How is BREE doing these days?? // Mowing Hay with Draft Horses

We wanted to give an update on how Bree is doing these days! Jim is also out mowing hay with Bill & Baron!
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[@LKre-vi5oq]

Can't get over how gorgeous and well-mannered Bree is. She is her Mama's daughter.

[@paulhorning3837]

So glad to see the dog on the leash when he was mowing

[@b.m.bradley7525]

That Brea is one good looking horse- she will be a real beauty in the years to come , possibly a very good mom also .

[@bill4518]

You are so lucky to have found William . All work , no talking . Plus he can do pretty well anything and work unsupervised . Great farm hand .

[@br927]

Lady is giving you the slip! She's a good Mother! Bree is a Beauty!

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Bree has grown so much in one year. She is beautiful ❤️

[@annalefsrud3132]

For us farm kids, this is heaven. That sweet barn smell, all that grass cut by scythe or horses, piles of manure that make the best garden, the wonderful Mr. Conscientious supervisor/dog that makes sure all is in order and working smoothly. Oh yes, boots to deal with all the mud & manure around gates and doors. Most of all, your lovely strong horses!

[@AlainPronko]

Bonjour Jim ( de France} Mon père avait boulonner sur les roues de la faucheuse des veilles dents de herse. Plus de patinage quand l'herbe était épaisse.

[@territn8871]

Bree is one beautiful filly!!!! Love her flowing blonde mane! But how could she not be a beauty having such gorgeous parents!!!! Worming her last month definitely paid off as she's gained over a 100 pounds!!! Lookin' good Bree❤ And her baby sister will be beautiful too. Someday they will make a gorgeous team! I still can't get over how great Bill and Baron did at the horse pull! I know you are so proud of Baron being this was his first pull! Brenda, down in Tennessee, our strawberries are in their last week probably, and looks like yours are just getting started! I sure will miss them when the season is over. Hope you all have a good weekend...and Happy Father's Day to Jim!

[@jeannebeck3964]

I used to help my grandfather in the 60's cut hay with a mower like that. But his mower was converted to be pulled a small Farmall Cub tractor. Grandpa drove the tractor and I sat on the mower. We put hay in the hay mall lose. Grandpa had a very small dairy farm and milked his 5 cows by hand. He also worked for the SOO Line railroad on the section crew. I kept my horse at his farm. That's why I had to help make hay.

[@user-hu1xg8dl4z]

Good to see another classic farm work day it's never done

[@HensOnly]

Bri is beautiful! Just like her baby sister! One day they will make a good driving pair!

[@carlapierle8623]

Bree is absolutely beautiful!

[@Ralph94967]

She’s young. And she will come right when the time comes. Brea is turning out real well. Putting flesh on

[@davidspellman3059]

very close to 100k subscribers. YAY !!!!!!

[@gloriamurray6842]

Good morning Jim. Hope you have a great day. Bree is really growing.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

I always experienced plugging when the guards were missing, which could happen occasionally. Mowing and plowing belong to my most favorite activities with the horses. What a joy and satisfaction to be able to raise replacement horses.

[@maggiefogarty-harnish9667]

Glad to hear you guys are coming to horse progress days. It is a great event!

[@hughperkins707]

I’m so glad that you have Skippy on a leash, many a good dog has been injured with mowers.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

You are right, one of my dogs once got nipped by the blade at the end of the bar, in consequence he lost his left hind leg, which needed to be amputated.

[@territn8871]

​@@klauskarbaumer6302That's so sad. Hope he did ok after his leg amputation.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

@@territn8871 Yes, he lived another 8 years after that and died at the age of 14, which for a German Shepard/ husky cross breed isn't bad

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

Jim and Brenda, Your right that the Belgian /Suffolk Punch Cross sucjh as Bree should mature heavier and possibly taller than her Sire Baron. Also i agree with Jim that leading her around the barn yard is enough along with daily handling Bree iwill do fine until Bree is between 2 coming 3 years old. To start ground driving her and move forward from there. Also Jim is ao busy with Duke and Earl's training. Brenda as you get into your mid 70's like i am there are lots of smeels and issues that trigger wonderful memories of years gone by. That's why " Working Horses With Jim " keep my horsey memories alive. Thank You Jim and Brenda Gordon.

