DUKE & EARL are Raking Hay in their Fancy NEW HARNESSES!!
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16 күн бұрынToday Duke & Earl are out raking hay in their fancy new harnesses!! Jim is fitting the new harnesses to the horses and taking advantage of HOT haying weather!
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@johngraham4053 14 күн бұрын
Abraham Lincoln said, “you can please some of the people some of the time , but you cannot please all of the people all of the time.” Jim gives the horses his best, thats why they are so calm and obedient. Duke and Earl looked magnificent front and back in their new harnesses, beautiful.
@francisgribben6931 14 күн бұрын
Stall's, Looking at the horses, THEY, look happy and content in their environment and that is the main, important, thing. They happily walk to them, by themselves, after drinking and must feel secure in their own space. People forget, animals think differently from us. The Harnesses look great, because they are worn by a well matched pair of young horses coming into their prime. This show's Jim's experience and skill, to have picked two colts and then brought them on to this stage. Duke was pretty stoic, "what's the boss want now". Carry on Jim, it works for you and we have the pleasure of coming along and being able to share these moments
@evelynhamlin9402 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for filming Brenda! 💚
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for saying thank you! 😀
@debrawildrick9601 14 күн бұрын
I have to say, you treat your horses very well. You do right by them always. Put on your Teflon suit and let those negative comments roll right off...your method works for you and your horses..and it's a great method, to boot! Love you both and your animals..❤❤
@frankdrahos8569 14 күн бұрын
The younguns sure make a fine looking team ! That was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@missbabs1959 11 күн бұрын
Duke and Earl looked magnificent front and back in their new harnesses, beautiful, you are gentle with them , they are so trusting of you Jim,
@renshaw5darlene1519 13 күн бұрын
You both are very very hard workers and you truly love your animals. God bless you both and thank you for allowing us to see a part of your lives. 🙏❤️
@williamleopold507 14 күн бұрын
Duke and Earl look great in their new harness . Snazzy !
@georgerollins707 14 күн бұрын
I have been waiting to see Duke and Earl work as a team. harnesses look great. You folks should rightfully be proud of the success you have had getting them to this point. Great Job.
@johnking8679 14 күн бұрын
I'm just a 'City Slicker' when it comes to farming !! Box stalls, straight stalls, whatever - it's the farmer's choice !! I have a lot of respect for Jim (and Brenda !!) and if their preference is 'straight stalls' for their horses - it's good enough for me !! Onwards and Upwards, Jim and Brenda !! My deepest respects for you both !! I love your channel and KNOW how much you care about ALL your horses !! I've been following along on your channel for nearly two (2) years now and enjoy every minute !! Abby's channel, too !! What a gifted young lady if whom tou can be proud !! 😅❤
@benzoverakers1877 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for allowing to see all you do on your farm!!! Be blessed!!!
@charleswalker3836 13 күн бұрын
I’ve looked forward to seeing those two working together for two years! They’ve sure turned into a beautiful team. You sir have done one fine job! I could tell you knew they were something special when you ordered new harness for them. Congratulations! When it comes time to go to the woods, they’ll be ready.
@louisecassidy5991 12 күн бұрын
As to the woods, I imagine Ken and Bill, and maybe Baron, will be doing a winter of coaching before he will trust them as a working team. Logging is a whole nother ball game.
@perkirkegaardlemming720 14 күн бұрын
Brenda is right that your horses have a very good and balanced mind. It is certainly very important in relation to the genes, but most of all the environment they are in is important for their development, well-being and abilities. It is clear that they are safe and in good mental balance.
@lindaarmstrongjackman9788 14 күн бұрын
The young team is doing so well under your tutelage. 😊❤️
@jamesabare4877 14 күн бұрын
Duke and Earl look great together and the new hartnesses look great
@mike-wp7xe 14 күн бұрын
Watching those boy's come into their own is a pleasure.
@tractordan933 14 күн бұрын
Wow , those are fancy. I hope Duke and Earl know how good they are looking.
@kingwood4357 14 күн бұрын
Duke & Earl are looking good in their shiny new harnesses 👍
@murieleylers6388 14 күн бұрын
In the South, we put the horses outside at night and inside during the hot days during the summer.
@user-di7in2zx1c 14 күн бұрын
I agree my horses were out at night and in through the day out of the flies . Except when they were working in the daytime.
