AMAZING First Harness Lesson For Our Rescued Clydesdale Horse!

[@dianneimustson704]

Fast learner he's beautiful

[@patricesheehan511]

Really like your training methods !!! the checking him when he whinnies is exactly right . My grandfather would say ,if you let them do little things then they may try more ,and he affirmed that they should be focused on the job at hand . I feel he is so grateful for saving him he wants to please you .

[@robertamorrison3462]

Atta boy, Oliver! I love how well he responded to everything you did with him. I'm so glad you were able to rescue him, and that may be why he's responding so well. He KNOWS you saved his life. Looking forward to watching his training, and performing.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

JR, I don’t know how anyone could say you’re not humble. Teachers often don’t come across as humble when dealing with their specialty. We appreciate you sharing your knowledge, as well as your own learning experiences.

[@rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs]

I fully agree with your comment. Well said!😊

[@DebraConner-cx5mj]

I also agree with your comment. So true.

[@Keonyte]

It's incredible how many smart and wonderful animals are just thrown away. So thankful Oliver has a new life and is doing so well!

[@surestar74]

He's not lazy! He's conserving energy

[@donnagriffin9750]

Just seeing Oliver makes me smile, he's so sweet and beautiful....love him!

[@vegaslady3732]

Great lessons for all of us! Must admit though, when you said to him " don't be lazy, you can walk faster than that" my first thought was be careful what you ask for - if he takes off in a healthy trot you'll be breathing alot heavier....or he'll really be pulling you!🤣

[@andrewbrundle8074]

Oliver is quite cooperative. A testiment to your early on work with him.

[@nettyferguson4874]

Jr your horses are so good and have kind eyes. You must be proud as we are 🎉❤🎉❤

[@rhondagross5769]

What a good boy, Oliver! And so smart, too! ❤

[@bessmulholland5805]

And to 🤔 he was in the sale yards,he should have. been a private sale😅😮😊❤

[@sharonhowell2568]

I love how the horses came right away when you called Oliver. Well-trained!!

[@bonsaidouglas9180]

That's love, not training 🤠

[@cattymajiv]

@@bonsaidouglas9180 It's both. He did an interesting video about catching horses that don't know him, and he showed a bit about training them to be easy to catch. I've seen a lot of that training, in person and on KZbin, because it's it's the very first step in building a good foundation for everything else.

[@bonsaidouglas9180]

@@cattymajiv My horses came when I called because they loved me and were eager to see what I was up to . 🤠

[@beckyfelmley4286]

❤OMG, Oliver is such a quick study. So eager to learn. He has found his forever home 🏡. And he just loves his daddy, too! I just can't wait to see his progress. Thank you so much 💓 God bless 🙏

[@GrannysWanderingSpirit]

This is so much fun to watch. Oliver's a pretty smart boy, and sure wants to please you. I did have a funny moment. As you were asking Oliver to come back to you, essentially blind, all I could think of was "trust fall"... It's an exercise where you fall backwards from a slight height, and trust your team to catch you. It took a LOT of trust for Oliver to back into the unknown. He was backing into your voice, and that was all he needed. :)

[@Mielipuolisieni]

Oliver is such a calm boy, not sure he needs the blinders. A lot of draft horses can be trained fine without them. He looks fancy with his new gear tho!

[@SeniorBliss]

Agree, looks like torture devices

[@cattymajiv]

