DRAFT HORSE FARMING: Using a Single Horse to Feed a Round Bale to the Cows!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you all for your prayers and support while Jim was out of work for a bit! The doctor gave him the go ahead to work as normal!!

[@JohnSmith-xi3sq]

Well done Brenda, keeping up as Jim rode back. No wonder you are all so fit.

[@290wayne]

Amazing recovery...

[@maryleonard6381]

Thank you Jesus!

[@merlerowland2068]

👍

[@kimfleury]

Yee haw! Hip hip hooray! 🎉

[@petehenson3755]

So glad Jim is OK now, Brenda, your girls said you used to run track, and now I can see how useful that is for you, keeping up with Jim on that horse...WOW! You even got ahead of them! Amazing!!!

[@territn8871]

I also thought it was interesting hearing the girls talk about your years running track! And I think I understood them to say you still hold a track record in the state too (Vermont?)!! Reminded me of one of my nieces that at age 52 still holds a track record for the state of Tennessee! Your track experience definitely helps you keep up with Jim and the horses when you're filming them!!🏃‍♀️

[@clairestaffieri4398]

Me too, Pete. Wow, Brenda. Also your girls are most wonderful.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Well I haven't checked on that record for some years now...it could be broken. The girls like to share that story

[@edenmccleary5724]

I love that all the cows know what's coming and they are all headed over for the yummy snacks lol

[@mfc4591]

Lady, as fast as she is, can't beat the super track camera holding Brenda! Some beautiful winter scenery.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks for watching

[@frednawrot4197]

That was a real lady working so hard with that round bale of hay today. Thanks Jim for this video.

[@biddydibdab9180]

The saying, “you can’t keep a good man down” was written for Jim. He’s a testament to how being fit improves recovery time from any illness or surgery. So good to see!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, it's great to be back at it

[@rubiej248]

Beautiful video. Glad Jim is given the OK and all is well. Everybody works so well as a team. Bravo!

[@FloridaJack]

The quality of this video is exceptional. The scenery is beautiful ... blue skies to the North and dark clouds to the South with the sun trying poke through from the East. Great video.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!!!

[@marvinrathke3640]

The two of you and your horses never cease to amaze me!

[@hughperkins707]

I knew a guy just like you Jim, nothing stopped him from getting out and doing what he loved. I called him “Dad”. ❤️💔

[@kimfleury]

This was a beautiful video. That picture of Lady in silhouette passing the sunshine is gorgeous enough to be included in next year's calendar. 💕🐎

[@LabRat14]

Jim it's so good to see you doing so well!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks

[@farmwife3622]

THANK YOU BOTH FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK JIM, AND BRENDA, I WISH I COULD WALK AS GOOD AND FAST AS YOU RUN!!!!I I LIKE TO HEAR ALL THE SOUNDS, ESPECIALLY THE LEATHER.

[@barbarasheaffer9111]

Cool to see Jim up on top of his horse! Why walk back when you can ride, right? 🙌

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Exactly!

[@kellyellingson2335]

I am sure it was difficult to be patient but gladJim waited and is healthy again. You are blessed as seen with the girls doing what they could to make it easier for you both. You did a great job raising them for their values are shown.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

They are good girls

[@gaenordeacon9431]

Lady brought a little snack along! I’m pleased to see you back at work Jim More snow! The sky is so beautiful

[@garycrockett4477]

It's nice to have you back! Your wife and daughters did an admirable job in your stead, but... Welcome back!

[@javieresquivel4601]

Glad to see Jim out working with the horses. They sure don't make them like they used to. Jim even got to ride, glad you are doing well. Take care and keep letting us enjoy your way of life through the videos. God bless the family.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks! God bless you also!

[@robertsimmons1264]

Great video! Brenda, your ability to keep up is the best!

[@gaenordeacon9431]

I wondered how you would lift that heavy bale into the guard (whatever you call it!) You have a really clever way to do it of course

[@benzoverakers1877]

Glad you are back up to speed!!! May God continue to bless you and your family!!!

[@territn8871]

Jim, it's so good to know your doctor has released you to start back to work. Lady sure is pretty whenever you and the girls ride her!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes she is

[@cherylcox4526]

I LOVE this video. The scenery is beautiful, and so is Lady. I was worried about Jim lifting that hay ring. Glad he got the go ahead from his doctor.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

For some reason I always felt that working a single horse made me feel closer than when I work with the team

[@mikehatt2142]

I recently started receiving your weekly emails about farm life. I so enjoy reading them. Thank you for sharing.