@1striperon 14 күн бұрын
Duke and Earl look royal in their harnesses. Good luck with baling before the rain.
@HensOnly 14 күн бұрын
Duke and Earl, looking so fine in their new harnesses! Straight stalls, boxed stalls, it all depends on the owners and their horses. I have seen your horses are so comfy in the straight stalls and I think they like being closed in, like a cat curled up in a small box.
@robertjordan4691 14 күн бұрын
The two youngsters, Duke and Earl are turning into fine horses. Nice watching their progress the past few years.
@bain5872 14 күн бұрын
For the most part, horses and dogs for that matter, are reflections of their owners. If you want to know how a person truly is, look no further than their animals. You are good people.
@louisecassidy5991 13 күн бұрын
Your horse (or dog) is a mirror of your soul.
@Robert-Gulfstream 14 күн бұрын
Duke and Earl looking sharp ‼️
@jaymemartenson8569 14 күн бұрын
Duke & Earl Looks So Handsome with Their Harness & Bridle's On!!!! I love these Beautiful horses. Again, Brenda Thank You for filming.
@KeithSizemore 14 күн бұрын
You may not do good with the heat but y'all handled the cold and snow way better than we do in the south if you even whisper the word snow around here you can cause a stampede to the grocery store for bread and milk. 100% fact
@cathiwim 8 күн бұрын
Preach it! I have the best of both worlds- raised in the north, so am used to being prepared, but spent all but 16 years of my life down south , so have acclimated to the heat.
@grandpafischer8317 14 күн бұрын
That span of Suffolk surely looks good together
@jeannecooke4862 14 күн бұрын
Those stalls are perfect...my first Olympic HORSE started in a straight stall. Regards!!!
@Nancy-1249B 14 күн бұрын
You need one of those large floor fans to pull air in from one opening and out the other. I've seen them in other barns. It really helps to have moving air.
@NavvyMom 14 күн бұрын
Flies hate a breeze also. Win win.
@colleentimeisup 14 күн бұрын
It's obvious you love and care for your horses. They have it made. 😊
@garyb4929 14 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the video! Hay looking good & appreciate discussion on new harnesses. Ignore the negatives & carry on.
@cindycarlson7881 12 күн бұрын
Jim and Brenda, you have a wealth of knowledge about horses, farming, logging, working hard and the importance of God and family! I'm thankful you're taking so much time and work to share this freely with us. I love telling people we're related, and am truly thankful for you both! 😊
@tugonrye1984 14 күн бұрын
what is it ?about 2 years ago when you brought 2 wild colts home , and today 2 years later (about) they are working as a functioning team , I say a good job done, they look super good well behaved and well looked after, there ,will always be nay Sayers, something we have to put up with, but file away under miscellaneous, any one would be proud to own these two horses Duke and EARL Kudos to you Jim
@louisecassidy5991 12 күн бұрын
The colts are 4 yrs old now, weaned the day Jim picked them up, 9 months old and not looking like much at all, in the rough and unhandled. But that day he also looked at the sire, and the dams, and I saw what Jim saw, just magnificent, and in work. Baron popped up as a sort of going concern, and he grabbed that mountain of a gold mine. Now 2 fillies by Baron from Lady, and Baron's seed in storage. The pulling community is gonna have to up its game! Greetings from Australia.
@williamsmith5514 14 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your 100K subscribers , commitment and patients gets it done . Careful coaching brings forth the confidence and confirms the suggestion is safe to take on board .
@billybooth3455 14 күн бұрын
Just keep doing it your way Jim! It works for you and your horses! Who cares what anyone else says! From down in Georgia
@evelynhamlin9402 14 күн бұрын
Make Jim a Slab Peach pie! Just spread the pie dough out on a cookie sheet with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon like a Pop Tart! Good stuff!
@robertshrewsbury5067 14 күн бұрын
The horses were working well and look good. Glad you got to work on your hay and thanks for explaining more about the process and how training becomes part of that as well.
@donaldhuisjen5902 14 күн бұрын
The photographer does such a great job. The little dog gets in the video so much - cute.
@thomaslapp6029 14 күн бұрын
Wow that team was so chill. Jim didn’t even tie them up when he hitched onto the rack or ask Brenda to hold them. Great training.
@tylerwells9953 14 күн бұрын
Jim I have had box stalls and I tore them out and made standing stalls. It took the horses a little while to get used to them , but I can tell you standing stalls or box stalls are a human preference , the horses could care less !
