DRAFT HORSE LOGGING with our NEW SLED... Let's see how this works!!

Today we are using our new sled for logging with the draft horses!! On one of our last videos, we prepared the sled and now we are we are going to see how it works! Brenda and our daughter Abby stopped by to help with filming so we are all enjoying this beautiful sunny day... we hope you enjoy it as well!
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[@scpmpf]

I love how Brenda is constantly translating Manspeak.

[@frankdrahos8569]

Love it when the equipment, animals, humans and weather conditions all align perfectly! I’m envious of your beautiful day in the woods. Thanks for sharing!

[@mfc4591]

HA HAHA Jim is feeling like a bit of banter in this edition. Great to see you all together. I must say I do like the way the sleds are coupled together. Looks to me like Bill and Ken are getting along well.

[@thestone46]

You Gals should get Skis or snow boards and hook up to the rear of the sled! ⛷

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening Jim,Brenda and Abbey, well this was indeed a very good video and nothing went wrong yipeeee 😆 So lovely to see the girls having a laugh 😂 Jim that was very impressive and the horses seem to pull that lot with no problem what so ever, and not out of breath .... yes great video thankyou.All the very best dear friends 💞

[@jawnTem]

Did anyone notice the horses ears pointing back toward Jim waiting for his voice command when he was messing with the cart? I suspect, (don't know for sure) that the reason the cart sticks to the ground is when its moving, the runners heat up from friction, melt to the ground, and then freeze.

[@farmboy5622]

Poor Jim with all his distractions!!! But he still manages to crack some jokes.

[@legend7ify]

........Hello to Jim, Brenda, and Abby from Australia. What a fun video, and the performance of the new sled was MOST impressive. I am looking forward to the "drone in the woods" video contribution from Abby soon. Malcolm

[@robert12345678912312]

great to see the ladies going for sled ride, with Jim.

[@jamessparks2691]

What an incredible way of life. I still remember all the memories. Ken and Bill definately look like a much quieter team. Stand and wait patiently. Always enjoy your videos. Especially the mother, daughter talk and laughter.

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Dave Engles lives in Montana I love watching his channel as well, Looks like a wonderful day. Smile, be safe and be Happy, Jim is pretty excited today

[@aquamarine5180]

Beautiful forest, beautiful day!

[@drafthorseswithalexa]

6:30....Jim is too funny.... It's been warm here too, but winter is coming back this weekend apparently. Appreciate the videos with this sled...we have a set of bobsled bunks and now know what to do with them!

[@tracyjohnson2992]

Its good to see you guys working together, its never a dull moment with you. Great job unloading those logs by hand Jim. I have a saying for you to use when someone challenges you to unload by hand "Challenge accepted" thats what my Daughter says to me on if something is going to be a bit of a challenge for her. LOL Such a great family Keep up the great work. Your doing a great job! Good to see you too Abby.

[@joqlady888]

if that log was too heavy for the excavator ,isn't it too heavy for the horses? glad to see you have the ladies with you..if Abby sitting in the snow meditating? lov ya'll

[@shirleymurphy1958]

A work out for all ! Good sled and a nice ride at the end. Girls you will be in shape come summer if you keep going logging. 😜

[@RetiredCAGrandma]

Thank you everyone. I really enjoyed this video. I was amazed how gently Jim placed the logs onto the sled. It seemed like the excavator was an extension of his arm and hand.

[@joergpeters8510]

Hey Jim and Brenda, great video as always, thanks for sharing. You mentioned that you comunicated with Dave Engels, He runs his coach shop in Joliet, Montana. I subscibed his channel over 3 years ago since he has rebuild a set of huge borax wagons. Dave knows everything about any types of horse drawn coaches. Greetings from Germany

[@bethanyhin718]

Jim makes taking the logs off by hand make it look easy!

[@markmunro8753]

Thank you Jim Brenda and Abby. When the lady’s arrived the sun started to shine❤❤❤

[@tinarobinson7509]

About lady's hock, I follow Painted Desert Ranch on YT, recently they had a "hock" story, "The Video You've Been Been Waiting For - Czar's Injury", 12min. Interesting.

[@briannapier8337]

Great video Jim, glad to see you had company in the woods today. Always nice to see family doing things together

[@bradfordricher3685]

Another great video. Thanks so much.

[@d.g.n9392]

The Sasquatch is probably sneaking up to your truck for your lunch. !

[@timbounds9021]

Greetings great KZbinrs! You do really good work. We were just wondering, why all the work and effort in sleds? Don't wheels pull easier for the horses? Are sleds that much cheaper to build and maintain?

