THE COLTS HAVE A CRAZY SIDE!!! Windy Day Problems // Clipping Horse Tails
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- Опубліковано 31 січ 2025
- Today@WorkingHorsesWithJim, we do some colt training and encounter some windy day problems and see that the colts do have a crazy side! I will also be clipping the horse tails!
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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Your ceiling looks great Jim
Thanks
Wow ! You are also an excellent hair dresser too !
Haha
The ceiling work is exceptional. Such a gift you have. A steward to the land and the animals.
Thanks. Justin is mostly doing most of the ceiling and I am just helping him
You have nothing but patience with young horses great job it pays off
Yes, it takes a lot of patience but they are really doing great and making progress.
You Jim are a professional, you use your horses to make a living. I enjoy your videos, to short, but very good. You are a lucky man, to have what you have built. Not only your business, but your family as well. God Bless.
Thanks 👍
Cute colts. Remember a horse is a reflection of yourself if your daughter is tense so is the horse. Her body language was stiff in the beginning so the colt took advantage of it and tested her. Once she became more comfortable the horse calmed down as well.
Baby horses do the mouthing/ chewing motion to show older horses that they aren’t a threat to them. Basically telling them, you are higher in the ranking order, please don’t hurt me.
True, "Baby horses do the mouthing/ chewing motion to show older horses that they aren’t a threat to them".
Jim about the colts’ tails. Your followers don’t have the right to tell you what to do with your wonderful horses. Obviously they are happy campers. Even the colts are telling each other what a good deal they have with you. Notice how they wink at each other.
I follow Sheila, The Draft Horse on UA-cam. Her owner had to create a new setup where followers agreed to only add positive comments.
Unless you are asking for your followers for their opinion, they need to keep their critical comments to themselves. And that is all I have to say about that.
The new barn ceiling is awesome. Well done. 🌲👍🏻🌲
Hi sexy lady Devon. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there???
When feeling good all they need is an excuse and the wind is it. Best to change or put them away then give them a lesson in the wrong thing. My grandfather used to say, repeat it three times and you just gave them a lesson, good or bad.
You do what you want to do with your horses if ppl don't like then they don't have to watch your channel I enjoy watching and your preferences is the way you want it done ... way to go Jim get clipping 🤗
Hi pretty Kate. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there???
Horses get spooked because the wind carries noises that they can hear but we cant. Thats what i was taught. Hope this is helpful.
Yes, bet they have a lot better hearing than we do
I enjoy how you work with all of your horses .
Thank you!
I think they look awesome Jim .You do such a good job-practice eh ? 🤓 I think you have found the perfect happy medium between cobbed and long +impractical. There is enough tail for them to swat flies. It works. YOU do YOU Jim. You have so much to do. Brushing out long,(muddy) pretty tails ?
These are not Show Ponies y'all. Huge respect for Brenda and Jim. Hard working farmers. Love your channel.
❤️ from Montreal🇨🇦
Don’t forget to cut the filly’s hair in the kitchen, just for summer Jim. 😂
Your comment on “not knowing what I am doing” means you have been over to my channel as I said the exact same thing with my carving. That’s iconic!
I think we say that because it appears we “don’t know what we are doing” but essentially we do, however, everything we do is about finding that thing that shows the world we do know what we are doing because simply we find out what to do as everything we do in life is a little different but we have enough experience to work it through. Without a further ado (lol) have a nice day. Look forward to your videos.
Thanks you have nice day too!
It is great how they now come when you call them!! I have seen so many "horsey" people chasing their horses all around the barnyard!! The wind will spook them for sure but always ending on a positive note........and shorten the lesson is how we dealt with it. Great video Jim and Thankyou
Thanks. Yes, always end on a positive note!
Fine pair of colts Jim doing a good job of training them they will be fine
I guess boys will be boys. I think you are doing a fine job with the training, If you see how well your other horses behave , you do know what you are doing.
Thanks a lot
I think they are getting comfortable n thought they would test you guys lol! ...💪💓
I'm glad you keep the horses tails at least medium length. Horses use their tails as a natural bug deterrent so if they don't have tails they can't swat things away :) And I love Ken's tail before it was cut was just lovely and his hair is so luminous and thick. Absolutely gorgeous hair genes on that boy haha
I worked on breeding farms we had as many as 45 babies born in a year. We started day one with a long lead on the mare and then taking it around the butt of the baby like a loop and holding both ends above the babies back. That way we pulled on his butt and led the baby and the mare with one lead. It also helped later to teach them to load since they learned to lead with a butt rope they learned to load with a butt rope as well. These colts are older and your having to deal with personalities that have started to develop.
