Check out Brenda's new blog on consistency with training colts! - www.workinghorseswithjim.com/post/slow-and-steady-wins-the-race
@nickwagner3520
3 жыл бұрын
Jim have you done a video on the history of your barn? Curious to hear the history and how old. Was it ever set up for milking cows?
@skyrocketcoast219
3 жыл бұрын
Found the blog! Thanks, will read it later in day Your new colts are looking good. That front hoof striking business is a bit scary & you are right about that may go away as colt grows up. My little mustang mare did it that a few times ,when we 1st got her. She only did it under extreme duress or surprise. Luckily with all the daily training I gave her it disappeared completely in 2months. . Small & steady and being consistent gives such a good & solid foundation to make a bomb proof horse. And you all got that down! Enjoy watching your training& work day very much. Thanks for the videos.
@joeromanak8797
3 жыл бұрын
My observation for today is that any horses that end up on your farm will have a good life. You treat them so well and give them a clean, healthy environment. I’m impressed with how you get them to do their jobs with low key words. The relationship between you (and family) and the horses and the work to be done is just as it ought to be. Good job! 😎👍👀
@justinallmond3855
3 жыл бұрын
@@nickwagner3520 Jim did mention that back when the kids were younger he did milk cows. Now the barn space is used for drying lumber. But I’d watch any video with some more specifics.
@susanbrown2909
3 жыл бұрын
See the power of the dark horses and the sheer size. They are all lovely.
@petermartinez5573
3 жыл бұрын
I see your daughters are playing a big role in helping to train and socialize the colts. What a blessing they are for you.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we are blessed to have them live close by
@marjoriejohnson6535
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't think anyone spread manure with a manure wagon any more...brings tears to these old eyes,
@Jozomo
3 жыл бұрын
I have found that I am increasingly enamored with your Channel. Duke and Earl are the icing on a well produced presentation of your lives. Jim's talent with the camera and editing is only matched by his skills with farming. Talented in every operation of the family business, backed by a loving family, children and friends. My wife has been watching with me and think Brenda is also multi-talented as well. Bless you all. From Canada
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words. We appreciate your watching. Hope all is well in Canada.
@johncritch6812
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful creatures.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
They are!
@the_eternal_student
3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful sunrise indeed.
@nickw6175
3 жыл бұрын
actually from suffolk UK I recall an old horse handler from the local farms telling me the big farms only ever used mares for working as they were so hard working and fed on a diet of mainly carrots which grew on the local sandy soil.
@halibut1249
3 жыл бұрын
With the sun coming up in the morning, peaking over the horizon, what a beautiful vista that is. Your horses are so well trained, and gentle too it seems, I'm sure the colts will get there soon too.
@nathanburgess4928
3 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching and learning Jim. 👍
@livelife4471
3 жыл бұрын
You've already got half a day in before most people are hopping in their cars to rush into work. I like the early morning hours too. It's always nice to see the sun come up.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
yes it is nice to see the sun come up
@susanbrown2909
3 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@Plan_it-Farm
3 жыл бұрын
man those percherons are well trained i love when they aren't hitched and still stay together with loose reins.
@br927
3 жыл бұрын
I predict that you will have a fine team, they will out work well, you'll love them and keep them!! For not being handled, they seem to be learning fast!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Nice prediction. Yes, they are learning fast
@Whipple1
3 жыл бұрын
I’m very impressed with your work training this pair of colts. Thanks for letting us all have a window into this part of your farm life, Jim. 👍 Cheers! Whipple
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@sherrygrant1781
3 жыл бұрын
Working with the colts is very interesting
@Peter-gi3re
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, I smiled at the music with the poop spreader 😂
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it made you smile
@andreas515c2
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, really nice to see all your experience handling and teaching horses. Farm on, Andreas
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@suzannemomma
3 жыл бұрын
They’re saying Wow! We hit the jackpot!
@bobbyt9999
3 жыл бұрын
I'm totally fascinated over how smart these horses are, especially the young colts. Can't wait to see how much more they progress they make.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
yes they are smart
@arkiefyler
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! It seems they may even be intelligent (or at least better trained) than some of the viewers! 🤣 I know few people as patience as Jim!
