CAN DRAFT HORSES SKID THIS HUGE LOG OUT OF THE ADIRONDACK FOREST??! 😱
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2022
- Today Jim & the draft horses (our Belgian team, Lady & Bill), are skidding a huge log out of the Adirondack Forest where they are logging at Paul Smith's College. If you missed Part 1 of this tree, here is the link! ► • FINALLY @ our new LOG ...
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I’ve been following your channel for over a year. I am an experienced horse person with close to 50 years of horse ownership. I haven’t done anything with draft horses, but I know a fair amount about conditioning horses for other things. I find it absolutely amazing that you do the things with your horses without injuries. That is a testament to your conditioning program and good judgment. I will be the last one to question you on your horses working hard. Horses do best if they have a job. You go about it in a smart way. Good for you and good for your horses.
Well said, ponygirl.
I totally agree with your comments, ponygirl !!
The steam coming off Lady and Bill was amazing...true testimony to how hard they were working.
I thought they would perhaps get blankets and take the rest of the day off. Forgot about other logs.
Made for a beautiful picture!!
@@kenj7222 Me too. I was thinking it would have been nice to have a blanket thrown over their backs. However, I think they kept working. Perhaps they got a blanket over their backs on the ride home.
@@clairestaffieri4398 You dont blanket a working horse. The horse is one of the few furred animal to sweat. Throw a blanket on youll trap the moisture plus they overheat then freeze later on after work. Blankets are for low energy activity, hanging in pasture , in very cold climate. Draft horse have less surface area per unit of mass, square cube law, meaning they physically have a better body for colder climate with less heat loss. They need to sweat. Then when you get back, you squeege the sweat off so it wont have time to cool off on their skin too much.
We have shires, with eastern canada climate. -30C and under not uncommon. They dont need blankets even in pasture. They never sleep inside either. Even Syrana, which is 15 months old (and for sale) is warm under her fur in frigid temperatures.
@@Veikra Thank you for the interesting information
At 01:00, you can really tell how big the log is. Jim's rigging and care/concern for his horses proves what an awesome teamster he is. Thanks for the upload.
PS: You aren't losing anybody by taking your time and explaining things. We love it!!
Yes we do
It is obvious that your horses enjoy what they do and are confident in what you ask of them with your years of experience. What a great team you all make. Thank you for sharing 💗 😊
I've only read stories about horses working hard enough for the steam to roll off them, but I was able to see it in this video. In Arizona, it's generally too warm and dry to see anything like this. It's a beautiful area and kudos to Lady and Bill for hauling those giant logs out. True definition of "horsepower."
Once again the horses go where tractors fear to tread. Lady and Bill so willing and strong. Thanks for the video and for easing my suspense!
Jim, you do a great job with your horses. Conditioning the horses is like an athlete getting into condition for a long run.
Exactly right. The same thing occurs with Hunter Jumper & Dressage horses although not quite as much. Maybe even with cattle horses.
Such a great team!! I like how you rest them and how they tell you when they are ready for the next pull! The team is all of you, horses and driver together
It was a treat to go along with you during this challenging, uphill, muddy day. Hard work, requiring much judgment and caution, but oh so beautiful, as Brenda pointed out. I loved the last scene of the pond surrounded by autumn forest - kudos to Brenda for including that. Another terrific video!
YES, Brenda !! A great job on your video !! Such beautiful scenery !!
You know your horses and they know you. You would never push them beyond there health. Fantastic job 😊😊
It’s kind of like hiking in the wilderness with your children. Some outpace others but with a gentle coach who encourages and allows some rest destination is obtained. Love these videos btw
Great job Lady & Bill you earned an extra scoop of oats today 😅
Loved that comeback Jim when Brenda was talking about how beautiful it is. “ you talking about me.” We are fortunate to live in such picturesque areas. I live in the Shenandoah Valley at the bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 5 miles from the Northern Entrance to the Shenandoah National Park. I forget others want to enjoy that same beauty, until the leaves change color.