It's spring, the weather is great, and all of us- horses included- just want to cut loose a bit. Let them dance! Take care and God Bless.
Yes! Thank you!
this sure shows how much you have done in training..a lot of water over the dam...be encouraged
You are right, just keep plugging away and handle them as much as you can and one day you will go out to handle them and they will be as obedient as can be.
Daddy and Grand dad always kept working horses clipped and roached, riding stock weren't roached but manes and tails were kept manageable without for quick combing. So I guess I inherited an like for the cleaner look.
😂 when showing bucks tail to begin with ..he looks back like ..hey what ya doing back there...oh it's just you .. ok☺️
Wish we could have done that to the cows growing up on the dairy.. nothing like getting a frozen tail a long side the face milking.😳☹️
I worked a thoroughbred ranch and come spring the colts and filly's would do the same thing. Barn ceiling looks great👍
Natural exuberance in the young colts, but they are doing very well - wind can spook even older horses..
Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there???
All those mouthy things from the colt was him saying to the older horse 'I am a baby horse.
It’s a sign of submission. Even yearlings and 2 yr olds will do it to older horses.
Even filly’s and mares will do the same thing.
@@QueenSnowBunny Absolutely
I was surprised they came right to you when you had the halters in your hands. Must be learning something
To short they need the horses for swatting flies kind of hard to swat flies with such a short tail lol your horses are beautiful and you take great care of them ❤your doing a wonderful job of training your colts……love how gentle you are with your horses ❤
It was fun to watch the little colts learning to lead nicely. Many people don't realize that EVERYTHING you do with a horse has to be taught to them - even things as simple as being haltered, and leading quietly. It is so valuable for you to show the slow, patient process you go through to get your horses trained properly. Thank you Jim.
Tails look great!
Hi Jim another good video I like the way you trim the tails I use to use a jacknife too Today was about 60 degres here my wife trimmed her horses up today she even worked on my hair.I like the basswood you are putting up.Thats a good idea it is nice and light.The colts are setteling in very nice. Thay are not so nervous thay want to play.My wife teaches horse agility,her mule won world champion three years in a row.She has a lot of patience.Thank you for the videos
Thanks 👍
Hahahaha your a pro man your too modest...we braid our tails I do cut them even though...we proach their manes and clip their feathers...yes it's mud season and grooming them is a big pain you know where...I was trying to listen as you took them into the barn if they were shoed...I didn't think so and they might be too young at this point...also you probably don't shoe any of them working in the dirt...I like you are getting them use to verbal commands...short lessons add up both for youngsters and teens...great work
PS....I save any hair from shedding them for the birds later when their feathering their nests
Even though the boys were, shall we say, "playful" this day, the good out does the not so good. I was blown away when I saw how they came to you to put on their halters!!!
Your doing a great job with them thank's for taking us along take care and God bless
Thanks 👍
Used to use a Roach knife.
Jack knives work good too.
Your horses, you do as you like. 👍👍
Glad to hear how others do it.
The tail trimming gives them a nice trimmed look I think. I can imagine they feel cooler, especially when working.
I know absolutely NOTHING about horses, but i am learning so much from your amazing videos about what these majestic creatures can and will do for you, when treated with your kindness , patience and respect...Well done to you all.☺
Good job Jim the barber on clipping the tails you could give me a hair cut any day
The Tails Look Great, I'd Do the same, Colts are like kids just like play and be stubborn at times, your doing great.
Just found your channel. I’m a life long horse lover and owner and also grew up on a dairy farm. Love the combo of farm and the horses the way you do it.
You hit the nail on the head about working with horses. Horses have good days and bad days like humans do.
Patience and consistency are the most important aspects of horse training.
You do a great job with your horses.
Welcome aboard!
Hi JIm colts are looking good to me it seems there coats are getting abit of a shine on ,I actually thought that when the colt gave a bit of a jump he wacked his butt on a low twig which startled him .I used to think that youngsters where like big puppys one day they cant do enough to please you the next they just dont take any notice stay safe
1.) the opening song - COOOL
2) how to train colts... no clue but I always look forward to seeing the vidoes.
