SUFFOLK PUNCH DRAFT HORSES: Lesson 2 On Training Colts
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Today @WorkingHorsesWithJim , I will show you the colts new stalls, and give them some more lessons.
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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I’m getting sort of addicted watching Jim train the colts.
"Quit your horsing around", priceless!
Nice video. I like your attitude that you can always learn something from others. In the mid ‘70’s I was at a horse show, sitting next to an 80 year old cowboy. I said to him, I bet you know everything there is to know about horses. He slowly looked at me and said, son, the day you think you everything there is to know about horses, is the day you need to get out of the horse business. I try to never forget that advice.
Well said!
Ha! I was an Australian pistol champion. I bought a book from Swedish multi-gold Olympian and world champion, someone asked me why would I want that? I was still shooting only 585/600 and reckoned I might learn something! We take all the snippets we can get from everyone, and use those we think have merit, most especially around horse people. No-one knows everything.
Your patience will serve you a long way.
Kindness and a consistent firm hand will win you the horses every time
Howdy Jim and Miss Brenda. How are y'all. You take alot of care in the well being of your Horses. I like the care you take care in your training. You see the could be bad habits and the good and work with that... Thanks for the video.. A thumbs up for sure..
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I think patience is the best way to work with colts! Your comment " Let them teach themselves" is so apt!! The one thing I thought about in the beginning, was the door moving with the wind, but then, they have to get used to that as well
It concerned me a bit at the time also, but it didn't seem to bother them at all. Thanks for watching
well it seems the Suffolk Punch lives up to its reputation, very smart and good to work with.
I love them I hope you keep them and use them...they are special and I'm sure you recognize it too
Great job training the colts
Looking good Jim...they’re gonna make a fine pair of horses one day!
Your interaction with the colts reminds very much of Buck and his demeanor with his own horse and those that he trains. I have experienced a few different training methods but I am beholden to quiet work and Bucks style. There are some extremely strong opinions in the horse community and I have experienced them. I have found that when inexperienced trainers have not gotten the basic relationship established they resort to punitive measures which both prolong the training process and may permanently damage owner horse relationships. Do what you are doing, patience, a calm voice, a steady hand and understanding the animal always wins out. You and your family are a pleasure to watch in action.
You're doing a great job Jim. You've got a wonderful, natural way with horses and however you choose to go about training them through each lesson is just fine. Much respect!
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Well done Jim!
Great job with the colts trailering!
I’m glad your doing the training like your doing. I’m learning!!!!
Good to hear!
I liked it when you led them out of the trailer, and did not look back at em! I have found that if you just walk off and don't look back at em it helps sometimes. I don't know why, but it just does. And some of them will be up around your neck too. But not these colts, they are not that high strung like hot blooded horses. I see a lot of folks try to lead a horse, and turn around and look at em, and they will just stop. People have their own way of doing things, and what works for you is the way you should do it. "Every feller to his own notion, what the old woman said, when she kissed the cow"!
Ive heard people say because it's less threatening because they are prey animals ( staring syraight at them)vs following a herd member. Horses always want to be with the herd . 🤷♀️ Not sure if that's correct but it made sense to me.
For not being messed with there doing great ! your right patience is the key ! I have a saying about horses If you act like you have 15 minutes it will take you all day ! if you act like you have all day it will only take you 15 minutes ! 😊 lol
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All i can say is, wow ! Good job ! Don't listen to know it all critics !
They are a pleasure to work with
great to see again ,3 years later..super training for sure..
They are both doing so well. Earl has to think about it and make you earn his trust...he reminds me of a pony mare I had as a kid. When training her once she decided I was trustworthy she would do anything for me. Thank you so much for sharing the training of these beautiful guys.
Thanks for watching
Every day is special whenever we have a to spend some time with you,.Thanks so much.
Thanks for watching
I didn’t have a trailer when I bought my first untrained horse (he was 6) I had to use my “Tree of Knowledge “. I wasn’t sure if the tree would make it but they both survived unblemished.
I could tie that horse to anything after that. He was actually the best ride and drive horse I have ever had! ♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🤓
Jim, you are wrong! What you are doing and how you are doing it IS SPECIAL!
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Very special!
How lucky are we that we get so see them grow up and learn, this is a privilege! I’d never be able to experience this any other way. Thank you so much Brenda and Jim! Brenda, with respect and reverence, I’m going to say your husband is a straight up stud.
Hey Jim 👋 it's great to see how paitent you are with the colts.
Great job with the colts. Repetition is the key to training them.
No doubt!
Doing well ! Please be sure to capture their first turn out on pasture. Can’t wait to see them run and buck.
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Will try to keep that in mind
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Looks that everything new they wil do or see will interests us
hello Jim , i simply like everything you do with your horses , and i am saying this as a fellow drafthorse person
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You are so patient with them .Shows your love of them.
I do like them quite a bit!!
Patience, repetition, kind word and a gentle hand go a long way with animals.
