How can we SLOW THIS HORSE DOWN??! // An Old Friend Comes to Visit!!!

[@randybullard3930]

Instead of hooking the buck back to his bit have you tried hooking it to a halter left under the bridle. that way he's not making his mouth harder but making his nose tender. That way they will still be able to distinguish your gee, haw, and whoa cues with your lines. If having a halter under the bridle is to cumbersome, you can make up a Cavesson that attaches to the bridle. Again, no pressure on his mouth but he'll get tired of pulling the load with his nose.

[@alb5489]

Good advice!

[@davidaarons2488]

Boy, Bill just loves to work, even when you stopped, he was acting like let's go boss what are we stopping for.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

He always wants to keep going!

[@donnasimmons9836]

I had a team of mules that the left hand one was hot and fast. My grandfather told me to put a strap from his side of the doubletree back to something solid By doing this as long as he was hot and charge and fast he pulled the majority of the load. When he finally slowed down his teammate started to do more work.

[@colinturner2170]

Thanks for another great video Jim and Brenda. Brought back memories of 60years ago when I used to run into the woods after school so I could ride on the horse as it headed for the stable after its day logging.

[@jimwisser9305]

Jim I use the buckback rope on my anxious horses to teach them to walk evenly with their teammate. I have the anxious horse wear his halter under the bridle. The two snaps on the buckback rope go to the bottom ring of the halter. This keeps pressure away from the mouth. If the horse jumps ahead he takes the whole load on his nose. This system is very effective for keeping control of a maybe bad situation.

[@charlotteralff769]

I've always loved draft horses and am so glad there are people like Jim and Brenda still using them for farming. My grandfather used draft horses on his farm in Wisconsin. I never met him because he died the year before I was born, so I don't have family to learn from. You have a heart for teaching others, made evident by your educational youtube channel. I wonder if you've considered having internships, or hosting on-site week-long workshops (video taped and put on-line).

[@paulszentimrey7478]

MO np

[@susanwood6509]

Hi Jim and Brenda I watch the two of you and wish I could have been born 60 years ago. I enjoy everything about the way of life back then. At 72 hrs I am past that way of life so get my enjoyment watching KZbin and your channel.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi Susan, thanks for watching!

[@tanneradams20]

I know firsthand that having a puller that’s a little hot can be frustrating sometimes, but man it’s still a good feeling to know they’re so eager to actually work. To me it’s almost like they’re way of showing out

[@sueupham2519]

Billy Bob did well,,,thank you for my new hat ! We love you guys,,super gifts,, appreciate you both...xx

[@sueupham2519]

Very nice color,,xx

[@4PeTe2]

really like the sound of the horses and their harnesses and the rhythm of the sickle bar mower

[@lspthrattan]

I know right; it's such a soothing sound, working with horses. Yet another reason I prefer horses to tractors! :D

[@territn8871]

Me too, love that sound!

[@ronhaworth5471]

Watching Jim,Brenda and Abbie on her project very calming for me.

[@robertling9872]

Beautiful and strong horse. Thank you Jim for sharing this video.

[@printaboul]

I like to hear about their personnality. Thanks monsieur Gordon.

[@jamescox8233]

hi jim, and brenda. another great video!!. jim , you know your stuff about horses. I know you will get bill to slow down and walk slower. jim, so nice to meet your first employee Robbie. I wish i was there to watch you cut that field the old way, so nice. hi to trudy and abby. god bless you all ..jim dartmouth ,nova scotia , canada.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi, thanks for watchng!

[@thaddeus_whiting]

Rob was taught well by a good Man & Teacher is why he remembers, Jim.

[@lspthrattan]

I don't know how you'd make it work on a draft horse, but when I was a kid if we got a new horse with a hard mouth, sometimes we'd abandon bits altogether and use a hackamore on that one. We had a mechanical hackamore with a nice fat nose band on it, and shanks that weren't very long. It was effective but gentle; I've heard some people describe them as harsh but I think any kind of bridle could be harmful if misused. I was thinking that attaching some kind of mechanical hackamore to the rein that's attached to the other horse might help....just an idea. Anyway, thanks again for these videos. You're getting into more and more useful detail as you go along, and I'm starting to feel like I'm your long-distance apprentice--thank you for the free education!

[@thirzapeevey2395]

I did that too. A mechanical hackamore is a great tool to teach a hard mouthed horse some balance and self control.

