GOTTA LOVE THOSE SUFFOLK PUNCH DRAFT HORSES!!!! // Draft Horse Training

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  • @WorkingHorsesWithJim
    @WorkingHorsesWithJim  Рік тому +9

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    • @richardhessert7862
      @richardhessert7862 Рік тому

      Get well soon Jim! Hot unsweetened tea maybe and stay warm!

    • @jamesabare4877
      @jamesabare4877 Рік тому

      ordered one last night for a Christmas gift for my dad

    • @steverotz666
      @steverotz666 Рік тому

      I PREFER TO USE THE HORSES NAME WHEN I WANT THEM TO STEP UP OR MOVE ON

    • @steverotz666
      @steverotz666 Рік тому

      Tried to order calendar couldn't get it to work

    • @russlong7175
      @russlong7175 Рік тому +1

      Ken is becoming my favourite. And I'm a Belgian person

  • @glorialewis2093
    @glorialewis2093 Рік тому +1

    Barons doing better each time he’s on the plow have a good evening

  • @bertrandlechat4330
    @bertrandlechat4330 Рік тому +2

    I'm a recent subscriber, and I have to say that Ken is a big, black and beautiful Percheron, and I really admire him. His manners seem to be impeccable

  • @georgesherman5345
    @georgesherman5345 Рік тому +27

    I was raised on a small dairy farm in Vermont, and it always amazed me how the cows always returned to their own slots as they entered the barn. We had around 50 "milkers". Some of the younger ones would mess up and try to go into the wrong slot as they entered. The cow that was supposed to be in that slot, would get "mad" at her and try to bite. They get "very" possessive about their position in the barn. I suppose it's like us being possessive about our "things".

  • @lindaarmstrongjackman9788
    @lindaarmstrongjackman9788 Рік тому +17

    I hope Jim feels better soon. It really does take a lot of energy to get the horses harnessed. I am sure Brenda will take good care of Jim and the horses. 👍👍😁

  • @chips4974
    @chips4974 Рік тому +3

    Jim you said in your last video why you work alone .Workers compensation and liability insurance rates would be very high in forestry . Some viewers have said they would come and work for free for the experience. Thanks but no thanks is my opinion. Who pays premium costs ' Chainsaw purchase and operating cost for the saw plus safety gear and how experienced is this free labour .Better to work alone less worries. That's big timber you are felling . Yes Brenda is there filming but she stand where you ask her to for safety reasons .She is now wearing her Tasco woodsman hard hat , that will not save her life with that big timber but good to have on her head That hat just looks right on that job site . Stay safe everyone .Cheers

  • @jeannebeck3964
    @jeannebeck3964 Рік тому +8

    Barron did very well today.

  • @janpohlen7336
    @janpohlen7336 Рік тому +11

    I get alot of joy, upliftment, and contentment from watching your videos. Thank you! Have a blessed day.

  • @brendahogue5487
    @brendahogue5487 Рік тому +6

    Enjoy watching Jim working the horses

  • @hughperkins707
    @hughperkins707 Рік тому +13

    Your ability to train horses is amazing. Years of working with horses shows.
    I must admit I know people who have worked with them for years and never learned the fine details that you have.
    You’re going to have a great team when you’re done.

    • @kenhurley4441
      @kenhurley4441 Рік тому

      Jim does have a lot of "horse sense". That is except when Jim is buying horses, he then has a lot of "horse cents"$

  • @ellencarver5575
    @ellencarver5575 Рік тому +8

    Baron did really well today considering he is pretty new to this type of work, he is extremely handsome can’t wait to see the foal with it having these two beauties for parents. Your cold sounds terrible hope you get better soon, have toddy of hot water honey and whiskey. Works for me every time. Take care and God bless you both.

    • @territn8871
      @territn8871 Рік тому +1

      I like adding some fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of cinnamon to my hot toddy also. The whiskey does really help to cut the crude down in your throat.