You are all doing great. The colts are looking healthier as their coat and condition has improved since you bought them. Despite the wind, thinking they are feeling more playful and energetic based on better care. Your calmness and patience will create good horses. Needless jerking and backing creates fear. Trust that you are doing well by your horses. Harshness and rough handling has ruined more horses. I appreciate your gentle approach. Your horses come to you it is because they trust you and that relationship of trust keeps a horse willing and learning rather than reacting in fear. Well done on working through the “good and bad” days.
Thanks!
I understand you desire for the shorter tails, they are really easier about getting over the lines. I will say I leave mine longer though since we have very bad flies and my horses are in the pasture most of the time. I use a thinning comb to thin out my heavy main and tails which works nice on a regular basis (it also gets burrs out much easier). As I understand it the mouthing the colts were doing with the Percherons is actually a sign of submission not aggression. I also find my horses much more wound up on windy days. We joke that the wind blows up their butts and takes their brains out through their ears. The ceiling is very nice. I have ship-lapped walls in my barn and love it. I think you are doing great with the colts. I often see the same increase in energy when I buy horses from the Amish, fatten them up some and boy what was a quiet laid back animal has way more snap. Good luck and keep the videos coming, they are great. Your way is fine!
Thanks
I think my horse's tails thinned and clipped at the shock, and the manes ,trimmed fairly short, I also don't like feathered hoofs, horses stay cleaner with less hair , for the mud and manure adhere to. When I had dairy cattle, I kept their tails cut short and blunt ,like 2inches below tail bone. We showed cattle , I remember circle pivot stopping them ,when training them to lead ,halter broken.
They had some spunk today! Its been getting into the 70s here in NJ so i wouldn't be surprised if it was the weather making them a bit restless.
I always wondered how you care for the horses' tails, if they were docked or just trimmed. Its very practical to shorten the length so it doesnt get caught in the lines and other equipment!
At the end there, Earl was chewing as a sign of submission! He was saying "im small and young, dont hurt me!" Its a sign of respect to older or more dominant horses, so don't worry about it being a sign of aggression!
Great video, im glad you show both the good and the bad!
Can I inquire as to what part of NJ your in?
I lived in Sicklerville/Berlin area for 12 yrs
My Clydesdale had a long tail and when I drover her she’d swish her tail and it would go over the driving lines which is trouble trying to get it off the lines! She’d think I was turning her which wasn’t good when there was traffic or a deep ditch! So I’d keep her tail about six inches above the hocks!
Some tap the bottom of the hoof with the brush making it easier for the ferrier. Wonderful ceiling.
P. S. They say you don't see the knock out punch coming ;)
We raised thoroughbreds along with our beef cattle. Halter training and leading always seemed like a lesson In futility but eventually they get older and at some point they act like they have some sense. That is if you don't mash on them too much while they grow. Same with kids. You know your horses better than anybody else. They seem well adjusted and content to me.
Graet video, again Jim the new ceiling in the stables is looking fab. The suffolk colts were having a day, Good food clean water and warm spring day, I think they were just seeing how far they could go and pushed their luck a bit. Nice handling by Trudy. The percheron's looking over the fence whatching the new boys at boot cap. Lol They have been there dun that.
Thanks Andy for watching and checking in with us
2:50 I know there is a lot of arguments about this but 150% agree with you on this it does look cooler than a long tail too to me I am hoping to have a percheron or two like this, but a little shorter in the future 🙂
I always liked my horses tails as long as the belgians when you started and a nice bridle path. We would not work our saddle horse's colts on a windy day we felt we lost more ground then we gained. I like how the lumber on the the ceiling really cleans up the appearance of the barn. I think you do things alot like I used to do.
Good to know!
JIM I THINK THE TAILS COME OUT AWESOME GREAT JOB
Really like what you are doing on the ceiling can't wait to see it finished that is a big improvement. The tails look great at the length you cut them, good job all around and with the progress you are making on the colts.
Long tails can get in the way of lines and other equipment...
Pretty wood. Thank you for sharing.😷👍
Keep on keeping on
They are just being colts
Yes, right!
Babies
Great video.. You should groom tails and manes the way it works best for you. Colts are coming along great.. Boys well be boys... There just showing off with all the young girls you have helping you... No knows everything about horses.. You just gotta do what you think best and go with it... What works once mite not work next time.
Thanks Ronald!
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Your very welcome... Please let Miss Brenda know that i checked out her vlog.. I enjoyed reading it hope she continues with it.
That inside ceiling loos great.......it also reflects tons more light in the barn, and will keep it nicer in the cold weather.....good thinking Pal!
