods. The smells, sounds and beauty of it all. Even the exhaust of the chainsaw mingled with the scent of pine. The only thing missing is boiled tea in a tomato tin billy.

  • @ghythi9929
    @ghythi99295 ай бұрын

    Baron and Bill cracked me up snatching an appetiser of pine tree

  • @RustyMeadowsHomestead
    @RustyMeadowsHomestead5 ай бұрын

    “Skip your not helping matters” 😂 Aren’t puppies fun? They sure do teach us patience.

  • @louisecassidy5991

    @louisecassidy5991

    5 ай бұрын

    Skippy has brains too, hopped up on a log as the horses were starting, realised his error, sussed out which side to jump off. Had he not, he would have been injured by the second log.

  • @debbiebjorklund3241
    @debbiebjorklund32413 ай бұрын

    My buddy watches your videos cuz that's what I do. 😅 Glad I can tell him who the horses are, and what you're working on. He admirers how well conditioned they are, how shiny their coats, and how seamlessly you go about your work site, whatever that maybe 😊 My love is w watching de horses working. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I donot mean to praise you so much. I really like brushing de horses w you vicariously. Remember you all are entertaining just by what you do. You don't need to always talk. ❤ paralyzed in NH.. Ty❤.😊

  • @swampyankee72
    @swampyankee724 ай бұрын

    I was a Horse Logger in the woods of Connecticut back in the late 80's into the 90's. I sorely miss my horses Billy and Danny, and desperately miss working out in the woods. I met one horse logger in Vermont that had two hydraulic lifts built into his cart. I thought that was pretty nifty. I used my cart 1/2 of the time. Many times the lot I was cutting was too small to justify one.

  • @terrythomas7035
    @terrythomas70355 ай бұрын

    He’s such a good teacher

  • @louisecassidy5991
    @louisecassidy59915 ай бұрын

    Jim, I always used nosebags, and found a source of hessian bags to make them. There are also new modern nosebags on the market now, which I saw used recently. The horses do need to be able to just reach the ground to eat. No waste, no stealing, and can travel ready to put on. Just takes a little care to get used to, they quickly get the idea, before you first put the strap over the ears. Old leather strap is best, not rope or baling twine. Of course, you have to take them off, although I knew one mare who would knock her's off on her knee, leaving it exactly where she stood eating, which seemed clever. Here in Australia, your vids pop up very first thing in the dawn when I wake up, which is a joy. What a way to start the day! Your videos are the yardstick of draft horse videos, as You Tube tries to feed me other such channels. You are the best! The only other man who impresses me is in England, Barry Hook, who trains carriage horses in singles and teams, on the roads amongst traffic. Greetings from Australia.

  • @scottblunt7067
    @scottblunt70675 ай бұрын

    I'm going to text my wife and let her know there is a 1hr 11 min Working Horses with Jim that is out now. We'll watch it tonight!

  • @ResistanceChicks777-fw4mb
    @ResistanceChicks777-fw4mb5 ай бұрын

    PG here Very interesting view in the woods. Wow, I am one of the viewers who love the longer videos on farming, logging, and horses, The Video is full of life! God created. Give me a short one on news, trending, and finances. Thank You.

  • @PendeltonWhiskey
    @PendeltonWhiskey5 ай бұрын

    Beautiful beautiful animals. So well trained. What a great job you've done. I just love watching this. I can see that you love them and boy do they love you back. What a wonder life you have!

  • @deejochen9106
    @deejochen91065 ай бұрын

    I definitely will watch Mr. Ainsworth. Myself it's harder to watch someone else and they don't do it like you, I think "well that's wrong". Especially when I've watched you so long.

  • @johnkomosa9508

    @johnkomosa9508

    5 ай бұрын

    Ah ha, that's funny 😊

  • @debbiebjorklund3241
    @debbiebjorklund32415 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed your vid. You're so calm Sir, it's nice to see ❤ love ya too

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Debbie 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

  • @todd1808
    @todd18085 ай бұрын

    LOVE the title. Have to comment before I even start watching!!

  • @c0lvin4o
    @c0lvin4o5 ай бұрын

    FINALLY, heard Skippy 'speak'! What a joy to behold he is.

  • @user-qr4xg3dy3i
    @user-qr4xg3dy3i4 ай бұрын

    Beautiful horses and hard at work. Nice to see. First time I seen horses hauling logs. Entertaining for me. Loved it.