  • @kevinknight470
    @kevinknight470 Рік тому +6

    Now I know what a "cat on ice" means. Thanx for sharing.😃

  • @rmc119
    @rmc119 Рік тому +7

    I always enjoy your videos Brenda and Jim and horses. I think a good calendar picture could be made from this video where the horses are looking in the window as Jim is putting Ken out.

  • @ponygirl5716
    @ponygirl5716 Рік тому +9

    I hope Jim can feel better soon. He sounded so sick in this video, more than when he was doing the logging in the last video.
    Baron did very well! They really are nice horses. I had never even seen a video where they Suffolk Punch until yours. Since that time I’ve found a couple of others doing logging, but I have to say that their horses don’t look as well trained as Baron is right now. Earl and Duke are so cute too. It really is a nice breed.
    Jim, feel better soon. Brenda, stay healthy.

  • @br927
    @br927 Рік тому +2

    Prayers for Jim, he's really got it! 1650

  • @robertmarino2158
    @robertmarino2158 Рік тому

    Brenda , Zach , & mule / horse training with a very cute little girl with her pony , what an amazing video , dad helping, the little girl working her little pony to someday pull a cart , that little girl sure is trying , stay safe everyone , enjoy !

  • @lostnation5348
    @lostnation5348 Рік тому

    Thank you for the nice watch this morning.

  • @margaretwarner8118
    @margaretwarner8118 Рік тому +5

    Dear Jim, sad to say, the combination of your cold, (sorry for you, I think you would rather be indoors,) the jingling of the harness and the sledge, I could only hear sufficient to inform me, I wanted to hear more. Hopefully, you can repeat your information sometime.
    By the way the 'Suffolk' horse IS well known for it's gentleness.
    PS Brenda, A few squirts of DW40 on the scales slide will help.

  • @jmat5857
    @jmat5857 Рік тому +8

    Jim, hope you are better soon!

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 Рік тому +1

    By Gods grace I am feeling better today and I pray Jim will be well soon too. keep warm and take care out there Brenda and Jim

  • @katforgiven6411
    @katforgiven6411 Рік тому +1

    horses are more spooky in wind cause it diminishes their hearing abilities. i wouldn't drive that scoot across the gravel at all, only on the snow or grass to keep the runners form gouges and wear. you do you Jim. have a great day! horses in window super cute!!

  • @lauracoleman2387
    @lauracoleman2387 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been watching you all for quite some time now and I truly enjoy it every day. I haven’t been able to comment much because I usually watch on the tv. But today I’m on the phone and so I just had to let you know that I JUST LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS/HARD WORK! God bless both of you and all your family including the animals

  • @noreencullen8957
    @noreencullen8957 Рік тому +2

    Hope you feel better real soon! Glad Brenda is there to manage the details and make her awesome soup when she isn't throwing hay...

  • @Ronald-hx6zn
    @Ronald-hx6zn Рік тому +1

    Wow,Baron is filling out nicely.

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 Рік тому

    Hundred pounds is a good gain. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

  • @Rickwardful
    @Rickwardful Рік тому +2

    The Suffolk Punch is a great horse:
    It has the face of an Angel, belly like a barrel
    And an arse like the farmer’s daughter!

  • @debbarrett9865
    @debbarrett9865 Рік тому +1

    Feel better soon Jim the horses are so beautiful.

  • @davidmunro1469
    @davidmunro1469 Рік тому

    Thank you Jim and Brenda. I pray that you will feel better soon. Ken is so big that the other horses look small❤❤❤😊

  • @coreywest1183
    @coreywest1183 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing another great video. I love watching how Baron is coming along.

  • @steves.7872
    @steves.7872 Рік тому +6

    I love your videos thanks for sharing. Jim hope you feel better.

  • @jamescox8233
    @jamescox8233 Рік тому +4

    so nice to see you jim, and brenda. this was a great video , i always enjoy your videos with the horses. jim don,t feel bad, i have a very bad cold too. big hi to trudy, and abby, they are great ladies, god bless, jim nova scotia, canada.

