❤🎉😮 Woo hoo thread the needle!! Gus and Boom such sweeties, can't believe how well they stop on a dime every time!! Really a great video thank you John, loved seeing you brush and harness them, loved "hearing" the stillness of the woods, awesome picturesque views..we love experiencing a little part of it !! 😍🙂🐎🐎❤️🌳🌳🇺🇲🙏
Two little mud puppies 😂. Makes me smile as they stand there reviling in the groom. Ohhh little to the left please.😆. Love watching them get harnessed, and putting their heads down for you. Love these guys.
Very very impressive - I like how you gave the gentle correction when one horse tried to back out of the trailer too soon. You paused and let him think after giving him the correction, too.
Good morning John, Boom and Gus☀️ My every day pleasure, my daily joy and welcome lessons - thank you so much🤗👍 May be I should pick up my "little" Percheron and emigrate to TN...😉😊 Then, depending on the area, we could work as a troika- or so called unicorn formation. You see - you've infected me with the "logging virus"🤩 All the best, protection and motivation from Germany for you three❤
They're so Big! I really like watching them work. My husband and I ysed to eat with wood. Abd we lived on an acreage that had trees. My Dad had a pony abd a small mule that we used to drag logs with. Plus we had 2 white mules to spare them as we were pulling the logs up a hill. We people took turns going up the hill also. Let me tell you I wasvin my 20s then and had a heck of a time running up the hill to keep up with the team. Watching you brings back memmories. These 2 are a great team. Amazing to watch all if you working. Thank you.
"Cause im an idiot annnd my horses are awesome" followed by that smirk and the "first day on the job guys"..... just had me flat out busting a gut laughing 🤣👏
Great video, I lo e watching Gus n Boomer get geared up and working! You are a very talented logger and work so well with them! Keep up the great work❤!
The amount of trust between yall is amazing. Dont think some realize not every horse can do this. I say i have a bomb proof horse lol......just dont let a pig around him!! You better hang on! Anything else even deer jumping out dont scare him. How long were the boys trained? Btw my horse is 17hand buckskin.
Lovely to watch and listen to you over my morning coffee. Blissful. How old are Gus and Boom? Have long have they been with you? Stay safe, John, Gus and Boom ❤
I love how the first one helped you get his harness on by taking a small step forward when you pulled it back. And the second one enjoyed the compliments you gave him! I enjoy them just patiently waiting to get to work.
I've noticed this before. They dip their head to assist John's putting on the bridle. They are helping to 'get dressed' because they're keen to get to work. They understand and like their work.
Follow your dreams and aspirations and never loose faith young man . Horse longing is the gentle way to treat the forestry reserves. You have them so quite and confident , they trust you unconditionally . I am a West Australian heading to New York state for some personal training at Jim Gordon's place a bit latter on this year .
I used to put honey on my horses bit. He would come running no matter where he was in a 100 acre paddock to have his bridal put on. I wanted him to know that every time he came good things happened. ❤ It’s such a beautiful thing to watch you and your team. How beautifully you work together. Thank you for representing best practice. ❤
Does Boom have any mule in him? Maybe it’s just the way he looked on the screen but his face looked a little mulish 😂 He’s a gorgeous boy no matter what. They both are in my opinion!
Hi John, Dang no captions. Got my hearing aids in for all the good they do.Do you have more horses than Boom and Gus that you work? Who would have thought I would enjoy watching you and the boys work.
Is the harnessing and rigging different for a carriage and logging…I’m assuming yes. Would it be the same for 4 or 6 horses? Would love a video on how the parts of the harness work to help the horse pull that weight. They are beautiful horses.
Your horses work around the woods like a pair of brindle oxen my dad had in the early 80s. It’s almost like they could do the work on their own. Guess it’s all in what they get used to. Takes lots of time and patience
It is interesting how I see you walk and stand behind your horses. I have always heard that you should never do that because they might kick. I have never dealt with horses, so I don't know if this is just a myth or just does not apply to your horses. They are all so calm and relaxed and you seem to have no concerns - but I am guess it is your relationship and the breed that allows for what you do.
