HORSE PULLING COMPETITION // Why I go to Horse Pulls with my Draft Horses
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Today I am going to a horse pulling competition at Gouverneur Fair. I also explain why I choose to go to horse pulls with my draft horses. Today I am using my Belgian team, Lady and Bill.
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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Jim, you remind me of a man and team I saw out here in Washington state at a horse pull. All other competitors were yelling and screaming and whapping with the reins. This one guy and team were just quiet. He spoke quietly, his horses were calm, leaned decisively into their harnesses but did not lunge explosively, and guess what ... they won all their weight classes. You remind of that guy, Jim. Like you, he did logging with his team. They pulled heavy all year round. Your horses are really fit and lucky to live the life they were intended for. For them, a horse pull is just another day of almost-normal work!
Don't worry about it Jim some of these key board warriors don't know what they are talking about. That is why the world is in the shape it is now. Good job
Most of those keyboard warriors only come in to try and pick a snark fest, they thrive on it.
These horses have pulled loads like this for 100 of years. They helped build this country. It's what they are bred to do. Jim takes excellent care of his horses.
1st Place!!! Congrats you could see the pride on Jim's face.
My joy with your channel is many fold: Christ centered; family centered; and horsie centered. I have never felt you have mistreated your horses. God made these horses FAR stronger than man. They are a gift from God and thus you are caring for them properly and they are earning their keep. I also enjoyed watching you two eat that pie. I am on a diet so I can enjoy pie watching you. Eat more pie.
Thanks for sharing Mark, we appreciate it. Funny about the pie...we have been eating very little sugar lately so this pie was a real treat for us. Hang in there, but have pie once in a while
I agree totally with Mark Kuhne! He said it right and I also enjoyed watching you two eat that delicious blackberry pie. I felt sorry for Brenda picking those sweet but "mean" berries
@Mark Kuhne I completely agree... I have marveled at times in thinking that the large breed dog that I love so much could kill me in my sleep if he wanted to... and yet he draws as much love, companionship, and comfort from me as I do from him. God gave us a special gift to live with and to have relationships with animals. It is truly something to marvel over and enjoy.
Biology. Biology and evolution made horses stronger than human beings. And way to indirectly dismiss all their hard work and all the time and effort they put into maintaining their horses by attributing it to God lmfao. I'd be mildly offended but to each their own.
Wow , look Jim is wearing a shirt with sleeves and collar !😃🥼. Thank you for your explanation, I know from when I rode horses a lot, they loved the work, and they really enjoyed the hard rides, horses love to work and they do it willingly for you because they are treated well and want to willingly obey your commands. I really feel you don't need to justify yourself but its good that you did explain. God bless you and take care.
Sleeves and a collar but still in a cap. Too much change too fast can be a challenge. 😄
Right
I love going to draft pulls, however I always make it a point to go compliment the drivers who’s teams are handled calmly and the teams are quiet. VERY impressed with those who keep their teams in hand like that! Good job!
Jim. I am very proud of you and your horses. I’m a little older than you are and have had horses all my life, I know exactly what you are talking about. Try not to let people discourage you, because you do an awesome job,And are so caring for your stock. Thanks again and congratulations.
Thanks Dennis
Terrific! The times my Dad took me to see horse pulling contests when I was 6 - 12 years old are some of the best memories I have with him and I'm 73 now!
I'm glad you're promoting the horse's ability to do what they're bred to do. Congregations on the win! Bill was a bit nervous, at weigh in, but he knew he had what it takes to be a champion! Lady had all the confidence needed, knowing her partner would be there to pull with all their strength.
Thanks from at least one of your fans. God bless!
Thanks Earl
I too trust you would never hurt your horses!
You have the experience and wisdom with what you do, if anyone has been there, done that,
and not going there again, it's you sir. Great job as always! 😎🙏👍🏼
I'm 65 and have always loved watching the horse pulls at our local fairs.
Congrats to Jim for directing and to Lady and Bill for doing all the work!!!!
Well done Jim and Brenda.
I don’t claim to know anything about horse pulls but from watching your channel I can see the horses definitely enjoy it.
We can all see from your channel that you care deeply about the welfare of your horses and would not do anything to put them in harms way.
As I say I am no horse expert but I think it is true to say that what you do at the horse pulls or in logging back at the farm is no different than people in Alaska who use Huskies to pull sleds (excuse spelling if not correct).
The internet is a great thing but unfortunately one of the downsides is that people feel very free to be critical…… and often not in a constructive way.