I can remember as a teenager still at home working mules back in the late 50's that ,at least, one of them seamed to take pride in what he could do. We were best of friends, some what like a boy and his dog. And some could care less. Payday and sundown type of attitude. They are all different and have to be approached as such. Really like your channel.
Hi Jim and Brenda. Thank you for your videos. They are entertaining and instructive. You tell your horses, "Care-step," and they trust you that it's safe to move forward. You might stop them one step later and they know to obey. Smart, well trained and hard-working teams. Please give Lady and Bill some special treats and perhaps an extra bit of brushing on my behalf. (Wish I could do that myself but B'ham, UK, is a bit far away. My arms aren't that long!)
Peeling back the layers of the onion. Advanced thoughts of pulling with horses,, and the finer points of Teamstership.. Brenda, glad you found your phone, good job. One time I lost my phone on top of the mountain in deep snow and loaned a friends phone , went up and called the lost phone, luckily after 2 attempts I heard it ringing as the battery going low, I was lucky to find it in the deep snow.
Concluding.. so pretty, this video I will watch again as I study every word and move. Words can not express my gratitude. Back in Alaska, Wisconsin showed me beautiful colors like those of my childhood , one of the best years I remember. Logging and brushwork, the Lake house looks better now.
..Nice hitch! Love that cradle hitch.
A log trailer with big tractor wheels comes to mind.., the mud so powerful and suction.
Warming the cabin in Alaska.
Keep up the good work, your spot on.
Experience Humbles..
God Given ability , Proud of you.
Thanks.
I love how well you know your horses and how not to over extend them. Blessings!!!
Such a beautiful picture.. all round. The scenery, the horses doing what they do best, the people doing what they know how to do. Jim's knowledge of the working horse truly amazes me. And, I'm pleased that you folks take time out to appreciate the forest and ponds. I'm a lifelong horse lover and Mother Nature never ceases to give me great pleasure. Take care.
hi jim and brenda. i would say that lady and bill, did a great job working together, to haul that large log out to the log pile. jim, brenda, great video, and you guys have a great day, and weekend...Jim, Nova, Scotia, Canada
In the shot of your back trail at about 5:46 it looks like steam rising up from the mud! I know it wasn't steam but I thought, boy that's some fast pulling to get the mud to steam! And Lady is a working maniac. She lays forward into the harness and wants to go for broke. And Bill is no slacker. What a great, ambitious team. At 6:30 the steam rolling off the horses is impressive and they do need the breaks to catch breath and not get an overload of lactic acid in their muscles. And you are the very opposite of "mean" or uncaring toward your horses. You explain loads, feed, and the minutia involved in understanding when they have reached various limits in working.
This reminded me of my grandfather many years ago. Pulling logs, wagon full of cut wood for the stove and heater.
The steam rising off the backs of the team in frame 17:15 covers Jim completely. This would make a great calendar photo. Such magnificent
animals. How the melding of man, animal, brain and brawn depicted in this frame is absolutely inspiring. There is a poem in there somewhere.
You know your animals Jim and that’s what’s important. Men need breaks and so do beloved working horses. We have limits and so do they. Wisdom and experience knows those limits. Interestingly there are “rests” and “hold” spots in music, and that’s what makes a fine tune. Great video!
Another very interesting video - your horses sure have a tough job, especially hauling those BIG logs through that MUD !!
I love how Jim gives them a break every so often, to "catch their breath", so to speak !! He certainly knows when and how often to do that. That's gotta be from years of experience !! Have a good day folks !!
Very likely they are people that do not have a clue about what you do or numerous others who make their living with animals. Not to say there are not bad people that raise animals. THANK YOU for all YOU and YOUR FAMILY AND all FARMERS who work so hard to feed the world.
Glad you left it in. We like the long videos. Always a little sad when they end.
We like longer videos, Jim!