[@evabetlyon2693]

Bree is beautiful and all your early work with her is paying off..I personally think horses don't need serious work until they are done growing and maturing..however people get impatient and don't want to wait 5 yrs..I'm pleased you aren't in any hurry with Bree..she's just a baby with baby bones..she has time..as always prayers and blessings

[@homesteadmama49]

Thanks for update on Bree . .she's a beauty.!!!❤

[@kimcool6327]

Brea is still so young, Jim there will be plenty of time. She is doing so much better.

[@teeforchange]

She’s beautiful

[@chips4974]

Yea Skippy on a leash , when around the hay mower .😊😊😊

[@tugonrye1984]

looking at your green house William is building reminds me of one of my mistakes I made making a little portable green house for "our lass" my wife to get her seedlings going , all her plant grew stalky and thin because i never used clear plastic it was the smoky type . not enough light . so remember guys only use the clear as per Jim's

[@abr6480]

All the younger horses are looking very pretty good job On Lady's new baby.

[@benrogers5808]

Good idea Brenda , putting a leash on Skippy so you don’t end up with a three legged dog. Those sickle bars will cut quick and deep. 🦞🦌🫎🌲👍🏻

[@jamesgreenawalt9713]

Bree is a beautiful horse

[@WendyJorgensen663]

glad to see skippy on lease while Jim mowing👍

[@talknomo]

Strawberry’s on cereal with real cream ❤❤❤ It took me a long time to get used to store bought cows milk.

[@cindycarlson7881]

Love your strawberry bed, Brenda! Fresh strawberries remind me of one time when Grandma and I were picking strawberries in Nelda's patch, and I asked her why she bent over, instead of squatting down, and she said one day I'd understand. Now I know exactly why! 🙂 I also remember her saying, "Oh my, my shoes are squeaky today" as she bent over and got back up...LOL! Memories of those times are precious, and now we get to make them with our grandkids! 🙌💜

[@user-ni8lu2bs1v]

my dad had a mower very simular to jims' and i can remember riding it when cutting hay-lots of memories

[@aquamarine5180]

Brenda, I also love the sound of the snap and the rustling sound of the leaves as you pick the berries. Love your garden talk with us!! Kathy from Indiana

[@marks7502]

Skippy vs cat. lolz

[@benzoverakers1877]

Bree is another beautiful horse!!! Love seeing the work you are doing on a daily basis.

[@toriwolf5978]

Hii Brenda and Jim ❤so happy to see you both and the newest arrival so cute, love your videos and following you both around the farm doing your chores …I love hearing the chickens clucking away , hope the milk cow is doing good will you breed her so you will have a nice little calf and lots of fresh milk ? Please keep us updated on how that little foal is progressing so sweet…..see the subs are growing that’s awesome ! Everyone give this video a thumbs up it will help the channel to grow they both deserve it ❤❤❤

[@CarolynNorman-kf8fu]

I’m glad Bree is gaining. She sure is a beaut

[@sherrymeyer3487]

Bree is beautiful

[@herbertlittle2699]

I love to watch Jim cut hay.

[@JamesMcGill-kr2qk]

Well I see Skippy is still supervisor of all the work and I am glad to see him on the leash around the mower. I wish that I lived closer so I could help Jim with the repairs on the mower. I love welding and I could weld tread on the steel wheels for a little more traction. I spent a lot of time on my knees replacing the knives and broken guards on cutter bars. I was very happy to see Lady and the new filly are doing well on the previous video. May the good Lord bless you and your family please keep safe especially on your trip to Lancaster County PA.

