How I Log With Horses
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Күн бұрынWatch to see how I log with draft horses on a normal day! Just another morning in the woods with my draft horses skidding some logs, and loading the wagon.
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Watch our videos to learn about draft horses- horse logging, horses farming, and horse training! Jim uses Belgian, Percheron, and Suffolk horses to do work on the farm and in the woods. He teaches about harnesses, horse-drawn logging and farming equipment, horse feeding and maintenance, and voice commands for horses. New videos uploaded every week. Keep watching to see how Jim trains his new Suffolk Punch colts as he has trained his full-grown teams!
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@theleastofhisbrothers 3 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky to have such peaceful working day
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, for sure
@qt1070 3 жыл бұрын
When the horses squat in the rear. They are getting with the business of pulling. It nice watching the peacefulness of the woods.
@kevechevroletcoupee4621 4 жыл бұрын
I love those Draft horses, my uncle had a Percheron when I was a kid and I used to ride Old Bob all over his place, he was a gentle giant......he passed away at the ripe old age of 38!! He lived with the cows, Poor thing lost all of his teeth. Sweet memories..
@bladewiper 3 жыл бұрын
the more of your logging videos I watch, the more advantages I see in using horses over tractors. I also liked the voice over in the video.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@paultighe3735 2 жыл бұрын
Jim you are a professional woodsman the way you handle those tree's and horses is amazing
@canvids1 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim for a great video. First of all you sure know horses and how to handle them. They are very strong and know what you want them to do. They are like young kids that learn as they grow up and have good memories.
@chrisark8039 3 жыл бұрын
Kathy Ark Nothing like the chestnut colored horse against the green foliage so beautiful
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@amilton4849 4 жыл бұрын
I love the way that team waits patiently to get dressed. A beautiful team.
@garycrockett4477 2 жыл бұрын
Jim, thanks for sharing. You're right, the paths and forests are very beautiful. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share this with us.
@vrod1a 3 жыл бұрын
Nice !👍 Good to see those amazing animals doing all that work under expert directions. Nicely explained too 👍
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@debbiemacaskill6414 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully trained horses and they work nice and calm and quiet which comes from the operator. Beautiful horsemanship .
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@arkansas1336 Жыл бұрын
These logging videos are immensely satisfying!
@ronaldfeuerstein435 4 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyed a day in the woods but a day with horses is so much better. I never turned down a day to go for a ride neither.. Thanks for sharing..
@ZaynabSu 3 жыл бұрын
First time to see the beautiful amazing creature! Breathtaking
@jeanmorin3247 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Wonderful to see how a man can command so much obedience by such big animals. Our ancestors were giants, and so are you.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@kevinmaritz4519 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Jim. Always a pleasant experience spending time with you.
@tse6515 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video...seeing the strength of those two horses pulling that log out!
@stainlesssteelfox1 3 жыл бұрын
When logging in at work, first thing in the morning, is actually fun.
@bobw222 3 жыл бұрын
When I was about 10 they logged off the hill behind my house. Two draft horses and one bulldozer. The draft horses seemed to drag out just about as many logs as the bulldozer did despite the road the horses used being longer.
@zachodom7486 3 жыл бұрын
Jim I really enjoy watching you! I work in the woods during winter with my horses as ya know already; but a man can always always learn something new. Thanks for sharing my friend.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Zach Odom I’m glad you enjoyed watching, I’ve learned some things from you also on your posts in Facebook.
@amandawhitmer9518 3 жыл бұрын
My brother does logging with same kind of horses....very gentle giants
@dallaspeterson2024 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool way to work trees!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy it
@maryleonard6381 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a horse lover always have been. The way your horses work so hard is fabulous! I enjoy your videos, can’t wait to see the sleigh rides in the snow!
@lapismosi8065 3 жыл бұрын
What a treat watching this.Your mares are so well trained - you three made it look easy but I know it has taken much work to get there. Thanks for posting - absolutely loved it.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Well thank you for watching,so glad you enjoyed it!
@agranetmedia2667 Жыл бұрын
This team is a mare and gelding, Lady and Bill (not Bell).
@ronaldkearn3322 4 жыл бұрын
Horses are so smart and pliable. They really know their job. :-)
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Ronald Kearn yes they are
@sincin9935 4 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work your horses. So awesome. Thank you
@jameshanenburg9591 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Jim, could almost smell the woods and those great horses also.
@pittschapelfarm2844 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Incredibly strong horses pulling. You make it look easy but I know better. That's hot hard work leaning over those logs.
@davideichman3098 4 жыл бұрын
Like the way you narrated this one
@stuglenn1112 3 жыл бұрын
You mention the extra time needed to work with the horses verses a tractor. I've seen those old pictures of very large hitches like horse drawn combines and wondered how long it took to harness all the horses/mules and hitch them up. I've laughed and figured maybe half the day. But I bet they figured it out, had a good system and got it done quick.
