RIDING DRAFT HORSES: Has Bill Ever Been Ridden??? // Barn Wall is Finished!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- Today we are riding draft horses! We aren't sure if Bill has ever been ridden before, so my daughter Abby and I are going to give it a try! We share about riding a draft horse for the first time riding with a harness. Also, our barn wall project is finished!!
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@@specterman2000 what all do you do with bill
Hi
My mother in law used to talk about her favorite horse. Her dad would keep him in the 2acre barnlot, and he loved people, especially kids. When the kids were playing here, he would come to the board fence that went around the back yard. The kids would start climbing the fence and climb on him. When the last kid got on, he would start walking carefully around the barnlot. Then he would come right back to the fence where the kids got on, and let them off. That horse was brought up in conversations we had with mother in laws friends, even at the dinner at the church after her funeral. Amazing the impact one big old horse had on so many. We had a picture of him with 7 kids on his back, with room for maybe 3 more. No bridle, no halter, no saddle. Grandpa retired him and kept him around cause he had been such a great workhorse.
Beautiful story & memory 🙂👍🏻💕
@Gi Gi What is a Kelpie myth?
@Gi Gi Nothing like that happened here with that monster of a horse, he was gone off this farm before me or my husband were borne.
Big time farming started taking over.
@Gi Gi Thank you for that never heard it before.
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I find riding drafts trained for pulling is like riding a rocket sometimes. They're used to giving some oomph to that first click click and they tend to take off because they not pulling anything. 😊
This is basically what happened with my 19 hh Clydesdale mare Astrid, who is an excellent hitch horse but had never been ridden until I got her earlier this year. I plonked a saddle on her back and hopped right on and away we went. Her mouth is a bit hard and she has some trouble turning left, since she was a wheel horse on the right side of a 6-horse show hitch for 14 years, but she's such a willing and gentle soul who just wants to please, so she's learning all about the fun of casual trail rides alongside her herd buddies.
I love the rocking horse feel of riding a draft. We had a perch and his name was Big Dan. He was broke to pull and to ride. He had a beautiful gentle spirit.
We had a Percheron named Dan too 😊
A Belgian name King .. us 5 kids would ride him ...no harnesses or bridle. King would come to the corner of the fences so we could climb on .. we'd use his ears to guide him ( just a little tug is all it took) we could never get him to trot ( probably because he knew we'd have slid off all being kids 😂
Bill was a really good boy for his first ride.
Jim is really good with his horses. Calm, patient, but always in control with them.
Jim is my favorite horse handler on TH-cam!
Take a bow Jim and Bill! 🤠
I used to ride my Belgian stallion. His short pastern made for a rough ride: earth shattering and teeth shattering. I liked seeing the field mice panic as we came thundering by.
I like hearing the sound of the leather when Bill was walking. He did great for the first time someone riding him on his back. Bill's a good boy.
I loved watching Abbey ride Bill. Years ago, I would occasionally ride my grandfather's drafts bareback (no harness). Comfortable, cushy, broad backs and wonderful bouncy jog that I could have ridden for hours. Although they had pretty hard mouths (compared to my riding horses) and sometimes it became a challenge to slow them down from a canter if they got too excited. I really think my grandfather's drafts enjoyed the leisurely rides as much as I did. Your video brought back really good memories...thanks! Looking forward to the next.
Glad it brought back good memories! Thanks for watching
They don't say, any mounting you can walk away from, is a goog one. They say any dismount, you can walk away from, is a good one. It is amazing the number of ways people have found to get off a horse. Especially when the horse helps you!!! They truly are gental giants !
I was nervous for you Abby, I've been on green horses and mules. But your dad is right, drafts are usually calm and and let you on them.
That looked like so much fun. Good job riding without leg signals. Once rode a Belgium /Quarter horse cross, bareback. After my Thoroughbred, it was like sitting on a couch.
