DRAFT HORSE TRAINING: Duke & Earl are Driving Together!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
- Today Jim is doing more draft horse training and Duke & Earl are driving together!! We have only ever done this a couple of times, so we will see how it goes!! They are getting a few different training lessons, both in driving and in standing while hitched up.
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Look at the boys! They are just magnificent! I feel very lucky that I get to see these beautiful creatures growing and learning and flourishing at the Gordon Farm! And I can’t help but laugh a little bit every time I see Baron looking in the window!
Yes that is a normal practice for him...
Baron is REALLY quite a character !!
I had to smile when Jim mentioned having to walk so much behind the horses recently. Surely he needs to work off all those apple pies he's been getting lately. ;)
right!
I love when the outside horses are watching through the window
Same here it looks so amazing
How are you doing today?
I had to smile when Jim touched Duke with that whip, and he let loose with that dump! It was like he was saving it up from the day before, and said I will show him!
love how all the horses try to please you, even Bree
It's so interesting watching the colts learn new lessons in their training! Jim's gentle nature keeps them calm and not excitable learning different parts of their training. I remember Baron doing some of the same things as he learned "the ropes" of being an excellent draft horse. They are very inquisitive to different surroundings, which is good, though as they progress they'll be more in control of what Jim asks them to do wherever they work! It's a lot to learn and they did very good!!👍 They're a beautiful team together❤
I've noticed a lot of pullers as well as their double tree handlers will start stepping really quick when they are approaching the sled. They have to move quick , but I think they alarm the team when they over react. Just my thoughts.
Beautiful. You are calm, you don’t speak loud to your horses and they learn in calm. I like it so much. You respect your horses. You have a good life and everybody is happy on the farm.
I understand when you say there is no tried-and-true training methods. Just like people, horses are all different and learn things differently. Yes you can apply some things, but not all. And I applaud you for knowing what to do with each one in a particular situation. That just comes with experience. Good job, Jim and Brenda!
Thank you Jim and Brenda. The boys did really well. All horses look so small beside Ken.😂😂😂❤❤❤.
Yes, they sure will look small next to him!
Such a gorgeous pair hitched together! Looking forward to seeing Kenny show them the ropes (i.e.push them around where they are supposed to go).
Always impressed with how calm and patient Jim is!
Thanks for watching!
Very impressive young team! Gauging at how quickly Baron learned harness work, these Suffolk colts are an intelligent group. Great training, Jim! 🐴😊
Thanks!
Indeedy, how do you answer how do you train horses? It changes, you say. So true, Jim. It's a life time of learning. For those that are just interested I'd say watch a million videos. Otherwise, you do have to have an ability to communicate with animals without anger or fear. Careful attunement. And no substitute for time. Hours, days and years. It's a conversation with the humans responsibility. When it clicks; when it works...it is like that most special teacher.,.the one you remember all your days. It's a kind of faith. Faith in kindness. Being family with all living things in our lives. Careful, move your butt, and other clear, calm directions. Rinse and repeat. Brenda, your skills with the camera makes it so real, it's as good as any IMAX I've seen.
What good boys😊 yes, tapping with the whip helps to keep them focused. Good job Duke and Earl!
Yes, they did good!
Nothing like having to man handle a a 3 yr old. I think they’re doing great driving. Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see them pulling logs 🪵 out of the woods!
Ah, the patience of Job all around .. Duke and Earl are large babies and likely wonder why the man can't decide between whoa and careful step. Love how the kitties manage to share in the limelight with little to no fear. Love watching and, as suzannemomma already mentioned, love seeing Baron looking in window from outside barn. :)
Patience is a must when training colts.
yes and so very well demonstrated .. many thanks to Jim and of course to Brenda@@WorkingHorsesWithJim
Just wondering if your first line was intentionally 'Job' as in a biblical reference, or an autocorrected 'Jim'? Either way, I completely agree!
Wonderful video of horses working Jim. He needs another pie
It was very interesting watching Brenda make the pie. The royal boys are beautiful and smart. Your shows brighten my day.
Same here .
How are you doing today?
Wow! Such a lengthy process. Makes me appreciate all of the logging videos and how the mature horses have worked so long and learned so much from their training. These brothers are in for a great future🐎🐴
They are a beautiful team and have so much potential!
Thanks Jim and Brenda for a good video on training these animals. Your statement of how these will not pull a load until they are trained to give them that confidence that they can pull a load. That is interesting and like you say at the end of this video "That is one reason why horses, these days, are so expensive."
Liked watching you train. I could watch you all day train horses. I know you are busy but it's my favorite part of your videos.
thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the training process for Duke & Earl. It gives us a better appreciation of draft horses.
No problem!
Exactly that's true
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Jim, I congradulate you, for I think you are a top good horse trainer. Youv,e got the real feel of the horse,s. When you can sense what is going to happen before it hapens that,s when you know you have the control. You really can feel what hores are are going to react ahead of the time ( but never 100% ) YOU ARE A VERYGOOD HORSEMEN.
I find all of this fascinating! Thank you for sharing.
Hello Valorim👋
How are you doing today?