@T8ERS
3 жыл бұрын
Really cool manure music! 😆😆😆
@richhiway
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the new colts.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Us too
@barrybracegirdle2931
3 жыл бұрын
The colts are doing great. They are in good hands with you and your family. Brenda is right Consistency is key. Have a wonderful weekend. Stay safe. From PEI
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barry, have a great weekend!
@curtiswolf313
3 жыл бұрын
Still can't believe have cool and calm the colts are. Nothing seems to bother them too much. Wish my dad was still alive, he would have loved your videos.
@thewestnewyorker7269
3 жыл бұрын
Another great Friday, another great eppisode!
@veronicasmith1147
3 жыл бұрын
In Ireland we use a ramp to get horses in and out of trailers
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are great if you have a trailer with them
@veronicasmith1147
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim you did well without one calm reassurance world well and you have that in buckets thanks
@shelleyhamm6908
3 жыл бұрын
They are so cute! Didn't take long to throw the poop either! lol! Thanks for sharing
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@r.f.richardsonjr5691
2 жыл бұрын
LOL@knocking the camera over. Too funny :D
@alb5489
3 жыл бұрын
There are a variety of hay slow-feeders which help slow the feeding and the wasting of hay. Some are used in the manger to prevent pulling the hay out onto the floor. Even when they put it on the floor you put it back out on the fields later (After "Processing").
@louisecassidy5991
3 жыл бұрын
All I can say is, I love your ways. Don't worry about the strike, just don't give him the opportunity, you have to be in front to cop it, and he'll get sick of watching for the chance. It is only fear, he'll get over it. I've been all through the comments and questions. I do like a horse to learn to drink when its offered. A block of wood on a high pulley will take the loop out of the ropes so they can move about and not get a foot over it, the big ones would appreciate that too, old English system of tying. Your horse psychology is up there with the best of them. I think they've gained a little condition, two fat little rumps, and no trauma.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Louise. Yes, they are doing good with being tied up and led to water. New mangers are in place as of today. They seem to eating their hay out of them and are very content
@randolphbutler1832
3 жыл бұрын
They are making progress. Baby steps . That are young and always learning. They have the water access down well. What were results of team stool samples? Did you need to worm? Are the new boys receiving minerals w/ their hay ? They are both camera hogs. Never met a camera they didn’t like. Have they seen your cows yet ? Pavement walk is good idea. Switching leaders is very important. Enjoyed details on Brenda’s blog. Thanks for sharing. 🐴🐴😷👍
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are doing well. Will let you know about the stool samples in an upcoming video. Yes, they don't seem to mind the cameras! Brenda appreciates you reading the blog. Thanks for watching
@rottiman100
3 жыл бұрын
A wonderful job as always Jim. Master teamster without a doubt.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@ronnietaylor2488
3 жыл бұрын
Jim the colts are doing real well proud of your patience with them and also they are getting big hope you decide to keep them fine pair of colts
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kennethoblenesjr8493
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, always enjoy them.
@valeriehudson7276
3 жыл бұрын
I really like your approach to breeds -- I have read a great comment by Mark Rashid - - he titled a book " A Good Horse is never a Wrong Color" I kind a think breeds can be judged the same way - - they are all so individual . . thanks for what you do and sharing .. .
@tammybaker8577
3 жыл бұрын
Your doing a great job with them Jim. I'm very pleased with the progress of your 2 colts.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear
@ericbrufatto5371
3 жыл бұрын
Well done videos, and well placed and appropriate music. It is particularly pleasing for me that you know where to place the music intervals, and don't have music going on when you are talking, which can compete with the narration and can be very annoying. Excellent videos, thank you.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, some like music and some don’t
@jeanhawken4482
3 жыл бұрын
Learning quickly
@bladewiper
3 жыл бұрын
Already read Brenda's vlog, very well done. Enjoyed the video, except for the music, would much rather hear the natural sounds.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
It encourages Brenda to know that you enjoy the blog. Some enjoy the music, some don't. We try to mix it up and not always have it the same way. We are glad to hear people's comments about what they prefer, thanks
@danamelby4090
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the colts are doing so well! Thanks for sharing
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@biddydibdab9180
3 жыл бұрын
The colts are doing great. I’m comparing them to Quarter Horses and find them to be a lot more easy going.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, for the most part but they have their moments!