There coming along nicely . Going to have some off days. Keep up the good work
I understand trimming the tails. I have had a horse flip his tail over the line once and it almost ended in a wreck!
Trouble is I did ride and drive and a long tail is preferred.
When I was young and in 4H the style was to the hock.
Bottom line.....YOU DO YOU♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🤓
Yes, those tails can cause problems. Thanks Debra
Sharp wide comb from a shearing handset, combs and cuts as it combs, leaves a very natural looking finish. Your colts just woke up! Jim, those knotted rope halters have caught on here in Australia, the cord/rope bites if they pull, horses have a lot more respect for them, and I've never seen one break. Also, they are free! There are tutorials on You Tube how to make them, drives one nuts at the start but now I make one if and when another is needed. Be a nice challenge for one of your girls! I was pleased neither of the youngsters got away, they'd never forget it. Experts to watch, I think the two best on You Tube are Klaus Hempfling and Warwick Schiller. Klaus just is the best in the world, but what he does is beyond teaching. Warwick is an Aussie in USA, raised on the rodeo circuit here. There are aspects to "natural horsemanship" that I really don't like, but there's some good "horse psychology" about.
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Nice looking haircuts. My Mother was a barber in Charleston, West Virginia years ago and she was raised on a farm but don't think she cut ant horses tails lol. Good job and enjoy your videos
I think clipping tails or manes are a matter of options. On the race track we used to pull manes to about 4 inches. So the jockeys could hide the machines lol.
I think they look great... I'm in need of a hair cut 🤪.
You know Jim no one knows it all and there are many ways to skin a cat. With most yearlings and two year old's they are a work in progress and a ticking time bomb. Not in a bad way. Their just kids. I love the time you take with the kids 🎠💝
Thanks for sharing
Hi! My name is Sue and I’m a new subscriber ❣️I just LOVE your videos and really appreciate your time and effort you put into these videos. I had a Percheron/quarter mare as a kid, and rode my great grandfathers Belgian mare when we’d go visit him in WVa♥️I really liked the way you did their tails shorter also. The Suffolk’s are such rascals at their age!! I think you have a great way with your horses and it shows in the way you’ve worked with them and their temperaments. Looking foreward to watching more videos❣️sending peace and health and best wishes to you and your family♥️☮️‼️🐞
Hi Sue abs thanks for subscribing to our channel and sharing about your horses. God bless you and yours!
Long tails can tangle up in the harness chains, and single and double trees if left to go long.
I use clippers to trim mane and tail well! My horse had a roached mane and his tail was to the ground lots of maintenance I see why you want them short!!! Colts very frisky!! Bucking Broncos 🐎🐎
Thanks for sharing. Yes they were full of energy
We like your idea of a nice tail.
Hey Jim. Just found your channel. Love it. Beautiful animals!
Welcome!
I think your horses are living proof your training methods are valid and effective. They still have personality, they aren't fearful, they're not abused. The colts were in rough shape when you got them, almost entirely unhandled, and you got them on the trailer without much force. everything I've seen since has been an improvement, and I'm impressed with both the breed and your horse methods.
I still like long manes and tails though lol, but it is a safety thing in pulling horses so your preference makes sense.
Great job Jim!!!! Girls did a good job too
I could use some of the horsehair for my craft, I needle felt wool sculptures and use horsehair for whiskers.
I know everyone has their preferred method of handling and maintaining their horses. I appreciate you showing your method and hope others aren't too pushy sharing their preferences. The tails look great imho. As for the colts, I think the mouth movements are a sign of submission. Thank you as always for your video!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and for sharing
Well done on the Training
Ceiling is looking great. Bill-Ken's wall is in need of a little love. Taking away their fly swatters, do you use aggressive fly control on them? Thanks for any info. Wow, seen 10 year olds that didn't come that well when called. They're just colts being colts. You're right with calm persistence. Chewing is submission behavior.
Thanks. Yes, I do use fly spray. Their tails can swat quite a few flies still
Fascinating video watch you with the horses 👍🏴🇬🇧
Estare mirando todos tus videos Jim
Really looking forward to when they are tamed. When you can get in there and groom them, they are gonna SHINE!! :)
With horses that aren’t really halter broken, I’ve found it’s easier to pull them from the sides in small circles until they learn to move away from the pressure behind their ears. Horses have all the power advantage over you if you pull straight on or get behind their drive line.
Every once in a while.... ya gotta kick your heels up ... lol 🐎🐎😉😀😀😀👍👍
Right!