That is a general safety precaution either when with a new horse or for people unused to the risks involved around horses in general. When you get a working partnership/bond with your horse that risk is much less. You have to have that trust particularly with a working horse as it is necessary to often be behind it because of the working equipment that it pulls etc.
If you don't know your way around horses, that is good advice. But horses have a body language you learn to read, if you're paying attention (not everyone does, obviously, there are absolutely atrocious horse owners out there). A situation where an otherwise friendly horse might kick, is when it's utterly surprised by suddenly noticing you behind it. They are prey animals, after all and have the instincts that go with that. But here, for example, the horse was both visibly relaxed and also paying attention to where he was and what he was doing. You can usually tell by their ears, even if they're not moving their heads. They'll swivel around like little radar dishes, following your movement. When in doubt, it's advised to lightly touch them as you move around them, to keep them aware of where you are. But while brushing and tacking them up, they will be acutely aware of your presence anyways. And obviously, if a horse is agitated or aggressive or half asleep and not paying attention, you should stay out of kicking distance. And yeah, breed and temperament absolutely are a factor. These are clearly exceptionally chill guys.
@@raraavis7782I agree 100%. If in doubt, specially with one you don't know well, always let them know you're there first - with your voice, and/or a touch from where they can see you, then keep that contact as you go around them. They have a blind spot directly behind, and no mirrors! Being taken by surprise will make them kick out.
I am rarely impressed with trainers of horses or dogs. And in my limited experience I worked with what would be known as the best. However you sir impress me. It may be off based off this limited viewing of you and your horses you let your animals reason through what they are doing, then come to the best outcome.
Beautiful team of horses, they are trained to every command and respond instantly. I'm wasn't sure just what you are trying to accomplish in the dragging of cut timber to what place, up the hill?? Is the land private and the owner asked for a certain way of pulling the timber out?? Thanks for sharing,
Yep, we bunch in down the hill with the horses. It is the easiest way on Young Timber. Then we drag the logs up the hill with a little tractor low and pet logging thanks.
I am guessing you’re on the plateau. I see so many logs on trucks on my way to and from Murfreesboro to Crossville. It would be nice to think some of your (and your boys) logs are what I see on the way.
Second brother after scrub an brush. "Yo put ya head down!" Gently bows his head. "Thank you". While the first rigged up dude stands patiently watching. 3 kindred souls, just doin ESP together. So special the bond an trust. Dunno, who is the most laid back? You, or the boys. How old are they and did you train them? I hate that term, "break them in"!
@@downthetraillogging So you should and equally so should they! In hindsight, I wish I could have been more chill like you with my boys, when I was your age? I developed more after seeing Monty Roberts live in Brisbane around 2002, doing his "Join Up" training. But cross country part arabs are more hyper, due to the extra grain portions and training for endurance. Take care buddy. 👍
Im not questioning your methods, like you said, don’t do anything you’re not comfortable with. I just noticed you snap your lines on with the clips facing out. Are you not worried they’ll rub on their partner or something else and get snapped to it? I’ve had 1 of mine rub her face on neck yoke and hooked her bit on the poll strap snap. She doesn’t need a check rein in my opinion but I’ve since put 1 on just tight enough she can reach it because i don’t wanna have that replay lol. Another great video, I’ve learned a lot from you and like I said I’m not questioning your methods, but I can’t learn if I do ask questions lol. Keep up the great work
Thank you the exact same thing happened to me. I start running check lines and always will after that with young horses. I might consider snapping my lines differently with these two. They’re pretty solid. I’ve never had any problems. Might not be the best way though have a good one, thanks
Probably the people who commented about them being trailored that way with everything on are less concerned about whether you and the horses are solid at doing it that way and more concerned with the fact that if you were to crash or the trailor got shaken up somehow they could become hung up.