Cindy speaking (Barry's wife ) Your all doing great. Its great to see those horses think. Your learning their body language as they learn yours. Love the way you train them. The barn looks great too. Thank you for sharing. Stay Safe From PEI
Thanks for watching, they are quick learners. Stay safe!
great music with great show
You're doing a great job. It's very interesting to watch a horse or horses, in this case being trained. I like what you said that you're not doing anything extra special, but you do know what works, and boring repetition is a huge part of that, with animal training.
I was so proud of Earl when he finally stepped into the trailer! These two seem to have good hearts and seem to be very willing, given the time to think! Love the patience you have, and as my grandfather would say, sometimes you need a bit of persuasion to get things going lol!
Ha ha, so true!
Nice job Jim, a little persistence and some patience and away they go.
I'm really enjoying this,... Watching the colts learn.
My family used Shires and Clydesdale's on the farms. Even after everyone had tractors the shires where used to pull them out after getting them stuck on the step hills of WV :)
Haha, yes that sometimes happens around here as well. Thanks for watching
Very nice technique, I’m always impressed with your training videos. It was so cute to see them sticking their noses out through the trailer opening to sniff the big horses ❤
Suffolks are a lovely breed. I’m so glad they’re being preserved; that’s taken a lot of effort from a lot of folks. If you elect to sell them, I might have a place for them on our farm in Nova Scotia. I’ve always admired the breed.
Yes they are, will let you know if we decide to sell
I once had a horse who opened a grain room door that was closed with a hook and eye closure AND a pivoting wooden bar. He opened a tightly closed barrel and stuffed himself on chicken feed. Needless to say, he foundered badly and nearly died. It shortened his life by years. Never trust horses around grain. They become houdinis when they are motivated.
Jim has a really nice calm demeanour that transfers into good outcomes for his horses.
I had a dozen horses make a concerted attack on a grain room, in an old dairy barn where the grain room was a pipe stall between calf stalls. One horse was a Houdini at getting gates open, and he opened two of them to let everyone in the barn. Once they were in, the two big half Clydesdales reached over the stalls and picked up fifty pound bags of grain, lifted them over the walls and dropped them in the barn aisles where six little part Welsh ponies proceeded to drive everyone else out and eat the grain.
and they watch every thing you do i believe that for sure
My grandfather used to say he didn't know which was harder, raising a boy or training a colt. Both can have very short attention span.
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@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Lucky you had 2 girls and only one son.
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Loved your video you have to do what works for you. The big thing I think is time and patience an kindness can't wait for more ❤❤🤗🌞😁
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video
I love the way you do this, so much quiet patience - awesome job! As you say there are many ways to do this but patience and your calm quiet attitude.
Never saw 2 horses trained together before, but if they will be a team it makes sense. Also seems to benefit as if one is hesitant he probably will follow the other. Haven't had horses for 15 years. I always felt a psychological benefit in horses.
Yes, it seems to work well at this stage. The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man (or woman)
patience and love are all wars special
This man is an example of horsemanship. He knows how horses think and react and he changes himself accordingly. Fear and pain is not the only way to train, in fact it’s not training at all it is scaring into submission. It is really cool to see you doing so well with these guys and thank you for showing the world.
Thank you for your videos we love them and love the teams you have. As a former teamster myself it is nice to see your life with your teams and how good you use use them. Keep up the great work and public education you do!
Thanks very much
'Quit your horsing around.' Ah ha, couldn't ask for more than that. They seem content and learning.
This is going to be a fascinating journey.
Watching intelligent animals learn, with encouragement, is very cool.
You are doing things very well. Not getting in a rush with them. Gentle encouragement is the best method.
WOW! Nice video, but that backing at 17:56 was impressive!
Wonderful to watch how you patiently, calmly, teach the colts. No fear or trauma. Beautiful to see them learn how to quietly load and unload. Good job!
Thanks so much for sharing your training tips. We are very impressed with your older horses too, and how wonderfully they have been trained. Hopefully Earl and Duke will follow suit. God Bless.
Thanks! God bless you as well!
A kind, calm soul can train any animal. They are doing great!
Thank you
Your doing a good job! Horses are like kids, If you let them have their own way all the time they'll never learn anything and be unruly and spoiled! And your big horses don't seem distracted by the colts!
no, they don't seem to bother them too much
Lesson seem to be going good, nice looking stall setup.
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I love your channel, I'm from Canada born in Netherlands always been interested in the farm. I lived nextdoor to the farm here in Canada as well in Holland.Im so impressed the way you Handel your new horses, if I lived next you I would always be around to give you a hand, and to lern from you and your family, beautiful family. The way you explain everything to the people and to your family.
Just love it Will van Boxtel
Hi Wil, glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for sharing!
that comes from years of working with horses love it Jim
The colts are doing so well!! Duke and earl for not having much handling before there doing well! Your doing a great job with them Jim thanks for sharing love your videos
Thanks for watching
Hi Jim, I think Bree was unsure of the field stone walkway. That’s why she was hesitant. Brent👍
Time and patience thats all it takes ,and some love.Great job Jim,all the very best 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧
They are your horses. Do it your way. You know best. Enjoyed it
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You are so patient and quiet with them. They are such beautiful creatures.