I think it was a good call to show the entire length of that pull, it really shows why it doesn't work to continue pulling like that, not for you or the horses. I think Jim eluded to it earlier, just because they can pull a big log up hill that far doesn't meat it is the most efficient way to get that particular job done. The explanations kept it interesting as the horses rested.
You can tell these horses love what they do! ❤ Lady is like let’s move! 3:48
Absolutely gorgeous scenery. I Enjoy watching the whole thing with the brakes you give the horsesAnd how you take that opportunity to explain things
We need more Jim’s in this world.
Ok said Jim to Jim.
That's for sure
I don’t know much about logging, but I sure agree with your opinion to put this job to bed and work at home. Thank you for letting Lady and Bill rest on the way.
I don't mind people who work their animals hard. It is when they beat or neglect them that I get upset. You have never done either of thise things. You go to great lengths to explain whys and hows and I like that a lot. If I was starting out working with horses, that is the kind of teacher I would want to have.
Horses love to have a job. This is a great way to give your horses purpose. I can tell that those horses love their job.
Jim I think you and your wife do a great job of taking care of your horses. Side note might want to get a harness for your wife phone (LOL)
Love your scenery! Thanks for the every day long-distance "friendship"!
My wife and I love watching you work with the horses. She absolutely loves horses and I do as well. Both my grandfather's were lumberjacks. My mom's dad did it all like Jim does with big work horses. I never met mom's dad so Jim gives me some insight on how grandpa worked. Thanks
Really enjoyed watching, worried more bout poor Brenda slugging thru mud. Lol
Great pulling, great horses and a great teamster !
What a beautiful piece of wood . Give them horses an apple . Just beautiful all around.
Jim, that was a tough draw for the team no matter how we slice it! Those hours of hard work will take their toll eventually-just a matter of time. They are, after all, flesh and blood and not machines. Accordingly the remuneration must fit the time and effort, wear and tear on horse and man. Hope the college sees it that way too!
you do a great job ol man-seen many people handle a team and your one of the best
Another great video Jim and Brenda. glad you found your phone!. and it still works ok! Watching the stearm come off Lady and Bill. reminds me of back when I was a Hay dealer and loading the truck I always (even in winter worked in just a "T"shirt" till I was done. and during the loading of the bales I got a good workout especially if the bales were little better tha 60 lbs I sweat like crazy and the steam wojuld vent off me just the same way. I stand for a second and I'd be in a good cloud of steam. But I agree with Jim whole heartedly knowing when to stop and rest them is critical. 300+ board feet is a good sized log. and that was a long long pull. thanks so much for sharing. ECF
Beautiful horses, beautiful scenery! Love your videos!
No you haven't lost me. I truly wait in suspense. And it is fun to wait wondering what will happen. Thank you!
That pond scene, my gosh, just breathtaking!
Boy Lady and Bill make you look good Jim. You and your horses know what your doing. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Don’t worry about the time you are taking. You do what you have to do to do it safely.
I love that mare I am a mare person myself I just love their sassy attitude you can tell a gelding but you have to ask a mare and she will give you all she has
The horses seem to be handling the load just fine. They are amazing to watch. 👍👍
I am so glad Brenda found her phine 😁
It is sorefreshing to watch some farming videos that show what our farmers in the world do to show what it takes to bring what so many take for granted. Sure beats what makes the news these days.
Yeah Brenda, good find!
I personally really enjoy the newsletter, thank you Brenda
K you do a fantastic job in knowing when to hold ‘em and when to fold em. You are a fantastic Teamster.
Hi Jim, I logged with a single steer (about 2500 lbs) in the Maine woods. Always hooked him at an angle to get the load moving so that he was not discouraged. Rested him often on a heavy load, then he would fly on a light load. Sure do miss those days. You bring back good memories for me. Thanks Jim.
Lady and Bill are fresh for the task.Looks like like slot of rain heading your way for the weekend.
Always enjoy your videos!
Thank you for the explanations of the different hitches you use. Don't worry about how long your videos are. There is good information and knowledge sharing for the entire video.