High wither on your thoroughbred? Hehe
We called my cousin's fat appy draft cross the equine sofa. 😂
@@tangosmombell9901 xDDDDD
Enjoy hearing Jim talk about the things he done growing up
When I was a kid we had a buggy horse I would use to take me to the back of the property where we had a creek to swim in, she did good on the way there but as soon as she turned around to head back to the barn yard,there was no way of stopping her or even slow her down. She was the same way when she was on the buggy, take her sweet time getting to where we were going, but boy on the way home she would haul butt. She was the best buggy horse we had.
All you need is a sleeping bag. For a rest after a long ride just lay the sleeping bag out on Billy's back and set your alarm.
Bill is a nice stepper! He really looks like quite a showy horse with a pretty rider on him. Barn wall looks real nice and functional.
Abby is a pro and Bill is a gentleman so I was sure it would be a win-win. I believe you get as good as you give and your family gives nothing but fantastic love and support to horses and to each other. Y’all are good folks. 😁👀👍🐴🔨
Love the variety. Brenda not too shabby with carpentry skills,and Abby good horsemanship👏👏👏👍
You guys are awesome!! I really miss my drafts!! last one passed in 2019. My wife used to ride her and she would always try to step it up on the way back to barn! Love your vids!!!
Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching!
Can you offer me to ride on your big heavy draft horse bare back in your farm house@@WorkingHorsesWithJim
I used to ride a lot, and we used to say, if you have never fallen off, then you have never ridden properly !
The barn looks good and you will be happy its (the wall) done before the cold comes in.
If someone wanted a ride, I'd ask "Can you ride?" Answer is always yes. How many times have you ridden? if they could answer, they didn't really qualify, but they sometimes got their ride, I did have a few I would not let the mugs on. And we had one who would not tolerate drunks, summarily dumping them, while she could be totally trusted to make sure she stayed under a toddler.
I used to ride Bob all the time. He carried fencing up and down hill either on his back or in a cart, and always rode well.
Abby did a splendid job riding Bill I thought he broke into a canter at one stage, he was pretty eager for a run . The wall looks very professional to me ,a great improvement ...stay safe and well everyone best wishes from the North Norfolk coast UK Carol & Sue
Hi Carol,l would love to Ken,well any of them really,what about you 🤔😆
Hi Carol and Sue!
Always Love seeing Abby she is always so beautiful! The wall looks amazing! Sure do love that Bill he is awesome! Thanks for the videos they always make my day!
Love to watch the girls get involved!!
I have sometimes found that I can regulate a horses pace by changing the tempo of the song I am singing.
Interesting!
My Mom always said that if you sing on a ‘green’ horse it keeps their mind from getting too ‘spooky’:))!! Always had worked for me:)🍀🍀🍀
Back in 62 when I was a young teen my neighbor had a team of perchrons that we could ride bareback only 1 speed slow but it was still fun
That was a tremendous clip with Abby riding Bill !! Being a city boy originally from Africa it was all NEW for me !! I've never ridden a horse 🐎 so I was very interested in this video !! The way that Abby spoke to Bill and the various comments she made throughout her ride. If you ask me, with my zero experience in horse-riding, I would have to concur that Bill could be a wonderful riding horse !! Yahoo !!
Hi, thanks for watching the new adventure!
Good job on the barn wall. Oldie Bill looked at the end like, totally confused. I'm not having this I want my wagon back, please...lol .
My 13 year old daughter rides a 17.1 Percheron in her equestrian vaulting. She can mount him at a canter unassisted and stand at the canter among other moves. He is the sweetest horse as you can find. This was a fun video to watch
I rode bareback my entire young life, I got my first saddle when I was in my 30's, I'm 61 now!!!
Never seen a harrness horse that could not be rode ,that's what ma used to tell me William you best behave and of course I would,just like Bill, Belgians are beautiful animals,Abby great job
Love the big strong horses..it’s like being on top of the world sitting up there.