[@jlin3924]

I loved this episode. And yes, seeing you two doing farm things does remind me of going to my grandparents farm as a child. Wonderful memories. Also like seeing the outbuildings and how everything is done. I grew up in the suburbs-we never had a garden or anything. I am also enjoying my WHWJ calendar!!! Many thanks

[@charmagne70]

Curly dock is pretty hard to get rid of, especially if you let it go to seed. It gets some pretty deep/extensive roots but you should try to get rid of it if you can in a hay field by digging up as many as you can and not letting it go to seed. The whole plant is edible for people and has some medicinal properties but they can cause kidney stones if you eat to much of them because of the oxalic acid. Best thing I like them for is rubbing the leaves/crushed up stems on bug bites, they really help reduce the itch and take the inflammation out like from mosquito bites or bee stings. Cattle, horses and sheep should NOT eat curly dock. Chickens shouldn't eat the seeds however they can and will eat the young leaves (but chickens are pretty good about not eating things they shouldn't). Bree is looking great!

[@sherylbartlett3871]

Hi Jim & Brenda 😊 I always enjoy your videos and the more I watch & learn about farming, I realize how much hard work is involved to keep things running smoothly! You two amaze me! This video was made just before Lady foaled & has since given birth to a little sister to Bree, ❤❤ HOORAY❤❤.....maybe name the new baby Anna so you would have the team of Bree-Anna.....Thanks for sharing and God bless.......😊😊

[@michaelbissen1946]

That's interesting how such miner changes make such big improvements. Love the videos ❤

[@jgraef919]

Bree is so pretty and her personality seems golden!

[@gaylesmith1738]

Bree is so pretty! She seems so gentle. It'll be fun to see her sibling with her! Those strawberries made my mouth water!! 😊 It's always fun watching your videos!! 💕

[@randywaite4573]

I was surprised to here Bree had gained that much weight. Also noticed that as you had walked her around the driveway how she looked towards the porch as she seemed to expect to go on the porch.

[@annsaenz291]

Bree looks so beautiful and growing up. Love the color of her mane. Lady is going to be very protective of her second filly but Jim you and Brenda will be able to get her to relax around the both of you. God bless you both and keep you all safe with your animals 🙏 ❤️

[@harryjansen6789]

Great video, Bree looks terrific, be safe and be well,

[@NotKev2017]

Every time Bree is taken out is a lesson. Just a reinforcement of her earlier lessons. And she's doing fine for her age. If anything, I would suggest lifting feet every time she is in the barn. Will make any future problems or need to have her feet trimmed so much easier. I did it to my 2 geldings when they were young. I never had an issue when it was time for them to be trimmed.

[@janemoses1659]

My Husband says you need a haybind to mow your hay! He says some of the Amish use them with horses. Brenda your strawberries look amazing.

[@joqlady888]

Can you go back over the grass the other way and get that cut that is laying down? Bree is beautiful.. lov from south alabama.

[@robertcaldwell7918]

Fantastic Video Ive been looking for these video

[@suestanley7352]

So grateful you tie Skipp! He could lose a leg/s in a heartbeat!❤😊

[@jamesabare4877]

wondeful video. Bree is getting so big and beatiful

[@bobogilvie4472]

I wish the smell of fresh cut hay could come through on the video.

[@dennisvestby4432]

LOVE THE CONTENT, I AM REYIRED BRINGS BACK MEMORIES, THANK YOU❤❤❤❤🔆🔆🔆🔆✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻👍🏻

[@jeanhawken4482]

Miss Brea is a buety like her parents

[@KenJohnston-ci9kn]

Here in Sw Saskatchewan we would love to have a hay crop like that. It has been very dry here for 3 years. Love to watch the horses working!

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

There are several videos on KZbin that Jim might find useful on using and adjusting horse drawn mowing machines. Also, I find using a calendar like Yahoo on my computer is helpful in keeping track of items on the farm like shoeing and medication. I can schedule a future date to remind me of what needs doing when and even have it send me an email announcement. A spreadsheet is also useful for keeping track of such things and very good for a garden. There is a learning curve but worth the effort.

