FIRST EVER Rescued Clydesdale & MFT STALLION Team!!!

[@fleetskipper1810]

JR, you really get the credit for setting each of these horses up for success when asked to work together. You spent many hours training them individually on the ground. You turned them out together so that they got to one other inside out. You gave them good reason to place their confidence and trust in you. No stone went unturned. You could not have picked more difficult circumstances for a first team drive. The terrain, the snow, the novelty, all of those things would’ve made lesser horsemen afraid to try. It makes me realize that the rest of us don’t ask our horses to do enough. We ride in rings. We worry about what the horses are going do in new situations when in fact we’re worrying about what WE are going to do in new situations. If, if, if. We talk ourselves out of doing difficult things. You would not have been successful had you not prepared both horses thoroughly. But then you went out and did something really difficult and it worked. My hat is off to you.

[@Dwsrs24]

2 STALLIONS (!) of different breeds driving together for the 1st time thru snow, ice, down branches, creeks ...WOW!!! The trust goes both ways (from them to you & you to them). Those 2 boys are so impressive. Loving their journeys. Can hardly wait to see Oliver & Beauty driving together. 😍❤️

[@DethStroke-fo7he]

Before the sled run: I LOVED how Lovey-Dovey Champ was with you! What a sweetheart he is! 💕 and how he and Oliver genuinely love each other. So fortunate they found themselves on the same farm.

[@LisaBack-v9g]

Great to see them working together 😊

[@claireleone]

To all those people who bash stallions and there owners ...This is absolute proof , you get out what you put in . These 2 are only babies and jr admits hes learning driving . You guys are doing amazing, they are so well behaved for you ❤❤

[@LolaNelson-i1v]

The scene was beautiful, and something most of us will never experience ! The three of you were a great team! You will only get better from here❣️ If Oliver wasn’t such a steady horse, there could have been real trouble!

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

❤love you all people and animals that are able to work do better working my grandfather worked until he died in his 80s up to his last 6 months and very happy to do this ❤

[@HorseLady1109]

I was very impressed with Oliver not spooking when he got his foot in Champ’s harness. They both did a good job.

[@cathyspengemann687]

Sign of a true scholar! You take responsibility when things are incorrect and correct yourself. Good Man❤

[@Truthwinz]

I really admire JR when you admit you don’t know what you’re doing & still learning which in today’s society is rare but honourable. I am glad when you stick to your guns when you do know what you’re doing. Much respect ❤🇨🇦

[@Kat-gj9pq]

Lol. "Don't (ALWAYS) know". He does pretty well all in all for reacquiring what is rapidly becoming lost knowledge in society.

[@haewonyang772]

WOW they worked so well together I thought they had done it before. Well done

[@tenaguin1054]

It is amazing how you have achieved to get them to be so great together. 2 year olds together is a wow. Great job JR.

[@nancymarie1963]

He does an amazing job with his horses. 😊

[@arleneclawson1407]

Champ wanted that kiss! So beautiful and Oliver is ready to go!

[@terryt.1643]

Seeing how affectionate they are is a testament to your care. Oliver has been reborn, I hope he has forgotten his previous life. They are both such good boys. 🥰

[@donnacourtenay7656]

I don't think Oliver was a year old yet, if I remember correctly. A horse can be easily triggered by bad memories if the same behaviors are shown by the humans. I truly, have total respect for JR, the way he treats his animals, the way he trains etc. The entire herd is fortunate to be right where they are.

[@lindaw2502]

I always kept a can of Pam at the barn in winter to help with snow ball hoof. Champ and Oliver, best odd ball team ever.

[@marycoker99]

I enjoyed watching 👀 your video. You are correct, JR. We all learn from our mistakes. Champ and Oliver did so well together. ❤

[@cyndig6890]

They looked awesome! Good job JR and the boys! Champ looks so small compared to Oliver but he sure did his job. God bless all of you!

