Horse Logger just being honest

Every situation is different. I generally show the best parts or the parts most interesting about horse logging but the daily grind is generally just a calmer and more steadily paced rhythm.
#horselogging #logging #loggingwithhorses #draftteam #logginglife #workhorses #horsepull

[@miarobv]

I appreciate when you narrate and tell us what happening. 👍☺️

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you

[@carolewilliams2232]

I very much appreciate when you narrate and telling us what’s going on today I sat and watched you pull those three large trees up on the truck I wondered do you not have a lift machine like Jim has? I’ve never seen you. I haven’t watched you very often so I didn’t know if you had one of or not or just lift the logs up and put them on the truck OK keep talking we like hearing your kind, gentle voicethank you😅

[@downthetraillogging]

@ I just use the machine for loathing the truck most of the time thanks

[@marthakratz7877]

Boom and Gus once again, showing the world how it's done.

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you

[@maxcorder2211]

When I was a kid back in the 50’s they had horse and mule pulling contests at the county fairs around our area. My dad’s friend had a pair of horses (I’m not sure of the breed, but they were huge to me) that always were winners. He trained them by hooking them up to the front of his big grain truck and having them pull it. He would have someone get on the brakes and they wouldn’t be able to move it. When they had tried hard and the dirt was flying, they would let off the brakes just enough to let them have a victory. He never used a whip, just talked to them. I think he was training them psychologically to believe that if they worked hard enough, they could pull anything. Sort of a good lesson in life. At the fair they had a big sled with weight on it. The man driving the team would back them up to the sled where there was a type of hitch with a big steel ring. The team’s tree had a similar hitch and when the two hitches were mated up, a large steel pin would be dropped into the hitch. The horses were already tense and ready to pull. When they heard that pin drop, it was their signal to hit it.

[@SamWalker-xr5vg]

yes sir

[@infopubs]

I like that you added some commentary to this one. Didn't find it boring at all!

[@SamWalker-xr5vg]

I agree

[@jimmartell]

I've come across your channel by happenstance. Your team and you seem perfectly balanced. You're a great handler and your team is awesome. Your craft is one not lost on me, I'm in for more. Looks like a good ride.

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you. Sure appreciate that. 😊

[@donkeydoolittle5636]

New follower here from Indiana. ,Very Nice team,they definitely listen well and know there job. Great video as well showing the work and explaining what you were doing.

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you. Sure appreciate that.

[@toddylu6869]

Love the talking. Most of us don’t know anything about horses or logging. Hell most of us probably don’t go outside much. I would appreciate knowing the difference between oak and Mable trees. I’m not stupid, just a 56 yr old retired nurse. I just love watching and learning.

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you

[@karengrosso5428]

You videos are great, my family did this going back many generations! You can tell from watching that you have a well oiled machine!!!!

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you. Appreciate that 😊

[@Eternal444Htz]

Thank You God for all Your creations. & thank you logger. I use allot of paper : p-Towels, napkins, TP, writing & copy paper. Love finished wood work also.

[@downthetraillogging]

Cool Thank you

[@ronnietucker4943]

I thought i recognized those horses. Then i saw who you was. I am glad to see you working in the woods again . Ronnie Tucker here . I still want to come and see you. Nice video.

[@g.m.robertson8700]

just came upon your channel this day,when i was very young my Dad did some loggin with a small teem.He also farmed with them .

[@Luke-nn9rg]

just found your channel.. love watching the horses! Let them know they have another fan :)

[@downthetraillogging]

Appreciate that! Thank you. 😊 hope you have a great day

[@paulfleshman2597]

Enjoy very much watching your videos.How you interact with your horses when working and when not.was watching J. Gordon recently and you called him,he mentioned your channel and now I watch and enjoy both your channels.Really like watching men who believe in God, in a good days work,sometimes hard,like I grew up and how our ancestors,with Gods blessing built this country.

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you very much

[@marcellemay7721]

Love the channel. I've never really watched draft horses work except at the county fairs. It's much more interesting to watch them do their routine work with you. It's good for the horses and you to do a good hard pull occasionally to learn the limits and capabilities of the team. But I agree that all out effort pulls will burn out a team quick. I enjoy watching them obey your commands. They're a lot smarter than some people I've worked with...LOL

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you. Appreciate that.