@@SeniorBliss Maybe it looks like that, but it is not. Maybe you have the harness related in your mind to the fake leather, straps, and metal in the B+D type of porn movies. This not related to that in any way. The mentality of the trainer/rider is the key. It can be torture, or it can be an interesting experience for them. If they are accustomed to the idea that training and riding are pleasant experiences with interesting variety, then it's very stimulating for them and they like it. Trust is the key. If trust is broken it's VERY hard to repair! But JR loves horses, and strives very hard to never make a training session stressful. This is for his own sake as well as the horses', because stress will introduce resistance into the relationship with people forever. A trusting horse is a dream to work with! JR and most good horsepeople know that, and work hard to keep it calm and easy. So don't worry. At first the harness feels different to horse that isn't used to it, but there is nothing about a well fitted harness that is painful, even when pulling weight. And Clydesdales have been bred to pull, just like Sheepdogs have been bred to round up sheep etc. They do it instictively, and many even like it, as long as the load isn't a heavy one. Like people horses are very intelligent, so they need exercise, both physical and mental. Without it they get lazy and unhealthy, physically and mentally. If we try to read their body language and avoid putting them through unpleasant experiences, especially physical and mental pain, we are helping them by making their life more interesting and healthier. Horses that live in a feild and never do anything become extremely unhealthy in every way. This is proven by veterinary studies. And by personal experience of thousands of knowledgable horsepeople. It's easy to tell a happy horse from an unhappy one. Because they're very high strung animals they don't hesitate to tell us when they're unhappy. They only hide it if they're conditioned by fear that to show pain will result in even worse pain. So with a trainer like JR, who is very transparent about his methods, we have no reason to fear. Like all of us he's imperfect, but his instincts and intentions are kind and caring. That's why Oliver loves and trusts him so much.

[@helenabroberg5800]

@cattymajiv Well said and explained ❤ I don't know much about horses but... I trust JR, he would never do anything to hurt or harm Oliver or any other horse.

[@Mielipuolisieni]

@@helenabroberg5800 True. I just feel like it couldve gone even smoother if you first got used to how the harness works, then how you dont see back there. But Oliver will learn regardless!

[@huldavaldimarsdottir7003]

Love your videos, the calm talking without music playing in the background is so nice, I have learnd so mutch about horses from watching your videos. You also have a loving family that makes it so osome to watch, Good luck with your building up your farm,. Love from an icelandic fan

[@mariefraher8725]

Oliver is smart, gentle and loving. This gorgeous guy wants to please you because he loves you and knows you did everything to make him well.

[@niceladyshell978]

He is a quick learner he is a keeper.noticed him licking and chewing after backing up and, before forward he was absorbing it all. Y'all both had a good workout. Please tell Becka we send much love.

[@cw3365]

YOU are SOOOOOOOO GOOD with all your animals ♥️♥️♥️. LOVE LOVE LOVE ♥️♥️♥️ OLIVER ....IS A GOOD BOY !!! 👍👍

[@mariagonzalez5119]

I LOVE OLIVER ❤❤❤❤ I AM HIS NUMBER ONE FAN!!

[@Liz_678]

We know you would never spank your buddy Oliver! He loves you so much❤.

[@KseaPetersen]

I think that JR has already spanked Oliver for a rare time he was naughty and JR said that he did and would do so again because Oliver needs to know that JR isn’t just his friend but also the boss for everyone’s sake.

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

Oliver is doing a great job.. He's so smart . You can tell he really loves JR..I think JR loves him just as much. He is just so mellow and he will do a great job As a pulling horse..JR you are doing a good job for never have done this before..God bless. ❤ .

[@annehoy9224]

Oliver is a magnificent animal he trusts you hold heartedly,I think he is gonna be so easy to train ,he reminds me of my old shire horse exactly th same temperament WELL DONE OLIVER. XXXXXXXX👌👍💕💖💓

[@dancersmom4u]

I’ve been watching many videos about draft horses. The bridle is put on last because of the blinders. Watch how the channel Working Horses With Jim puts his draft horse’s tack on. Hope this helps! I love your channel and especially what you do with Oliver! I’ve followed you since you rescued him!!! I love that you’ve started harnessing and driving him! I watch your other videos, too! I love your family! I’m sorry Becka was injured, but praise God she’s ok! God bless you all! ✝️🙌🏼🛐🙏🏻🤍🕊️🐴🐔🐶🐱🐑🐈🐓🐇🚜💜🩷

[@MarigoldThyme]

Greetings from Sweden! Our sweet boy Oliver! Hope Rebecka is feeling better!