[@victoriah.2083]

I think they're a great team because they like each other so much.😊

[@nezlquasie]

Ur vids are absolutely amazing in the least ! To see Champ switch between a gait & non-gait during pulling is an intellectual muscle not seen often!. To see Oliver have patience with anyone at his side is a testiment to his steadfast focus on U, ur voice & even Ur breathing!. Hes so smart !! WoW !! Champ is a learner & quick at it! Well done JR !❤😊

[@cathyann1601]

I too was amazed at how well the two horses work together when one of them is a gaited horse and the other a draft. I was so absorbed in this video, that when I turned my head to look outside, I expected to see snow --- I used to live in Montana, but now in Arizona near Phoenix - no snow. 😞😄

[@AudreyWhite-o8v]

Thank you for sharing, the horses and scenery was stunning. Your skills and patience is something to see

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

So nice of you

[@brookboggs289]

Good example of how flexible/versatile are the Missouri Fox Trotters. Amazing Champ can pull along with a Clydesdale, a draft horse! 👏

[@karenpower3742]

Visited my friends in Ellijay GA and we rode Jeeps on the mountain trails 2;000 feet up or more and one digit degree.. I wore fleece leggings under my pants and my legs were warm as toast..They are much better than long underwear..They have jeans lined with the fleece; just not in my size..Bought mine at Bass Pro..

[@karenpower3742]

They have long sleeve shirts lined with fleece also..They really make a difference!

[@cathyann1601]

Until I started watching this channel, I had no idea about the Missouri Fox Trotters. All I can say is, "WOW!"... Champ pulling his share of the load with Oliver, a Clydesdale! That looks like a lot of fun, JR!

[@annecox2703]

They are doing good together ❤️

[@Cottontop-hd3nr]

Love seeing the horses working together it was great!

[@brookboggs289]

That is amazing that you made the sled when you were only 16 years old! Well done! 🎉

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thank you 🤗

[@KimSpurre104]

I was having an anxiety attack until I started watching this. Thank you! So cool to watch and the snow is beautiful.

[@claudiam5358]

This is just amazing watching these two stallions working together. Good job JR!

[@brookboggs289]

Excellent how those two horses pushed through the trees/branches with no problems! 👍

[@patlindsay538]

I am so impressed with Champ and Oliver working so well together. I know they live together in the pasture which says alot about why they get along so well. People think stallions cannot share living space, but so far so good , huh? Oliver has bred mares, but Champ has not, correct? I wonder if they will continue to be so quiet and chummy as they both mature. As I said, I am impressed.

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Champ has bred one mare and Oliver a couple.

[@HansertHohberg]

That‘s new! Whom did Champ breed? You haven‘t told us yet!

[@emmaleaone]

Wow I can really see how big Oliver is next to Champ! They are both just a joy to watch.. the voice commands are amazing to see how they understand them.. makes me appreciate horses even more!

[@PamHowell-zw6oi]

AWESOME WORK, JR!!! You are blazing new territory!! Congratulations! What a team! But of course it takes an expert horseman like you to train and drive them!

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thank you, glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@bethtindall9208]

Wow JR...you made the freezing cold look enjoyable! Beautifully done! Those boys are special horses...both you and them are so fortunate to have each other.😊

[@paulmartens4442]

There is nothing better than a team of horses in the snow.

[@dreed5530]

Seeing Champ give you a kiss was just so sweet. Looks like you get one heck of a workout too. That ride through the snow looked like such fun. Oliver seemed to want to run today. They look good together. Best of luck as you continue their training. Thanks for sharing.