I have found myself being attacked in ways just for making a comment or sharing and opinion. So you are definitely vulnerable to some nasty criticism when you run a channel like this.
I would have to think twice before I could ever criticize you Jim because you are obviously skilled and knowledgeable in what you do. The majority of us watching you probably have very little first hand knowledge of what you are doing and therefore need to be respectful on what we say.
So try not let the naysayers bother you too much…… and I can tell you are effected by negative comments which is only natural when you are so passionate about what you do.
I sure hope you don’t let any of this discourage you from running your channel. I feel you do a great service to share your life and work with us all. 99.90% of people in the US and elsewhere would never get to see or experience what you bring to us here through UA-cam.
Best thing you can do is not get drawn into these touchy issues and if people have a problem then they can choose not to watch and just move on.
I also don’t like all this left and right and liberal and conservative labeling that goes on so much at the moment.
Everyone needs to learn to chill out and maybe they would find we all are not on the fringes and can actually get along pretty good in the middle.
Well said 👌
Yes, well said
I agree, as Jim and Hugh have replied, "Well said." You covered a lot of ground here, and have some kind and well thought out comments. Kudos to you, Peter.
I disagree-to say that they "definitely enjoy it" is a real stretch. We have no earthly idea what goes on in their mind.
@@andyrobinson339 they were bred to do exactly what they are doing. Apparently you were bred to complain about something you know absolutely nothing about.
Opinions are like Assholes, everybody has one.
I don’t comment on stuff but I just want to say I really really really enjoy all your guys videos I watch them all and my family work horses and pulled horses all are lives up here in Canada and I just want to say keep up with the videos I really enjoy watching and learning new things from Jim :)
Thanks so much for commenting, we appreciate it
Jim I have watched horse pulls for 50 years. You are the best teamster I have ever seen. You are a true master at what you do. Calm and true. That’s why your horses work so well for you.
You are exactly right when you say if people don’t like what you video they do not need to watch. You should be very proud of yourself. God bless you.
We love watch Jim work with horses. I didn't get to ever meet my moms dad because he passed away before I was born. Grandpa Harry was a lumberjack among many other jobs he did with horses back over 100 years ago. His brother Steve ran the dairy farm so they hated a lot as well. You give me an insight of what my grandfather did and I'm very thankful to you. Blessings from Ed in Rumford Maine.
I just subscribed and liked!
My husband showed me your channel recently. Your rebuttal to that keyboard warrior was measured and heartfelt. Most of us know that the horses "refuse" at many tasks they are not comfortable with. Your pair show excitement and a winning spirit. Bless your family and dang! If I didn't want a piece of your wife's pie! Last episode : )
God bless
Welcome aboard!Sorry the pie is gone...;)
There is nothing happier than a healthy horse with a steady job! Those who know horses appreciate your care & dedication to yours. The pulls are a testament to the care, pride, dedication, health & training, well done.
Great video! Brings back a lot of memories of not only going to watch horse pulls, but pulling as well! Those horses know what's going on, and they love it! Just like any professional athletes, they are excited and ready. A horse that doesn't want to pull, won't pull.Yes like you said, their is some that abuse there horses, but you can't judge the many, by the actions of a few! Congratulations on the win! And God bless!
Thanks, and God bless you all as well. Thanks for watching
Well done Coach! 🏆🏆 Your definitely right to with how impressive they look whilst pulling.
Good afternoon Jim And Brenda 🤗 oh my goodness if you could have seen me watching this video, tears of joy,clapping.Lady And Bill really done you proud and themselves,didn't they look fantastic 👏👏👏👏 l felt that l was in the arena cheering you all on.Well done 🏆👏👏👏🌞 lf your horses or anyone's horses didn't want to do a pull,they would definitely let you know without fail.And this breed and other heavy breeds.?this is what they built for, and l and many others know for a fact you would NEVER EVER hurt your horse's.l feel so incredibly proud of them and the way you look after ALL your horses.All the very best 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧
Congratulations on having a successful pull.
Jim, I love horse pulls myself. Don't let the views of others keep you from "working your teams".
You have gained my respect in so many ways.
My God bless you & your family!
Lady and Bill are well matched and this is good fun to watch. I think everyone there had a good time and I certainly enjoyed watching this! It’s raining here in Florida so I thank you and see you next time! Well done!