  • @gregholl5011
    @gregholl5011 Рік тому +2

    I don't know about other viewers but your content is so good I don't mind a little wind noise.

  • @tusfan
    @tusfan Рік тому +1

    "Careful step" with that cold Jim, please don't push it. Brenda you do such a terrific job with explaining and filming (even in inhospitable weather) nice work! Love the calendar btw, beautiful pics for each month. Baron is living up to the steadfast reputation of suffolks. They have an ornery, cheeky side too, but I think it's attention seeking rather than malicious. Ken is a perfect mentor. Happy holidays.

  • @dianabrown833
    @dianabrown833 Рік тому

    All your farm animals seem to be so well cared for. I have noticed that drafts are becoming so popular for riding and trail horses. I do love those Suffolks also!! Baron is so amazing!!!!

  • @quikscot1528
    @quikscot1528 Рік тому +2

    Looks like Winter in the North Country has held off about as long as we could hope for so far!

  • @lorrieroberts3007
    @lorrieroberts3007 Рік тому +2

    I think Baron has to be my Favorite. He's colors always catch's my eye! Poor Jim, he sound really rough. Doesn't matter how sick ya get things have to get done. I have been so sick I can't stand the cold & doing things, but I know I have to take care of things. Get better soon, Jim! Ken is so much bigger than Baron or it's the camera angle. I am going to guess Baron weighs about 1490 lbs...lol.. I was WAY off. God Bless

  • @tracyjohnson2992
    @tracyjohnson2992 Рік тому

    Earl thinks it too cold to go play outside bless him. Jim i hope you and Eli feel better soon send him my best wishes. God bless.

  • @DeCasoU1
    @DeCasoU1 Рік тому

    Back when you weighed the horses prior to the Great Covid Horse Pull the Belgians had a combined weight of 3260 pounds for an average of 1630 each. And Baron here weighs 1685 pounds. That is one solid, dense horse. I have seen them referred to as being "built like a brick" but if these weights are in any way correct that is something of an understatement. They really are a deceptive breed, those short legs and dense bones makes them hard to compare with other breeds at a casual glance. Keep up the good work and keep well.

  • @jimcraig5208
    @jimcraig5208 Рік тому

    Your new back door on the barn looks great

  • @gailgaddy5340
    @gailgaddy5340 Рік тому

    Good job with Baron. Get better soon Jim 😊

  • @candiarchibald9701
    @candiarchibald9701 Рік тому

    Growing boys. Lol. Get well soon Jim. We love y’all.

  • @jacktotterdale1223
    @jacktotterdale1223 Рік тому +3

    Love watching you guys work with the colts . Great video as always . Get well soon Jim

  • @kingwood4357
    @kingwood4357 Рік тому +1

    I hope you get to feeling better soon Jim and please don’t give whatever you have to Brenda..🙂

  • @d.g.n9392
    @d.g.n9392 Рік тому +1

    It’s so enjoyable to watch. And listening to you explaining the training, how and why you train the ways you do.
    Baron seems to be following the training so well. I’d like to go back and watch the earlier Baron’s training video.
    I noticed that Baron was feeling the bit, trying to get used to the bit in his mouth. 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈

  • @smaar8092
    @smaar8092 Рік тому

    Feel better soon, take care and God bless

  • @johnking8679
    @johnking8679 Рік тому +2

    I've just realized how much bigger the Percherons are vs.the colts and also Lady !!

  • @kimfleury
    @kimfleury Рік тому

    I was just thinking that the first video frame where I think it was Earl peeking in the barn window would be precious for next year's calendar. Then you talked about your calendars and also how cute it was that Buck and Earl were peeking in the window, and now I can't decide which of the frames would make the better picture for next year's calendar 😂! Really, I can't say enough good about your calendars! You went with a good company for the quality of the calendar itself, and _of course_ the pictures just make it that much nicer! The t-shirts are extra good quality, too. I enjoyed this video as always 💕🐎