@@downthetraillogging mutts tend to be smart, at least it is so with dogs. it's silly in general how people seem to look down on mutts. They still are the same animal, it's just that they're more unique, different. Regardless, those two of yours are gorgeous, and how beautifully they listen! We're all mutts in this world, really, btw. I mean as humans we absolutely have to be mutts, otherwise genetic defects kick in quite fast...
Ok this will probably sound really ignorant, but here goes nothing. Why use horses to pull heavy logs? All that equipment they're wearing looks extremely heavy and watching them steuggle to pull some looks cruel, imo opinion anyway.
I feel abused every time I have to do heavy work in the yard. Wish someone would call the Humane Society on my behalf, so that I could just lie on my sofa.
Ich habe keine Ahnung von dieser Arbeit, aber eines kann ich gut erkennen, den Pferden macht es Spass mit ihrem Herrn zu arbeiten, sie wollen bewegt werden und sich anstrengen, sie sind stolz es zu tun ❤ es sind Pferde mit sehr viel Kraft ❤
❤🎉😮 Woo hoo thread the needle!! Gus and Boom such sweeties, can't believe how well they stop on a dime every time!! Really a great video thank you John, loved seeing you brush and harness them, loved "hearing" the stillness of the woods, awesome picturesque views..we love experiencing a little part of it !! 😍🙂🐎🐎❤️🌳🌳🇺🇲🙏
Thank you
.a lot of work went into this video...fascinating!! from beginning to end..hard working team..all 3!
Thank you
Your boys are an inspiration for me working with my boys. Keep up the great work sir. 👍✌️
Thank you
@ you are welcome.
I never skip around! I enjoy watching everything ❤
We appreciate you watching
Happy New Year.
PS. I loved that yell at the end.
Happy New Year to you too!
They sure weren’t nervous about their first day on the new job. Just quiet, willing and trusting of what you ask of them. Be safe!
Thank you
Two little mud puppies 😂. Makes me smile as they stand there reviling in the groom. Ohhh little to the left please.😆. Love watching them get harnessed, and putting their heads down for you. Love these guys.
Thank you
That a gorgeous well trained pair. I’m impressed!
Thank you
Love your humbleness!!
LOL Thank you
Such specialized work being done here; y’all are a great team.
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us, John.
Thank you
Oh boy, here we go boyz! Big piece of land. Cant wait to see whats ahead.
LOL Thank you
Horses have such unique and individual personalities!
Yep
Just love theses horses!!!
Thank you
Very very impressive - I like how you gave the gentle correction when one horse tried to back out of the trailer too soon. You paused and let him think after giving him the correction, too.
Thank you
It’s amazing how complex and time consuming it is just to get geared up. Thank you for showing us this process.
Thank you
I love watching you and your team work. 😃
Yay! Thank you
Yes, they are a well " oiled machine " good horses and a great teamster .
@ thank you
Good morning John, Boom and Gus☀️
My every day pleasure, my daily joy and welcome lessons - thank you so much🤗👍
May be I should pick up my "little" Percheron and emigrate to TN...😉😊 Then, depending on the area, we could work as a troika- or so called unicorn formation. You see - you've infected me with the "logging virus"🤩
All the best, protection and motivation from Germany for you three❤
LOL Thank you
It's crazy to see just how much more teamwork two horses have compared to so many people I worked with...
Thank you
Ok first of all your smile is adorable, second, that is some beautiful country and third… all three of you love your job and it shows. Great job.
Thank you
They're so Big! I really like watching them work. My husband and I ysed to eat with wood. Abd we lived on an acreage that had trees. My Dad had a pony abd a small mule that we used to drag logs with. Plus we had 2 white mules to spare them as we were pulling the logs up a hill. We people took turns going up the hill also. Let me tell you I wasvin my 20s then and had a heck of a time running up the hill to keep up with the team. Watching you brings back memmories. These 2 are a great team. Amazing to watch all if you working. Thank you.