[@mfc4591]

So interesting to hear how Jim deals with the horses. I guess your working relationship with Rob, turned out to be a Lifelong friendship, probably due to your caring for people as The Lord has asked us. Blessings

[@honesttraitorbear3527]

Jim, you have made a mentorship on youtube for us aspiring loggers/farmers. Thank God for you and others like you who so thoughtfully share your knowledge.

[@johnkomosa4089]

Nice to meet Robbie, Rob seems like a nice fella. His Company seems interesting too. He is taking good care of himself. Still has the touch.

[@jamessparks2691]

As always, another great video. I especially enjoyed the low view of the mower at the end of the video. Your tool box and lid and the moving pitman rod looked so familiar, as well as the pitman rod sounds. I agree with Robbie, harnessing a horse is just like riding a bike, never forget how.

[@dianehall5345]

Jim- you are so patient with Bill. I was fortunate with my 1/2 Percheron. I got him young with a tender mouth. He went well for me recreational riding with a jointed D-snaffle. My issue was when he out grew the 5 1/2 " bit! I did have to put Razzi on a low port, double rein in the winter. Because he was so young, the wind and snow blowing in his face upset him and he would either take off or try to turn around. That photo I sent you was into the wind for only a second. You can see him trying to tuck his chin and turn around before we could snap the photo! Our farm has the acreage, but only have beef cattle. I would welcome a mature steady gelding that is part draft. Mine was a joy to ride and work with. Razzi was my buddy. We rode everywhere and even went swimming! ~ Diane

[@jimhorvath3567]

I am also amazed that people like Brenda and Jim use these beautiful draft horses. I love That They really treat their horses like working family members. I have a few cows and had some beautiful bore goats! I would love to use draft horses but I don’t really work my land.

[@robbiewotherspoon6042]

Hello ,hope you folks are doing well ! Appreciated your video s ! Bill your horse ,buck strap ? When I use it ! I have a halter on the horse as well ! I connect the buck strap to the halter ,instead of the bit ! The reason being to have a soft mouth response ! And the other end of the buck strap is connected to the centre of the evener , mo re of a constant resistance ! But with respect ! Take care !

[@DANIEL-m3c9f]

Boy you all are so neet look forward everyday to the sshow🎉 old timer looking for my mule.

[@happygardener28]

2:48 each time you ask Bill to start his rump drops, as if he's in pulling in a show competition.

[@territn8871]

I don't think I've ever seen Bill rearing to go so fast as he was in this video. Jim, I was wondering when you said Bill may have some "anger issues" if it's because Baron is there! Like maybe he's upset a stallion lives there now?!😘 It was so nice meeting Robbie. That's amazing after so many years he still remembers how to harness a horse! BTW, how is Baron doing now? Do the colts like him better now? Would love to see him again soon. He's such a beautiful horse.

[@mervjb809]

Lol

[@AParr-cp4ib]

I agree! More Baron, please! :-)

[@thirzapeevey2395]

