I did NOT expect this!!! // DUKE's First Time Logging!!

[@JChaos1120]

Showing us what goes wrong is so incredibly valuable for horse people who don't know yet. And it's even MORE important to see how to calmly get your horse past the fear. The Suffolks are really impressive, gotta be honest.

[@bilgeratjim]

I think most of us can relate to first day on a new job, not having a clue what's going on, and there being monsters around.

[@sueboettcher]

Good old Bill! When they were pulling it sometimes looked like he was doing most of the pulling the wagon and Duke was just running to keep up. But when you were unhitching them from the wagon Duke was doing his share of breathing hard. Never, ever, expected Duke to be spooky!

[@Brauelle]

I love this video! At 1:04:05 Brenda is close up to Duke while pulling and it looks like Duke is high stepping, almost prancing, his head is straight and not moving while pulling the load. If you look at Bill's legs and body motion, it's just another day of pulling... But Duke looks like he is saying "Look at me, I'm pulling a load of logs!" Towards the end at 1:08:50, when Jim is driving them one handed, I love how Bill just turns right towards the trailer, he knows where he needs to go and that it's quitting time... Or time for some yummy snacks...

[@mariaragnarsson8459]

I used to have a North Swedish draft horse and he was as calm as can be 😇 One day we were out riding a trail that we have done at least 50 times before, when he suddenly jumped in fear 😱 ...the neighbor had changed his mailbox from a green one to a blue one 📫 and it was apparently very scary 😂

[@territn8871]

How funny! Just goes to show how observant they are...and it proves they can see in color too! Love horses!🏇

[@pamelawoodall5891]

That is so funny !

[@johnking8679]

@@mariaragnarsson8459 Just a paint colour change seems to scare 'em !!

[@MishCreates01]

😂😂😂

[@tictactoe325]

My horse was totally unphased by anything, but if something was red, be it a car, jumping pole etc - totally different ballgame. There was no way in heck he was going near that thing.

[@br927]

Jim, I love that story! I almost left one of my kids at the grocery store because she wanted something and I told her no, she threw a fit, we got in the car and was starting to drive off, she decided she wanted to go home and not stay at the store. she came running across the parking lot like a bear was chasing her, never threw at fit in a grocery store after that! Now they'd throw you in jail for child abuse!

[@marthasullivan7521]

Such a Great demo of schooling a 'simple' issue. Monsters are where we least expect them. Thank you for showing us the patience and awareness of your animals. Well worth our time. And also thanks to you, Brenda, for your filming and commentary. You make a great team!

[@sueupham2519]

we agree totally..xx❤

[@darrellbradley9334]

Time then for Cup tea an Biscuit , reflect ;) good on you Both Jim , Brenda Thanks .

[@JChaos1120]

Solidly did not expect Duke to respond to the digger like that! Wow!! But he did really well walking past it so many times, even the times he half-ran LOL

[@RealJohnWayne]

Poor old Bill, he has to break-in all of the new help! Those Suffolk Punch horses ain't big, but I sure do like their attitudes! 👍 I hope y'all have a good one!

[@judsonwalker4259]

Bill needs a pay raise!!!

[@JoJo-ud3hu]

That was a very informative video. Thank you for posting this. Also shout out to Bill for wrestling Duke over to the "scary monster" while pullig his log.

[@kathygutierrez7227]

Accolades for Bill !!! He's smart, strong, steady, patient, and calm with whoever he is paired with; he's amazing! Thanks, Jim and Brenda, for this very entertaining video .

[@bain5872]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching Duke learn. Filming was excellent. Thanks allowing us to watch.

[@wendyvanhorn6386]

Clearly, Duke is a sensitive soul! And I bet Bill was wondering why on earth you kept going in circles (and why the kid kept spooking at “nothing”) So appreciate watching how you take the time to teach Duke that the excavator is not going to eat him! For you, I totally get what a frustrating day it was, but as a viewer, it was video GOLD! 🏅

[@johnking8679]

@@wendyvanhorn6386- Wendy, so clearly told !!

[@AnnieD1994]

Duke has always reminded me of the first QH I ever had. The way he looked at that excavator was identical to my horses response to anything he was unsure of. That horse turned out to be the best and strongest horse I ever had, he’d do anything you asked of him, to the point you had to protect him from himself.

[@pamelawoodall5891]

I had a quarter horse like that, never afraid of anything. Best horse I ever had, and I really miss him .