@tammybaker8577
3 жыл бұрын
I'm more of a Belgium lover. Percherons are fairly good as well. I've never seen Suffolks, until now.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
They seem to be very nice horses as well.
@briannapier8337
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing how Duke and Earl grow and progress, hoping they become fantastic workers. I prefer the look of the Belgians but they may make me lean towards suffolks lol. Thanks for sharing your experience Jim
@allanbarsness6076
3 жыл бұрын
love the video,useto have horses on the farm
@bigrigger5617
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how quick they have learned to lead. Just takes a lot of patience and time
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
agreed
@louisecassidy5991
3 жыл бұрын
Thousands of years of genetic memory! All it takes is the right handling to help them remember.
@johnnytyson8645
3 жыл бұрын
Jim i got a feeling you have done this before ha ha you're the horse wizard.loved the vid cant.wait till next one god bless you jim learned a lot
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@valeriepowell1736
3 жыл бұрын
Oh boy they're are fashionista's. They are really doing quiet well. I really love that bred they are easy going. After getting them on the trailer and not kicking or trying to hurt anyone I was in love. Jim I know you've told us before and sorry I'm asking again, what do you feed them? You are amazing with them. I know there are many ways to skin a cat. As long as you respect you animals and have a communal relationship it's all good. I've seen some crazy and horrible situations on the race track and hope to never see that again... Love you all and God bless
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
I'll share in an upcoming video, several people have asked
@sueflynn9886
3 жыл бұрын
Another super video, thank you for sharing. I love to see you working with all of the horses, especially interesting watching the young colts and to see how you train them.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@dannyboy7086
3 жыл бұрын
awesome video and Kudos to whoever picked the manure dumping music LOL.. appropriate
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@michaelhester3147
3 жыл бұрын
I would invest in a couple of hay bags, Hang up high, then they can just pull the hay out. Also it concerns me how low you have them tied. That's a good way for them to get a leg over the lead rope during the night. Might want to tie them up higher, just my opinion!
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. The mangers are in now
@jimcour291
3 жыл бұрын
A great video!~! I am happy that so far, you are also getting to see how easy the Suffolk's are as a breed. They are not flashy, more tortoise than hare, but if you want dependability you would look much further.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
So far they are very easy to get along with
@mrv8788
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim the colds are looking good they’re looking great you have fix the right names for them Duke and Earl In the county where did breeds originally come from we have The Duke of Suffolk they are a very hardy breed and they work very hard because that’s what they’ve been originally brought for to plough feels which in the region where they come from that’s what they used to do especially being the ground that they used to plough was very heavy clay which is still is nowadays they can pull up to twice their body weight The bodyweight can get up to a ton so imagine what can day poll anyway I’ll sign off now and God bless
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes we have heard that they are great for field work, look forward to working with them
@MrVailtown
3 жыл бұрын
185/27 Thanks for talking us along. Interesting music your spreader made. Kinda catchy .
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming, glad you liked the music
@fernlintner65
3 жыл бұрын
I am so thankful for a true and normal look with just plain folks doing normal things with horses. Thank you so much for reality. You are a breath of fresh air.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, we are enjoying sharing
@ronaldfeuerstein435
3 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up... I like your music you play.. Any suggestions on the artist?? And the extra you put on at the end cool too...
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, music if from Filmora
@davidjones1146
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Jim you do have a wonderful Sense of humor. When that music comes out and you spreading shit Yeehaw
@sueupham2519
3 жыл бұрын
From middleville? Salisbury center
@crabmeet9128
3 жыл бұрын
great progress with the colts! have you measured how tall they are currently? i think itd be cool to do checkins every couple of months to see how much theyre growing! i laughed when the camera got knocked down! just reminds me how level-headed they are, they didnt spook when it fell! not gonna lie, the manure montage with the rock music was definitely a highlight of the video for me lol also want to mention how confidently the blacks reversed with all that equipment into the barn! i was so impressed with the trust they have in you! thats a great team~
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
You are right, they don't seem to spook easily. Glad you enjoyed the music
@ronaldhowson1589
3 жыл бұрын
Jim would it be a good idea to put hay in a hanging hay feeders or can the horses get hert that way .they are doing great for young horses
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a chance they can tangled up in them. Built mangers for them today
@suzanneyoung8011
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to leave them tied up in the barn overnight? I realize that's how your barn is set up, but I hate that these two babies can't lie down and sleep which they were probably used to doing part of the night when they were loose outside with their dams, or maybe in larger stalls. They're still quite young. Can you leave them outside overnight when it gets warmer?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
They lay down all the time, one of these times, I will have to catch it on film so you can see it. They seem to really like their stalls
@suzanneyoung8011
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim OK good to know. It looked like there wasn't enough slack in the rope to allow that. Thanks for your reply.