Thanks Jim & Brenda for another great video. That new tack & rigging looks great..
Fascinating video. Great camera work Brenda. You really see all the training and experience come together moving this massive log. Nicely done!
I’m so impressed with your horses strength and willingness to work. They are truly magnificent. ❤
Thank you for Explaining about pulling those horses up that hill and how you have to rest on. At 1 point I could see lady breathing hard when she was standing there So that shows that you really do know when to rest your horses and how far to pull them at 1 time So that shows that you really do know when to rest your horses and how far to pull them at 1 time
you helped me with understanding horses and wagons mostly the harness and the parts still are needed names yet your really good working and team work
I find your timing of when you stop them flawless, I feel the same way . The mind is a really big part of a horses work willingness . And yes Brenda at 12:00 the picture is awesome i hope it will be in the next calender !!!!
BIG LOG!! The horses were really working to pull it in the mud. The Fall woods are so beautiful! (Calendar pictures here). Yay! - Brenda found her phone! Yay! - we LOVE the Newsletter! Bless you guys.
An experiment horseman/teamster knows his/her horses and what they are capable of. Great job!
It is always fascinating to observe how willingly horses do their work, without any constraint. Thanks for sharing all these interesting insights!
Have a wonderful weekend, Jim & Brenda! -Chris
Great video Brenda and Jim , love that team lady is a beautiful powerful horse great team ,
Hello Jim and Brenda. Hi Lady and Bill, awesome job. Thank you.
again, well worth the watch beautiful video of man and horse working together as a team I think lady and Bill trust you so much they would have pulled that log anywhere Brenda the camera and phone searcher was pretty good also love these vids from Lancashire northwest England
Jim your a great teamster, always putting your horses first. You and Brenda make great videos. Everybody become a patron. It's only $5.00 a month and worth ten times that.
This haul up a mud hill is a pretty tough clime for Bill and Lady, and thanks to Jim the the stock did well. I think this is where I started reading the newsletter that the Gordon's publish. It's all fine, Thanks for the fine video.
Lady is pumping off so much heat/steam, she might need a blanket over her hips while standing and waiting for the next log once you are below zero. Carrying that foal has really lit the furnace!
I LOVE your horses and they way you treat them. You care about their well being just as much as any other animal. I am so impressed that they can understand your commands in the midst of your talking. Very SMART animals. I wish I could understand what you are saying to them.. I can't make out the words.
Jim made a video about the commands that he gives to the horses, look it up.
Grew up in Upstate NY and indian summer in fall was the best place on Earth for those 2 weeks. I've lived many places since then, found nothing better.
Agree with you. I've spent way less time in northern New York than I really wanted. For what time I did have there, I still find it my all-time favorite locale.
Massive log, uphill in the mud, congrats to Lady and Bill. I sensed the team needed a rest each time you rested them, glad I could do that. I love Lady and her impatience to get moving. Great horse, great leader.
Todd i agree with what you say. I have been watching Jim now for a while and i have to say i knew nothing when i started watching him do this logging with the horses. I know horses especially Jim's horses they tell him when they need to rest, Jim knows that when Lady has rested enough she starts to paw at the ground. They are almost at the landing now and i have seen this team especially pull ton literally on the stone boat, at the horse pull. they are not struggling or Jim would drop the log and leave it there after the horses catch their breath they will keep on going. This is a slow logging spot its so far away from the landing and it is muddy, which helps the log slide but when you weigh around 1200-1600 pound you can really get bogged down. I think in the coming weeks he wont use lady as much because she is with foal she is getting a size even now and its early days yet. Jim takes very great care of those horses they do exactly what he asks them to do and they know where their stall is and they stand very nicely to taking up and taking down, they get plenty of rest and they love him and do anything for him. They know what to do even before he asks them even to do it. It is nice to see someone who is working with horses and back in the day if your horse would not pull the logs out they would shoot the animal. he exercises the horses when they are on down time and then they get to hang out with each other when they are not working. i wish all people who had animals were as good to their horses as Jim is with his teams. It would be counter productive if he worked them too hard because as he says they will just give up. these horses are great i think lady is doing amazing for being with foal and this type of work will help her when it comes to giving birth months from now. He knows what he is doing and he is sharing his knowledge and his experience with us so if we decide to do something like this then we can feel confident enough to do so and he is showing us how the horses work. In my experience with horses they just want a job to do these one want to please and that is a great asset in a team of horses.