  • @mscricket73
    @mscricket73 Рік тому +1

    Aww...poor Jim. You really need to get some more rest! And Brenda, you have got serious surefootedness! I don't know how you do it. I would be all over the place, trying to film smoothly as you do. Lol. I can't wait til my calendar gets here!!! I'll be praying for Jim to get better quickly and soon! God bless you both and the rest of your furry critters!!! Stay warm! :)

  • @wagnerkevin1959
    @wagnerkevin1959 Рік тому +1

    Hope you get to feeling better soon Jim and Brenda I hope you don't catch it!!! The horses are beautiful!!!😁

  • @eviekestner4706
    @eviekestner4706 Рік тому +1

    Horses are spooky on windy days because they're on the bottom of the food chain, and always on the lookout for predators. The rushing sound the wind makes can make it difficult to discern predator sounds and also creates flying debris, leaves, etc., which doesn't help the situation. I generally opted not to saddle up on especially windy days, although once upon a time I had a quarter horse, who just did not care about the wind. He was a sweety!

  • @patriciawilhite7038
    @patriciawilhite7038 Рік тому

    Whoa Jim! You could sing bass now! Prayers for you to get
    well soon. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Great video as always!

  • @gregholl5011
    @gregholl5011 Рік тому +1

    You have confirmed what I have heard about Suffolks.
    They tend to be easy to train.

  • @elizabetacevedo8167
    @elizabetacevedo8167 Рік тому +3

    good morning beautiful hor ses greetings from argentina

  • @joqlady888
    @joqlady888 Рік тому

    thank you guys..love from south alabama.

  • @paultighe3735
    @paultighe3735 Рік тому +2

    Hi Jim and Brenda love the video hope Jim feels better both of you have a nice weekend

  • @sherrywiley3916
    @sherrywiley3916 Рік тому +1

    Received my calendar today, thank you! Love the pics!

  • @janeteckhart4886
    @janeteckhart4886 Рік тому +2

    Received my calendar very promptly and I love it! Already have some appointments scheduled in it.

  • @lindayaya59
    @lindayaya59 Рік тому +1

    Love your horses you really work them well. It shows the amount of time you put into them.

  • @janetdiaz8916
    @janetdiaz8916 Рік тому

    It takes longer to change oil or repair an engine than to harness. Glad you choose horses.

  • @dawnbeaird5183
    @dawnbeaird5183 Рік тому

    Hello Jim, Brenda, Ken and Baron.

  • @lindaperry1743
    @lindaperry1743 Рік тому

    Pray Jim recovers from his cold. I have been sick for about acweek.

  • @valspannbauer3334
    @valspannbauer3334 Рік тому

    Brenda & Jim, we love all your videos. Love all your beautiful working horses, but Baron is my favorite. He really did well today! Jim, hope you feel better soon, try some hot water, honey & lemon!!! Love from Virginia 💕

  • @oneblessedude
    @oneblessedude Рік тому

    Stay in great health Jim and Brenda!! I like the way Baron is coming along...felt kinda sorry for Ken, having to wait on everybody to give the guy some credit for his excellent work and patients with the young upstart...i think Ken should be taken to get a drink first and have his stuff taken off first. What do you think??

  • @benzoverakers1877
    @benzoverakers1877 Рік тому +1

    2000 lb, prayers for Jim to rebound from this cold !!!

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson6584 Рік тому +1

    I fiddle "Swinging on the Gate" on my violin.

  • @errolskjaveland9708
    @errolskjaveland9708 Рік тому +1

    Minus 23 here in Calgary Alberta Canada

  • @mlrheidi
    @mlrheidi Рік тому

    Feel better soon Jim.

  • @RaymondWKing-dn8wf
    @RaymondWKing-dn8wf Рік тому

    I to hope Jim gits to feeling Beter soon, the fresh air might be good but the cold wind, well, it's life on the Farm. The colt was a little excited and nervine but did a good job.

  • @tinarobinson7509
    @tinarobinson7509 Рік тому +2

    About the wind & spookiness, mom made us mess with the horses anyway saying the "wind was just blowing up their skirts".