@rickcline2762
3 жыл бұрын
Are there any concerns about putting the colts in the barn yard or pasture with the other larger horses? Would the larger horses pick on or mistreat the colts? ( I obviously don't know anything about horses.)
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they very well might pick on the smaller horses, especially since they are new, so we keep them separated
@rickcline2762
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Thank you.
@timcowan637
3 жыл бұрын
If the horses need encouragement why not sing them the Gene Chandler song Duke of Earl I,m sure that your daughters would sing in beautifully 👍🏴🇬🇧
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you saw this video or not, but the girls do a little rendition of it....kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Z2v06WAjql4aYY
@firecaptaintom1977
3 жыл бұрын
Are you putting the manure on your corn/oats ground?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
yes
@firecaptaintom1977
3 жыл бұрын
Not horse related but have you ever talked about your unique silo tops?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Brenda wrote a blog post on it if you are interested on the blog: www.workinghorseswithjim.com/post/the-silo-and-the-star
@tammybaker8577
3 жыл бұрын
When you decide to retire your work horses, will you keep them? Or would you sell them.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
hard to say
@printaboul
3 жыл бұрын
Ya sure, two that know each orther.
@annahorinova558
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, how old are you going to castrate them? Our stallions are castrated no earlier than two years later.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
I will wait until they are two years old, unless they decide not to castrate them
@hejnye
3 жыл бұрын
oh he knocked over the camera, now I need to knock over the camera
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Right, sibling rivalry
@bobanmilosevic3897
3 жыл бұрын
👍😊
@scruffy6151
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@larrytrammell3713
3 жыл бұрын
i would love to b your neighbor
@robertdonaldson6584
3 жыл бұрын
Is there one pile of poop per horse every 2 hours query
@louisecassidy5991
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, about every two hours, 12 a day, approximately, theirs not so big with their immature smaller gut.
@klauskarbaumer6302
3 жыл бұрын
The time you spend with the colts is worth spending. And I realize that you also have to make up for the lack of attention the previous owner/ their breeder gave them. While leading to the water is good for training, but as a general rule of health, horses should have access to water and forage throughout the day when not working. There are known cases of colic when horses could not drink enough, and they may not always be thirsty when we think they should be.
@louisecassidy5991
3 жыл бұрын
It is a very good idea with the water. Most helpful to teach a horse to drink when you need him to, when water is offered, and cleaner than in the stalls. In the wild, and especially in dry times, many animals only tank up once a day. Twice a day is quite normal. I approve, done it myself.
@klauskarbaumer6302
3 жыл бұрын
@@louisecassidy5991 I have had horses for almost 58 years now and I admit that during that time I made many mistakes, but I learned from them. If you watch your horses when they have the freedom to do what they want to do during the time they are not working, you will notice that they change their whereabouts quite often. They also eat at different times, not only when we feed them. The same holds true for water, they drink at different times. While it is true, that horses in the wild may only tank up once a day, those that have easy access to water will do that more often. Just because some practices are widespread among horse owners doesn't mean, that they always are the best for the horses. For example, when I had my first horses in the 1960s I followed the practices around me in Bavaria, where we had the horses stalled up most of the time, even in tie-stalls, especially when the weather was bad. Those horses didn't have the longevity my horses had/have ever since I have lived in the States, where I had the space to allow them the choice of being inside or outside. and eat or drink at their choosing. Like for humans it is also not good for horses to overeat or overdrink because they are restricted to certain times. The only feed that I control in time and quantity is grain. The clean water issue is easily solved with either automatic waterers or access to stock tanks that are regularly cleaned.