[@Bigjimcowboy]

Appreciate how your explaining what’s going on. You work well with your team quiet and smooth

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you. Appreciate that. 😊

[@zachodommulelogging]

I always enjoy seeing you and Jeff working buddy! Yall do good work. And are good examples. Keep on keeping on. I’m gonna mention your channel on our next video, and maybe that’ll send ya some more subscribers and views. You’re doing great. Good stuff! Take care brother

[@downthetraillogging]

Man sure appreciate that. Thank you.

[@zachodommulelogging]

@@downthetrailloggingyw!

[@steveb.2874]

I live in central Virginia and I have seen advertising for horse logging and wondered how this was accomplished. Your video answered my questions. Horse logging seems easier on the environment and land and if the horses are well taken care of it a great alternative to mechanical skidding. I enjoyed watching and learning what you do and appreciate how well you care for your beautiful horses. When I decide to cut timber on my property, I'll be hiring someone who uses horses to remove the logs. I look forward to other videos.

[@SamWalker-xr5vg]

I agree

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you. Glad I could help educate about the process. It's much easier on the land and a great way to preserve and care for the woods.

[@brianmitchell1646]

Nice pair of horses I enjoy your videos! Thak you ..

[@downthetraillogging]

Appreciate that. Thank you.

[@janetrollins8826]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I don't know much about horses, but I can see that the relationship between you and them is amazing. They were bread to work and seem eager to do it and please you. Keep up this awesome job! You talk all you want so that folks like me can learn from you. Paint Lick Kentucky

[@lisaleggette3732]

You are doing a great job with them I was raised with big horses as well my grandpa and dad were teamsters and we also cleared out some bushes

[@SamWalker-xr5vg]

cool

[@NateWhite-ci7zd]

Videos great brother. Love you man

[@earthmotherdragon4572]

Such gracious beings work horses, and they are super clever. Used to ride work horses when young, they took well care of us but when they got fed up with us they faked a limp or refused to go any further, they were great teachers. If I could wish for one thing, that would be a nice wee ramp when off loading them, just to avoid them straining or stepping into a hole. Apart from that I think you are doing a great job and show respect to your animals. Good on you. We should use horses more in forestry, they destroy less on the land, it may take a bit longer but so much better for nature. This is what these horses were bred for as well. Shame to see the work horses disappear because we don't use them. I love what you do, and to be honest, those complaining don't know nothing about horses. x

[@SamWalker-xr5vg]

Good point

[@samwalker-fc3os]

Love it

[@AliceMarold]

Amazing how team approaches cart, which they can see from that position, then wheel together to be hitched. When the righthand horse is simultaneously turning and stepping each foot over the pole HE CANNOT SEE IT WELL, with the blinkers obstructing side vision and the front vision rather obscured by the small natural "blindspot" horses have low and in front.Meanwhile left horse sidles precisely into position WITHOUT crossing pole. Which he also cannot see well. Wow. Both horses absolutely aware of their bodies and the equipment as it exists in space at that moment. Impressive.

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you

[@briannapier8337]

Not too long, I enjoy watching your horses pull any size trees, but of course we all like it when they dig in and go. How old are they?

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you. They'll be six yrs old this spring.

[@williamsmith5514]

To an old fellow see and hearing a young man getting out there and teaching . While down the road it will cause competition in the market place , besides that you demonstrate horse long is not just about old fellow dreamers living in the past history . Horse logging is still a viable business and sustainable forestry !

[@downthetraillogging]

Thank you

[@timkruse4548]

Nice video.

[@SamWalker-xr5vg]

Yes

[@SamWalker-xr5vg]

good video

[@toniberry3908]

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[@downthetraillogging]

Thanks

[@nonickname9930]

In my opinion, there’s a lot to be said fer a feller that don’t dock tails nor use cruppers. Never seen the need fer either. Good lookin hosses ye got. They all Belgians ye got? Enjoy yer videos, with no screaming or beating or jerkin. An old feller that I worked with back in the 70’s told me about the bits that his neighbor used to train his teams with…barbed wire doubled a couple of times. Said the weight of the reins controlled em.

[@downthetraillogging]

Yep Thank you

[@RebeccaWalker-z6f]

You are a chatterbox in this video lol

[@downthetraillogging]

I did warn y'all 😂

[@saradejesus9869]

What breed are your horses? We've had a couple of hours on Twitter trying to decide and majority vote is Belgian.

[@downthetraillogging]

Belgium is one team and American Brabant is another 😊👍🏻

[@Nancy-1249B]

You seem to be an experienced teamster. But have you ever had a team bolt on you? Take off in a panic without your say so?

[@downthetraillogging]

No