  • @ianmccutcheon6319
    @ianmccutcheon63194 ай бұрын

    Wow....brings back old memories of many years ago working with my Dad and sometimes my brother cutting logs and pulp wood. Dad was a horseman a real good one . He grew up with them working them in the fields at only 12 yrs of age. One difference was we never had a cart set up like yours . It was all walking. Sometimes he would stand on the hitch and ride for a piece or let the horse go ahead with the hitch if working with a single horse . We had a lot of spruce and balsam in our woods and I remember I hated getting the gum on your clothes etc. They were good days though. Wish i could go back.

  • @jamesgreenawalt9713
    @jamesgreenawalt97135 ай бұрын

    Skip is a show stealer!😂

  • @cds957
    @cds9574 ай бұрын

    Friend I love the way you take care of your animals!! The video is wonderful, thanks.👍

  • @michaelodonoghue9385
    @michaelodonoghue93855 ай бұрын

    Well done Breda you are getting the horse language down to a tee. And Jim always does a great job of work when he is working on timber cutting.

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten29945 ай бұрын

    NICE TIPS JIM

  • @chantaln6843
    @chantaln68435 ай бұрын

    The puppy is becoming a part of the family logging adventure. I absolutely love everything you’re sharing about to logging experience.😊

  • @elainepeterson475
    @elainepeterson4755 ай бұрын

    I always look gorward to your videos, Jim working with your amazing horses, wether logging, haying, planting and sleigh rudes.

  • @johnsmith-xr6qy
    @johnsmith-xr6qy5 ай бұрын

    Wow, what a winter wonderland. This could be from a movie set. Brenda does a spectacular job with the camera. The view makes people want to quit their jobs and go work (visit) with Jim & the horses. Thank you both for the relaxing & fun videos.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc45915 ай бұрын

    So, I was wondering when Baron gets his mane trimmed, I know people won't like that, but he is now a big guy working hard ! Thanks for the video, much has been learned.

  • @johnkomosa9508
    @johnkomosa95085 ай бұрын

    I went back and watched this nice video again and wanted to comment on the 'log along the wheel pinch' . That was interesting, 1st , you have to realize Jim and Brenda w/Skip, went home with no injuries,... a direct result of Jim's decision. A puzzle it (the log jam) was, I noticed 3 points of 'assist'. One was to take a strong branch and go over the big log under the smaller log and counter lever up while Brenda slips a block log underneath, to go above the tire, second and would use the power of the horses, I noticed that tree right next to the smaller log. You could anchor a chain high up in that standing tree to the log stuck and the horses go forward that would swing the smaller log up onto the top of the tire. Swing in an arc or triangulate up. Then there is Jim's way , because he had to go get the chainsaw maybe anyways, to cut off 2 feet the safest and quickest. It is easy to pinch a finger hand or leg, when you start getting crafty and the risk factor goes up quickly. Jim realizing this, chose the safe route, and everyone goes home safe without sore body parts. Interesting little safety case study. Ok,...boy some of those bigger logs look nice , I love the look of a squared up meaty log...speaking of meaty..., congratulations on a beefer to the butcher. Many times (or more time than 1, when I was a baby I heard), my Dad sold cattle B4 ready because a financial pinch, with 10 kids, ... it's nice to see them get fully mature full price. Carry on! Thank you to you and to those that paid the price B4 us.

  • @robertbornemann1601
    @robertbornemann16014 ай бұрын

    Enjoy this video very much thank you new subscribers 😋😋

  • @MarkAlan145
    @MarkAlan1455 ай бұрын

    ❤ skip was barking at the sasquatch standing back there watching you guys work.

  • @sharonbronson6639
    @sharonbronson66395 ай бұрын

    We love watching Skippy moving around you as you work.

  • @MrWaterbugdesign
    @MrWaterbugdesign5 ай бұрын

    On one tree I cut a wood wedge in combo with 2 plastic wedges. Opening was about 5" before it went over in the direction I wanted.

  • @terrythomas7035
    @terrythomas70355 ай бұрын

    Our grain used to come in actual burlap bags

  • @todd1808

    @todd1808

    5 ай бұрын

    I miss them. Now it's plastic sacks from China.......

  • @louisecassidy5991

    @louisecassidy5991

    5 ай бұрын

    What does still come in burlap bags is coffee beans! Here in Australia is a man goes around the coffee factories picking them up and sells them I got a heap. Some are printed up real pretty w Brazilian parrots.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana5 ай бұрын

    Loved watching you and the horses. I grew up with horses. Cannot have them in Phoenix in town anymore. New zoning laws.

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Dyana 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

  • @jeraldmcwilson2189
    @jeraldmcwilson21894 ай бұрын

    Nice Jim. Good job . Tell the horse . Just give them a apple ok

  • @todd1808
    @todd18085 ай бұрын

    Master Teamster!!