[@erwinaddison2030]

Jim must be feeling good! Climbing on the horse was hard work!😊

[@dianerobillard1044]

Beautiful scenery shots. Very nice video all around. Glad for your recovery Jim.

[@davemetcalfe3388]

So the doc says you're clear to carry on. That's great! I don't know if you planned it that way, but when you threw your leg over Lady's back, I felt kinda like you were celebrating and it looked like Lady was too. I'm still smiling as I type this. FANTASTIC CELEBRATION JIM!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

It is great to be back at it!

[@brett1900]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim are❤

[@sueupham2519]

Man and beast(lady),, silence and commands,,working soooo well together,it's amazing,,one of our favorites for sure for 2022,,,even great photos for the nx calendar to come...awesome,,good to see you're healing well.mr Jim....sincerely

[@sueupham2519]

We've never seen you ride before,nice job done

[@aporter701]

Good comeback. Hope all goes well from here 🤗👍

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, Sue

[@michaelutley854]

Great to see you are back in action, even if at a slower pace. Don’t overdue it, we love the videos and seeing yourself along with the family doing what it is you do

[@jamiewilliams-blunt3544]

Glad to see Jim back at it! We as a family enjoy watching your videos. Growing up on a farm with draft horses myself it’s beautiful to see them being worked. We used to do the same things as you do! Fond memories!

[@alanlanghorn9528]

That was so funny as the horse went past the bale and grabbed some hay to munch on .well done horse and all .

[@konalis808]

Wow, Jim! Good job feeding the cows! That was a LOT to do your first day back at work. Lifting the hay feeder from the frozen ground and then jumping on the back of a draft and bouncing all the way home! Amazing! That was incredible. Please do take care. Brenda that was insane keeping up with them! Wow! You are really in good shape! Thanks so much for sharing this! God bless!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks 👍

[@bryanhayhurst747]

Lady is such a fine animal! Very mannerly and obedient!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

I saw the whole thing. I like the variation in the brown wood in the center. There is some cracking at times

[@louisecassidy5991]

Well, it seems you have healed well, or you could not have done all that. God bless all of you, got through a rough patch very nicely with all your girls helping out. I do believe this is the first time I have seen you aboard! Seems essential to me that draught horses be able to be ridden, speeds up the jobs no end.

[@billrey8221]

It is very relaxing for me to watch your videos. Hard work, large animals and skilled individuals willing to maintain an older way of life. THANK YOU!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks for watching

[@kylekyselka6499]

I’m glad Jim is back to work, I don’t think sitting is in his character. Also good to see you both are so nimble, Jim mounting Lady and you running circles around both of them. Stay safe! Are they tapping maple trees in your area now. I use to love helping at my Grandfather’s Sugarbush.

[@JeffRyman69]

I love how Lady grabbed herself a snack on the way past the bale!

[@chrystallangille1667]

I rewound, my brain saying "did shr just steal a bite on the way by?" It was quite a stealthy grab!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, she moves fast when there is food around!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, she sure did!

[@arkiefyler]

I missed that! But I sure saw Jim has recovered!!! Welcome back to some hard labor sharing with your horses! 👏

[@rodunsworth2060]

That lady is such a great horse.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes she is

[@lucinaramsey4705]

I so loved seeing you ( Jim ) ride lady at a trot - that was epic …glad you are feeling better 😊

[@judithburke1539]

I'm thinking that he told her to canter.....

[@bjbrown6884]

I know that it's cold when you hear the snow crunching underfoot. Looking good Jim, Lady and Brenda!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, cold morning

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

Great to see Jim back to full power. What a great way to move around bale. Love hearing the sound of the horses feet. We go to Holmes County in Ohio and I love seeing the horses about in this Amish community.

[@robertgd2983]

Interesting! I'm going to be in Holmes County tomorrow (Thursday).

[@bettyloar2238]

We had 3 horses when are boys were growing up, they showed them in 4H, fun to watch your horses

[@12camm]

Good to see you back in the saddle Jim. Don't over do it too soon.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

I'll try not to!

[@steves.7872]

Love how lady got a little bit of a sample before she Hooked up. Brenda you look like you got a bit of a workout too going down the road. Love all your videos thanks for sharing.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching!

[@rodneywroten2994]

Gosh Jim your getting back to your old self. Awesome

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, Rodney

[@dennismiller1659]

Great job Jim. Glad to see you feeling better. Dennis & Margaret

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you, it's great to be feeling good!

[@tomfillmore9710]

Goods video and good job Brenda keeping up to Lady and Jim and filming at the same time thumps up take care have a great day

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, you too!