Instead of loosing me this was the first one that my wife watched with me. So you gained a viewer.
Hi Jim. My Granddad John A. Forrest taught me about Pulling up and down Hills, that its tough Work both ways. He Worked His Horses somewhat like you do with Reasonable Rest stops. He always had good Pullers. He haled Cole for the Family and cousinly for Frinds from the Top, Green Valley and Beldon Cole Mines North of Cedaredge Colorado. Horses had to help Hold the Load back going down Hill and Leen in to the Coller going up. He stops and rests as needed. It really struck Home with me when I put my Shiolder into a Rop pulling a Heavy load up Hill! and getting ran over going Down Hill!
You have changed my thinking about the working of the horses . Watching how you take your time however long it takes to rest them as the work .
Great video the horse deserves a extra helping of grain today for all that work. Jim maybe it will be a piece of pie for you!
Trust your judgment Jim. I do not believe you would do anything to put your team in jeopardy. Good explanation of judging their level of fitness. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴
I like the red on the new harness
I love upstate! It is so pretty! This New Englander’s heart in North Dakota longs for her eastern home. Great video!
It is beautiful here in the East this time of year for sure!
Great job Lady & Bill. Also Jim you know your horses very well, please don’t let the lack of knowledge of others get you down.
Well said. I've seen too many horses ruined because people didn't know when to quit. I don't know if it's a mare thing, but my mare acts the same.
Fantastic Video! Your horses are being used exactly as they are meant to be. You are conscientious of their abilities and how best to utilize them. Thank you for using the breaks to explain the process. As with anything, doing the heaviest/hardest work first, makes everything else seem easy. You have very good horses; a pleasure to watch. Brenda, I do hope you share a picture of the steaming horses resting in the woods.
Enjoy watching your videos and Jim working the horses. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family and the horses
That is a monster log. Well trained smooth working horses. I don't worry about their work load with you.
I like your explanations of why, and what for. Different horses for different jobs, you know your horses and you know what you are doing. Walk on!
Staunch pair, impressive pull.
Hello Jim and Brenda, wow you are an amazing man JIm, how well you guide your team Lady and Ken, working that huge log up that hill. YOu are very smart and are aware of the horses' condition physically and mentally. That trail that you need to skid that huge log up the hill does have slimy mud. Your wisdom and intelligence and years of experience are spot on in keeping your horses safe, and sound. All of your draft horses are healthy, and it is a pleasure learning from you how to get the horses to get the job done safely.
I love all that you have taught how to work with Draft horses.
You really care for your horses. I’m totally impressed.😊
Another fine video. Gotta love the horses and how Jim knows how to read them. Thank you.
Show me a machine with 2 horse power that can work like either of your teams and I will buy it.
Love the awesome fall colors. So much to see if we just take the time to look@
Lady seems to pull harder than Bill and also her breathing (view her sides) is harder. Is Bill slacking off? I’d love to smell that forest and the horses! And please don’t edit anything out - the true experience is priceless.
Great job with the horses Jim and great camera work Brenda.
Brenda........."Gordon" is a scot's name If I am correct, but you seem to have the "Luck of the Irish".......hahahahahahaha
Lol.. Irish mammy here living in Holland and loving this channel.. have a wonderful weekend everyone..
What a beautiful site! Those trees are amazing and so are your horses! Thanks for sharing!
Are you sure the horses aren't steam powered?😄
good one !!!
Good video Jim, good tips throughout always enjoy when your in the woods.