[@denniswagner6753]

It’s so good to have rock steady bill for this training.like you said you never know what to expect.great job Brenda with the videoing

[@waynegarrison2481]

Great videos to watch while having chemo.....catching up today...first chemo session

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

We pray that all goes well for you!

[@timothyjeffiers8042]

Prayers for you

[@leonjennings4632]

Sending Prayers For A Complete Recovery Blessings To You Sir✌️

[@joharper7365]

Thinking of you from here in the UK

[@laurasnyder5926]

May the Lord restore your health and bring you joy in this testing!!! ...a cancer survivor

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Hi Jim & Brenda, Well done both of you, a great podcast that shows with experience comes solutions for most things that can go sideways during a working day. I have a fond memory of a young engineer who came into my office explaining to me “that he had a problem? “ I explained to him, “that he doesn’t have a problem? He simply doesn’t have a solution yet! Solution given and problem gone away!

[@joycehennequin8469]

That was a really lovely seeing Dukey boys first time doing that job.All things considered he did very well,looked a bit tiered at the end though, but maybe it was a little stressful for him.Thankyou for filming this Brenda ❤

[@brendaconrad1257]

So interesting to see how Duke reacted and how calmly you handled the situation. Schooling him to see how well he learned. Duke is such a sweetie and Bless Bill for being a great partner.

[@wolfeyessouls7965]

Older working drafts are worth thier weight in gold. He was so steady for Duke. Young gotta learn from someone ❤. Great training examples. And have chainsaw, can repair anything 😂that was good ❤...

[@jamesgreenawalt9713]

Skippy isn't afraid to get his feet muddy.😂

[@jenaton5767]

I thought he was going to lay down and roll in the mud puddle

[@Papaguena]

I love the attitude and the way Duke looks at his environment. A sign of intelligence in a horse. I can't get enough of your Suffolk Punch. Greeting from Canada! 🐴

[@HeatherRando-x6x]

Thank you for your calm patient demeanor with your horses. Duke did great and will end up being one of your best I think.

[@debbievogt9881]

Duke needs to make friends with the monsters if he ever wants to compete in pulls

[@TubbyLadyDallas]

Wow! this episode was an adventure filled with suspense! I had to go back and watch from the point where Jim's chainsaw spooked Duke and then the part where Duke perceived the machinery seemed as a "monster"! As always, Skippee is comic relief with his off trail paths and especially when he splashes through water for the sheer joy of it!

[@harryjansen6789]

Probably one of the best videos, Duke was a little nervous and jerky, but it's all new for him, I think he did great, be safe and be well,

[@watchingnwaiting5264]

Duke did great! I had to laugh at Skip just diving right into the water. He doesn't mind getting wet and muddy at all. 😄

[@jimborer1524]

Barron, Earl and Duke are the calmest, never seem nervous drafts I can remember seeing. Not saying anything against any of your horses but for 4 and 5 year olds, they amaze me.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Tribute to the Suffolk Punch breed

[@HH-li5xl]

You’ve trained them sooo well. Such well behaved horses !!!

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

I'm so pleased how things went today's episode of WHWJ . With Jim's calm demeaner and his years of experience as Horseman/Teamster , Logger. He's prepares the best he can and reacts to all situations and resolves the problems. Duke is easy going but he's no Deadhead. I agree with Jim he'll make a great pulling horse with lots work on the farm and the woods. Bill did great supporting Duke. Jim's correct he's got more control of a team of horses from the fore cart seat vs on the ground .

[@bookooc5605]

In all these years, never seen one of your horses so spooked! Hang in there Duke buddy!

[@johnking8679]

Young Skippy has turned out to be a good boy !! He seems to enjoy following along, quite happy !! No barking at the horses, etc.

[@johnking8679]

Skippy definitely loves water !! You probably have to wash him a lot when you get home after a day in the woods. Covered in muddy water, etc. !! Smelly boy !! 😅

[@louisecassidy5991]

Good job well done. That opened his pipes, had him lightly blowing by the end of the job. He'll sleep and think about his trip to the woods and how he got safely home, and each day he'll gain more confidence. Jim, tomorrow is another day, keep at him. Yes, usually the most troublesome end up the best horses, because they use their bright little brains trying to figure how to get out of it. Then later, that same brain is totally in tune with yours. Great video, one of the best. Thanks Brenda. Greetings from Australia.

[@grandpafischer8317]

Lol, I thought it was hilarious Miss Brenda. I used to do that with my wife. Brought back sweet memories. Thanks

[@bambi4410]

💜💜💜

[@brendahogue5487]

Jim love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect Jim and working the horses and logging

[@laurasnyder5926]

What a series of adventures! This was one of the best videos because we all got to witness how to get through a wide range of learning experiences with a young horse. Duke is amazing!!! You just about got Brenda to kick over the traces with your "ha" humor!