WHHHHEEEEWWWWW I'm tired ..God Bless em ..God Bless you all...lov from south alabama.
Very nice looking team
Colts' area blessing, Training is time consuming, today we don't use Horses as much as we did 75 - 100 years ago so we don't tend to have as many on hand. Having several gives one the opportunity to pare faster Waling Hoses and Slowe walking Horses to gather as a team, sometime matching Coler are nice. Have a wonderful day!
The Royal team did great. Especially Duke my favorite.
Reminds me of the training I've done in the past, nice to know that I was doing it correctly
There was such a confidence with Baron as a stallion and also being hitched to a mature horse. These 3 year olds are like young kids seeing things for the first time. But I'm glad for these videos with Duke and Earl because I'm also in a situation where I don't have an older horse to help. Thanks for the Video!
Going to be interesting to watch Ken teach the young uns how its done.
The colts are coming along fine
My heart went out to Duke and Earl as I recall as a young feller not quite understanding what my boss wanted of me and feeling so perplexed. 😁❤ Can't wait, in the years to come, until they are well worked and muscled up at a pulling competition!
As new as they are to learning their jobs I think they are doing well. Jim I love watching your patient but firm corrections when needed. I also think you are correct choosing to take each one out with Ken.
Duke and Earl are looking good and you are a great trainer of them. They will only learn by doing and being corrected when needed. People that don't know what you are talking about when you say whip. I think that bullwhip pops into their head not the little trapper that you use for training. Good job Jim and thank you Brenda for another great video. God bless and keep safe from Florida.
It's so interesting to watch them! Everything is so new to them! ❤ They are unsure, yet are listening to you voice. They sure make a beautiful team!
You certainly put in a lot of work. The boys are all coming along 😊👍👍
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Love the reflection of the horse and Jim, when he stopped by the pole.
Very nice Jim have a great day.
Follow Jims Leed with Good Exercises Good Practices
Brenda THANK YOU a lot for sharing your recipe with us in previous video. I made it today, instead of cake for my birthday and my whole family loved it. I tried a lot of recipes so far to get really good pie, but I never really liked any as much as I liked yours. Your recipe is now part of my ever growing book of recipes I loved.
I cant say enough thank you, as this is the first pie my husband did not drown in vanilla sauce.
Well thank you, I’m glad it worked out good for you!
Brenda,,,did I tell you just how much I enjoyed watching you make that apple pie? WELL,,,I did enjoy it muchly.
Jim and Brenda, love the content of your videos. I know that it takes effort to teach educate horses and your audience. Sending well wishes from Germany.
They are so robust now. Lovely pair.
So much work training 2 at the same time. On the good side Jim you can walk off that apple pie. Thank you for sharing, the video not the pie.🐴🐴
I so enjoy your videos! Keep the stories of your horses and the farm❤️
The boys are looking good. Baron was a quick learner and a good thing he was, as he had big shoes to fill. I think these boys will be too once they understand what youre asking. Loved the video. Love the punchs. Love them all but especially the punchs since they are few and far between.❤
Thanks for watching, they are learning all the time!
Sure looks like you have been getting plenty of rain. You have great patience with the horses.
It's amazing how big Duke & Earl have gotten since I subscribed to your channel over a year ago. 👍
Yes, they really grew this summer!
When I was riding, I sometimes carried the riding crop. I didn’t have to use it, as long as I showed him I had it. He became a very good listener then. Love the draft horses.
Your horses are Awesome! Ya'll take great care of them!
Duke and Earl did well as they are growing up and time to start working. Jim you did a wonderful job with training them. They listen to you Jim with a soft voice in training. God bless you and Brenda..
Jim, I love all of your videos. ☺
What a joy that must be to drive the new team - home-trained!
So excited to see them!
Baron's brother looks like him in harness the way he carries hisself and all someday they would make a real nice team
Hi, Jim, Brenda, There is a lot of work to train a draft horse, let alone two of them . Jim, this was both a great and learning video.I know Duke, & Earl will train to both stand & drive Jim, with you the teacher. Hi to all......Jim, Nova Scotia Canada..
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Thanks for watching!
They same to be doing quite well for three year olds.
That was so interesting. The colts did much better than I expected. Good job😊
Those horses are learning and Jim is so patient
If these two develop as quickly as Baron Jim will be having to be careful with regard to what they are asked to do. It just complicates things for a while and if Jim believes that they might be able to handle 10,000 lbs at a pull in a couple of years time I wonder when he will decide it is time to test out Bill and Baron. Congratulations to the Gordon family on your work so far.
I use a stone boat to teach young horses to pull. I try to do it when the dew is heavy and the boat pulls easier.
I think they did very well. The are young. Prayers Jim you have a lot of work ahead of you but, grateful for when they are doing well.
Thanks!
Duke and Earl did good. 🙂They are quick learners and your doing a great job Jim
I suppose I shouldn't be laughing...they are just comical in not having a clue of what you want them to do!! I'm amazed at how you teach them, Jim!
So beautiful to see how they are learning!! Blessings
First class lessons to watch while Jim did all the walking! Just watching the hitching up makes one wish to be there and learn all the steps.
Great job Jim ❤
Hello Joyce👋
How are you doing today?