[@bh1264]

Here is a tip for when you're DRIVING two horses side by side (this applies to the roads in America where we travel on the right hand side of the roads): When you are DRIVING your two horse (or more) team you want to put your bigger, taller, heavier horse on your right hand side with your smaller, shorter, lighter horse on your left hand side. The reason for this is that (if you've ever noticed), the roads in America tend to slope downward toward the right hand side (toward where the 'ditch' or 'gutter' runs next to the road). This gives you and your team more PHYSICAL CONTROL over your wagon, buggie, whatever - load you are pulling specifically as this pertains to the overall weight of your load and your bigger, taller, heavier horse (logically that is going to be your stronger horse as well), this horse's height will 'even out' the overall height difference between your two horses side by side traveling these roads in America that slope down toward the right hand side ('gutter side'). This also gives your team the advantage (physically speaking - as in 'physics' the science stuff - over the distribution of the overall weight of your load, your team's height difference is tending to become more 'evened out' this way which also gives your team's strength difference a more 'equal balance' so that they are more effectively 'working together' distributing the height, weight and strength needed to pull your load which lessens the risk of becoming 'off balance' and 'out of control' especially if &/or when an emergency situation occurs (because they always do when you least expect it)! Having your bigger, taller, heavier (and stronger) horse on your right hand side where the road slopes down to the right (toward the ditch or gutter) is the best way to give you and your team the very best advantage over all of those very real 'problem points' that exist because one horse is bigger, taller, heavier, and stronger but now in this configuration, those 'problem points' are greatly minimized and more evenly distributed! Balanced out, if you like. This also applies to when you are trailering your horses! Putting the heavier horse on the right hand side of your trailer and your lighter horse on the left hand side, again because of the way that the roads slope downward toward the gutters or ditches and again if &/or when an emergency situation occurs for example a flat tire (whether on the trailer or truck and literally in any tire position, again due to the slope of the roads) by putting your heaviest horse on the right hand side of your trailer, you are giving yourself the best over all advantage and ability to maintain control of the trailer and truck having the heavier weight on your right hand side especially with a sudden blow out of a tire! And those rude emergencies never check with you first to see if it's a 'good time' for you or not! They are kind of rude and self centered that way, go figure! (Here's a very real but rarely ever thought about fact regarding flat tires. Most of the tire damaging road debris accumulates on the right hand side of the roads and greatly increases the flat tire risk will occur on the right hand side of the vehicle! This is a fact!) I hope this helps you and your horses, in this case OLIVER & CHAMP!! SUCH GOOD BOYS!💜👍🏼💜

[@karenpower3742]

@@bh1264 interesting

[@dawnbutler9649]

@@bh1264 honestly, our roads, especially in rural, wooded areas slope down and up both ways. Oliver being the bigger, stronger, more experienced driving horse would be safer in the middle....cuz if Champ swerves too far to the edge....Oliver would most likely pull him back more center. We don't have guardrails in the woods and on the trails.

[@rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs]

Very interesting and logical information. Thanks for teaching.😊

[@judyc9380]

Question for viewers..?does anybody follow the young lady in Canada, Who works 2 Belgians on her dad's farm? My feed doesn't bring her up, and I forget her name.

[@donnaleemontgomery8635]

Notice i refer jr as sir ..hightest compliment one gets from one who professional in this business.. RESPECT TO THOSE. ❤

[@elainewest1009]

Thank u so much for sharing this. They did so well together. What a beautiful ride... ❤💚💙

[@bettelouwho]

Those two boys at the top of the hill were so sweet to each other. They are buddies.

[@lornemarr]

WoW!!! I don’t have words to tell you how impressed I am with this accomplishment! I loved horses when I was a boy and my father did too. we only had three acres so a horse was out of the question but the neighbor across the road had a Clydesdale/Canadian shire cross gelding that we were allowed to curry comb if all our chores were done. Farmers for miles around knew that we would would work for no pay just to be around their teams. Dad couldn’t afford that very long but he would allow me to stay sometimes for days on end. The best part of that, for me, was when dad came to pick me up to take me back home, they always gave us supper and the talk turned to horses and stayed on every aspect of draft horsemanship until Harry (or whoever I had been working for) started nodding off in his chair. A farmer who starts milking 30 cows at 4:30 a.m. has trouble staying awake very long after supper. I hardly ever spoke when my elders were talking horses I didn’t know anything and I wanted to know what they knew so closed mouth was the best policy. None of the farmers I knew would have dreamed of harnessing two stallions together or if they did they would have awakened in a cold sweat! So I have been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it and I can hardly believe my own eyes. You had so little trouble it is hardly worth mentioning and in such demanding conditions! I never would have believed anything of the like if I had been told of it. Thanks for showing us what is possible and May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@Faelani38]

you should try tandem with Oliver in the back and champ up front or vise versa. Great Job Jr. Champ did so well. 🥰