@alb5489
3 жыл бұрын
@@klauskarbaumer6302 Good points! Well said. Water is more critical for horse and human than food.
@cyndikarp3368
3 жыл бұрын
Working together & apart from the beginning will make a big difference in making great draft horses. I don't like the pawing.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, agreed
@louisecassidy5991
3 жыл бұрын
A bad paw we call strike, and he struck Jim's daughter on the thigh. It is fear, an act of defence. As you need to be in front to get struck, just stay out of his way, and he will forget about it. His fear will end shortly, and he'll get sick of watching for the opportunity.
@AndersonCattleCo
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you spreading political promises. Are Duke and Earl still studs?
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, yes they are
@joselynensign9014
3 жыл бұрын
I continue to be impressed with how well you can backup the wagon using the horses. You make it look easy. 👍 You and the horses have been doing this for a long time.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Repetition works wonders
@farmboy5622
3 жыл бұрын
Jim probably has GPS and Backup Assist like the Ford pickup trucks have, and it is mounted under the seat. (Ha!Ha!) Just kidding!!!
@ericlakota6512
3 жыл бұрын
Ive noticed that every time i see this man with his horses so soft spoken i think the horses love him as the heard leader and are eager to please
@lspthrattan
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, so glad you didn't edit out them knocking over the camera, it really did make me laugh. As for the hay problem, how about haynets? It takes them longer to eat it, giving them something to do, and it stays mostly in the net on the wall until they do. Easy-peasy to put up, too. Just a suggestion. Thanks for another great video. :D Really liked the music during the spreader scene.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, but there is a chance they could get tangled up in the hay net, especially since Duke tends to paw. Mangers went in today
@01Erena
3 жыл бұрын
Recently came upon your channel. I’m hooked! Love your videos. I don’t even own a horse!
@louisecassidy5991
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, and I've had dozens of saddle horses. Totally fascinating.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@alliechampagne1404
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet how they still clack their mouths at their "elders" the black horses out of deference. "We're still little, don't hurt us." I love when young horses do that when they come nose to nose with adult horses.❤️
@thewestnewyorker7269
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! There is alot to learn here. Had to laugh when they knocked over the camera! It must be very satisfying to work with the horses.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@robertsimmons1264
3 жыл бұрын
Soundtrack for manure spreader was great! I used to ride on my grandfather's spreader. Loved it! The percherons are my favorite
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@hayward434
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Jim and Family. I am from Oxen country on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, but believe the training of young oxen would be much the same as your colts.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Yes much is probably the same
@cameronbroome2944
3 жыл бұрын
I`m from the same area in Nova Scotia as well and I have trained oxen in the past. A lot of simularities. Just realized you are close to the Canadian border. Will continue to watch your training techniques.
@larrykerr7712
3 жыл бұрын
Another good one there coming along real nice. Beautiful morning scene.I’m a early morning kind of guy too.Best of luck.
@sandib4234
3 жыл бұрын
Colts are doing great! I have to tell you though, I am more partial to Duke Lol. He has that personality on his head!!.🥰
@ubu6420
3 жыл бұрын
me: actually knows what a suffolk punch is now due to rdr2
@harveypyke4897
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like things are going along nicely with the colts.