  • @lindavonh131
    @lindavonh1315 ай бұрын

    Horses built America. Yes they should still be used when they can for many reasons. One main reason is they give people peace within themselves.

  • @bobogilvie4472
    @bobogilvie44725 ай бұрын

    Very informative video. THANK YOU

  • @kaylab3196
    @kaylab31965 ай бұрын

    You inspired me to train my steer to become an ox! I’ve fallen for draft animals, thank you!

  • @user-td1dr9wh1t
    @user-td1dr9wh1t4 ай бұрын

    I can’t believe how good you treat your horses

  • @canukmrsben
    @canukmrsben5 ай бұрын

    From working so hard there must have been three very tired boys that evening, plus one tuckered out from playing ...🙂. Also great job video taping Brenda as enjoyed watching.

  • @jaymemartenson8569
    @jaymemartenson85695 ай бұрын

    Great video !! Thank you the B Team looks good,

  • @kimcool6327
    @kimcool63275 ай бұрын

    Wow getting lunch is a chore in itself.Brenda those boy's are going to need a major brush out.

  • @cindya.esquivel6876
    @cindya.esquivel68765 ай бұрын

    Jim blankets them so they should be fine 😊 yes I have owned horses for 50 plus years

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Cindy 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying. How are you doing today 💕🏵️

  • @lauriebrown2852
    @lauriebrown28524 ай бұрын

    I have enjoyed you channel for a few years now. I have to say I had more fun watching Skip than Jim!

  • @todd1808
    @todd18085 ай бұрын

    Master Logger !!

  • @ceceliamoffat9818
    @ceceliamoffat98185 ай бұрын

    I have learned a lot by watching you.

  • @chrislittlefarm
    @chrislittlefarm5 ай бұрын

    When I was a young boy, it was my job with my dad logging, to carry all that extra stuff from tree to tree 😀It's almost always been in steep slopes, so today I think a little pony would have been so helpful, if not for pulling the logs but just for carrying the saws and chains and stuff. I have had several runaways with a single horse, so far no big deal actually, but last year first time with two horses. That was terrible! Seemed to me that it was way more complicated to get them calm down as they could not run independently from each other. One horse alone actually runs somewhere for a while and calms down by itself. I'm still young but I still do think a lot more than before that incident how to avoid it, it's really scary. Good that you gave these hints to all the people who want to work with horses, I wish them all best luck that it will never happen! 😊 Always be safe in the woods, Jim, Brenda, Skippy and everybody!!! Have a great week -Chris

  • @evabetlyon2693
    @evabetlyon26934 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along..I'm 69..my grandfather would have loved Jim..one of my 1st lessons he taught me, the livestock comes before you..I was very young maybe 6, got up early to start the day with him..maybe 4-430 a.m..I started to get out stuff for breakfast..he quietly asked what I was doing..then he said, we take care of the animals 1st..all their needs before our own..I was so ashamed, but those words are sttill with me today..as always prayers and blessings

  • @donbrutcher4501
    @donbrutcher45015 ай бұрын

    Looks like a great day to be deer hunting.

  • @shirleybagnall9577
    @shirleybagnall95775 ай бұрын

    Great video enjoyed every minute of it 😊 Thanks for sharing

  • @andrewmoran7353
    @andrewmoran73535 ай бұрын

    🤔 interesting vid today, enjoyed particular care and expertise with horses , and working skills , Brenda included , checked other vids per your request , you folks are Like family to me 👌👀

  • @micheltuillac9666
    @micheltuillac96663 ай бұрын

    Bravo à vous et aux chevaux ❤

  • @gentlegiants1974
    @gentlegiants19745 ай бұрын

    I keep a wedge in each back pocket if I'm in timber needing a wedge here or there, and my axe is always to hand. 2 spare pairs of gloves in the truck. Wish I had someone to handle brush! Half the day is finding a spot to put brush so as not to move it more than once. 20 years ago I was in cedar, ground skidding, and pulling out whole trees, one tight corner I was just squeaking around but one tree was a couple feet too long and it bound up. I was in a hurry and not thinking so I asked the team to give it a jerk and it shot forward and smashed my left leg between the butt and a stump on the outside of the turn. I got the horses stopped and managed to limp out with the tree but that was it for that day, I was laid up for a few days bruised up. I never forgot the lesson. I'm not as spry now but I still ground skid a fair bit due to not enough room to work a cart or using a single in dense bush.

  • @debbievogt9881
    @debbievogt98815 ай бұрын

    Oh a tree. Isn't that the sweetest picture?

  • @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    @DanielKoch-kw6fw

    5 ай бұрын

    🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying

  • @MKMurray7460
    @MKMurray74605 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the beautiful scenery of snow in the woods 😊 I am a Minnesotan and we really haven't had very much. I miss it.