Thank you
I love listening to you and looking at your beautiful horses thank you😊
Thanks
Great video. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate it
Thank you for taking us along with you. You 3 work so well together. Blessings to you 3❤❤❤ Be safe.
Thank you
"Cause im an idiot annnd my horses are awesome" followed by that smirk and the "first day on the job guys"..... just had me flat out busting a gut laughing 🤣👏
Lol
Excellent workmanship....thank you🇨🇦
Our pleasure
Beautiful Team,great video, be safe and be well,
Yes, thank you
Tickles me how much they help when putting on the collar 😂
Thank you
That harness is amazing looking! Complicated and heavy. Impressive
Thank you
@ what breed of horse are they? I looked through your vids but didnt watch all of them… thx😊
@@MarloweDash Mutts LOL
@@downthetraillogging😂 my best dog was mutt. He wasn’t perfect but he was the best.
Great video, I lo e watching Gus n Boomer get geared up and working! You are a very talented logger and work so well with them! Keep up the great work❤!
Thank you
Great video! You and your horses work so well together!
Thank you
That view is just like mine. At the top of the hill, that is. I'm nestled in the holler. My road used to be a logging road. Best life ever.
Nice!
The amount of trust between yall is amazing. Dont think some realize not every horse can do this. I say i have a bomb proof horse lol......just dont let a pig around him!! You better hang on! Anything else even deer jumping out dont scare him.
How long were the boys trained? Btw my horse is 17hand buckskin.
I’ve had them for four years. They’re still in training.
Love Boom and Gus. They are so ready and willing! I know they loved their 4 day vacation...but it's time to get back to work. Love them.
Thank you
So sweet the way he calmly stood there.
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Ich liebe die ruhigen, weisen Pferde, sie sind wie gütige Menschen ❤
Yes, thank you
Lovely to watch and listen to you over my morning coffee. Blissful. How old are Gus and Boom? Have long have they been with you? Stay safe, John, Gus and Boom ❤
They’re six years old and I’ve had them for four years thank you
I love how the first one helped you get his harness on by taking a small step forward when you pulled it back. And the second one enjoyed the compliments you gave him! I enjoy them just patiently waiting to get to work.
Thank you
I've noticed this before. They dip their head to assist John's putting on the bridle. They are helping to 'get dressed' because they're keen to get to work. They understand and like their work.
@@juliepowell5941 thank you
Your videos are awesome! Great job and great horses!
Thank you
Interesting video just watching you working. Nice quick drop at the end.👍🏻
Thank you
Follow your dreams and aspirations and never loose faith young man . Horse longing is the gentle way to treat the forestry reserves. You have them so quite and confident , they trust you unconditionally . I am a West Australian heading to New York state for some personal training at Jim Gordon's place a bit latter on this year .
Wow Cool he seems like a great guy
I used to put honey on my horses bit. He would come running no matter where he was in a 100 acre paddock to have his bridal put on. I wanted him to know that every time he came good things happened. ❤
It’s such a beautiful thing to watch you and your team. How beautifully you work together. Thank you for representing best practice. ❤
Thank you
Before 'tacking up' we used to warm the metal bit in a bucket of warm water on particularly cold days😂
@ it’s a good idea. I throw mine in the truck sometimes while it warms up, it warms the bits up
@@juliepowell5941 That’s a great idea to keep in mind in cold climates. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
blast of a video
Thank you
Does Boom have any mule in him? Maybe it’s just the way he looked on the screen but his face looked a little mulish 😂 He’s a gorgeous boy no matter what. They both are in my opinion!
Thank you LOL
The boys learned a new word today! Chill! 😄
Yep Thank you
Great job as usual 😮🎉❤😮🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you
As always, pleasure to watch you and your boys.
Happy 2025!