I used to drive a team of Canadian Crossbreds with this problem. One wanted to run away, and the other was heavey and really didn't even want to walk. I usually hitched them so the runner pulled most of the load. Nothing we had was heavy enough that he couldn't pull it alone. It usually didn't take long before he decided he could walk quietly. I believe Maurice Telleen called those "buck straps" or "buck ropes" in The Draft Horse Primer. I used them too, for the same purpose. They allow an ambitious, competitive horse to train themselves to behave. They correct themselves a heckuva lot faster than I can correct them. Given that Bill competes in pulling contests, I wonder if an ambitious competitive personality is what is going on there? With my little gals, mama was always bossing and outworking her daughter. It took a buck rope to hold her back so her daughter could keep up, and for some time I used a tie in strap from her hame to the outside of her bit, so she couldn't bite her daughter. Eventually, she learned to behave and didn't need either one. I also drove a team of racing Standardbreds, one of whom was a retired stakes winner, and neither of them thought someone else should be able to trot next to her. They always stopped at lights and stop signs, but when you let them go, they thought they had to race to the next stoplight. A buck strap doesn't work when they are both going too fast. I always watched my evener like a hawk too: it is your ace in the hole to understand what is going on with your team, your harness adjustment, your lines, and who is working harder. That was one of the things I didn't like about driving formal carriages: most of them have a splinter bar, and a splinter bar tells you nothing about your team. Splinter bars also foster some really bad habits, as a team can lean on them in a way they can't with an evener. The Canadians would lean out on the neck straps and splinter bar so hard that they wore the outside edges off their shoes, that is the near side horse wore off the left side of his shoes, and the off side horse wore off the right side of his shoes. Actually, they only did that with my boss. When I drove them, I turned the hard mouthed horse's Buxton bit around on the rough side and put it on the bottom notch, and left the other horse on the smooth side, top notch. I hitched the hard mouthed runner shorter, so he pulled more of the load. They would stand up straight and drive evenly that way. I would probably work Bill every day until he was really tired. I wouldn't go far enough to break his heart, but I think I'd give him a fresh teammate and work him longer than the others, until he was tired enough that he didn't want to compete. I'd keep that buck rope on him all summer, so he would correct himself. I also might try a Liverpool or Buxton bit, and let him learn to stay off it. I actually preferred my horses to have such a light contact on my lines that they were almost slack. That was the goal I was working toward, even if I didn't always get there. I didn't want them afraid to reach for the bit and take a little feel of my hands, but I didn't want them to pull on my hands. I would try to use the lightest bit that would make it uncomfortable to pull, hence using the Buxton on the rough side, lowest hole on that puller. That was the point at which he stopped leaning on my hands, and carried his own weight. I didn't pull on him, and he didn't pull on me. I could achieve the same affect with his brother on the smooth side, highest hole. I didn't make his mouth sore. In fact, I barely touched him. I made him carry his own weight instead of carrying it on my hands, and I handled the lines very gently and delicately so it didn't hurt him. He hurt a lot more when my boss drove him, as he was leaning on the bit the whole time.

[@inmemouth4634]

Thiza my dear. you dont seem to get it... YOU do NOT.. i repeat,,, you do NOT just keep adding and adding MORE wiet on the horse... You EDUCATE your horse. DO YOU GET IT.. If you need help educating your horse, i can put you intouch with a TRUE horseman

[@charlesdavidson9656]

I know nothing about horses, but do you educate a horses or do you train a horses.

[@charlesdavidson9656]

@@inmemouth4634 Just wondering who this TRUE horseman is you maybe

[@inmemouth4634]

@@charlesdavidson9656 yes my dear.. you must educate and train your horse.. you dont just add more weight to slow him down. i have the best horseman ever that trains

[@inmemouth4634]

@@charlesdavidson9656 thank you my dear. i have the best horseman you can get. he would be one of the top 3 in the world.. not like these fools you see on youtube that really have no idea.

[@mickholroyd2190]

Jim...I use a hold back strap like you are using..except I have it attached to a nose band so it pulls on their nose instead of the bit.. I remember the first family I worked for.(I was 15.. Dairy farm) Myra made the best spagette ...

[@bain5872]

I watch Zach. Yes, he is a great fellow. He has a channel now working his mules.

[@brendahogue5487]

Enjoy your videos and watching them every time they come on. May the Lord bless you and your family. And working with the horses

[@jerryjarrell206]

Thanks for sharing i enjoy learning about new things

[@br927]

Bill cracks me up! Come on Jim, quit the talking and let's go!

[@tacratt6091]

Bill wants to go to Kentucky and be a trotting horse! lol I could just imagine him hooked to those little buggies high stepping those front feet!

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Jim. I did this with one of my dogs that pulled on the lead. I had a javex bottle with some sand in It. When she pulled she pulled the bottle. I pulled the bottle when she was being good. HA HA HA.

[@jimborer1524]

Thanks for sharing. I don't think I have ever had one that wanted to do much more than a flat footed walk unless asked to trot.

[@glenrmahan2594]

Jim and Brenda next time you put hay bales in the barn would you explain your trolley system to get the hay from the hay wagons to the barn floor. If you have done in the past let me know when it was. I enjoy your videos very much . I had older Suffolks several years ago. Thanks so much

[@pixie706]

Some horses pull and hurry out of anxiety. Maybe he finds it easier to move a load when it is moving faster as pulling slowly can make it seem more awkward .

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Could be

[@keithmyers4467]

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[@m.harris2429]

I agree that Bill might feel anxious and desirous to please. He’s awesome.