Regression is a part of the learning process for all animals. You’re doing fine. You have a natural patience and that is hard for many to acquire if they don’t have it. Are the colts gelded yet? The striking out in frustration or defiance tends to be more common in colts than geldings. But it’s not a rule. Happy spring. Cheers.
Thanks, they won't be gelded until they are 2. Happy Spring to you!
The ceiling in barn looks great. Love the tail trimming technique. Your horses are working horses not show horses. I would keep their tails trimmed too. The colts were having a frisky day. Im sure there was lots of smells and sounds in that wind that were new to them and getting them excited. Thank you again for sharing and keeping it real. You and your family have a great week. Stay safe. From PEI
Hi Barry, thanks for your interest and encouragement. We appreciate it! Hope you have a great week as well
Long tails on working horses get messy...hock length is perfect...long enough to twitch flies, short enough to keep clean! I used to pull my horses tail until I had it the length I wanted...your way works and is quicker!
Trudy did great ive never ben around horses but id of ben luck to keep controll i honesty think they are happy loving the weather and new life it looked like he was jumping for joy saying yay yaay love life and Thease friends they came right to your when you first harnessing them up jim dont say your not a pro your to modest you have the best horse ive seen your supper good horse man trudy is great teamster too.
Thanks Eric
Enjoying the videos and your openness to suggestions. If your time permits, the horse trainer at Coloradoreinsman gives excellent footage and with the same gentle and patient approach as your own.
Thanks, will have to check it out
You Sir have my up most respect the way in which you love and care for all your animals but also keeping the older traditions alive which would of long disappeared
Another thing that is good is that you stay true to who you are but also appreciate what other people do your a very kind and honourable family it takes alot to not just educate people but to gain experience from others
I do hope you stay true to who you are your an amazing family
All the other animals you have are very cute
I like your training methods,Jim. Also the fact that you don't wack off all their tails. I don't know anything about training them nor been around any much but admire them. There are a lot of hood comments to gleen from on this channel. I think hone are the days when men just threw a rope on a horse and broke them by force. Still see it in the old western movies. Good job.
Windy day & being young & full of shenanigans = frisky colts!
All those small short sessions are very best that you are doing.
Just remember don't stand too close directly in front of them!
They still have the wacky colt brains!
As a side note: one of the oddest things I taught my little mustang mare( learned from a- u.k. trainer).
And it has saved my bacon a few times, while standing next to horse holding lead rope & a unexpected big tight or tractor comes by, Etc.
I trained the mare to lower her head on command. Horse nervous system CALMS down when head goes down while standing. I trained her with pointing to ground and saying head down . And of course treats where involved at 1st. And a reward word's goodso'.
Now no treats needed any longer!
Interesting, thanks for sharing
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim
Meant to type: when a big rig or tractor comes by. Love the channel!
Looking good Jim! I totally agree with your thoughts and process with the colts. I’m sure you’ll make a nice pair out of them. They’re on the their way already. Thx for sharing friend
Thanks 👍
Nice Jim stick to it I really love your chanel I'm learning alot and really appreciate it.
great video Jim we always clipped our shire`s tails and we do the red devon oxen to keep the hair short and manageable . i enjoyed this video thanks so much for posting it .
The tails looks amazing!
Watching out of appreciation of your views and opinions and the joy of the animals. Now that the colts hair is dry I see their hair is different on their rear legs. I thought it needed brushing, my mistake. Your ceiling looks great and always glad to see your family together. Bless you all
Thanks for watching!
Maybe get a "windsock" for your microphone, the fuzziness of the attachment diffuses the wind and reduces the noise almost to nothing. @19:39 the colt is chewing (some will clack their teeth) to show submission to the more dominant older black horse who had pinned its ears, it's not biting at the other horse, instead it's an acknowledgement that he is lower in the herd hierarchy, it's an appeasement.
It looks great. You don't have to justify what you do if it's working for you
Good Job you guys, dang , they can be dangerous, good thing you guys stay alert. . I would say they're excitement is youth, happy to be out, the wind feels good , free spirit, come on their horses, and, put your self in their shoes, or hooves, they are just kids... yeah, hoooo! I know you know that certainly, thanks for sharing. Hit the like button! Ah ha.
Love it. Great Kids growing up... All 4 of them. :-) Always stay...a little young. As you do, I too.
hey jim the tails look awesome good job!!
Looking good nice and warm
Hi Dan, seems to be hard work to teach the colts. Farm on, Andreas
Beautiful 😍