[@nikkirutland9814]

We love you Oliver...💜🐴

[@susanbelida6981]

❤What a sweet, smart and gentle soul Oliver is. I JUST LOVE OLIVER!!! He loves you so much JR he wants to please and loves his times with you. His instincts are amazing!! I pray for him always.

[@twocooneys]

Something I learned about blinders. Yes they limit his vision but also protect his eyes from walking into tree branches and the risk of a punctured eye.

[@meripederson8379]

Oliver looks so wonderful in comparison to the day you got him.

[@budbundy364]

I would also like to mention that all animals have to build up trust & its a testament to this gent of how Oliver trusts his human. Plus if you go back and look closely at Oliver's face you will see that Oliver is smiling his lips curl up and before they were down. God bless this family ⚘❤

[@jenifereddings6190]

I adore how he adores you❤❤

[@overcatter7647]

Oliver is a very good, very smart boy! It’s too bad about your farrier difficulties. They don’t know what they’re missing out in by refusing to shoe Oliver. After all, To know Oliver is to love him!

[@shelliwani]

The love and trust between you and Oliver is just wonderful! You both did a great job!❤❤😊😊

[@cattymajiv]

Oliver makes me happier than anything else on KZbin! I love him and the Rosas so much! I hope Becka is feeling better. What an awful scare! And now we know how serious a concussion is. She needs to take her time and go slow. Let it heal fully. I'm sending her so many best wishes! ❤🐴🐎🐴❤

[@claudiadickerman4218]

You and Oliver did just great. He was and will still be wondering what the heck, how come I can't see the sides, but he will get used to it. What shone through to me is that it is VERY obvious that you have a great bond with this guy and he trusts you. Since you both went into today's training, I would have to say the guys that train together , stay together! Doesn't hurt that Oliver knows you and your wife made him feel good after that awful EPM. People say I "humanize" animals feelings, well I have had bunches of them, horses, cats, tons of dogs, and I been observing them for over sixty years. They do have feelings, and they KNOW stuff you wouldn't believe they could. Great work today guys.

[@MarkSzerletich]

Oliver has come so far from that sad sick horse at the auction. Just love that horse!

[@eileenshaw5960]

Both JR and Oliver are going to be in super great shape after all the walking and jogging and cart work!😊 Oliver is doing great, what a smart and willing horse.

[@joannthomases9304]

Don't they have "light stick" fly paper, you can use like a cover..to throw right over those flys ? And peel right off ? Yeah...let's invent it.."Wad and Throws".... to a big covered twist and tie, bin ? Twist up and toss out. They can all suffocate....Just A thought... now if you make millions...don't blame me..😂 Love your daughter(girlfriend?) hanging patiently right with you, too..She's really nice to be there for you all !! You two do well together too. He must be really scaaaared and trusts you ! Wooooow what an awwwesome horse !!! Can't believe how good he was for you !!! 🖒👏👏👏 Loooved your sweet Oliver !!!

[@robinparkes988]

what a beautiful lad he is. You make a great team. Well done for the care and compassion you and your family show him. Life couldn’t be any better for him.

[@janesheridan5632]

The JR and Oliver series is great to watch. Thank you.

[@pennyslone7979]

He’s doing so good! Love that you’re choosing to use the border collie training cues on him! The folks at the draft horse shows will get a kick outta that when you start competing!!! Can’t wait to see him!

[@conniecamp5749]

It's good to practice stopping and starting on the way home so the boss can catch his breath! Lol! ❤

[@user-skypony]

Oliver is so smart calm and so fancy with his tack on.

[@sherylbartlett3871]

Hey JR.......Oliver is doing so good with his harness training! He's not sure about those blinders yet - trying to look around them to see you. What a good boy he is. This exercise is good for you too! Lookin' slim & trim! Getting back to "fightin' weight"..... A BIG pat on the back for both You & Oliver!! God bless....😊😊

[@charlene-zw]

1.Oliver did GREAT!!! 2. What gorgeous scenery!!!