[@suecastillo4056]

You know? Those are the exact words I was going to text… he just seems anxiety ridden and maybe does need to move faster to work… I just kind of got that vibe from watching him … he’s my favorite one of your horses( although they are all unique)… loved him since I saw the video of your daughter riding him and he was zooming around! Perhaps he was broke by someone who really made him anxious and made him like that? I don’t know… he just seems anxious… I love him❣️☮️🙋‍♀️I’m glad you have him and not somebody that doesn’t like him and abuses him… you’re very kind and understanding with all your horses♥️

[@ulexite-tv]

I used to have a Percheron mare logging horse like this. She wanted to pull hard and fast to get the logs out. She was well used when we bought her and had been in a hurry all her working life. She was not anxious around people, was very good with kids riding on her, and, always friendly -- but if there was a log behind her, she wanted to run.

[@richardsurber8226]

so I've waited to watch this, I've been out of town. I really enjoyed the rob interview.

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

This is such a nice part of the day, relaxing in the evening and watching youre video's!

[@randymcguire9130]

Worked horses my hole life always liked a horse like him. Better than a lazy horse.iv owned both kinds

[@farmwife3622]

POOR BILL, HE IS SO STRONG AND READY TO DIG IN AND GO!! MAKES ME TIRED TO WATCH HIM! I KNOW YOU ARE SO GOOD TO YOUR HORSES. TAKE CARE.

[@unclej5951]

When we would get an iron mouthed knot head like that we made them sweat more than their mates and that usually did the trick. Sometimes we would have to move to a more aggressive bit like someone else was mentioned. I haven't heard of a Buxton bit but we used spade bits fairly regular with a light hand. Need to take care though because you can't use the lines to steady yourself when standing on an implement because your going to be putting too much force on your partner's mouth. We had one old hayburner that loved that bit because it had rollers on the spade and he would walk around playing with them rolling them around lol. He didn't need it since he was a good boy and would do what you asked without any reigns on him but he just liked to play with it so we let him. My horses were much smaller though. I always wanted a draft team but to hard to feed them here. hay is 20 dollars per 3 twine bale this year. I Don't have any grass. you have to be rich to have water on your land here in the desert.

[@benzoverakers1877]

Great information about the pull back strap. Blessings!!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobhelwig3947]

it was nice to see you not working but having fun with Robbie !

[@flynnclement3254]

I enjoy how you explain all about horses

[@bigmule35]

JIm , I have done this by leaving a halter on one and running a rope from the ring on the halter down to the chain as you did . This keeps them form getting to much presser in the bit . They do not want that rope pulling there head down no more than the bit then you can still get normal response out of your lines /bit . If you have a horse that gets its self riled up this at times will keep them in a calmer mind .

[@virginiareznik2715]

Bill’s strength is so impressive! The flies seem to be bothering him in this video. Could that be what’s causing his impatience and agitation?

[@ronhaworth5471]

Great tool to even out pace.

[@fernlintner65]

Awesome horse sense! You know your horses and knows what works for each of your beauty’s. I am always so impressed with your care of them. Not only for his team mate but for his own safety and just comfortableness though the day he has to get in a calm state of mind. They need a job and you give it. Thanks for the insight into your work. God Bless

[@hughvane]

My neighbour had a fast-walker Clydesdale named Jack. In the end, after repeated attempts to restrain him with varying methods, he settled on hobbling. That sorted it, but Jack, when released after working, went all athletic, leaping tall buildings at a single bound.

[@bigcatproductions2789]

He loves to Work 😊

[@russlong7175]

Belgians are my favourite and Bill is my favourite of the bunch. Not to say I don't like Percherons. Great video.

[@kdb991]

When we use a tie back we tie a small grass string between the o rings on the bit and snap a lead rope to that and tie the other end to the other horse's belly band It's easy to adjust also

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

The heavy breathing and recovery is the same for people. We should be able to do a short wind sprint causing heavy breathing and it's the short recovery that tells you're in excellent condition. Then ready for another sprint.

[@biddydibdab9180]

My old riding instructor told me that, when a horse has too much go, soon as he speeds up, you put him into a small circle and then straighten out and go again till he equates his speeding up with having to turn. Don’t know if it’s the same for a pulling horse as a riding horse but it works for movers.

[@tinachambers4887]

Hi friends enjoyed the video have a day love from TEXAS

[@billarends2244]

In my experience whenever a horse gets “chargy”, he is uncomfortable, maybe nothing more minor soreness. You said this was on a Monday after a weekend of idle so would I would be real careful about immediately using him pulling to avoid tying up or Astoria and causing him some pain and making him cranky and chargy. Horses that experience this once tend to repeat frequently. A good way to combat this is slow warm up time using a walker or free turn out before work. I have limited experience with draft breeds but it was always consideration with high performance horse like cutters, reiners, and other high competitive disciplines. Just a thought🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@conradmorin1891]

Jim and Brenda, I always enjoy your company, your videos, as well as all your horses and the teachable moments. I find it so interesting, and Again, from Ontario, Canada, I am a big fan of yours. Sending you my warmest regards.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you so much!