[@markbeauseigneur5947]

Glad you made it back to doing what you do. Great upload to watch. 👍

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks 👍

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

Very good on the camera, excellent job filming these videos. I’ve noticed in the past the way you put the videos together, if it’s only one camera you put a lot of thought and effort into them. I was certainly impressed when Big Jim jumped up on that horse. Always watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you very much!

[@bevfollett9948]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Glad Jim is feeling well. God Bless~

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!

[@hughwhaley3179]

Nice to see you back working Jim awesome video 🐎👍

[@robertlivingstone3947]

Great to see you back working with your horses jim

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks

[@yendikruof]

It's good to see you back on feet and getting back to business.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks!

[@briannapier8337]

Happy to see you back at what you enjoy Jim.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you kindly

[@richardhessert7862]

Very glad Jim is back doing his thing. I do think at the very least he should cook a nice dinner and then the dishes for those 3 ladies! Maybe even take them out for dinner. They were a blessing to help you. Stay well- all of you!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

The girls love this comment😄

[@natgasf7236]

That is so cool ! I’d love to spend a couple days with you Jim.

[@frankdrahos8569]

Nice video. Good to see you on the mend. My Dad always said not much recuperation time for a farmer! Too many things to do every day.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Very true!

[@rand1262]

Now that was another cool video. glad your back at it.

[@vanderlei7186]

Hi! wonderful video, congratulations! I'll always be watching here in Brazil! hugs!

[@chrislittlefarm]

This is very good news, welcome back!

[@lindalakota38]

I dident realize this was lady she did so good such a good girl .she is a amazing creatures and out of all the farmers God put her in Jim's care she halalui

[@dianestoltz8502]

Awesome Jim… way to ride 😀

[@petermurphy9651]

What a blast! God bless all.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

It sure is nice to see you back at it Jim. I'm really glad the surgery went well and you are healed or healing well as expected. First time i can remember seeing you ride? I remember a previous video where you showed how to get on with your foot in the harness the way you just did. I thought you were going to give Brenda a hand up behind you. she kept up pretty good for the pace lady took. and even got in front for different camera angle well done Brenda! thanks to the both of you for sharing that it was enjoyable . ECF.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching. Great idea for a future video.

[@edwardturcotte2295]

That is one beautiful horse and is very smart. I use to live on a farm I know what it’s like. Thank you for sharing.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching

[@kateellis9325]

Loved seeing Jim jump on!!

[@mrwest5552]

? Jim is healthy and back home from surgery !? Outstanding.

[@marks7502]

Lady grabs a mouthful as she passes. 😄

[@warhog4300]

Such a Beautiful way of living hard work but so much simpler than living in a town I would love to do that

[@ponygirl5716]

Well I’m glad the doctor felt confident letting him go back to work as normal. Because it kind of made me cringe when I saw him lifting that round bale feeder. I know how heavy those things are. But if he has the doctors blessing, then it should be fine. They always know what they did with the surgery and how long someone needs to be restricted. It was so wonderful to see Jim out with Horse again. And I absolutely loved hearing him say things that I had absolutely no idea what he was saying to lady. Lol she seems to understand, so that’s the only thing that matters. Good to have you back with the Horses Jim.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening Jim and Brenda, it was a good opportunity to see the horses ..... Lady's shoes,got a real good look at them.They sound different compared to our normal horse shoes on concrete.l would say they are very heavy duty.My goodness how you got on to Lady,l must admit l was cringing thinking about your shoulder 😳 but it was a smashing site to see you riding her.Still looks very cold for you,what was the temperature that day! The girls did a splendid job whilst you took a break and Trudy did make me laugh 😂 getting on Lady,she's a good rider and sits very well on a horse,plenty of confidence riding Lady even when she got a bit excited Trudy handled great.All the very best dear friends 🌱🌱🌱💕

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi Joyce! We didn't really think about what the temp was, but it was below freezing. You are probably enjoying more signs of spring where you are. But the days are warming up here too and the snow is melting (for now). Yes, Trudy does a great job of riding. Take care!

[@doncc6080]

Would have been cool Jim to see you ride the BALE!!!! Healed and ready to prepare for field work soon. What were the mini barns on the silos used for?