[@evabetlyon2693]

Perfect day.so gorgeous

[@territn8871]

Too much fun going on up there today!!!! I loved it! On a serious note though, how many loads that size can the horses haul out for a day's work? Very impressive seeing how the horses pull that heavy a load on the sled! Loved the video today!🥰

[@sueupham2519]

great video and demo

[@bethmceachran2756]

Off subject, but is Lady your only Belgian? Thanks.

[@ronharrison1776]

I also enjoy Dave Engels channel if only he could calm down a bit .

[@jmber27]

👍👍👀

[@jasoniannotti600]

Why do u alway run ur excavator idling worst thing for it don’t make high unf voltage to charge ur battery up makes hydrolic pump work super hard and spits up the engine bec it don’t burn it off idling

[@patricia.g1651]

Seems like Jim was in high spirits today...a beautiful day in the woods!

[@franksmith6871]

Love the teasing and humor shared in this video! Who says you can't work and have a bit of fun while you accomplish your goals? I also loved the camera angle from in front of the horses while Jim loaded the sled and used the chainsaw, because I enjoy seeing the horses' soft eyes and their ears shifting back and forth like antennae . Great video perspective work as always from Brenda that makes us feel as if we're there.

[@petehenson3755]

Wow! I have been watching Dave Engels for a long time and I am glad you are aware of him. Love to watch both of your videos, and admire both of you talented, hard working guys! Thanks!

[@alangknowles]

Joliette Montana.

[@paulhorning3837]

I think Jim was in a great mood, for take your kid to work day. Sun was out, daughter was along, Brenda packed a nice lunch, sled was working great. Who won’t be acting 20 ish again.

[@karengossett1475]

I never tire of seeing the beauty that surrounds you, including your horses and family 😂 🙏❤️

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos. Jim working the horses. May the Lord bless and protect you and Brenda and the horses

[@richardhessert7862]

You are a risk taker sir! Atleast two jabs about being over loaded. Lol. The women took it well lucky for you. Keep safe stay well!

[@jacktotterdale1223]

Home run ..... lol

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Another great video Jim Brenda and Abby, glad the mods to the sled worked out ok. and as far as Engles Coach and Dave I have been watching him for years now. small world isn't it. guess YT makes that possible. go watch his video's on making the Borax Wagons. I'm sure Jim and Brenda will remember the old TV program Death Valley Days. depicting 20 mule team Borax wagons, well Dave built two new ones and the water Trailer to go along with them and they are now in the original place for permanant use and display. parades etc. Thanks for sharing ECF

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I say get the sasquatch to push

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

👍🏻

[@juliedalgardno3361]

So great to see the sleds working well and the sunshine bringing out the humourous side to it all! Life certainly has to be seriously safe but isn't it great to enjoy family out in the beauty God has given us?! Thank you ❤️😊!

[@jimchuk8511]

Hi JIm, really like your channel, and also like Dave Engels as well. Just saw this video thumbnail before I started watching your latest video. Went back and found Dave's video of rebuilding a bob sled. Maybe it's of some use to you. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faXFep2mZc9gf8k

[@marionberry6909]

Loved the banter back and forth. The sunshine makes everything seem brighter and everyone’s mood a bit lighter.

[@MrMigrantman]

That was awesome! Love to see other loving their life. Isn’t that the way it should be? Thanks so much for sharing the love

[@jamescox8233]

Hi Jim, Brenda, and so nice to see you Abby. This was a great video, so nice to be in the beautiful sunny woods, with you guys. The sled worked great with Ken And Bill, great job on the sled Jim!!. GOD BLESS, Jim Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@michaeldarby3503]

Dave is in Joliet Montana, his series on the borax wagons is excellent.

[@JPGuay]

Awesome camera work Branda !

[@jimdewitt5798]

What a pretty day in the woods. Looks like the snow is cooperating and all is pulling easy. Thank you Abby Brenda and Jim. Take care.

[@baitammo4652]

Enjoyed as always! Like how you all have gotten use to being on camera and Jim's goofing around with the peavy really shows! Ha ha!! Just great seeing you all having fun! Oh yeah, the sled really works great. Very educational as well.

[@steverotz666]

Was in Dave's shop back in 98 he was very interesting told us how he fixed the wagons from the movie far and away which was filmed by billings area

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Salut from Brunswick, Maine, US.

[@paultighe3735]

Beautiful day nice sled 🛷 enjoyed the video very much horses doing great.