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for the explanation on the process of slowing down a horse. Interesting to see and hear the process you use. Thanks for the ride along. God bless.

[@dand5331]

Nice job Rob!

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Another great video Jim and great to see Robbie paying you and Brenda a visit. nice when old friends keep in touch. One thought that kept going thru my mind when you were talking about the evener etc. when you hook up all four horsed for a pull, is there any one spot you would put Bill in to "Even" his pull" our vs Lady Ken and Buck? do you evaluate that situation of who goes where? or just go for it and see how it works out? thanks for sharing. And glad you got some of that hay in before it got too wet. ECF

[@daleevans4261]

Great video. Enjoyed it very much. Bill is one gorgeous horse. Thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@patpower5239]

Another master class Jim, you must put this knowledge in pen and paper, a project for the future Most enjoyable video, you got my attention totally

[@erhardduske6874]

Hallo Jim und Brenda,ihr seid gute AUSBILDER UND wundervolle Menschen!!!

[@hughwhaley3179]

Love your videos 🐎👍

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

[@lesliewbogertsr7492]

Sometimes a change of bits also helps - I had a proud cut Morgan type that had those problems - had a 2 wheel cart and he would run with it & the dialama was being on a hard top road and no calls on his shoes and was afraid he would slip and cause hovac - tried a different but and he settled down - might work for you too?

[@T8ERS]

I introduced a friend to your channel and he remarked that Jim can't really be a dedicated logger/farmer because he still has all of his fingers! hahaha. I find myself returning often to the previous video of Bill & Jim using the stone boat with no load and Bill galloping! :)

[@williamlewis8741]

bonjour jim, brenda and Robbie. what a nice visit

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Bonjour, yes it was great to go down memory lane and to spend time being together

[@daverose4992]

Top Gun Bill "I feel the need for speed!"

[@rodneywroten2994]

Thanks for sharing

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching!

[@armandofrancogarcia1217]

Buenas tardes Sr. Jim, como siempre es un gusto ver sus videos y aprender de ellos. Me gustaría que pudiera contestar a mi pregunta, ¿que hace usted cuando sus caballos envejecen y ya no pueden realizar trabajos como la que usted nos enseña, conserva usted a sus caballos hasta que mueren de manera natural o los sacrifica? Creo que sería muy ingrato desacerase de ellos después del trabajo y ayuda que le dieron, pues creo que se desarrolla un vínculo de gratitud y cariño. Sr. Jim, para mí sería muy valiosa su respuesta, gracias.

[@gregholl5011]

you should get a treadmill for Bill. he could generate your electricity for the day while you get other things done.

[@leroykeim8848]

i too like the buck back setup but i use bridals that have nose bands and i take a hamestrap and doub le it up through the rings that attach the nose band to the bridle putting it through an inch and a half ring

[@leroykeim8848]

and then snapping a lite chain or strap to the ring and running it back alongside the horse and fastening it to the evener hitch point along the way i run it through a ring dropped from the harness to keep from getting under the horse.this keeps the pressure off the bit and on the nose.few horses will pull on thier nose for long and it seems to contribute to a softer mouth and as jim said takes a lot of pressure off your hancs.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening Jim and Brenda, lve never seen our beautiful William so reved up, somethings going on with him..he was pulling like a train and not just a fast trot but he cantered for a short while.to.You could almost feel his frustration and his body language seemed very different.Maybe it is something to do with the new stallion.l know he's very very close to Lady,watching him at that pull competition when Lady was pulling on her own.Bill was calling for her and clearly upset.So maybe he knows she's been bred with the new stud and can smell him on her Just a thought Jim. Wishing you all the very best,very interesting video thankyou Joyce 😊

[@grahamcuthbert783]

Jim, I was brought up on a mixed arable, dairy, livestock and fruit and vegetable farm near Canterbury in England. When I was a very young child we had a working horse which I have only faint memories of. I love to watch you working the beautiful draught horses and envy your lifestyle, I am sure it is not quite the ideal lifestyle considering all of the worries you have with your horses. I am intrigued to know what your commands are as they don't sound as if they are English. What are they and what language. My main hobby is nothing like yours, I ring Church Bells in England, I am always interested in the lives of other people wherever they are in the world. Where are you in USA? Graham

[@tonytroyer9729]

I use semi tire or even a rear loader tractor with my lite horses.