@Adelineward-ix7lg 14 күн бұрын
You’re young horses are very well trained,I love them à lots bravo to both of you for alls your patience and great works with them,have a very nice day see you in your next video.
@sueupham2519 14 күн бұрын
beautiful pair,,great job on turning sharp corners, and thank God for a little cloud cover..super video and fun to be with you.friends,,c/ s
@territn8871 14 күн бұрын
What a handsome team all hitched up in their new harnesses! Mighty fine horses you've got Jim and Brenda! I'd never heard of Suffolk Punch breed until you got Duke and Earl. I'm in love with the breed now!!!! They are such good tempered horses!❤ Smart too! I think they'd be really fun to ride. Wish you and Brenda had saddles so you could go riding together!! Hope y'all get some relief from the extreme heat soon. Down here in northeast Tennessee, we are supposed to be in the upper 90s (possibly 100 by weekend) for about a week starting today. Just remember to stay well hydrated yourselves and the horses too. I'd say Duke and Earl will need long drinks of water back at the barn! Have a wonderful weekend!😘
@louisecassidy5991 12 күн бұрын
Jim's first saddle was a seat behind the hames! I agree riding them would be quite an experience, but harness horses develop their backs differently, at the trot they post you to the sky!
@mountainman1961 14 күн бұрын
Jim I agree with you on the stall thing. When you have concrete walls inside they stay cooler than the outside. And I have a concrete block shed for my horses and they stay in there all day. And go out in the cool of the morning and evening. Thanks friend
@AndreaSmith-kp8zy 13 күн бұрын
We always had both box and straight stalls. Never saw a difference with the horses. Dad always had the drafts in the straight stalls. Easier to harness the horses right in the stalls. Thank you for this channel. My dad loved his work horses. He always said he liked when they farmed with the horses before they went to tractors. He would have loved to watch this channel too if he was still with us. Lost his last Belgian 2 years ago. I have 2 Haflingers.
@sueboettcher 14 күн бұрын
When you were gone and Abby did that video with Trudy showing Lady and June, Skippy was nipping at Bill’s heels as they let him out. I suspect he doesn’t do it around Jim and probably Brenda because he knows you won’t put up with it.
@gailgaddy5340 14 күн бұрын
Wow the boys did great be careful in that heat please. I know you know Brenda you are a nurse too, but just had to say it. Lol peace and love ❤️
@user-di7in2zx1c 14 күн бұрын
I would recommend that Jim and Brenda where a wide brimmed straw hat working in the open hay &/or crop field and in the vegetable garden as well.
@janekeleher3090 14 күн бұрын
those people should just keep their opinions to themselves. Keep doing what you are doing, the horses like it.
@lucinaramsey4705 14 күн бұрын
Love the new collars & they look very nice with the harnesses. Duke was surprisingly calm when you put that collar on him, wow, he just went with it. Have a great day
@br927 14 күн бұрын
Those harnesses are beautiful! Brenda, you crack me up! My cows were that way, you would let them out on a hot day, they would go down by the creek and lay down under the shade tree, when they're doing that they're not making milk! So, no matter how much you wanted to get to the hay field, I always got the cows, put them in the barn, turn the fans on, give them hay, and they were comfortable, because they would be lying down chewing their cud, that's a happy cow! Some days, when it was hot, I just left them in the barn!
@redbirdsfan8341 14 күн бұрын
Your hay rake looks & sounds exactly like the one my dad (and I) pulled behind his massey ferguson tractor in the 70s & 80s in MO. Thanks for sharing your farming methods & horses & wife & all. Appreciate you so much! Hot n high humidity in MO for last few days. Looking for some relief for all of us soon. Thanks again!
@wilmapascha2996 14 күн бұрын
I love those new harnesses, they are so colourful,.
@colin3246 14 күн бұрын
Jim as I've said in past I'm not a horsey person ( never having owned one) but I do remember seeing videos in the past where the collar was put on widest part at the top, then turned 180% once over the ears.
@sueupham2519 14 күн бұрын
ohhh wow dad said,,yes
@mfc4591 14 күн бұрын
Wonderful update and some excellent footage from unique angles, thanks for the video.
@beckyruprich7903 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing, they do work nicely together.
@timothyjeffiers8042 14 күн бұрын
Hay sounds good. I usually go by the sound of the hay to know if it's dry enough.