  • @majja070994
    @majja070994 Рік тому

    One of the reasons horses are more spooky in windy weather, is all the movement the wind makes. The vision on the horse is largely movement based. Would think the noise does not help either. :)

  • @becky2425
    @becky2425 Рік тому +1

    I know from personal experience that it's hard to keep the muck by the barn in order; wonder if you have plans to add gravel or grade to that area and clear some of the misc stone pieces? Always lots to do and yet never enough time!

  • @briannapier8337
    @briannapier8337 Рік тому

    Good video guys, looking forward to watching the Suffolks grow

  • @tinachambers4887
    @tinachambers4887 Рік тому

    You did well Baron an Ken get better Jim have a day love from TEXAS

  • @thirzapeevey2395
    @thirzapeevey2395 Рік тому

    I vacuumed ten Thoroughbreds every day. If they can stand it, any horse can. If you vacuum first, before you curry, it never gets into the coat. It does take a pretty powerful vacuum. You can get an Electrogroom. Another option on one of the farms I worked on, was to have a central vac mounted in the grooming area. Baron didn't understand what you wanted the first time. He figured it out the second time, and did it absolutely perfectly. He is such a good boy. You can't let them stop in traffic when they have to poop. Its a good way to get rear ended by a car. That might explain to non horse people why you don't let him stop. Thoroughbreds learn to pee on command. After a race, sometimes a urine sample is needed. Also, you want them to pee when you start hot walking them to help them lose body heat. Most of the horses I worked with would pee if you whistled a repetitive two note whistle. I am really, really impressed with your Suffolks. As I've said before, I've only ever had one colt that broke in this easily. I've had horses that weren't this good after six months of being worked every day. I was guessing 1650. He fooled me. He is one dense, muscular horse, just with short legs.

  • @territn8871
    @territn8871 Рік тому

    Jim, please do take care of yourself. Maybe you should make a trip to an Urgent Care to make sure you don't have bronchitis or an upper respiratory infection that needs an antibiotic to get you better. The flu is going around real bad down in Tennessee. Baron did really well today. I don't think he was liking the bit in his mouth today! The colts were so cute peeping thru the window and wanting inside (can't blame them on a cold and windy day)😘 I was thinking that would make a cute picture of them peeping in for next year's calendar! Ken is such a great horse to help train Baron. He's still a growing boy and muscling up good!! I would love for you to weigh Lady to see how much she's gained being in foal! Her belly is definitely growing a nice baby bump now!❤👏👏👏 I actually thought I saw her baby moving or kicking yesterday when she was resting between log pulls! Have a good weekend!

  • @weeniedogwrangler7096
    @weeniedogwrangler7096 Рік тому

    I have really hairy, outdoor Dartmoor ponies that are almost impossible to get the dust off of in the winter. I use a standard Craftsman shop vac (6.5 hp/ 16 gal)) and instead of using suction, I blow them off with the wand using the wide mouthed attachment while lightly pressing it down into the coat and making long strokes against the hair. Seems not to cause as much of a static charge on the hair as using suction does and gets rid of the dust/dirt down to the skin. After using the vacuum, I finish with a brush to smooth the coat. Works even better in the summer on a short coat. Took a bit to get them used to it, but now they actually enjoy it and it has cut my grooming time in half.
    Hope Jim gets better soon. Being sick isn't any fun.

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 Рік тому

    Baron’s weight 1450. Thinking of horse vacuuming before it was mentioned by Brenda. It is a good idea. It will definitely clean their coats better than brushing. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

  • @ronharrison1776
    @ronharrison1776 Рік тому

    Jim I hope you start feeling better .

  • @Chris-yo4ks
    @Chris-yo4ks Рік тому

    Brenda, I know things are starting to get cold up in your area. Since you are spending more time out videoing , you may consider purchasing a heated jacket. Milwaukee make a women's jacket that some friends of mine REALLY love. I have one as well that I really haven't used the heating feature much. They are expensive, but are quite worth it if you can afford it. I sure Jim has plenty of warm clothing and is used to working in the elements.