[@blindpugh12]

Brilliant production; loved when Abbi said 'Welcome to working horses with Dad', priceless!

[@thirzapeevey2395]

I'm glad Dave was able to help you with the bobsled. He is amazing at what he does. I always wanted a bobsled. Sleighs are so easy to turn over (trust me, I've done it) and can be disastrous when you do it (the one I overturned came back in baskets), but bobsleds are supposed to be much more stable. I know this wasn't your ideal team for the winter, but I think being forced to make it work is improving both horses. Bill is finally learning to relax, and Kenny is learning to pick up the pace a little. Aren't you glad you don't have to load the sled with a peavy and ramps?

[@bethanyhin718]

Abbey asking about saskesquach haha

[@rickcline2762]

I never miss a video from Engle's Coach Shop. Dave Engle is an incredible craftsman . He has built huge wagons from scratch and repaired coaches that are over one hundred years old that are true basket cases. I highly recommend his channel, along with yours.

[@timbounds9021]

Tim & Charlotte here from East Tennessee. We watch ALL of your wonderful videos. I have a question. Jim has been working hard on a sled lately for logging. Before that, there have been the sleds at the farm often used to take hay to the cows. Here's the question: are sleds better than a wagon with wheels? What are the advantages of sleds over wheeled haulers? I've noticed Jim often uses a sled evrn when there's no snow. Anyway, we were just wondering. Thanks for letting us into your life. I find Jim's whole approach to farming and logging refreshing and inspiring. When I first found your channel, I had doubts about the whole draft horse thing. I thought it was just a nostalgic thing and not really sustainable How wrong I was! Thanks to Jim I get it. It's a choice for a slower pace. For logging especially, it's far less destructive to the land than machinery methods. I thoroughly appreciate Jim's commitment to his work with horses. He's quite the rare find. And Brenda! What a truly amazing help mate! Your work with the camera is superb It often feels like we're watching a professionally produced film. Tell Abby we also watch "A Drill and a Dream" very faithfully. Condolences on the loss of Buck. Praying for Lady and a smooth pregnancy and healthy delivery when the time comes. I didn't mean for this to be so long. Don't forget about my question about the sleds vs wheels. See you on KZbin.

[@bertrandlechat4330]

Think about it. A wheel can easily get trapped in a hole, while a runner easily goes right over it.

[@paulmartens4442]

Awesome video. Great camera perspectives

[@biddydibdab9180]

The tool Jim used to unload seems much faster than using the skid steer. Beautiful spending time in the forest with the Gordons.

[@marks7502]

it's a Frost Gnome on the tree stump

[@jimcurrier3922]

Engels is in Montana.

[@surgicalg9143]

I was so jealous of the fun ride Brenda and Abbey were enjoying.❤️🙂Beautiful day to spend in the woods. Being in the woods has always felt like therapy to me. I really enjoy all these videos. I learn so much. Thanks

[@rolfberg8636]

Seems to work well to load with the excavator. The thumb appears to be redesigned, so it becomes more of a grip.

[@dennisvestby4432]

Thankyou,Jim,Brenda, Abby,❤❤❤❤,Love the operationn using horses.

[@chrislittlefarm]

Beautiful scenery 😊 They pulled the five logs on the sled like nothing, awesome!

[@johnking8679]

Just love your videos !!💕....and the laughs along the way !! Still very C.O.L.D. for a Southern California boy !! Brrrrr !!!

[@cindycarlson7881]

I enjoy all the videos, but loved the family banter and beautiful scenery! Great to see you. 😉

[@johnwood7372]

The girls should have brought their skis.

[@gaylesmith1738]

Loved the different flavor of this video!! Lol!! I'm impressed with you unloading the logs by hand!! Glad The gals suggested it!! 👍😊

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

I always enjoy you and Brenda’s videos. I actually thought the sled was working quite well in the last video ( shows you how much I know). I love the horses and as a city slicker I’ve learned a lot ( knowledge never to be used) but a person never knows too much. Even though it’s called, “ Working Horses With Jim” I always enjoy your sawing of wood. So please fit another sawmill video into the mix when you feel it’s appropriate. As you know, always watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸 No Snow Just Breeze ! 🌴

[@Liz-M]

Great video! Thanks Jim, Brenda and Abbey. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

The Sled is a good Idea, looks like you're moving more timber easer on your Team and you, Dave Engels Coach Shop is in Joulat Montana and His Brother-in-law Rick lives nearby and does Horse Drawn Carriage Lamp restoration and make fantastic Carrargh Lamps at the Luminary Shop, lots of fun watching KZbin Videos from both..