@Channelinterrupted 14 күн бұрын
Nurse humor. Love it. I'm the same. And that's really tame.. "the crouper goes above the pooper" 😂😂😂😂😂
@cheryls3162 14 күн бұрын
Brenda great job braiding Baron's mane! I don't blame the horses for wanting to be in the barn those darn flies are relentless, poor things.
@stacey_h 14 күн бұрын
We live in the desert in California and we get over a 110° in the summer. One thing we do to work with our horses is to wait until sundown, before it gets dark, to do anything with them. It's normally cooler at that time and it's easier to do what we need to do. We make sure they get a nice cool shower afterwards Please make sure you both are drinking a whole lot of water with your heat. We always carry around a bottle or insulated cup with us when we are outside working.
@dianajarvis7613 14 күн бұрын
i think You do great with your animals....
@elmariebernhardt3831 14 күн бұрын
Your horses look very happy and well care. ❤Love watching your channel. 🇿🇦
@fion1flatout 14 күн бұрын
Another thing I grew up with, is the idea that horses need other horses for company. Well my pony likes meeting other horses. But when she comes home she does not want them. She's in a stable behind the house and she knows where I am. I think the important thing is to check they are sleeping properly
@user-tl2jm4fn6n 14 күн бұрын
We live in New Hampshire and it has been so hot here too. So humid you can hardly breath. Severe thunderstorms last night helped a little.
@marjorythrash1045 14 күн бұрын
And yes, that collar will come over the horse or mule head if the back of the harness is missing. My neighbor used the bare minimum harness on his mules. After one disaster of collars hanging from the reins, I learned to hold the mules by the bit rings to keep their heads up when backing.
@americandoodle 14 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your KZfaq 100,000 subscribers!
@willwipf7030 14 күн бұрын
Them colts are so calm for young animals i like them,
@janeteckhart4886 14 күн бұрын
What a smart looking team they are! Looking forward to seeing more of them together.
@harryjansen6789 14 күн бұрын
It's Amazing how far these Horses have come, I remember when you first bought them, they weren't even halter broke, you have done an amazing job training them, great video, be well and be safe, 38:47
@sueupham2519 14 күн бұрын
we alllll agree
@cindya.esquivel6876 14 күн бұрын
Fine looking hitch especially in the new harnesses❤
@bookooc5605 14 күн бұрын
thanks for your videos you guys! And just ignore those people, your horses appear to be healthy and happy.
@joaorockett8392 14 күн бұрын
Jim, your work is excellent, and your horses are very well looked after, criticism doesn't matter, there will always be someone to criticize especially those people who don't understand the subject, I have horses and yours are examples of care, big hug. João Rockett Brasil.
@grandpafischer8317 14 күн бұрын
Lol, Brenda,, crouper above the pooper. Lol.. I had a Welsh mare that went nuts with a crouper, so I worked her without one, made it a little crazy trying to keep the harness correct.
@Ralph94967 14 күн бұрын
listen the stalls for the horses are great
@gaylesmith1738 13 күн бұрын
Lady & little June!! So sweet to catch a glimpse!!! 💖 Those are really sharp harnesses. With the sweat they'll put out, they may form to them rather fast!! Enjoyed watching you raking! 💕
@lauriewilt2622 14 күн бұрын
With the heat and humidity right now, it might help the new harnesses to give more (sooner rather than later). 😉😊 Like boots and shoes will stretch Boys look stunning 🤩
@bobogilvie4472 14 күн бұрын
YOU will always have critism . Just keep doing what YOU DO
@joqlady888 14 күн бұрын
Skippy is laying down on that cool concrete.
@clairestaffieri4398 14 күн бұрын
Box stalls ? To me your magnificent, sweet, calm, gentle, responsive to your presence when called and drop dead glorious horses, say everything anyone needs to embrace your position of straight stalls. I too would only consider box stalls. Not any more because your houses say it all to me. Brenda, you keep those horses standing at their very best. They look excitingly gorgeous to me. Jim any criticism regarding how you live your life is (again to me) another person's personal opinion. You and Brenda have become very important people to many of us. No disparagement from us. Also 100,000 subscribers rings a giant bell in your favor. Brenda, please have as ALL over for dinner real soon, OK? X O Claire
@najwaseiya 14 күн бұрын
Nice one🤩🤩🤩🤩Happy watching
@deborahratcliff8179 13 күн бұрын
Watching the hay roll out of the rake is fascinating. I can't help but marvel at the person who figured out how to build that contraption
@katewhitehouse4836 14 күн бұрын
Because of the heat, they were probably walking a little slower,in my experience horses are always more energetic in cooler weather.