  • @jacobeckstrom1999
    @jacobeckstrom1999 Рік тому

    I remember back when my dad would drive a stud with a mare he would put vix on the studs nose and he said that would take his mind off the mare because he could only smell that. And there is nothing to be embarrassed about saying that he was a run away when he was a colt. We have one that did that same thing and he is one of our best horses now

  • @johnkomosa4089
    @johnkomosa4089 Рік тому

    1680 b4 water , ah ha.😄, from now til 1800 pounds will go the curve leveling off as Baron puts on the muscle and his frame stretches out and stout. I wonder if when Ken was little and spooked,, if that had anything to do with Abby's Fire.. I've seen powerful things happen when the Elements come together, fire, water, earth , air, or wind, heat and soil, when 2 or more come together incredible Force. The Horse... such a Spirited Creature. We Made in the image of God. The horse made in the image of Man.
    Thanks, and definately thumbs up.
    Great work out.

  • @jessicamunda8765
    @jessicamunda8765 Рік тому

    I look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing you wonderful farm and horses with us. Keep them coming. Best wishes from Colorado.

  • @outlawfarms6961
    @outlawfarms6961 Рік тому

    Mr Jim needs some hot lemon& honey tea for that cold. Prayers for fast heeling too

  • @waynegarrison2481
    @waynegarrison2481 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are always interesting,!!!

  • @jon.landry47
    @jon.landry47 Рік тому

    Get well, Ely too

  • @davidkimmel4216
    @davidkimmel4216 Рік тому

    Thank You

  • @caroledwards3465
    @caroledwards3465 Рік тому

    When I used to walk Greyhounds who were still living in kennels waiting to be rehomed after retiring from racing, they were always spooked by high winds. So I only walked 3 instead of the normal 6 in windy weather.

  • @kevintengvall4642
    @kevintengvall4642 Рік тому +1

    I'm guessing the Suffolk's are going to be smaller but heavier than both the Percheron's and the Belgian's. The Suffolk's I have seen in the UK were sure powerful little suckers. it will be interesting to see what they mature at.

  • @kennethcross5572
    @kennethcross5572 Рік тому +1

    Great video thanks

  • @dorisartman
    @dorisartman Рік тому

    I see what you mean by waiting till the colts are 2 or 3 before gelding them. They look so good.
    Continued prayers for your health 🙂

  • @robertmarino2158
    @robertmarino2158 Рік тому

    Brenda it's on u- tube , sorry , I forgot to share that !

  • @mishloud4215
    @mishloud4215 Рік тому +1

    1500. Well than answers my question about Buck and Ken.

  • @sharonjamison97
    @sharonjamison97 Рік тому +1

    Jim sounds terrible, I hope he feels better soon 🙏.

  • @todd1808
    @todd1808 Рік тому +2

    09:40 - I seem to thing it's instinctual for animals (domesticated and wild) to be spooky (high alert) when its windy because they can't hear well and thus can't hear predators / danger. Just my opinion.

  • @johnkomosa4089
    @johnkomosa4089 Рік тому +4

    Barron, the big boy up to 1700 pounds now, 1680 after a trip to the rest room.

  • @nenaddjuric6518
    @nenaddjuric6518 Рік тому

    Great video !

  • @anthonysutherland9487
    @anthonysutherland9487 Рік тому +1

    In bad and windy weather horses, cows and deer etc can’t hear or smell predators as well so that would have them more vigilant and on edge.

  • @elsiesalyers9167
    @elsiesalyers9167 Рік тому +2

    do you have the smaller calendar's I'm need a small one by my computer, thanks enjoy all of your video's

  • @stanhensley3082
    @stanhensley3082 Рік тому

    Jim,as an old saying goes,you sound sick as a horse!! Yep,it's late fall with a million things to do but taking a day or two off might keep you from getting alot sicker.Careful out there!! Thanks 🤧.

  • @jamesabare4877
    @jamesabare4877 Рік тому +3

    how big does Jim think Baron will get?