[@ResistanceChicks777-fw4mb]

PG here. Great video. I love the sound of Strawberries snapping off. Bree really has grown a lot! I figured you would be mowing a lot. June 16-19 is going to be very hot here in Cincy Ohio. Perfect weather for quickly drying the hay.

[@user-fk8qz9wj4l]

❤❤❤

[@ksanurse]

Bree is beautiful! Haven’t seen her in a while as not always on yt but she looks wonderful. So glad for you she turned out awesome. The baby sister is also going to be very nice. Congratulations.

[@cheryls3162]

Bree is a beauty like her Mom! I think Bree will be the perfect medium size, not as large as her Mom but not as short as Baron. I'm hoping you'll keep Bree and the new filly. Bree might be a decent saddle horse too!

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

So nice your wood working buildings .the green 🏠🏡 houses are so nice . Your strawberry 🍓 s look so good . Yes , i had a small garden it was so satisfying . Your farm is so lovly . All the horese look good .Brie is growing 💗. Thanks for your vidio .

[@willwipf7030]

Bree is beautiful, Brenda you need to have William build you a wagon for that pup use it to bring water and food to the hands in the field, course you need a harness,

[@barbaradeclerck7341]

Yup curly dock🤨 goats Love it.

[@marionboucher3155]

bree is turning out to be a beautiful looking horse

[@michellecurry415]

Glad to see Skip on a leash. When I was a kid, my dad was cutting hay and my dog Blackie, who looked a lot like Skip was in front of the mower arm and one of his back legs was cut off just below the hock joint. He did fine on 3 legs. I prefer avoiding that situation again.

[@arlysdavis3694]

Bree is so pretty and looking forward to seeing more of her sister. Brenda, you are so right about memories. Thanks for the memories.

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

I’ve watched two videos today the first one at 3:00pm and this one at 9:45pm. You started with 99.7 and it’s 99.8. You’re almost there.

[@Nancy-1249B]

Brenda were those mole hills in that planted field you were walking in? You have no need for dirt but I was told that dirt moles kick up is ' sterile ' in that it is free of weed / seed and makes excellent dirt for potted plants because of it. I guess the moles eat everything in it. I'm a person that ended up having to buy dirt. 😢. So when I spot mole hill dirt I get a little excited!😂. Bree looks good. Love her mane. It's fun to see Skippy interacting with his farm family. What was he trying to do with that chicken? 😅 I could watch him for hours. Thank s for the video.❤

[@lucinaramsey4705]

Your so close to 100,000 subs 👏🏼- when I subscribed to your channel it was at 32,000

[@najwaseiya]

So nice upload, interesting activities

[@DeniseClark-jm7uk]

I enjoy gabbing with Brenda.

[@beatricethomas3056]

I thought of Sissy, as in sister, for a name for the baby!

[@andrewmoran7353]

🤔Reajustment noticed cut looked good 🫣 Bree looking very good future Lady in the making par Excellent stewardship, 👍 Jim /Brenda 👋👀

[@anthonysutherland9487]

You can weld bars or rods across the mower wheels surface to restore traction

[@glennwestiii3]

I truly enjoyed this video. It was very soothing for me on a stressful day. I am looking forward to the next video as always.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Brenda I don't recall you having a rhubarb patch.I can remember my mother making rhubarb pies or strawberry rhrhubarb pie.

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing. 🐴

[@bigfred1696]

maybe weld some tread on the mower wheels will help

[@myhorses2]

Bree is all Belgian Yes she is going to be big like the Belgians

[@sueboettcher]

Bree’s dad is Baron, who is a Suffolk Punch, so she’s a mix.