@johnnytyson8645 4 жыл бұрын
I used to work horses a long time ago very enjoyable. Beats anything on t.v. horses real beauties and well broke i can tell you love those horses. I subscribed cant wait till fall
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Thundermuffin93 3 жыл бұрын
This is simply amazing. Wow. Such powerful animals...make my truck look like a wimp. Thank you for sharing!
@klauskarbaumer6302 4 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right about the difference between Percherons and Belgians concerning bugs: I had Belgians for many years and they were not half as squeamish as the Percherons in this matter. Since you are a masterful horseman, you can do things safely that otherwise I would advise against: Removing the halters and just driving with bridles only when working can be tricky if a situation arises in which you have to tie up the horses. Using snaps instead of buckles on the lines can also be a higher risk, but again your horses are so well-behaved, that you are fine in any situation. As a cutter, logger and teamster you are running picture-book operation!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Klaus Karbaumer you always give me better compliments then I deserve, but thank you very much
@alb5489 3 жыл бұрын
Klaus, l agree with you on the safety issues. Hooking lead ropes to bits is not a good idea. A fellow l worked with destroyed a brand new expensive bit doing that. Horse jerked, panicked and bit was done. Probably horse's mouth was hurt, too. If the halter was on to hook to, that would not have happened. Jim does some nice work with horses and videos.
@thewestnewyorker7269 4 жыл бұрын
Good way to end the work week. Always learn something. Thank you for sharing!
@BonnyCurless 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video! I just love seeing this type of work with your drafts and the horsemanship that goes along with it is just beautiful...
@-Doreen 4 жыл бұрын
Your channel was recommended by YT. I have a horse myself and didn’t even know that logging with horses was still a thing. I must say your filming set up was amazing. You definitely earned my subscription and a like 😉.
@brownmilligan1936 4 жыл бұрын
thanks to you and the horses.
@farmboy5622 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Jim. Doing the narration after the video is a great idea. Some channels have a lot of wind noise or equipment noise, that makes it hard to hear. You have an easy voice to listen to. You do a better job at backing up your team and cart, than most people can do with just a vehicle, let alone having a trailer on the vehicle. You must keep your chainsaw blades pretty sharp. You buzzed through those logs like butter. Looked like you were throwing some nice chips and no sawdust. Your woods are beautiful. Probably even more beautiful in the Fall, when the leaves turn colors. With the trails you have, it must be a joy to take a leisurely walk through the woods, or in a horse drawn cart or wagon.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Farm Boy thanks for your nice comment,glad you enjoyed it
@haroldsmith45302 4 жыл бұрын
Really interesting. Maybe in my next life I will get to work with such great animals. Thanks for sharing.
@thegolfer5088 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy thé video.You are calm and relaxing to lesson too! Thank you
@raynonabohrer5624 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful horses. Getting having any trouble pulling them logs at all. Thank you I could hear you fine.
@mountainman1961 4 жыл бұрын
Good job Jim!! I always use two saws also!
@scottmoore9767 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, another great video. I'm facinated at how well you and your horses work together. I also agree with other commenters that the voice-over narration is a nice feature. I'm hoping that if I watch all your videos that I'll be able to log our 200 acre mixed woods in Macomb twnsp. Ny. with my own team some day. (Just kidding of course, but I can dream)
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Dreams can come true
@jimginter6802 2 жыл бұрын
That was a really great video in every way. I'm so glad your sharing this, the sapling binder was great!
@forexmiltonjones 4 жыл бұрын
It's interesting to see the way you log. You have nice flat ground to work with, I am a little envious.we have mountain sides to log. It's a nice tip with the sapling!
@bladewiper 3 жыл бұрын
we called your load binder a whipple tree. I have not done that in years. most people in my area seemed to use 2-3 inch dia ones, but you can't be too pickie when you need one. another one of those "lost" tricks.
@sueupham2519 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely walking trails,,,amazing day,,we love it all,,,
@ozorone 4 жыл бұрын
I am amazed ... l love tour videos ... many thanks
@kenanibranovic6602 3 жыл бұрын
Man you handle it properly 👍
@loredelore7286 4 жыл бұрын
Enchanting video.
@harveyotoole2029 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Jim.
@jamesblissett9452 4 жыл бұрын
Love this stuff. 👍
@steveadams99708 4 жыл бұрын
Great video - Thank you!
@MissSherry 3 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful!!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!!!💓
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@goldshieldenterprises692 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video Jim. Love the content. Hot as well here in Eastern NC. Out doing residential tree work in the 90's with high humidity is no fun!!!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Goldshield Enterprises there’s some summers we never see the 90’s, this year we’ve had quite a few days already and it’s just June
@seanmarstell7701 2 жыл бұрын
great video, thank you, very informative!!!