A big part of my appreciation for your channel is your code of ethics. When I was a kid, many decades ago, my friends and I raced our horses (bareback) for fun. One girl rode a pony and we always gave her a head start. I’ll tell you, it was almost impossible to hold the other horses back till it was time to go. When we took off, the horses almost left us riders behind but for our hands tangled in their manes. We were flying and the horses loved it. Their “try” could make you weep and I have no doubt Bill and Lady have that try and enjoy their work!
Your horses are treated well, fed properly for everything you ask your horses to do for all the work you need them to do , these horses enjoy to pull it is truly enjoyable to watch his horses pull trees , carts, a training sled to keep them in shape.
Just now subscribed. UA-cam sent me one of your videos randomly and here I am 4 or 5 of your videos later…some negative people don’t understand that your horses are built for this work, and they love having a job to do. They look forward to having a daily task. I used to ride years ago, and I’ve always loved the personality of the draft horses. Now I just live vicariously on UA-cam, watching horse & farm people living the good life. Thank you for your videos and showing people a nicer way of life.
Congratulations Jim and Brenda on first place for the horse pull. I guess the horses were " feeling their oats" today. Maybe a little bit of molasses in their oats would be a treat for them. Draft horses have helped build this country. What a wonderful tradition to have, and to share with others.
That was hard work the horses are used to doing with logging & field work. Great Coaching & Video too. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve never seen horses that are not excited to pull. In fact they’re usually prancing and showing off. Also a horse will tell you when he/she can’t do it.
Great video. Congratulations on winning. Love how you show how the horses can do so many things. For me, part of the pride of watching my horses pull is the pride of being part of the team. The bond of a person & his horses to accomplish the things you do as a team is very special. I think you do a great job of sharing that feeling with your viewers.
Thanks Jim and Brenda outstanding video, and so sorry there’s those folks that don’t understand your outstanding care for your animals! That must be unfortunately a part of our world if all us are allowed to voice our minds.. I’m one of those that know you love your animals based on watching your expertise in handling them on videos ….
Even someone like me who has a minimal knowledge of working horses can tell that Lady, Bill, and all of the other treasured drafters LOVE this work. Yeah, there are bad people in everything, but you show us how to do this right.
Wow - your team won! Congratulations Jim, Brenda, Lady and Bill! I felt a little sad that you had to defend yourselves from some negative comments. Your responses made perfect sense, and it was helpful to hear what you had to say. I echo what others have stated -- it's clear that you treat your horses well, and with kindness.
You are an inspirational teamster and you can’t make everyone happy! Congratulations on the pull!
Thank you for sharing this with us I really enjoyed it we don’t have this in Scotland but we have ploughing companions with horses which is great to watch
Thanks for watching!
congrads. Bill and Lady Jim you do a great job with your horse all people need to do is watch you with all your horses to know you would do nothing to hurt them. love your channel god bless you and your family.
Well done team. Don’t worry about people criticising you. You as a leader of your horses know their limits and would never put them in harms way. One would have to be blind not to see that.
Congrats to Lady and Bill. Super impressive.
The horses were as happy as Jim to win the pulls. Great team and that includes horses and humans.
Social media gives the clueless "Karens" and "Kens" of the world a stage to yammer about something they know nothing about. Comes with the territory Jim. As they say "Can't cure stupid".
Love the horse pulls. Nothing wrong with being competitive. You do what you enjoy with your horses.
Its your passion. I myself would not have said this as politely with my blood pressure that high. Much Respect for you and family enjoy all of your vids keep them coming
Thank you
Been watching your channel for at least a year , I grew up with my gramp he always had a team or two & that worked around his small farm & enjoyed pulling hosses @ farmer pulls as do I , that being said , I feel that I can tell a good horseman & you sir are a good , kind one , you don’t holler scream , or beat your animals , you have nothing to be ashamed of
Thanks for watching!
Awesome job! I agree with you Jim it’s one of gods wonders to watch a team pull!
Congrats!!! 💞💞🐎 I for one love ur channel including the horse pulls. This is in no way shape or form abuse or mistreatment..if u own horses u shld kno this! Its what they r meant to do..so happy for yall
Congratulations Jim thank's for sharing this video I wouldn't worry too much about what people say I think you and Brenda are very good people keep doing what you like to do stay safe and God bless you and your family
Thanks 👍, and God bless you and yours
I have never competed in a pull myself Jim, but my family has competed at varying levels and the one thing I know from them is that the horses have to enjoy what they are doing. Like you said, physical and mental preparation is so important, but like people, the horses have to enjoy it..........if it is not what they like, they will not even try!!