Thank you
Hi John, Dang no captions. Got my hearing aids in for all the good they do.Do you have more horses than Boom and Gus that you work? Who would have thought I would enjoy watching you and the boys work.
just 2 Thank you
Is the harnessing and rigging different for a carriage and logging…I’m assuming yes. Would it be the same for 4 or 6 horses? Would love a video on how the parts of the harness work to help the horse pull that weight. They are beautiful horses.
Thanks for the idea if I don’t get to it soon remind me again, please thank you
@@toddylu6869 what a great idea.
Your horses work around the woods like a pair of brindle oxen my dad had in the early 80s. It’s almost like they could do the work on their own. Guess it’s all in what they get used to. Takes lots of time and patience
Yup, thank you
It is interesting how I see you walk and stand behind your horses. I have always heard that you should never do that because they might kick. I have never dealt with horses, so I don't know if this is just a myth or just does not apply to your horses. They are all so calm and relaxed and you seem to have no concerns - but I am guess it is your relationship and the breed that allows for what you do.
That is a general safety precaution either when with a new horse or for people unused to the risks involved around horses in general. When you get a working partnership/bond with your horse that risk is much less. You have to have that trust particularly with a working horse as it is necessary to often be behind it because of the working equipment that it pulls etc.
I've been working with these guys for a while now. Thank you
Trust goes both ways. Has a lot to do with manner of training,etc.
If you don't know your way around horses, that is good advice. But horses have a body language you learn to read, if you're paying attention (not everyone does, obviously, there are absolutely atrocious horse owners out there).
A situation where an otherwise friendly horse might kick, is when it's utterly surprised by suddenly noticing you behind it. They are prey animals, after all and have the instincts that go with that.
But here, for example, the horse was both visibly relaxed and also paying attention to where he was and what he was doing. You can usually tell by their ears, even if they're not moving their heads. They'll swivel around like little radar dishes, following your movement. When in doubt, it's advised to lightly touch them as you move around them, to keep them aware of where you are. But while brushing and tacking them up, they will be acutely aware of your presence anyways.
And obviously, if a horse is agitated or aggressive or half asleep and not paying attention, you should stay out of kicking distance.
And yeah, breed and temperament absolutely are a factor. These are clearly exceptionally chill guys.
@@raraavis7782I agree 100%. If in doubt, specially with one you don't know well, always let them know you're there first - with your voice, and/or a touch from where they can see you, then keep that contact as you go around them. They have a blind spot directly behind, and no mirrors! Being taken by surprise will make them kick out.
excellent horses congratulations
Thank you
They just look so sweet. Their faces look so kissable🤗
Thank you
California forests needs this man.
Thank you
I am rarely impressed with trainers of horses or dogs. And in my limited experience I worked with what would be known as the best. However you sir impress me. It may be off based off this limited viewing of you and your horses you let your animals reason through what they are doing, then come to the best outcome.
Thank you
Beautiful team of horses, they are trained to every command and respond instantly. I'm wasn't sure just what you are trying to accomplish in the dragging of cut timber to what place, up the hill?? Is the land private and the owner asked for a certain way of pulling the timber out?? Thanks for sharing,
Yep, we bunch in down the hill with the horses. It is the easiest way on Young Timber. Then we drag the logs up the hill with a little tractor low and pet logging thanks.
I am guessing you’re on the plateau. I see so many logs on trucks on my way to and from Murfreesboro to Crossville. It would be nice to think some of your (and your boys) logs are what I see on the way.
May be a few really nice ones, but most of my logs stay in Hickman County. You’re not too far off from me though.
@@downthetrailloggingWhoa! My fam is in Primm Springs. 😊Spent lots of time in Lick Creek
@ nice
Great video John, what a nice trained team 👏. How old is the team ? How long have you been logging John ?
There are six, I’ve been lodging for about eight years or so
Second brother after scrub an brush. "Yo put ya head down!" Gently bows his head. "Thank you". While the first rigged up dude stands patiently watching. 3 kindred souls, just doin ESP together. So special the bond an trust. Dunno, who is the most laid back? You, or the boys. How old are they and did you train them? I hate that term, "break them in"!