@glennwestiii3 14 күн бұрын
I enjoyed this video and how the younger team are working well together.
@johnpoole2912 14 күн бұрын
You folks just keep up what you're doing. Remember, that's why they make chocolate & vanilla. On a more serious note, how much do the new harnesses & collars weigh? I was just wondering. Peace ✌️
@carolynsmith1465 14 күн бұрын
Skippy is getting a little nap😍
@boscodog4358 14 күн бұрын
I am remember 95 deg days in the hay fields. Back in the day Get up next to the roof in the barn. Then we will talk about Hot😂😂
@ceceliamoffat9818 14 күн бұрын
I will pray for all of you.
@randybutler4772 14 күн бұрын
They are certainly very good natured horses. How can this breed be threatened? Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴
@martyjones9043 14 күн бұрын
Jim your stalls are just fine over a hundred thousand people seem to be ok with them.
@ellensantarcangelo4359 14 күн бұрын
Wow! They look like they belong on the cover of some fancy horse magazine.
@RobertJones-ey9qz 14 күн бұрын
I thought that hay looked like it was making some good windrows. Well, I went to town today and stopped at the post-office hoping to find my new hat. But no luck, hopefully it will get here next week. Another interesting video. Thank you
@legend7ify 13 күн бұрын
..............G'day Jim and Brenda, thank you for the video. Cheers and God bless, Malcolm.
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi 14 күн бұрын
Those people commenting on straight stalls are... I have a 30x30 log barn log floor cedar shingles. 1940's or earlier and in great shape. One side straight stalls for 3 teams and a manger the whole length of the barn. Wood boxes in each corner for oats. Can u image how much manure has been forked out of that barn. Two horses lay down beside each other no problem!!
@ladybindi-nr3xi 13 күн бұрын
Great video as usual! I have kept horses in both box stalls and straight stalls. Both have their applications. I preferred the box stalls for pregnant mares and older horses - but the straight stalls for young horses and those in training. Duke and Earl look fabulous together and in their new harnesses - and I think the bridles with the straight nosebands really suit the heads of the suffolks. Thank you Jim and Brenda for always putting up interesting content about your life with horses.
@user-di7in2zx1c 14 күн бұрын
Hey Jim and Brenda, Thank you for the informative episode of "Working Horses With Jim ". The new harnesses that Eli made you awhile back look terrific and as you stated in time the collars will take the shape and adjust and form to the horses neck and shoulders. I'm really becoming a fan of the Suffolk Punch Horse for their easygoing temperment, size , willingness to accept training and work. I'm like you I always preferred a tram or a single horse to aggressively walk out at a solid 4 beat walk. Jim, It's time to put the standing stall issue to bed . Draft horses are totally more comfortable in standing stalls . A good solid 4 ft, wide standing stall like what you utilize are perfect ..As Heavy Horses age a bit it is much easier for them to stand up if they can brace against the stall wall. Also the bedding and cleaning of the standing stall is half the work as well .Tuesday thru Thursday of this week Atlantic Canada where I reside, has been under a heat and humidity dome Which reached 44 degrees C with heat and humidity or approximately 98 degrees F. Have a peaceful weekend and remember to keep hydrated.
@jeanhawken4482 14 күн бұрын
I remember when you bought the two colts. They have become so handsome and well trained. The ignorant comments about stabling is out of order the horses are so happy with their life. If it is good enough for the kings horses and many others then it is preference.
@davidwilson358 14 күн бұрын
My Grandfather never had anything other than box stalls in West Virginia. My Uncle did the same.
@bethmceachran2756 14 күн бұрын
Beautiful harnesses. I can almost smell that leather!🙂
@lazyssranch8676 14 күн бұрын
You could pull the pads out of the collar and once on the horse slide the pad back in. I’ve had to do that some and it works.
@rubyklumpenhower9491 14 күн бұрын
Jim, do you remember the days of shoe trees? For those of us with wide feet, they were a foot saver. No wide widths in those days. Could you make a collar tree? Then patent it and get rich 😉
@tophand9571 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the great video.
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