[@MarieWatson-q7g]

He is just an amazing horse. He is truly special. You have done a fantastic job of training him. He is very handsome with all his gear on. He truly takes everything in stride. ❤

[@rhondacross4075]

Oliver did so good. So much love and trust.

[@bessmulholland5805]

You have done wonders with Oliver 😅😊😊

[@fleetskipper1810]

Oliver looks so dressed up in his new harness. He reminds me of a young cadet the first time he puts his full military uniform on. He looks good!

[@jenifereddings6190]

I'm soooo proud of you two!!! Oliver did really good!!!

[@AndieBlack-h9i]

Yes He is!

[@anacardoso1020]

Wow, Oliver did great! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@paulanoble1244]

Aw Oliver looks so handsome in all of his gear. ❤

[@AndieBlack-h9i]

He is a GREAT HORSE THOUGH!!

[@teresareinert8271]

My goodness he did very good!

[@dianejohanson98]

Oliver just wants to be able to see you. Those blinders are going to take getting used to! Such a beautiful boy and such a sweetie!

[@carolannworsham7152]

He's so gentle and smart!!

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

He trust you. You are good for him,he is good for you. Bravo! You are good team!

[@karenatchison8754]

For a irate driving lesson what I see is a horse that is listening and he respects you! He is doing a really fantastic job with Oliver!

[@jossetteking4967]

Good job, Oliver. Such a smart and patient boy! How happy I am that he is growing and bulking up so nicely! He has such a nice, round butt and muscular shoulders. From where he was just a few months ago to where he is today is a miracle. Nice training session, JR. Thanks for sharing. Give Oliver a kiss on those big, beautiful lips for me. Hope Bekkah is feeling much better.

[@debusda173]

You guys make a great team! I love watching Oliver!

[@swysocki3920]

You've approached Oliver with love since the very first time you met him. It shows in a horse that loves you back and trusts you to lead and guide him through whatever comes along. It's going to be fun to see the training sessions and how you both progress. I believe he will enjoy his new job and appreciate you for teaching him. He wants to please you and will try his hardest to learn quickly and boy howdy is he smart! What an exciting and beautiful journey you both have undertaken. 💖

[@TheGypsyVanners]

You're so tall - it's easy to forget how big Oliver is! LOL You guys "fit" each other!! 😊

[@beverlystarcher8522]

I have watched all your videos for some time now... Oliver looks absolutely amazing!! He has gained weight and seems to be doing very well under your care. So excited to see that he seems to be doing well with his training as well. I may not always comment on every video, but I do watch every video you post. Always looking forward to your next video. God bless you and your family and hope y'all have a great weekend. 🙂❤️🙏🐴

[@AndieBlack-h9i]

I LOVE your channel very much! My fave horse you own is Oliver! Happy Mothers Day to all humans in your family and all the mares!!

[@randeehughes99]

I always said be one with the horse and everything will be alright!😊

[@mousiebrown1747]

Oliver is so beautiful! He knows to look into the camera, also! 😁. Y’all are a great team! Oliver knows he’s “Daddy’s boy.”

[@charlene-zw]

Also - sending good wishes to 👧🏻🐴 Bekah !!! 💕 heal up soon !!!

[@pat5043]

I love Oliver! He is so big and gentle and all I can say is I love him. I’ve just found your videos and I love them too. Horses are magnificent animals. I like the way you take such good care of them. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@kim14lbsstone74]

he's such a gentle guy, great guy for learning how to tack up draft equipment

[@AndieBlack-h9i]

He’s doing excellent with them on

[@NadiChmie]

Hey little puppydog in the field your adorable! Kisses🌞🐕

[@JaneKeim]

He looking Amazing

[@charliemacrae1045]

I don’t know why people give you guys a hard time. I think you are humble. I think you are doing a great job. Their is an old Scottish film called the hood servant. It’s on KZbin. It is all about Clydesdales and our tradition Scotland. I am going to look at two Clydesdales tomorrow. A seven year old Stallion and a yearling Filly. Daughter of . Keep up your good work with all your animals and especially Oliver.