[@brookboggs289]

Beautiful first time of Oliver and Champ being a team...and with the sled as a team. Nice! 😇 😇 Two angels!!! 😊 🐎

[@twocooneys]

My heart was in my throat a couple of times but they did it. And that's what blinders are for. Hope no damage to their eyes or yours.

[@goldielion-x9x]

Champ looks like a one-horse open sleigh, dashing through the snow type horse! He's lovely in harness.

[@Linnie-mm3gt]

J.R. & Emeri, This Is The "BEST" Channel On You Tube When It Comes To Horse Ranch & Homesteading... I Love You Both, And Your Family & All Your Fur Babies... Their A Major Part Of Who Yaw'll Are!!! More People Should Watch This Channel And How You Train Your Peaceful Loveing Animal's... "It Is Amaze'ing"... Your Entire Family & Homestead And Fur Babies Are Amaze'ing... All Your Content Is Well Made, Planned, And Lovely... We Admire Yaw'll's Hard Work... 🙏🙏🙏 Thank You All...

[@donnacourtenay7656]

This! I have repeated this about the videos. I tell everyone about this channel. They earn it.

[@lynnell5993]

Hi Linnie, I'm just giving you a little help here from a southern gal. Y'all. No W. You left a very sweet comment.

[@DeepSeeBlue3636]

Wow they are really good friends. Oliver was really in his element, seemed to both show and show off all his skills, looked like he was really enjoying having Champ with. Champ listening and following you both extremely well . Quite remarkable JR, you sure have the right to be proud of them.

[@ericaknesek3266]

I would just ignore those negative comments people make JR you have a great channel and I’m sure a lot of it had a jealousy again I’ve said this before you’ve taught me a lot and you’re great with your animals your patient but you do know what you’re doing and like all of us we do make mistakes Please keep making these great videos. I enjoy them every time hello from South Carolina.

[@heatherklick3667]

Amen! From Indianapolis. 😊

[@lalorrainetorres]

I agree! Have a very blessed day!

[@DebraConner-y9x]

I also agree!!.

[@kerry_richmond24]

I agree from Michigan ❤.

[@mwGoosman]

I agree from Colorado 😊

[@nancystoddard2155]

They are like brothers 🎉

[@Hollybank5]

How beautifully the boys worked as a team !! Especially for their first time 🎉❤❤. JR - you’re setting records !!! 😘😘

[@bmbutler2]

One of the reasons I smile every time I see a grown man driving one of those huge pickup trucks today it is because those men loved playing with trucks when they were toys and every grown man needs his “big boy twuck!” 😂❤

[@jeanhansen3488]

Unbelievably well-trained and trusting horses. This proves that you are correct in your training of your horses. I am glad you don’t pay any attention to naysayers! They are jealous. Keep it up, I have learned so much.

[@brookboggs289]

Well done for first time team! And, for Champ being a baby still, or only 2 years old! 🎉 👏 You are off to a GREAT start.

[@lizmcneil5617]

Ha. The time lapse was super cute! They even turned their heads together one time. Love it! What a ride too! Oliver looks like he has grown. Thank you, JR, for taking us long on your snowy adventure!

[@bettelouwho]

First, let's give some extra credit for the music in the time-lapse sequence, and just in general. Second, the film quality is crisp and clear. I appreciate it. Thirdly, those are some good boys. Y'all worked hard in all that slippery snow.

[@XoloQueue]

I know this video is mostly about the horses, but even I (a person who has no experience with horses) can recognize the amount of training and trust JR has put in with his horses. He trusts his horses and they trust him. Without the training and planning beforehand, there's no way they could've pulled this off. Great job everyone!