@phillipbeharall6271 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video thank you sir 👏👏👏👏👏
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jillvaughan3740 4 жыл бұрын
staying with my grandparents, and they said he takes trees off their land and know them well
@gregm3665 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful horses. Stay safe sir
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@pocketchange1951 4 жыл бұрын
👍👌🇨🇦❤, gr8 stuff Jim, Bill & Lady
@josephlansberry737 3 жыл бұрын
It was so good to see you take their halters off before you put their bridles on. It’s my opinion that bridling over a halter is a sign of insecurity or laziness. Enjoy your videos.
@scruffy6151 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Thomas-uh7wm 4 жыл бұрын
best videos on the tube
@andrewsmith7700 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim love your videos reminds me of my childhood working horses in the woods and on the farm with my dad and grandfather but something that I could never figure out is fitting the collar to the house I didn't know if maybe sometime when you weren't straight out busy you could make a video on how you fit a collar to a horse. God bless
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Smith glad you like the videos, I’ll try to talk about fitting a collar sometime
@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@sueschoen3600 4 жыл бұрын
AH, THE GOOD OL' DAYS!
@markwood8824 4 жыл бұрын
Strange how relaxing it is to watch someone work hard . Luckily for me the commentary was interesting because it was visually perfect and the sound of the chains and birds would have sent me off to a peaceful sleep. Thanks for sharing .
@santaclaus0815 3 жыл бұрын
impressive
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi 4 жыл бұрын
True hp right there.
@katherynlamarche7308 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim i did enjoy the video Julien Lamarche
@tootspapa993 4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I would love to stop by and meet your awesome horses sometime when we are in your area.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
that would be fine, where are you from?
@tootspapa993 4 жыл бұрын
Working Horses With Jim LaFargeville NY
@jasminehagerman6329 3 жыл бұрын
@@tootspapa993 small world I just moved 2 years ago from the Antwerp NY area.
@tootspapa993 3 жыл бұрын
@@jasminehagerman6329 did you grow up in Antwerp
@jasminehagerman6329 3 жыл бұрын
@@tootspapa993 no I lived there for 5 years. I miss the small town slowness, moved back to Toledo, OH and I miss the quiet and safety. I could leave my car unlocked and not have to worry about it.
@jemmypalendeng3848 3 жыл бұрын
Mantap, hemat energi
@christinecmund991 4 жыл бұрын
Deine Pferde sind einfach Spitze und Brav 🥰🥰👍👍💪💪fgFranz
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Danke
@dariaharruff7025 4 жыл бұрын
thats great
@donvoll2580 4 жыл бұрын
Good day Interesting video. I do remember my dad spraying Pearl for flies , that did not go well, I think she kick him. Thanks
@kenhurley4441 3 жыл бұрын
Roughly,,,, how many pounds did those trees weigh? Beautiful horses and what a team!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Just don’t know how much they weigh. Thanks for watching
@croftplumbing4848 4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks I've watched many of your videos and in this video I really have noticed there tails. Are the tails docked with long tails or full tail? Nice working team. Thanks Graham 👍🇨🇦
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Graham's Lane Buck’s tail is docked a little, the rest are full. I cut them once a year to keep them at the hocks which is the length that I like
@brendar.8185 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering do y’all keep your older horses as pasture buddies after they are retired from working?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, just depends on the circumstances
@mickholroyd2190 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Jim..interesting re flies n different horse breeds..also the hitching height.. something I hadn't thought of..guess that's why you do it full time n Im just a hobby farmer..lol.. do you ever combine n sell your videos as a dvd collection?? I would be interested in buying same for here in Australia..
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Mick Holroyd why do you want buy them when you can watch them for free on KZfaq
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Mick Holroyd I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching
@kensayre6919 4 жыл бұрын
insects seem to prefer black horses. Like your chain binder.
@alb5489 3 жыл бұрын
Some tests indicate white (Zebra) stripes seem to help repel flies. Maybe a white spray to paint stripes would help?? Maybe Jim will test that and let us know??
@johnelliott6738 4 жыл бұрын
At the beginning of the video With you going into the Windy woods to cut trees I thought are you crazy?!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
John Elliott I’m glad the trees were already cut, was still almost to windy to be there, but it didn’t take long and I needed the logs
@kylemartin5420 4 жыл бұрын
May I ask what you use in the spray bottle for flies on your horses? Thanks.