[@pierrewagenaar3162]

Such a quick learner

[@padfoot3]

So complicated to get him harnessed ! Great job JR, thank you for filming Emeri !! Just love watching that handsome boy 💗

[@denisebair9542]

He’s doing so good! Such a sweet boy!

[@marycoker99]

I always enjoy watching videos of Oliver. He is so calm and patient. You and Oliver have a special bond. 🤗

[@arizonamom8773]

Oliver is a blessing!❤️

[@julierussell8876]

I know you do your research and will know their skeletal development isn't fully mature till the minimum age of 4 so it is a wee while away before you could use him for consistent driving or draft work. I have seen some pretty horrific wither injury scars (sunken in bones) from too constant use of the collar harness started too soon. He is such a good and willing soul. He loves you so much and such a good Boi!

[@NadiChmie]

Try training without the mouth bit and see how he does. Noticed he loves his reassurance talk & huggs from JR. He has been tramatized in the past so he may have some triggers. He looks so handsome in his gear. Careful of his feet. Emery I agree babysteps as he processess. It takes time to adjust to the new vision field with the blinders you loose periphery vision which effects his feeling for where he is in time and space. Be brave Oliver you are doing great! We all love you! Love your kindness and encouraging verb cues! Best always🐎💐

[@LindsayPiper]

You are ALL doing well, keep it up and enjoy the journey. 🤗🙏🐴

[@jeanlamberty6490]

Oliver had come so far, was thinking about when you picked him up. Amazing what love and time will do. I'm sure Oliver and you will learn together.....can't wait to see. Hope Becca is feeling better. Tell her I miss seeing her, and hope she's back soon. Hugs to all.......

[@shirleyparent1873]

Oliver did great. Thank you for sharing ♥️✌️

[@davidhypes5228]

That was impressive! Oliver is one smart boy! Great job to you both!

[@cw3365]

Love all the Oliver videos 👍👍

[@hildacasey7083]

He is a awesome horse.❤

[@KseaPetersen]

I hate to think about what would have happened to Oliver if you hadn’t got him😢Thanks be to God that you did!💖

[@tracymacfarlan8959]

I enjoyed watching Oliver's training session ! He really is a good boy. He responded to you so well it's hard to believe it was his 1st time. Keep up the good work ❣️❣️❣️

[@catherineferguson7388]

Oliver trusts you, he looked a little scared at times, but with your praise every time , I think it helped Oliver out. Oliver is such a good boy always. He enjoys his new life and his new family that love and care for him. And his new horse friends, thank you to you and your family for helping him get that far. Xxx💕💕💕🐴

[@lindagrizzard2999]

Oliver is such a good boy! He really enjoys being with you. ❤❤❤

[@paulanoble1244]

Oliver is doing so well. He is so intelligent what a dream horse. ❤️

[@shellyrussell5567]

I lover Oliver. He's such a great horse well behaved

[@zebiboots]

Thanks! For part of shoes. God bless

[@lilnh1039]

Oliver says, I will do anything for you PaPa you saved my life

[@shopping4pearls239]

Oliver is sooo smart. He's learning all this draft horse work and terms so fast. Give him a rub for me.

[@Captain-Donut]

❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤

[@TheGypsyVanners]

I LOVE to drive a horse. So Im loving all this!!

[@nancymarie1963]

Oliver learns quickly and is very willing to please his owner.

[@Sher5238]

Thank You Emery Just a thought it may be a good idea to keep a journal on Oliver's life and training He could be our next "Black Beauty"

[@TheGypsyVanners]

I hope not! That's the saddest story ever!! 😮

[@bonsaidouglas9180]

Just what do you think these videos are ? Even more info on pa - tre- on