Gus is more laid-back but more goofy. I trained them. I’m very grateful for them.
@@downthetraillogging So you should and equally so should they! In hindsight, I wish I could have been more chill like you with my boys, when I was your age? I developed more after seeing Monty Roberts live in Brisbane around 2002, doing his "Join Up" training.
But cross country part arabs are more hyper, due to the extra grain portions and training for endurance. Take care buddy. 👍
@ thank you
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Please tell us where you are. At least what state you are in. Thanks. I liked the channel.
I am in Tennessee.
Im not questioning your methods, like you said, don’t do anything you’re not comfortable with. I just noticed you snap your lines on with the clips facing out. Are you not worried they’ll rub on their partner or something else and get snapped to it?
I’ve had 1 of mine rub her face on neck yoke and hooked her bit on the poll strap snap. She doesn’t need a check rein in my opinion but I’ve since put 1 on just tight enough she can reach it because i don’t wanna have that replay lol.
Another great video, I’ve learned a lot from you and like I said I’m not questioning your methods, but I can’t learn if I do ask questions lol. Keep up the great work
Thank you the exact same thing happened to me. I start running check lines and always will after that with young horses. I might consider snapping my lines differently with these two. They’re pretty solid. I’ve never had any problems. Might not be the best way though have a good one, thanks
New here. What breed are your horses?
Good old mutts thanks
@@downthetrailloggingthe best kind 😅
@ yep
Is that a mammoth mule?
No
What is a check line and how does it work?
Thank you
Just Keep watching and you’ll know all about it 👍🏻
@ lol
Probably the people who commented about them being trailored that way with everything on are less concerned about whether you and the horses are solid at doing it that way and more concerned with the fact that if you were to crash or the trailor got shaken up somehow they could become hung up.
Yep, people should do what they’re comfortable with
Is it me or those are really huge mules 🤣
Well, they’re actually horses draft horses thanks
@ they have the face & ears of mules 🤣 that’s why I said it didn’t mean it in a bad way
@@saulcastellanos5019 LOL
I mean those boys have air brakes
Lol
How old a your horses?
6
@downthetraillogging still young
@@terilamunyon712 Yep
What breed are Gus & Boon
Mutts LOL
@@downthetraillogging mutts tend to be smart, at least it is so with dogs. it's silly in general how people seem to look down on mutts. They still are the same animal, it's just that they're more unique, different. Regardless, those two of yours are gorgeous, and how beautifully they listen!
We're all mutts in this world, really, btw. I mean as humans we absolutely have to be mutts, otherwise genetic defects kick in quite fast...
@@misanthrophex Yes Thank you
What's a chit line?
Keep them from putting their heads too low and getting into trouble
Check line? Like an "overcheck?" (like in sulky driving)?@@downthetraillogging
@@AliceMarold Yes and no
@@downthetraillogging "Sidecheck??"
Which breed are they?
Plano draft horse mutts thanks
Só não entendo a necessidade da gamarra, se com a cabeça mais baixa os animais conseguem fazer mais força 🤔
They cannot pull as hard with their head down
Ok this will probably sound really ignorant, but here goes nothing. Why use horses to pull heavy logs? All that equipment they're wearing looks extremely heavy and watching them steuggle to pull some looks cruel, imo opinion anyway.
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I feel abused every time I have to do heavy work in the yard. Wish someone would call the Humane Society on my behalf, so that I could just lie on my sofa.
@ oh wow 👍 Lol
Ich habe keine Ahnung von dieser Arbeit, aber eines kann ich gut erkennen, den Pferden macht es Spass mit ihrem Herrn zu arbeiten, sie wollen bewegt werden und sich anstrengen, sie sind stolz es zu tun ❤ es sind Pferde mit sehr viel Kraft ❤
@ thank you