[@briannapier8337]

Good video Jim

[@spicer41282]

Great vid Jim...Curios? What's the total weight of your stone boat sled with you on it with Bill pulling? Lastly, how old was Bill when you bought him?

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Sorry, I don't know

[@scottburris9842]

short all out bursts is best way to get in shape...lol...Woody Hayes sprint test

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looking good

[@davidkimmel4216]

Wonderful videos. Please keep us updated 🤗

[@larrytucker5950]

I am would like to know about the brain strap I am 81 years old, never heard of it Thank you trying to watch all of your videos so very educational when I was small dad and grandpa used mules.

[@290wayne]

The usual Great Video. Thank You.

[@willwipf7030]

Two like bill would be perfect for what I like,

[@michaelbissen1946]

I wish I had that much energy, lol

[@m.harris2429]

Best comment so far. LOL! 😂

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

I doubt that the heavy load will really cure Bill from his habit, it is a mental thing: He listens really well to commands, but he doesn't get it that he should move slowly. He doesn't understand that the load is supposed to slow him down, he just pulls to the best of his ability and the speed that he is confident with to be able to move the load. What kind of bit are you using on him? I have had good experiences with straight Liverpool bits on overeager horses in a team.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

@@janwurm1787 Yes, exactly. The heavy load just increases his anxiety and/or eagerness. Even if he gets tired, it doesn't change his attitude, next time he'll do the same. Horses are not mechanical things where we can "fix" something. We sometimes just have to accept them for what they are and he is a very willing worker, that's overall positive.

[@jamesabernathy6470]

I don't put the buck back rope to the bit you can use a halter or even better a rope around the nose it works the same way if not better and it saves the mouth but the competition pulling don't help but we both know that he will always be that way but he's still a great horse and you get along fine with him i have a Belgian mate the same one of the best I've ever owned and she's also pulling bred so enjoy nothing like working horse's

[@nikolaidisme2072]

yes verry nice friend

[@firecaptaintom1977]

I think Brenda has a crush on Robbie.😄 Will you preg-check Lady or just watch for signs?

[@countryrosefarm9012]

Hey Jim, this is Richard from Country Rose Farm in TN. I didn't quite see how the hold back rope was attached. I have this problem with one if my horses while working in a team. Could you share a diagram or show again how this is attached, please?

[@ladywithaplan2585]

How crazy that Jim made a video about a hold back rope. I just saw your latest plow video. Be neat to see what Jim says.

[@thomaswall7267]

I don't know if a "pulling net" would slow him down a bit. This is used for trotters not to grab the bit to hard.

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Great to pair up with a dead head , help get the work done !

[@tomstillman7143]

I noticed that you use snaps on your lines. I had several snaps undo and changed to just buckling the line directly to the bit.

[@m.harris2429]

My first thought on seeing Robbie was….drumroll…hmmm…I wonder if he’s married because Abby could use some help with her dream. He seems like a great guy.

[@randymitchell8844]

In my opinion, the heavy weight will make him more anxious and excited

[@markgross6140]

Jim great video. I have a question. Have you tried a Liverpool on him. Training Percherons we will use that to help them pay attention where we want them. Which would be pulling beside the other horse.

[@timminstraprs2169]

Perhaps you have covered this in another video, but how do you match up a team of horses?

[@hollywinsman9464]

Could you teach him voice commands? Teach him - walk - trot - jog - one on one?

[@larag4646]

Looks like they're in snaffles. Snaffles are a painful bit and can teach a horse to go through the bit if they learn the pressure is never going to release. You might take time to train them to be more sensitive to your voice than to the bit so that the bit is really a reinforcement of your commands if they didn't listen and/or just bump them to keep them from moving forward when you need sharper turns. A bump, not a constant pull. But you know your horses and a draft horse's mind better than I do so you know what might work on them the best. I've only worked with light horses.

[@jamesabare9956]

nice video once again

[@barbaradacosta6549]

Loved the video and the new information about hold back straps. Never realized that sometimes, with a team, that one horse will walk faster. Also, what is your verbal command to tell the horses to "go". It sounds like "step up" but not sure. Keep up the great informational videos! Thanks for them!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you enjoyed it!