Now I have that song stuck in my head - "Temporary Fence". Old family favorite. Can't seem to shake it.
Nice one.Abby is very comfortable around horses.Looks like a good rider too.
Good video, I remember years ago I rode a draft horse and I'm 5' tall so my short legs it felt more round than long with thinner and lighter horse, but good to ride.
That's pretty cool, the wall looks amazing.
That's what I call horses, wonderful. So strong. I'd like to ride them too. Praise them, love them, be good to them. And don't tie them up in the stable, the horse will thank you. There is enough space. Animals also need space.
Magnificent horses, beautifully ridden. Looking forward to seeing both you and your sister riding together.
19.30 here on the east coast of England.
Good evening Jim ,Brenda and Abbey 😊 Well done Abbey thought for a moment William was going to be off with you,he's a very strong beautiful horse indeed.Jim it was such a pleasure seeing you up on Williams back,you definitely looked the part and would love to see you have a ride on one of the horses.Now we must figure out which horse to get Brenda on! It's nice listening to your stories about when you were younger with your dad and the horses,wouldn't mind hearing more if that's ok.l never realised that you've only had William a short while,but you can tell just how much he loves working and being around you.What a great job done on the shed/barn,hi Brenda how lovely to see you 💐 Well just when l thought your videos couldn't get any better .....they do,so very very well done to you all,thankyou.All the very best dear friends 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧
Nice sounds of the sqeeking harness leather to.
Hi Joyce, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the stories.
Mr Jim the wall turned out perfect ☺️ and will keep those hard winds out this winter months coming. Hugs to the gals,,super family life
Swamill wall looks fantastic
Awesome video. Nice job on the wall. Abby did great controlling Bill. Take care, Al
I love draft horses. Ive never ridden one but I would love to. I havent ridden in so many years but lord would I love to start again. Your horses are gorgeous
Jim I love that Abby is getting involved .Julien .
Bill was thirsty, that's why he was in a hurry to get back. Nice job Abby. 👍
Bill did great for the first time with a rider!
I’m amazed how calm he stayed even at the beginning when he started to trot. Even when a horse is good and used to someone on their back at a walk, the first trot is always a bit spooky for them. The movement humans have to do for either sitting or posting tends to freak them out.
I would transition out of riding with a harness as SOON as possible. I know of people who have fallen off and gotten stuck in the traces. Their draft horse drug them through sharp gravel all the way home.
If you want to peruse riding with him, I’d recommend getting a synthetic English treeless saddle off Amazon or eBay for around 200. Fitting a draft can be expensive and difficult and you don’t want your horse sour in harness because of an ouchy back due to riding. Treeless are more prone to slippage (usually to the side! Round horses!) but are usually great for harder to fit horses and casual riding. Light, easy to put on, get a relatively nice pad and like a 40 inch girth for a dressage type billet or probably a 58 for jumping type billet. Great fun!
You can also get them in western varieties, but those are more expencive because of the bulk.
Thanks for the tips!
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Crap, I forgot something. When you take the blinders off, don’t be surprised if you slide back a few steps in riding training. Seeing the human above them can sometimes bother them the first few times.
Great job Abby.............you are a natural.
Thank's for sharing that was a awesome video great job Abby stay safe and God bless
So beautifully done,,,super video,,,your Bill looks so much like our Prince work horse we had as a kid...so gentle..( about 15 gulps of water .. 😊
Hello, you have such calm horses, I'm just surprised
Great job Abby!! Not the easiest job to ride a harnessed horse like a riding horse. Terrific job!! 😊
Jim...your audio is the best!! Told ya time would fix it. 😄😄
Brenda's new theme song...if i had a hammer...lalala. 😃😃
Wall looks good.
Everyone stay safe. 👍👍
Haha, thanks
Your audio on your videos are wonderfully improved. Seems like everyone now has a lapel mike.....?? Lord Bless you ALL as you continue to share your farm experiences !!