They are very nice horses
Hey Jim, I know nothing about horse training so I wouldn't dare to give you advice. You know more about horses than I ever will; I just enjoy watching you interact with these six. I also am addicted to watching farrier vids so I was especially pleased to see your vid on visiting the local Amish. Greetings from Hampshire UK. Nick
Thanks for watching Nick! Glad you were able to see that video.
You definitely put out a great educational video that us "city folks" can learn from. Thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
Patience develops trust and trust builds confidence thus forming a bond between man and horse that will endure a lifetime! Great watching a no-drama master at work.
Your calm attitude and patience could teach a lot of people . Love your videos.
I was glad to see you stand very close when behind the colt. They just push you away in stead of kicking hard enough to break a bone. Great work.
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Great job! They are getting the hang of it!Your Slow & small steps are the best.
They are quite adorable too.
Yes they are!
The boys are doing well... It is going to be so great watching these guys learn as they grow. Thanks for posting these great videos!!!
Our pleasure!
Love the lessons and the approach.
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Just Awesome Jim. You have lots of time around horses and you can read them in many ways. some are hard to learn and others do it easy but you take your time and it works for you.
I can bet the two lads will work their heart out for you. I will be watching. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for watching
Well done!
Another learning curve for both the colts and you Jim, gives them time to learn what you want and gives you time to learn more about them and each of their personalities. Going to be interesting when it comes time to put them in harness and hook them to a wagon etc. Great video that we all can learn tihings from. Thanks for taking the time to go it and better yet for sharing.
Yes, there is a lot to learn on both sides. It's amazing how quickly the colts learn and get used to their surroundings. Will keep sharing as new things come up
Excellent work on training the Colts on going into the Trailer
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Totally amazing how you've done that training
I love it! Imo, your doing just fine. Patients is the key. Great video, and great job Jim! Cant wait to follow along this journey.
Thanks for joining us!
I'm a teacher, not a horse trainer, but I go by your philosophy of trusting the learner to figure it out on his own with patient guidance. Once the learner takes control of doing the work, you can see the confidence spill into other areas. Since these colts are more curious and interested rather than frightened by new things, I expect they'll learn quickly, even if you do have to slowly introduce some expected behavioral responses.
That sounds great, can't wait to see that video. Thank you.
They are doing so good
I am really enjoying watching you train your new colts.
Good to hear
Good job Jim have the patience with the colts it will pay off in the end gonna take time
good job jim they are learning quite fast should make a nice team well matched !!
Yes they do seem quite well matched
Nice job Jim, those are 2 nice colts.
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They loaded wonderfully
We still love how this was handled,,,super info for young folks to train, you should sell this complete video as a 1,2,3, steps for success....thanks
Your way is most important. Calm firm repetition, achieves fearless well trained horses. Great job, great video.
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Great video love the new colts.
Glad you like them!
Excellent! They are coming right along. I like the way you are handling them...course experience helps a bunch
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Thanks for these videos. Wonderful to watch the learning process, how to build a stable, all the training yet to come. Pretty special.
Very welcome!
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim love all of your videos! Never been around horses that much but love the way you handle them!
Jim you never stop to amaze me, how you can handle hoses. I wish that I could have had you
to help .But that would not happen in the real world. I feel bad that there weren't a a Jim to help where I live .Julie Lamarche
Thanks, and thanks for watching
U are doing fine the horses are learning and that is progress keep up the good work
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Haha. When I first saw them struggling with in and out of trailer I thought, would a ramp help?. But I see they are smart. And got it.
Yes, they seem pretty smart
Very nice, good looking colts. Everybody is different and every horse is different so what you should or shouldn't do changes all the time. Thanks for the video. You're doing a great job!
Thanks very much!
Nice to see them settling in nicely. Wow it takes a lot of patience to train them you have to be calm great job.
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Horses learn to trust you won't harm them. If you can stay calm they get that if you're not fussed, neither should they be, we transmit our feelings and thoughts to them by our actions, and I often think some can read our minds.
It is nice to see their personalities developing.
agreed
Most enjoyable video
Glad you enjoyed it
Good one time and patients go along way.They seem to be level headed but they are colts. Good luck
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Enjoyed watching the colts training. Earl looks like he's doing well. Duke is progressing nice too. Doing a great job, and as you said, patience is the key. They won't do everything right the first few times. It takes repetitive training. Just like kids, the more they do something the better, more confident and relaxed they become.
You got that right
Lessons learned. Your knowledge is important. I have no shares. To each his own way. We can always learn. We always will. Great to see it is working. As always best of luck! Got to love horses.
Thank you
Great Job!!!! the more I watch you work them the more I like them.And I thank the more you work them the more you will like them.Great colts good names
Yes, they are really growing on us