Most of the people who are showing "concern" are well meaning, but ignorant of animals and how they work. I think of the deer population as an example. "City folk" want the wolves controlled as they move to the suburbs, and the deer population explodes. They have never seen a deer literally starving because of over population, the crops they destroy causing food costs to rise, all because of an image of a big bad wolf devouring a defenseless "Bambi".
Anyways Jim, I enjoy all your videos and I respect what you do with your horses, knowing the training, preparation, and feeding required. You take suck good care and the horses trust you........that is what matters most!!
Please don't let the uneducated get you down and feel you need to defend yourself........you don't!!!
Thanks Jim
You give us so much. You don’t have to catch up we know you are with us and us with you. So kind of you to share your life with us on you tube. I so love it
I went to horse pulling in CT every year, first with my dad and later with my husband. I fell in love with draft horses and at 74 I still love them. I really enjoy your videos.
Well done all four of you. I’m not a horse person (grew up in London,England) but it looked to me as if lady and bill enjoyed the pull and couldn’t wait to get going each time! Thanks for all you videos.
She seemed to. Thanks for watching
I grow up with Horses in Switzerland just an oder Race called Freiberger.My Dad was a Horsman hi also has done Logging to the early 60tis.Wenn i see your Videos a lot of Memories coming back.Thanks for sharing.
Glad it brings back good memories, thanks for watching
There will always be folks that don't like something. I haven't been watching your channel all that long and I must say that I think you treat your horses, all of them, very well and they seem like pretty contented critters to me. I get a kick when I seem structing along knowing they are doing great stuff.
Horse pulls look like weight training for horses. Incrementally increasing in a measured way. Wonderful to watch. Thank you.
I want to thank you Jim and Brenda for sharing these videos with all of us, don't change anything. I agree with Jim it is impressive how powerful and strong a big horse is and I love watching them. You are a true horseman. Congratulations on the win, GOD BLESS YOU.
Thanks Brian
great comments on horse pulling and using them for general work. I remember reading about horse logging in magazines articles back in the 1970s. The horses skidded logs all week, took a day of rest, and then had competitions on Sundays. You really do treat these horses very well. You really want the best for them. I look forward to your videos. Also have your girls do real horse power ball caps. I will buy one.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion
Hats would be cool to try and see if a few would sell.
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim have you ever come to North Carolina to any horse pulls? I believe it was in Oak Ridge. But it was maybe like 2013-14.
Love all the videos....absolutely one of the best channels for draft horses
thanks for watching
congratulations Jim Bill and lady that was a very good pool don't ever stop showing it I love it.
Thanks for including us all in the competition and congratulations to Lady and Bill . . . and Jim ;-)
Congradulations JIm, But the real Credit goes to Bill and lady, they did what you asked of them and did it well enough to take 1st place. as far as the guy who complained and said he was "unsubscribing" I wouldn't worry about that. Some people just don't know enough about horses and their individual personalities. and their willingness to eagerly do their task as best they can. And as everyone here knows all your horses get the best care. I've been to a few pulls, and almost all the owners. share your love for their animals. and they all get good care. and they are born to do what you ask of them. All creatures of this planet, are God's creations and he made them well. Thanks for your concern to address that guys fears. but again. do not take it to heart we all know what and how you treat your horses. thanks again for taking the time to bring us along, and for all that you do by and for providing your videos. God Speed.
Thanks, yes
Well said.
What’s up Ellis. I never thought I would say that. You are the second Ellis that I know of besides my great grandfather.
Congratulations to Lady and Bill. Great video always enjoy seeing the pull.
Glad you enjoyed it
Keep working those horses hard, that’s what gives them purpose and meaning, they were created for that and that’s what makes them happy . Many city folks do not understand that and even many other do not understand that it’s easy to spot an abused animal, and yours ain’t it my friend. The horses clearly enjoy the pulling. Be proud of your work. God bless.
Congrats to the whole team! 👏 Everyone did their part! 🏆
thanks
Congratulations Jim! You are doing a very good job! we have a lot to learn from you!
As one puller to another congratulations. The every day work shows in the pulling ring that day.
Thanks
Congratulations Bill and Lady. I wouldn't pay any attention to the naysayers. These are the same people who squak about cruelty to animals while eating a Big Mac
A lot of people don't realize but horse like the attention they get at shows not only at pulling events. My daughter used to show one of her horses in English riding type shows and her horse would perk up and show him self off differently than when she was at home in the pen practicing. Your horses love what they and you care about them. Keep up the great content you can't make everyone happy.
