Northern Heavy horse Ploughing competition, At Seamer North Yorkshire, Fund raiser for Yorkshire air ambulance, Shire Horses, Vintage Tractors, Modern Tractors,
Having plowed a furrow or 6 on our family farm back in the last century, all on a either JD or a M or Oliver and a two bottom, I never gave a thought till watching this how difficult it is for a horse. There is a constant several inch ground difference for the right side horse. What a lot of training that must have been!
Yes once in the furrow they alter where they place there steps hoof in front of hoof once back out just walking as normal the horses looked to be glad they were out working.
Beautiful horses.
Its a two cups of tea video enjoy
Having plowed a furrow or 6 on our family farm back in the last century, all on a either JD or a M or Oliver and a two bottom, I never gave a thought till watching this how difficult it is for a horse. There is a constant several inch ground difference for the right side horse. What a lot of training that must have been!
Yes once in the furrow they alter where they place there steps hoof in front of hoof once back out just walking as normal the horses looked to be glad they were out working.