[@eileenshaw5960]

Champ and Oliver are very beautiful horses. They make such a pretty team ❤ It is so helpful that you share what you are learning in this video series. Everyone makes mistakes but many on the internet won’t admit it. 😊

[@brigitasehgal2937]

It was work for you, but this was such a beautiful drive through the snow for us viewers.💖 And the boys did an amazing job.👏

[@patfadenrecht2937]

JR you are a steady calm handler, your patience is reflected by the horses you train, well done This video was so beautiful, thank you for bringing us along.

[@jennybowd2962]

Absolutely wonderful to see 2 stallions working so well together At times could almost see Oliver saying to Champ "come on little brother we have got this"

[@bluekatgal7300]

Impressive but not unexpected. Really liked how they were trained to stop with rope on their leg. So glad you have such a good way with all your horses. You are gifted by the Lord. Thank you and stay warm.

[@margaretremick8954]

It's lovely to see Oliver and Champ pulling together. They were getting the hang of it, looked like! 😊🥰

[@sherrileeslade6557]

I'm so proud of champ working so well with Oliver I think he did great

[@katherineott7105]

Champ sure has come a long way. What a good boy! Oliver looks like an old hand at this. Great job on those two marvelous studs. ❤

[@JessicaStinson-og1rq]

What a picturesque ride that was in the horses both looked good and what brave boys to just push through all those tree branches

[@kellyscott9029]

Wow!! What a fun video. You are so good with your horses. I learn new things every time I watch. God bless you all.

[@mtpockets5109]

I'm so impressed with those stallions! There were so many obstacles and hairy situations, and they handled it like pros. Impressed, to say the least. You're doing an amazing job, JR. All 3 of you are green, and in the end, you'll have the best team around! Beautiful scenery, too.

[@brucebenson9651]

That is one of the most beautiful experiences a person and two horses can do together!

[@brookboggs289]

Some of those scenes with the horses, the sled in the beautiful snow would make great photos for selling, auctioning, gifting or whatever. Lovely!!! 😍

[@clarasnyder9946]

I agree with you.

[@CS-ki5uf]

Champ & Oliver are 'brothers from another mother' for sure!

[@loisamer5566]

You can be very proud with the results of Oliver and Champ as a pair working together. Loved the winter scenery as well. Well done.

[@tuppyjo431]

Can’t wait to see Oliver and Beauty as a team😍

[@Luckybetta]

Same! And after seeing how she covered ground in that other video when Jr showed her driving, she's going to set the pace for Oliver lol!😅. Our boy better keep up! 😉💪

[@pierrewagenaar3162]

Looked a lot easier then it was provably. Cool to see the two cooperate without problems. Must be trained so well. 👏

[@nancymarie1963]

You can tell Oliver and Champ are best buds. Two beautiful horses working together. 😊

[@lornemarr]

Long May it last!

[@arleneclawson1407]

Piney looks like she's having the time of her life running ahead of you

[@edrabogucki401]

I totally believe that praying over each horse as they begin training, or maybe before if it’s in poor health, is what makes the difference 🙏🏻😍❤️

[@DianaLesueur]

Oh my gosh, you all took my breath away with this video! Thank you so much for taking us along and explaining all of it as you went. Champ, Oliver and Your team work was amazing. I know zero about horses but a little about humans at my age. I kept thinking Champ is going to "get this" because he has Oliver as a role model right beside him and you directiing, teaching them every step of the way! This is what life is really about!

[@JuneSmith-pk4zc]

Try old bacon grease in hooves instead of pam. Salt in grease will keep ice from sticking

[@Dreamworld986]

They did so well , first time out and you are so fortunate to have your parents farm to ride or drive thru. That trail was so pretty with the snow and I'm sure it's beautiful in summer too.