I remember the vid where you pulled that UPS van out of the ditch. It was shocking how exuberantly they jumped into action. It was indicative that horses have a personality where they want to prove themselves as much as any athlete! I believe they really process applause and praise as much as we do. Go praise a horse!
Congratulations!!!
Bill and Lady are absolutely beautiful horses, and watching them do what they were bred to do, is very impressive.
These horses could never perform the way they do without your care, and dedication to their health and well being.
As with most domesticated animals, especially those bred for a specific job, part of keeping them healthy mentally, is providing them with a purpose, or job. Yes, mental health in the animal word, is a thing, and something most folks don't think about.
When I first started following you, I did comment to the fact that "they seemed to enjoy their work'. I believe your reply was " yes, I think so". A very honest answer, since we really don't know what an animal is actually thinking. But they still have a way of letting us know, if we pay attention, and actually listen.
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks. Yes, we can't tell what they are thinking, but it seemed like they enjoyed the day
At 7, my dad and my grandad used to take me to horse pulls. They critiqued each team, spotting those that were trained and worked daily and others coerced into to pull. Both of them had plowed, hayed, and logged with horses. My grandfather even drove the mail from North Adams to Savoy in all kinds of weather. The proof of the quality of your team and the bond of trust between you is the way they hitch. It's not crazy, or frantic, but all business. Yes, when you say go, they "hit" the load. That is necessary to overcome inertia. It not cruel, it's the mechanics (think weight lifter.) They know what they're doing because they do it all the time. They are conditioned athletes. So congratulations on a well deserved win! I subscribed tonight. You've taken me back to so many happy memories, the clump of heavy shod hooves on a wood floor, the smell of warm horses, and the sound of a trotting team as my grandad drove me home from school. He clipped their manes just like you do. God bless.
Your horses are superb Jim, watching your family videos lets us see how you care about them all 4 , love watching them work and Abby at the reins. I guess Trudy is busy lady but comes help when dad needs it, great family there.
How on Earth can this video get a thumbs down. Anyway if I could give it a hundred thumbs up I would.
Thanks Sam
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim
And congratulations on first place absolutely amazing.
keith here from ns canada the people that says not to pull your horses hard dont know much about horses a horse loves and lives to pull thank you for all your videos
Congrats again Jim, Lady & Bill 👍👍
A job well done by lady and bill. As always the coach and his assistants for there driving and hooking.
I love horse pulls. There is a skill to compete in these events and Jim, you are a true horseman. It's easy for people like wee "pony girl" to claim "i don't like horse pulls but" then comment like you're the only one who cares for their horses, which shows how ignorant these wanna be horsemen are. YOU and your family are true horsemen and thank you for showing and educating about this sport and working with large animals. I look forward to fair season so i can photograph the great American and Canadian teams that come to our fair circuit.
Thanks for sharing
Enjoy watching your videos. I know you are very proud of how well your horses work not only at pulls but most especially at home on the farm and in the woods. Looking forward to seeing you start working the colts. Have a blessed day!
After seeing Jim working with his horses and the way he takes care of them, there's no way he would do anything to hurt these horses. He knows these horses and what they can or can't do. He would never do anything to harm these animals. These horses are bred for working/pulling. To them it's fun, just like people who like to go work out at the gym. Horse pulling is like any other sport. If you enter truck pulls, race cars, play ball etc, you want to do your best, showoff what your horses can do. They give their best/all and you are proud of them for doing it. To those who condemn Jim for doing this, you don't know what you're talking about, so shut up.
Congratulations! Those horse teams there loved to show what they do best! Just look at those ears, head set, and proud stepping afterward. Hoping to go to the horse and pony pull coming up in Menomonie, WI in September. I used to go with my dad and am so happy my oldest son will help me to go to the horse pulls when we can go. If it is too hot or too rainy, no one bats an eye to cancel at the last minute. Everyone there has the best interests at heart for these wonderful animals God has blessed us with here on planet earth.
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Thanks for the limml
Great job with explaining the pulls Jim!! I love watching them and congratulations on winning the pulls my friend!!
Thanks a bunch!
Congratulations jim bill lady on a graet job
Congratulation on winning the horse pull, thank you and your family for taking care of the horses, I enjoy your channel very much.
It amazing what these horses can pull so exciting to watch horses pull, Congratulation Jim to you and the misses on a great pull you have a great team!