@alexr.5389 3 жыл бұрын
There was a study done on cows in Africa where they painted "zebra stripes" on the cows and found that they were bitten by 50% fewer flies. Doubt you'd want to paint those beautiful horses.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
No we don't want to paint them but that's very interesting! :)
@dannyboy7086 4 жыл бұрын
great video Jim. That sapling trick was awesome. When you cut a tree for 12', are you cutting it exactly @ 12' or slightly longer? always appreciate the vid's. thxs
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
TheMystyblues I always have 3-4” of trim
@plainsimple442 3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim In Maine we even add 3" to pulp wood..
@ginog4480 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim. Thanks for another great video. Curious why you don't use your team to roll the logs on the wagon? Is it just a time issue or are you concerned about safety.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely a time issue.
@ericlakota6512 4 жыл бұрын
Love all the horses always know lady that good looking horse lady is a tough girl lady and bill love jim they think jim is a friend they know what their doing and can see they like to please just stand waiting for jim .jim dose make it look easy but lets you know the work he puts into his horses their his life .those tractor tires are good nice and hard and its easy to pull once moving.one thing is i dont miss woods working on power lines pack gear all the way to the work and back it was horable after 10 years it got old . i should of had horse pack in and out gear im saprised power co never tryed hiring teamster for remot place they. Im glade u have a wife that knows where your going when youll be back it so dangerious out their always be on sticked scedual with some one jim i see your safer then i ever am wereing chaps and ppe
@woodsgremlin9995 4 жыл бұрын
I've noticed the mares "lazy straps" seem awful loose has she ever caught her foot when kicking at flies?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Woods Gremlin she’s been cultivating the garden lately so that’s why I have them on, I usually don’t have them on when I’m logging, but no she’s never caught her foot in it
@dalebraun5497 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if you wear steel toed shoes? I would imagine if Lady or Bill stepped on your foot while you're hitching them up that it might hurt a tad?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Dale Braun sometimes, but not at the time, and yes it does hurt when they step on me
@ericlakota6512 4 жыл бұрын
Would it help having a hydrolic boom to lift the but of log like a skider?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
It would help it pull easier
@hannahshepherd9073 3 жыл бұрын
Question; is your farm one of the ones that has temporary RV camping allowed in a designated area for a fee?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
No, didn't know some farms had that
@garyhunter6030 4 жыл бұрын
If people want to know how long it takes to do a task. Just tell it take about enough time until it is finished.
@user-xu8bw6ku9w 3 жыл бұрын
Смотрю на эту нацию людей и поражаюсь как всё хорошо у них у нас же всё былобы так коней сразу же комары селибы пока мужик бы в лесу тягалбы лес топлево слилибы колёса сняли бы акумолятор тоже спиздилибы
@alanhill4334 3 жыл бұрын
Do you leave the stumps or take some of them out ?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
I leave the stumps
@steliannistor1878 4 жыл бұрын
I own 14 draft horses and I work with them as well,but I have one question for ya,the Belgians in the US have nothing on the Belgian in/from Belgium (look wise)the one from Belgium are not as tall and way more thick...so what you guys mixed this breed with?cuz it’s surely not a pure Belgian...nice work btw.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
Stelian Nistor I don’t know,but I agree,they are a lot different
@russlong7175 Жыл бұрын
Belgians in the North America are divided into two groups: modern and old-style. Modern, or American, Belgians are leggier and have more slope to the shoulder than old-style Belgians, or Brabants. In the United States, the former are common while the latter are relatively rare. The Belgian has been bred for its ability to efficiently convert feed to flesh and muscle. This horse has heavy muscling, a deep chest, wide barrel, powerful hindquarters and an active boldness, yet is willing and docile. These traits have made the Belgian the most popular draft horse in the United States among horse farmers, loggers, and pullers
@hristocerovski3131 4 жыл бұрын
👍💪👏
@haroldinsley171 4 жыл бұрын
Jim. Do your horses “prefer” logging to say ploughing a field?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
I would say yes,I think they like to pull hard and then watch me work for awhile, instead of walking for hours
@alb5489 3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Bet they look at you and talk to each other. Gotta be better and more interesting than plowing.
@robertdonaldson6584 4 жыл бұрын
are they twitching horses query
@amandawhitmer9518 3 жыл бұрын
Where r u in these woods....my brother lives in centerville and logs in that area
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 3 жыл бұрын
I am in Moira New York
@amandawhitmer9518 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he lives near southern part of ny
@luv2rackon 4 жыл бұрын
Why do you use an overcheck Jim?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t call mine overchecks, I’d call the regular check reins. I’ll talk about it sometime in a video. Thanks for watching
@lorijones3891 4 жыл бұрын
Did arborist know why all of the bark came off the tree on the left? Why do you think it happened?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim 4 жыл бұрын
I'll have to ask the forester
@lorijones3891 4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Thank you for your reply. This happened to a beautiful redbud tree😟..Im thinking insects. ? ..It's still alive too, but for how many more years, Is anyone's guess.
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