@aporter701
3 жыл бұрын
Another good one! Colts are doing well. My experience has been that horses do better when they are handled with a gentle hand. I am getting impressed with the Sussex breed,however I have a deep respect for horses in general. 👍🤠
@stevesedgwick5789
3 жыл бұрын
Good reversing with the articulated spreader
@woodchuck1946
3 жыл бұрын
Earl: "Oh, here's a road, right? Wait! I'll leave some road apples" Hahaha
@villagesteader3552
3 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to assume they are both geldings? I know a couple of people who have Suffolks that they ride, they were retired from working in the fields, they are great horses. ♥️🙏👍🇺🇸🤓
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
No they are still stud colts
@mikekf0eap16
3 жыл бұрын
I am partial to the Belgians, they will always be my favorite. 60+ years ago an older neighbor gave me a very old Belgian mare. I would climb the loft ladder with twine in hand swing onto her and ride for hours a day if I slid off, she was huge and at 4 my legs weren't long, she'd stop until I got up then walk to the ladder and we did it over and over. Tiny, which was an odd name for a huge horse, was a faithful companion. Great memories, thanks for stirring them.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your memories
@robbullis5025
3 жыл бұрын
You could us hay bags if you want to wait with the manger.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
mangers are in now
@thirzapeevey2395
3 жыл бұрын
There is good and bad in every breed, and good and bad in every individual horse. I have had such a general experience with horses, there are very few breeds I haven't had some experience with. I've worked with Saddlebreds, Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, Morgans, Thoroughbred, Dutch Warmbloods, Hanoverians, Arabs, Standardbreds, Canadian Crossbreds, Percherons, Shetlands, Welsh Ponies, Connemaras, Quarter Horses, Belgians, Paso Finos, Fjords, Halflingers, mules and donkeys, you name it, I've probably worked with one. Every one of them had some redeeming feature, and every one had something I would sooner have done without. The breed I probably had the most bad experiences with was the one I was most primed to love, given my love of Laura Ingalls Wilder: the Morgan. They can be awfully hot. You'd better be prepared at all times with them. One of the safest horses I ever had was my Saddlebred, who came to me unbroken, half wild and nearly starved to death, but was so darn smart she would think her way through every hairy situation without ever losing her cool. I'm really impressed with these colts. They are fast learners, personable and patient. They are one of the few breeds I haven't been around, but I have always wanted to try. I've heard really good things about Suffolks, and these little boys are really doing the breed proud.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have been around a lot of different breeds. Like you said, there are good and bad horses in all breeds
@thirzapeevey2395
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Yeah, I worked with both hunters and carriage driving horses, and in both industries it was a thing to have the most unique horse that no one had seen before. Then I volunteered at the Kentucky Horse Park for a while, and found that the folks who were pushing those fads in those industries were often retiring their old horses, quite young, to the horse park. The folks who were buying Saddlebreds to have something new put to their carriage were retiring their Oldenburgs and Cleveland Bays to the horse park. I didn't even list them all last night, because I couldn't call them all to mind that quickly.
@shanegillespie6014
3 жыл бұрын
I am thoroughly enjoying the training process with Duke and Earl... or is it Earl and Duke. : )
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying them, we usually call them Duke and Earl:)
@Ketowski
11 ай бұрын
Wonderful video and great comments. Do your horses get to drink before going out to work? I’m asking because adequate water is needed to prevent things like colic. I know this video is a couple years old, but hopefully there will be a response. It’s an important issue.
@alb5489
3 жыл бұрын
Duke is "The DUDE" with that forelock. Some folks recommend ignore bad behavior such as pawing and reward when good behavior, like standing quietly, give a pet or rub. Both want to check out that little black gizmo that you always point at them.
@farmerpete5936
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video of you training and working your horses. There's something about watching horses work and the peace and quite of it all. It takes one back to a time when life seemed less stressful and hectic.
@WorkingHorsesWithJim
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
@marjoriejohnson6535
3 жыл бұрын
My father passed away about 11 years ago. There are so many questions I didn't seem to have time to ask him about. Taking care of my home, my parents and their home, my teenager granddaughter and a full time job left me little time ..we left the farm. When I was 12 and I really missed it.( so did Dad, but his back gave out ) I wish I knew what breed of horses he had..they were not registered and I don't think one single breed. They might have been part Belgians.
@johnking8679
3 жыл бұрын
ANOTHER interesting video of your on-going training. You certainly need lots of patience, it seems when dealing with these young Colts. It is very apparent that the larger and more mature horses have had lots of training and are very responsive to your commands !!
@murieleylers6388
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for my morning"fix" of horses! I miss having them myself, but watching yours eases the loss. (We're retired now and have given our last horse to a young friend)
@chrism1164
Жыл бұрын
I love the manure spreader. : ) It cracks me up to see it flinging bits pf manure into the air. Great manure spreading music! : )
@ericlakota6512
3 жыл бұрын
He called it a manager haha man of christ i seen on a documentry the manger the think yashua was born in and that is what it was the place to put the hay in the stall the stall its self isent the manger like you see set up at Christmas crist was born in the hay crib .still never get over how buck and ken look teamed up side by side amazing looking team
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