I think horse pulls are a great way to showcase the draft horse. These draft horses helped settle this nation. This is a look at the power that moved humanity until the gas powered engine came on the scene. We need to keep our history
Your horses are tough as nails, yet calm and gentle as kittens. They are ready to get down and dirty for there papa if necessary! I see a great job being done here! I know, my one grandpa was a teamster the other a husker. Your teams reflect your care for them. ❤
Like most of us horses learn early on they must earn their keep and they trade effort for hay, grain and shelter in winter. We can't assign human values to animals and basically they respond to trust, training and kindness. I'm sure Jim's horses, given a choice, would rather romp and graze in the fields all day rather than pull heavy loads-who wouldn't? LOL! But they have accepted their fate and place in the world and appear to be healthy and happy in their work. Good job with them Jim!!
Love your entire family and your horses. Congratulation on your win Jim
Jim, Don't let a few limited comments affect you, with 25K subscribers, you will get some. You treat your horses well, just like family.
Thanks 👍
I’m not a fan of horse pulls in general. But, I do trust Jim to look out for the best interests of his horses. I’ve never seen him do wrong by his horses yet, so I don’t worry as much about the health and safety of his horses at a horse pull.
Well said ponygirl!👍🏼🙏
Agreed ponygirl👍
Congratulations Jim, don't care people not agréé. That's the bad side of the social media. People are free to talk badly coz they are anonymous. Your way is the good way. You work every day with your horses for plenty différents types of work. Youre the one who know if they are able to do or not. Its a real pleasure to see how you manage horses, how your'e calme and patient with them. If i saw farmers working with horses in France when I was kid, I Never use horses to work
on farm, but I have been jumping rider and after horse race trainer for around 20 years, so i know horse, i know relation between man/horse, its why I appreciated your vidéos, coz your'e the model of the good horseman. Thank you.
Christian
Love these types of videos! Can't wait to see more once the weather warms up
Congratulations to Bill, Lady and you, Jim! I truly love watching what these amazing animals that God has created can do as you direct them. Thank you and may God’s blessings be upon you and your family!
Well done Lady, Bill and Jim and of course Brenda. Nice to know you had a Great day after a stressful start.
Best regards
Thank you! You too!
Jim talking about how much he enjoys watching horses work in the woods by himself made me tear up. His passion for working horses is something I very much relate to. Not a lot of people have that fire in their heart towards things like that now as we use mostly machinery in today’s world. This channel has been a huge inspiration to me. I wasn’t around horses until 5 years ago when I got a job doing carriage rides for my city downtown. My boss has told me many stories about him logging in the woods and doing farm work with the drafts all his life bc he was born into it. I’ve always thought that was SUPER awesome and something I’d like to do in the future. I work my partner, Bill, a 12yo black Percheron, only 3 days a week but man, I love it. He does his job well and works hard. Something about working together makes you and the horse have a STRONG bond that I’ve never felt with anything else. Communication and bond is HUGE with working them. Not everyone has the fire for it. I will own my own team one day and it’ll just be us, the fields, and the woods. Best believe they’re gonna be black percherons lol. Sorry for rambling. I’m being emotional over horses haha. Thank you for the videos!!
Hi Maz, thanks for watching. Hope you can enjoy having a team of Percherons one day. Hold onto the dream! Keep up the good work you are doing!
I really enjoy watching all of your videos with your horses and I am very impressed with how you treat and train your horses. I would want to go to horse pulls as well if nothing more than to show off how great your horses are. You should be very proud of your horses, and yes, my ego would want to show them off as well.
thank you jim that you said about your horses being the athelete and you being the coach you folks are all good people-thanks dave from Duluth minn pull good luck with your horse
I remember as a youngster my great uncle would harness up him team of heavy horses to work his crop and sheep farm. The horses were so glad to see him in the mornings because they knew it was time to go to work. They would work until lunch time and then it was time to,go back to the stable and hitch up another team for the afternoon. The horses knew when it was lunch time because they would slow down and not work as hard. These horses were bread for this type of work.
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congratulations on 1st place , Jim , excellent job done .
Congratulations Jim and your team. The horse pull was neat to see. We enjoy all your videos. We can see that you and your wife take good care of all your horses and animals. Don't stress over the bad comments. Those people can choose not to watch if they don't like it. My wife always says " If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your week and stay safe. From: PEI Canada ❤
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Your humility, in answering those negative horse pulling comments, is commendable, you're such a gentleman . However, your livelihood and the horses you love -it's obvious- and depend on, makes you the best judge in deciding whether your horses are at risk. Social media seems to make people so very much more outspoken and intrusive.
thank you