[@barbaraann9754]

Good to see you back at work, Jim, but don't push too hard yet. Brenda and the girls did such a good job while you had to take it easy. It's humorous that Lady isn't afraid of big cattle, but they're afraid of her! But if I remember correctly, she was startled by sheep along the road in an earlier video. :)

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, she doesn't think twice about cattle, maybe because she is so used to seeing them. But she doesn't like those little sheep😄

[@davidmunro1469]

Thanks Jim. Man you can hear those big logging CaulKs bite in to the ice snow and frozen mud.That is a lot of horse power.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, she is strong

[@wayneball4283]

great to see you back

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hi can't believe this I'm assuming Brenda that you were running along and filming this? I'm out of breath just watching that's awesome. Glad your better Jim. All melted here Red wing blackbirds and Kill Deere are back spring is coming. Have a great day.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, I ran along but then Jim stopped and let me get ahead of him for a different view. Glad to hear you are enjoying some signs of spring, we may have seen some redwing blacks but certainly no Kill Deere yet. Love those spring birds!

[@jamesmorrison1884]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Yes me too no Robin's yet. Thanks your reply have a great night

[@williamlewis8741]

Bonjour Jim et Brenda. well it seems Jim is in rare form. the fast walk and the ride back to the barn. merci sakes, man to man, my toes were curling a bit having seen Mr. Jim on the back of the horse at a trot !!! Brenda, what exceptional speed and endurance you have. bravo... bienvenu Jim, glad to see you up and about... pace yourself please.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Bonjour, thanks William!

[@scottmoore9767]

Good to see Jim back in the saddle so to speak.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Haha, yes

[@thomasneill6858]

Glad to see you doing better

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks

[@robertfarnell8770]

Glad Jim is well a brenda you must be very fit to be the camera lady running behind him all the time filming say safe from Halifax

[@thestone46]

Like Hoss... Like Teamster...Just so Happy to get back to work! Feelni' Good! PLEASE don't do too much ..to soon

[@shaunawalsh1259]

Next we need a video of Brenda riding one of the horses. :)

[@tinachambers4887]

Lady I've got to have a snack for the road lol Have a day love from TEXAS

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

😄

[@dannyboy7086]

Glad to see your better Jim. Hey anyone notice Brenda outran the horse home *LOL*. I would definitely had needed my inhaler and a car😆

[@donaldvogtsberger1105]

Love it!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!!

[@markv9101]

So glad to see you "back in the saddle "

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Haha😄

[@The35211]

Thanks for the Video of feeding a round bale to the cattle. I was wondering how you did it. When we were feeding that 220 head we chopped the bales iinto the barn and then drive the wagon into the barn and push the chopped hay down into the wagon. we fed Corn and Hay silage too. I would go up in the silo and trow down silage till The shute was full then had to push my way out.

[@darwinbenedict2874]

Jim, does Brenda do videos like this one with the hay? Understand she was a big track star and her records stand today.

[@woodchuck1946]

Lol. Hope no one was giving the 'silent treatment' to each other! (You know I'm just kidding) Another enjoyable video. Thanks. 😀

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

haha, no. Just a "silent movie"

[@donbrutcher4501]

Some of these pics are just beautiful. Maybe you could sell post cards.

[@waynewhitehair1658]

Best video, loved it.

[@jimmclam]

LOL!! Just wondering if Jim practiced that mount a couple of times before filming it? Next time I will expect to see him get a running start, go up over the rump to the withers and head for the barn with a hearty "Hi-Yo Lady!"

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

No, just this once. Don't think your suggestion is going to happen!😄

[@jamescox8233]

jim so,so, nice to hear you are green for go. nice to see you and lady going up the road. i wish i could do that . again jim a realy good video.say hi to the ladies for me. good bless stay safe.....jim dartmouth nova scotia canada .

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching Jim

[@skyhawksailor8736]

Have you guys checked yet if the water heater in the trough is leaking low voltage into the water. I notice Lady looked like she was going to get a drink, then didn't. I would check the heater by either unplugging it to see if she will drink, or use a digital voltmeter and make sure one probe is grounded really well and put the other probe into the water to see if there is voltage in the water. I noticed there was another farmer who also mentioned he had a water heater on his cow's trough and they refused to drink from the trough, he found the heater was leaking voltage into the water.

[@piggylover4808]

Love to see things done the old fashioned way and not automated and mechanical....

[@beetreefarms4471]

Ms Brenda can sure run fast to get that far ahead of you to film you coming to the house..!!! Lol

[@danemyrtle2194]

What a nice country site

[@johnkomosa4089]

Love It! I read many comments and they covered it well, so I will say... , 'refer to comments'. Ah ha. Thanks :-)

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you liked it!

[@willbass2869]

Starting out of the barn yard with the bale you could sure see Lady was full of vim, vigor & vitality. She was ready to get to work. Is it appropriate to say, " glad to see you back in the saddle", even if you rode bareback? 🤔