Oh YES - your new wall is very impressive. You sure did your share in the construction of it, Brenda !! I'm impressed at your skills as you help Jim !!
What a privilege to experience these beautiful animals that I don't have access to. Thank you so much for sharing yourselves.
Glad you enjoyed it
This bring back memories of my early years of riding Pete.. He was a big Beautiful Boy. great draft. Rode like a dream on a cloud.. The best part he would not spook easily. If we jump a deer at nigh or nothing really rattle him. He did somtimes but wasnt all that bad. They all have bog hearts and always willing to please.. Thank you.. Hope to see more riding videos...
The first horses that I remember were my Uncle Steiner's work horses. There were 4 of us boys, of which I was the youngest at 4 or 5. We would ride double or triple with me in the middle. I miss those days when he sold farm.
Sawmill wall looks very impressive…Great job Sir
See @ 13:56 onward, one of the colts (can't remember which one) is chewing the rope that Jim had just clipped on the mesh. My old farming neighbour said he cured his working horses (not draft) of the rope, harness and boot chewing habit by spreading mustard on them.
Excellent! 👏
New to your channel and I love these big gentle giants, Abby I loved watching you ride and your so sweet to listen too love from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤
Very good riding demonstration . Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴
What an absolutely wonderful ride! Both you and Bill are awesome. Thank you for sharing.
great day....
The reason I don’t like getting on horses in stalls or barns is that if they spook, there’s a lot more we can get hurt on if they throw us. It’s safer to hit the ground then a wall, where the horse doesn’t have much room to get out of the way so we are more likely to get stepped on.
Bill is so good! :)
Cant forget the powerful young ladies !
Hey,Billy Boy. When a pretty girl is paying attention to you don't be in a hurry to end the attention. Great video,learned something about riding I didn't know. Thanks.
We use to ride my Dad's work horses with just the bridle! And the only way you could get on or off was to get on at the horse stall, or a stone wall, and it was a long ways down to the ground, and your legs were straight out! We farmed with horses until I was 7! The wall looks great!! I think if you gave bill his head, you'd be in for a fast ride!!
Yes, that is one of the issues with riding draft horses- getting on and off.
I use a lil super light weight treeless endurance saddle on my suffolk punch that only cost $150 from stateline tack. Helps that it’s light for the kid farmers I let ride him - they can throw it all the way up. Treeless fits the draft back , my guys a chunk. It’s silly cheap but that’s all I needed.
Thanks for the tip! Sounds great
These horses are so obliging, they take it all in their stride, and handle it with grace. Was nice to see. Be well all.
We see the Amish kids riding on the mules when they are working the fields. Like the Makita belt. Mine is full of holes from tools and nails, but use it a lot.
Bill IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL HORSE 🐴‼️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Well you know longer have to wonder if Bill has been ridden. Kudos to Abby she did a fine job.
What a great video to enjoy after a hard day at the office. Thanks so much family. and Bill. GOD Bless.
Thanks for sharing, the new wall looks great
Good job Bill and Abby. Congrats on finishing the barn wall. I am impressed with the fit on your boards. I built a shop this summer and bought rough sawn 1x 12s and had gaps up to 1” because the boards were sometimes pretty warped. I used 1x 4” battens to cover.
I ride a draft cross and love the gait. It’s like riding a sofa. Sitting to the trot is a cinch.
Haha, good analogy
Abby, you are brave, smart and strong -- and you have a lovely singing voice! That Bill is a good boy -- so glad it went well. And the barn wall looks beautiful. How nice that you got it finished before winter, Jim and Brenda. Yours is the only TH-cam channel that I automatically give a thumbs up to before it's finished, 'cause I know I will truly like them all!
Thank you!
Well Done Abby.... mower, apple sauce maker, tack and mucking, feeding, stylish dressing... you do so much.