  • @congajoel
    @congajoel4 ай бұрын

    10,000 times thumbs up.... first time watcher. You need a Toro stump grinder !!

  • @biddydibdab9180
    @biddydibdab91805 ай бұрын

    I think my husband and I have been making a mistake when we cut firewood in our woodlot. I pile all the branches but I see you leave them scattered everywhere which I assume allows them to rot faster. More food for mushrooms to grow on!

  • @richardsurber8226
    @richardsurber82264 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the safety talk Jim. Cart design could be important. And that pup, if he survives, will be a good addition for Brenda. God bless you and all your crew

  • @darellsunderlin4670
    @darellsunderlin46704 ай бұрын

    I have been in on logging with horse's, we used two different teams, one of Belgiums one off Percheron ,neither had been in a forest before. They all did well . I can tell by your mannerisms and patience that you know well what your doing and the team respects you . I was in on 2 run aways . I was not driving on either , but you are totally correct , they are not fun . The one thing i remember logging with a team ,and i know you know this and i know this but anyone who hasn't done it won't, is that sweet beautiful smell of pine that fills the air all day as you work!!!!!! I wish i was there to help . Brings back good memories thanks for that and stay safe. 😊

  • @rigbymissy1
    @rigbymissy14 ай бұрын

    Love how you take good care of your horsed

  • @cheryls3162
    @cheryls31625 ай бұрын

    Very impressed with today's video! Jim great dialog and Brenda fantastic video. I certainly enjoyed it. Thank You both for the effort you go to.

  • @johnbuck8037
    @johnbuck80375 ай бұрын

    Brenda: I am so glad you are out helping and watching out for Jim. I know he is careful but logging can be very dangerous. I know of loggers that have been seriously injured either by trees or chain saws. God Bless you both!

  • @terry1965
    @terry19654 ай бұрын

    Just stumbled upon your video looks like you're doing really good work and most important I noticed how you take care of your horses God bless you

  • @conradmorin1891
    @conradmorin18915 ай бұрын

    Jim & Brenda, "Thank You" for another informative & enjoyable video. >>>There is so much to know when logging with horses, and for newcomers, Jim has given you some very sound advice, on so many levels.

  • @edhoyt5600
    @edhoyt56005 ай бұрын

    Have been in horse logging all my life While being with my Dad GJH at PSC We were teacher teaching horse logging for 45 years together Were is your logging job at PSC today

  • @territn8871
    @territn88715 ай бұрын

    I so enjoyed the exta long video today! Wish every day was that long though I know that isn't possible! My Papaw (dad's father) worked the timber woods in southwest Virginia, so watching you logging gives me a little understanding of the type work he did. My dad was born in 1910, and he and a younger brother helped Papaw work when they were old enough and not in school. I do remember Papaw saying he had Belgians for his team. By the time I was born in 1953, Papaw had retired and no longer had horses. I bet Skippy will be a tired pup when he gets home! He had a ball playing in the woods!

  • @maxamillion8384
    @maxamillion83844 ай бұрын

    Beautiful i think Skippy is a good Boss

  • @stevesmith7422
    @stevesmith74225 ай бұрын

    I really like watching the logging. Thank you both for taking the time to do this. It is a sacrifice. May Jesus bless you and your family.

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler47725 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

  • @rubenrobertson8086
    @rubenrobertson80864 ай бұрын

    Hi Jim my name John Robertson for Madera California. I have learned some much watching. You Channel with no other help then your channel I went to a draft horse auction and got team of Percheron and have been driving them and now I building a covered wagon thanks for the help and how to

  • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
    @annettecinquemanifalbo175 ай бұрын

    That is one hyper pup. Stay warm y'all. Looks like horses are doing great out in the woods there in upstate NY. Take care!

  • @leonardryan8723
    @leonardryan87235 ай бұрын

    Brenda skippy go sleep good tonight out in the fresh air all day in forest running around. 😊 Jim do a good job with the horses 🐎 🐎 . 😊

  • @user-ui8mg5qg2f
    @user-ui8mg5qg2f5 ай бұрын

    Like the way you care for your team.

  • @edhoyt5600
    @edhoyt56005 ай бұрын

    Always feed the horses before any meal everyday Morrning Lunch and dinner time They are always number one to my family Hope to come and meet you before your job is over at PSC

  • @malcolmthomas9953
    @malcolmthomas99535 ай бұрын

    Awesome, skippy was so glad too see you Jim , a reel great video off logging , yes things happen but we work though the problems we get there in the end , horses 🐎 love eating the leaves 🍃 off the trees , ok blessing too you all there 👋