[@valspannbauer3334]

Brenda & Jim, another great video! Brenda, do you have any good recipes using strawberries that you wouldn't mind sharing with us. Noticed Skippy on a leash while Jim is mowing....great idea!!! No chances of accidents!!! One more thing, my husband & I just want to say that Bree is growing into one stunning looking horse. No surprise there with her parents being lookers themselves!! 💕

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

Heat Rises, so I like the section at the top of the Walls for opening and close to vent off the heat in the Green House Idea. My Englis, Celtic and (German) Relatives built Barns and Frut Packing sheds Like the one the Stolts Brothers Built in Cedaredge Colorado, Now located at the Pioneer Town Musim with Windows that open and closed to Vent off the extra Heat in a razed Center Section at the Top of the Roof. It also allows more leigh in. Have a wonderful day!

[@ldirk58601]

Bree getting so dappled up. Looking great! Brenda you are one strong lady! Always following and filming in any condition. And, I sure love that greenhouse. I just love everything about it! Bet you could sell plans or the whole thing. And nostalgia is so different for everyone isn't it? I love when the brain and heart take a picture and remember the smallest of details sometimes. But they are our details. And that seems like a gift from God. Have a great weekend❣

[@norwolf4765]

Great video!

[@geraldrunyon6492]

In the Midwest, we called that weed sour dock. A regular problem in our hay fields.

[@janellevoigt5481]

The dock week grows out here in California too, we used to have a lot of it on our farm/ranch too.

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Howdy there , great video guys love to see what's going on there on the farm lots off stuff , great too see Bre putting on alot off weight , yea paddock wet for sure Jim l guess your got a bit on so needs to be mowed , Jim thinking about your drive wheel on the mower maybe go too your friend and get him too weld some hard facing in strips were the lugs were, will help alot to drive the wheel and stop it skiding, ok cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@deewar7921]

Please could we a post explaining all the commands Jim uses along with how they are written and spoken?

[@timothyjeffiers8042]

We have alot of that doc. Here in ky. too.

[@waynegarrison2481]

Congratulations on 100K. You made it...

[@zugzwang747]

Just did cut hay with my deering and had also trouble with that heavy grass sort, but it turned out going slower was a good way to deal with it. Easy for me using an old 7 Horsepower two wheel tractor with a pto driven wagon behind and the cutter last, having 4wd and good tires as well as grip steel wheels on the deering, going slower was no big deal. I guess it is a little harder with Bill and Baron to speed down 😅 with our single Percheron slowly would work but he is off work having a hoof issue. This weeds are spreading in Europe as well and here in Sweden we call them srcrapies. Unfortunately the cows eat those and their seed is spread with the cow manure so really recommend to get them removed with the seeds part and collect and burn them, fairly hard to get rid of them otherwise.

[@Michael-ld2cr]

Jim, it looks like the sickle are in good shape on the sickle bar. Have you tried top-serrated or under-serrated, I once worked at a sickle manufacturer. I asked what the difference between top-serrated and under serrated is that the under-serrated sickle sections are self sharpening.

[@thomaschase8277]

Jim, have you ever puiied at Fryeburg? My Dad would always take his camper and stay the week. He spent most of his time in the Pullng Barn. It's a great fair.

[@jameslehmann6452]

Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and use the right equipment

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Curly dock is medicinal. You might want to mentally mark where that is in the field. Would it help that mower to braze some lines across that wheel? Just wondering if it would give you a little traction. Seems like we need someone making replacement wheels for these old mowers, since no one is building them anymore. Don't take me too seriously, Jim. I try to have a comment on each of these for the algorithm, to help you build the channel, and a question to help keep you from getting "writers block" while creating content every week. We were hoping to come see you at Horse Progress Days, but it doesn't look like it is going to work out.

[@agranetmedia2667]

Jim, obviously you have the potential for a team of Mares down the road, with Bree and her new sister. It seems that most of your horses over the years, including Andy and Rory, have been males, geldings or stallions. What are your thoughts on a working Mare-team on the farm and logging? I'm partial to working with geldings, myself. Dennis.

[@clarenceburton9654]

I could see the difference when you changed the shoe