[@AlpacaMade]

Very nicely done! I like how polite and patient Oliver was while Champ got the hang of pulling the drag sled together. No nipping, no shoving, just calmly stepped to the side until Champ righted himself. These two are fun to watch. Well done, boys 👏😉

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Yeah I got lucky they get along

[@yvonnemurphy8457]

​@@homesteadhorsemanshipno such thing as "luck" JR! You're using your God given talents too the fullest with these horses & farm! Keep up the great work!❤🎉

[@jamiepatrick8508]

I absolutely completely thoroughly enjoyed this video beautiful horses and beautiful scenery.

[@phonphunt70]

That was a delight to watch (as usual!). Enjoyed the side by side videos as well.

[@lorrieshigley3625]

I absolutely Loved watching the 3 of you working together!! Those boys sure love, trust and respect you, JR! Chammp IS A DREAM!!! What a couple of wonderful boys you have there!!! Sweet and smart!!

[@rhondapierce6816]

This brought tears of joy to see how well they did together under such snowy conditions. My heart is brimming with pride for you and your team! Good job. I can’t wait to see MORE of them together ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DebraConner-cx5mj]

Great job. JR, Oliver and Champ!!🎉🎉😮😊❤

[@AnneMullen17]

What a beautiful pair of lovely natured Stallions. So well looked after too. X ❤

[@kerry_richmond24]

That was incredibly awesome!! What a true heart you are JR! I swear Oliver kept looking back at you after an obstacle to make sure you were ok ❤! Loved it!!

[@LindaNicholas-b7t]

LOVE ❤❤ watching your horses in the snow! Congrats to Oliver and Champ on their successful first trip in harness together!

[@nikkernacker1]

The collaboration we’ve all been waiting on!!! Go boys go!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@beverleymeyer7899]

Thank you so much for this sled ride!!! Wow JR what a great job with these two boys.

[@brookboggs289]

Smart idea to switch the workouts, e.g. with Oliver on the left and Champ on the right then TO Champ on the left and Oliver on the right.

[@lisakuehn6436]

They were amazing in the woods. Well done.

[@joycegrinstead]

Awesome video. I love Clydesdales but I love getting know Champ. Champ and Oliver have their hooves around my ❤️. So beautiful. Sending prayers, love and hugs.

[@AndieBlack-h9i]

YOU ARE NOT STUPID!!! Just CREATIVE!!

[@brookboggs289]

And, clever! 🧠

[@Chawnsacct]

AMAZING JR!! ❤❤ The boys did great together!! Thanks for the ride along!

[@bethmckellar6154]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thankgod for Oliver to demonstrate to Champ what to do... Well done JR!! clip-pity clop boys

[@DonDadaDano]

Greetings from Denmark. None horsey person, whom just like watching herd behavior, lol. But I stumbled over your channel and has been enjoying your content.😁 Edit: Also if you can give an update on how well Nattie, is adapting to the herd. It would be appreciated as she has become a favourite of mine.

[@rxvintagetreasuresval]

I’ve never commented before, as I am not a horse person. I just love horses and learning about them. Those are the sweetest boys! Both have such a sweet spirit and you can tell how much they love you. Amazing!! I enjoy your channel. 💜🩷💜🩷

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

We are glad you enjoy the channel!

[@justDudpool]

It’s really great to see how much skill and effort it takes to manage a two horse team! We really enjoyed taking that sled ride with you three guys! Nice work Champ and Oliver!

[@marionlammers2135]

Awesome ! Oliver and Champ did very Well. Beautiful scenery in the snow

[@grandymommy4531]

Oliver is a good example for Champ. Good buddies working well together.

[@EagleSoul]

JR you have done a fantastic job training these boys. They love you and trust you to the moon and back 🐎🐎. It was a complex trail with all those hurdles and they just passed the whole of it with flying colors. The way Oliver was reassuring Champ was heartwarming. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Cheers from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@CM-xn6xc]

That was beautiful. Great editing, wonderful horses with expert training.

[@Ciciye12]

The two are doing good. You can see they love each other, and they love you.😊❤

[@mazpac]

That was wonderful to watch! They worked so well together. You have trained them beautifully. Gorgeous horses in a winter wonderland simply stunning . ❤