[@randybutler4772]

Good luck Abby w/ your drone attempt. Thanks for the log unload demonstration. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

[@joqlady888]

man...i guess if that one log that the excavator couldn't pick up was too heavy for the excavator,,,it wouldn't be too heavy for the horses...if they can pull that whole sled full...anyway..just thinking.

[@richardsurber8226]

I just watched this 19 Feb 24 . Noticed I did not comment before. I especially wanted to see how the improvements Sam did on the new bobsled using the (old) new tongue devices, not sure what they're called. Anyway Sam has the reach hooked into the front bunk much better now. would like to see that improvement on a similar turn that you make in this video. Nice work All!

[@frankpukanich2078]

Jim; nice set up on your sledge. But the bunk on the FRONT sledge must turn. Just a bolt midway would solve your problem. Frank

[@tishamonroe7418]

what a beautiful day in the woods!!!!!!!!!!!! I could smell the pines! like heaven!

[@c0lvin4o]

A beautiful video, and the gals always add a bit of 'spice'. 🙂 Thought we might hear a duet. Happened to view an old Brushton Church Video, and Brenda was in the Praise Team . So I know she, like the girls can sing.

[@stanhensley3082]

Jim, I live not too far south of the big woods of Mn&WI.There many stores about old days when logging started for the first time.There were many stories about a big man and the animal that helped him cut and skid many many logs in a day .Paul Bunyan and Babe would would be proud of how you work in the woods!! Stay safe with those big logs. Thanks 😊.

[@albertgavillet1895]

Merci la famille, pour cette belle vidéo cela me rappelle des souvenirs mon oncle sortait le bois avec ce système de luge c'était en 1963 j'avais 7 ans , la neige ne manquait pas .depuis 10 ans on a presque plus de neige sur le plateau Suisse a peine une semaine en janvier .je vous souhaite une bonne semaine Albert

[@kylekyselka6499]

Always waiting for Abby to break out into song, her voice is so lovely. I’m also glad Jim didn’t refer to Brenda and Abby as hauling deadwood.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Beautiful video. I guess you can't chuck a tight uey (Aussie term for making a U turn) when the sled is loaded.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Great video work. It is like being in the woods with the noise, cold & I think I smell horse sweat. Ok, maybe not the sweat on a cold day, just memory sensory. Thank you!

[@traceybenich340]

I just love watching your videos! Found you about a month ago and binge watching ever since.

[@calabogierusticfarmmarket387]

Hi Jim just wondering if you have any tips on loading the sleigh if you don't have the option of an excavator in the bush. I currently just skid logs out one at a time in our bush but would like to log the neighbours and that would be too far to skid, so want to use a sleigh set up like yours. just don't have an excavator.

[@donaldrath4415]

Do you find a sled pulls harder when it is very cold. Minus 20 or so. I found best condition about temp you can make a good snowball

[@deannalemburg10]

Beautiful day love the company you have today kinda makes the work a little more enjoyable I hope 😊

[@alanlanghorn7393]

That sled is a good idea my late dad had a single sled on a farm with think one big black horse think it’s name was prince from memory Abby is a very beautiful young lady and funny to just love what she does

[@donaldshields2483]

Nother good job keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching

[@steveadams99708]

What a wonderful video to just turn the sound off and take a quiet ride through the woods with Jim and the horses. Beautiful scenery. You do miss the sound of the horses.

[@br927]

So, Abby has to help Dad because she needs lumber from Dad for her house!! (Just Kidding!) your getting your sled ride after all! Sleb seems to be working good now! The Women crack me up sometimes!! No money exchanged, you have to work it off! Good job on unloading by hand!

[@bobogilvie4472]

THANKS againJIM BRENDA and ABBY.

[@edhoyt5600]

Jim and Brenda Will you be back on Friday at Easy Street hill job Hope to be out to meet you very soon Have a few pictures of our past horses That we have worked with years ago Ed H

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

ice storm on fri. I might be there sat.

[@rottiman100]

As always, another awesome video. Thankyou

[@tinachambers4887]

Engles coach shop in Joliet Montana Jim have a day love from TEXAS

[@boscodog4358]

Put some slop in the bolt hole so the front and back sled can swivel. Eg. Can the rear sled turn upside down with current hitch,??

[@printaboul]

... just ask the sasquatch to push .... they're suppose to be strong.

[@susanwood6509]

We had just enough snow to make the tree or bushes sparkle as if covered with Diamonds.