Abby, you're my hero. it just blows me away how you have no fear. I'd be scared that I wouldn't have control. Brain strap, LoL, I want more brain straps. when you work the horses, they just plod along and yet apparently they want to run when someone is on their back... thxs for sharing
Working horses would be ridden to work as the equipment would be left in the field overnight. Three, maybe four guys would sit sideways on the horse. This was told to me by my Mother, who also had photographs. In my personal experience with Shires most would be fine with my riding them out to their turn-out field.
Thanks for sharing!
That draw rein setup was cool smart man and cute daightet.
I love watching draft horses ride. I do wonder if the bit being used is too hard for him given his reaction every time he is whoed? (12:26 is a fairly big reaction). I could be just making assumptions, though and will kindly take any corrections coming my way lol
I loved watching you Abbey it looked like so much fun. There are many people who never get an experience with horses or ridding them. This let me dream about how fun it really is. Thanks I’m addicted to watching these amazing animals and your relationships with them.
What a lovely video, thoroughly enjoyed it, more please
That went well. Hey folks! See that lovely bareback seat? That is, in fact about how long you need to have your stirrups, only shorten for jumping and racing. Greetings from Australia.
Hi Louise! Thanks for watching
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim ..And thank you for engaging with your commenters. Makes it a channel worth watching.
I love that all the horse saftey i was taught was about never being able to get caught up /dragged in a strap or stirrup...
Here you are straps all over the show jumping on like "we think this is the first ride" 😂😂😂
He definitely looked like he wanted to gallop and trot. I think he would be fun though. Bless you and the family
wow, abby did a great job riding bill. that wall… it looks fantastic! that was awesome.
It was fun watching abby ride bill.
Have a GREAT NIGHT
Looking good Abby on Bill well done to you all ,love the Finshed wall Jim love to come there and have a good look around your farm and logging , problem is l am in a Australia , have a good day every one
Thanks for watching from Australia. Yes, it would be a long ways for a look around😀
They are so well handled. I love the battens on the shed looks so good
Barn wall looks great Jim & Ms. Brenda 👍👍
Thanks
Jim, that wall looks beautiful. Great job!
Good job Abby you just have that Spirit about you that I think I used to have way to go!!
You basically just turned the snaffle bit into a gag bit. Turn him around and make him go the other way. When my team would start that speeding up toward home, whether in harness or under saddle, I'd make them pass the driveway and keep going for several miles. Having the harness on also means that he understands that work behavior is expected, and not playing the pasture with the other horses behavior.
Me too,,I do agree on this one thirza
Abby's seat is solid as a 🪨. Wow! I don't know if everyone realizes how much up, down, and all around movement comes with a horse as big as that!
they make a riding pad that has stirrups that works well for draft horses you can order online and there not to expensive .
Now Abby you and Trudy can go trail riding together! Naturally she will choose Lady since they already have a special bond.
Not bad at breakimg William to ride Abby meanwhile I'm sittimg on the edge of my seat waitimg to C u fell timber then u get the country girl gold metal . LOL As always enjoyed immensely ... 🤜 Country Girl Indeed 🤛
Yes I enjoyed the ride along, if we were neighbors I would loan you girls saddles to ride. Thanks for Sharing 🇺🇲
That's nice!
Nice job on the wall looks good 👍 and those horses are awesome 👌
That was fun to watch, Abby!! I never got to ride a draft horse before but would have loved it if I'd had access to one. I'll be looking forward to see both of you girls riding Bill and Lady!!!!! They are beautiful horses. When I was a tiny little girl, my Mamaw had a big ole white horse named Bob. My uncle that lived nearby had another identical white horse named Frank. Often my uncle would hitch Bob and Frank to a wagon and let us ride in the wagon! They were both big horses but I don't know if they were true draft horses. My uncle used them to plow gardens in the area. That was a long time ago...about 64 yrs ago to be exact when I was 4 yrs old! Love this channel!! Oh, great job on the barn. It looks great!👍
Great video Jim and Abby