Master Teamster !!
They are really trying, i think they are smart and have seen the other horses work and understand that it is the same.
I watched till the end
Love your channel! 💕 Wish we were neighbors. 🏡 The horses are so lucky to have Brenda & Jim!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy it!
Watching this video reinforces the fact that few Iowa farmers farm with horses. Unless of course you’re Amish! Thanks for again showing us some of the ropes of horse training.
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the video and training - lots of patience required !!
Instructive,informative, well done teach , and that’s that 🤔👍👀
Positive reinforcement they are coming along with winter right around the corner
excellent job done on training for today,, with Ken will be super idea,, Brenda,,your pie was perfect at our table...thanks for recipe..friends,s & c
Love watching their progresd & cannot believe how big they are,
Excellent video again. It does take a lot of time training colts. Over and over again. Ken will help the process though. Looking good.
Hi Jim and Brenda Is Duke and earl off Lady? Happy Easter! Love your devotion to your horses👍
***** Great lessons. Thank you both.
I had a lead horse of a 6 team . put on a wagon single. and like you said did not know how to pull alone . he was waiting for the other horses to start. been in a 6 horse for a long time . go figure??? Had push him to get him moving at first!! Was a good horse after that on single.
Way to go!!! Duke and Earl!!!
Sure was a nice buggy at 10:28!!!!
Awesome video. Can't wait to see them in action.
Absolutely amazing how much control you have with the colts. I was impressed with you just shoving them where you want them. Wondering why Earl looked why he held his head tight walking around the corn field? Brenda very impressive skills walking backwards and keeping them in screen. Both of you amaze me. Brenda you pie crust was easy to make. It tasted wonderful! Thank you
I have always used a short line between a young team even after i have hitched them to a stone boat or tire. I think they learn to respect the others space.
Today it was really......Jim working with horses.......chapeau.
yes
The training videos are interesting and really fun to watch!! I’ve looked forward to them since you got Baron, Duke and Earl. Baron learned so fast. It seems like yesterday he was just learning and now he’s a vital member and real contributor to your farm and logging operation.
Hope you continue to make lots of training videos of Duke and Earl learning to get where Baron is now.
Jim love your 2 box stalls .The one that Lady and Bree are in right now and your box stall ( pen ) that is just past Ladys tie stall .I suppose the alleyway could be used as a quick box stall where you installed that new steel gate . Plus you have the large box stall area behind where you park your manure spreader. Plus your 4 tie stall are plenty large enough for your horses to lie down in .As Ken your largest horse proves every night .You may need 3 more tie stalls for Duke and Earl and future for Bree but thats your decicion to make . I believe your tie stalls are 5 ft wide and 10 ft long up on wood .I believe your horses love their tie stall as they walk right into them .Oh and while I am at this your going to have to explain your watering system to some viewers .You have no thirsty horses on your farm .Cheers
Great video. shows how even tempered cold blooded horses can be with an experienced trainer . The whip is a great training tool ,I always believed in the less line movement the better. Like the use of stops on the checks, Team looks fantastic .
Thank you Jim..been watching you for some time love it..think this is where Ive had mistakes in the past..Ive always asked my trainees to work too much..very lil standing..now realise thats the way to go
Our Belgian, Mac, drives nice, and I’m getting to the point that it’s time to teach him how to hitch up. Two problems I’m facing at the moment is, one I tried to hitch him in July and he bolted on me, I believe that was more of a me problem then a Mac problem. #2 there really isn’t a whole lot of info for training a horse to hitch up. Best game plan I’ve come up with is hitching him to a tire while he’s in the winter yard, (Fenced in area). Teaming him up with an older horse isn’t an option for me, there aren’t any teamsters around my area. Love the videos as always.👍✌️
Here is a vid we did a while back on training Baron single after we got him if you are interested: th-cam.com/video/3NExUjs4BNs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qo9BqagBRPYBtZTb
also here is our training horses playlist that could be helpful to you:th-cam.com/play/PLeieiAmAdmBdploXca-VjmNa-1tkI2r6r.html&si=FiQafmvCFb6ChpAF
Thank you Jim, I’ve been following your videos since you did the training series. Since acquiring Mac I’ve been re watching your series. 👍✌️
The Boys did good driving around the corn field! Calendar picture? Holding my breath as they got hitched up to the sled! Really interesting video!
Good job guys
Yes I really enjoyed the video , thanks 🙏 for sharing it and I can see how much training you do with them and it’s only a small part of what you really do !!
so interesting! thank you for sharing
Great video Jim
Another excellent video! Learning to drive makes me think of learning to dance and learning to stand reminds me of when I first started trying to practice meditation - doing nothing is actually a (challenging) skill to be mastered for both horse and human! And I love your barn cats! Thank you!
Jim you made a wise decision 👌 getting Duke and Earl. The other horses are great but you needed new blood. Once their trained, they'll be a great team, and they look 👍 good together. Blessings ❤️.
Nice looking team . Is the apple pie all gone? 😄
I was thinking early on in the video that you could try taking them over the pole individually before attaching them, etc. You sure have to have patience and stamina to work with them so diligently. Great work 😊