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Duke did really well considering that this was his first time logging. Of course, the excellent training he received helped, too, as well as having an experienced horse like Bill by his side.

[@americandoodle]

I just love your horses and the hard work you and your wife put into making videos

[@elvinirons5959]

Old time horseman always told me Subject n Subdue , awesome work your doing for the Colt !!

[@elvinirons5959]

He definitely acts like he knows how to take a load n get it moving !! He’s doing great !!

[@larrygreenwood9044]

Duke didn’t wanting spend the nite in the woods🤣👍

[@thomaslapp6029]

The patience of the teamster makes such a difference.

[@bookooc5605]

Duke has such sensitive expressive eyes, lol. Maybe why he is such a good uncle to Bree. Your story worked instantly on him lol. Great video guys!

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Duke lives up to his name,doing royal work.Cant wait to see them doing light work during winter logging. 😊

[@SweetGumMinis]

When I had horses years ago I used a HUGE track hoe that was parked along the road as a training exercise for one of our horses. It's not every day you get such a wonderful scary object to spook train a horse to. We were working through groundwork exercises and she made me so proud. She was scared but she trusted me and worked through the scary monster dangers.

[@patPatLe]

Excellant video Jim and Brenda! Scared me a bit the first time Duke went by the monster while having a log on the hitch. I know he was going to jump a bit but still suprised me a bit

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

Good work on "The Monster". It looked like the underlying training was holding. As you said, Duke was turning well and when you would tell him to stop, that worked even despite things. It can be said of Zippy that he doesn't mind water. Duke sailed through the wet spot as well. When you loaded into the trailer, Duke was outside. We think of load-into-a-trailer, and he was on the outside, listening to a whole bunch of clatter, not what is necessarily trained-for. Thank you for this video, it was interesting and it was soothing out in the woods.

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

Hey Brenda nd Jim, Jim your teamster skills are so fine tuned, that w your calm voice you where able to keep Duke, your grn horn, cooperating w you despite his fears. Im so accostum w to seeing your horses working in inison, so this was humbling for me. And Brenda im so glad you were there today. Really good documenting what could have become a horrible day. I like how you moved into plan b so well. Yoou have a great rest of your day too. Great learning for me w this vid,. Really nice intro nd ending too. ❤️

[@RussellBonine]

In retrospect, it was probably a good thing the tongue broke when it did (assuming it was weak) as opposed to having it break during the "monster attack." To use an expression, "that could have gotten western! "

[@edsheffield9718]

Brenda,You are a long way above average.Love your personality.I like watching you guys and Abbie.I am from south Alabama.Roll Tide.

[@bretkeetch3704]

I appreciate you showing how to work a horse and help him with his fear. Duke puts his feet down with authority when he has a load to move. Thank you for sharing your time with everyone. I enjoy watching you Jim work with these young horses and teaching them as well as everyone. Brenda you are an amazing person and thank you for your great filming

[@grandpafischer8317]

Good teaching experience for Duke as well as your audience. You handled it great.

[@royolstad8532]

Nice video. The horse loggers II used out in Montana are completely different. Steep country. No carts. Single horse. The logger would sharpen the butt end, use a choker, and ride on the log when he could. When I came up on a root or a rock, the horse knew how to stop, and while puttiing a little pulling pressure on, he'd rock back and forth and th elog would walk up over the obstruction. The logger hardly talked once they started out with the log. Very impressive, as are your methods.

[@benzoverakers1877]

Your gentle calm is what seems to work well for your horses!!!

[@chips4974]

Jim Duke maybe one of those work horses that are best without blinders. He certainly wants see what's going on .I have seen 3 work horses this summer with no blinders and asked the teamster why .😊😊😊

[@russlong7175]

That Bill. What a great horse. My favorite. I favor the Belgians. Having said that, the Suffolk horses are great also.

[@zingerdoutdoors2311]

Duke has a similar prance to Baron. Don’t know if it’s a young horse thing or a punch thing!!!!! Keep bringing the good videos!!!!!!

[@leonjennings4632]

I was Checking Out Awhile Back Looking Duke and Earl Over My Instinct Told Me Duke Looked Like A Well Built Pulling Horse Maybe In A Few Years He And Bill Will Show The Other Teams Their The One's To Beat Thanks For Sharing This With Us Blessings And Please Be Safe ✌️

[@kevintengvall4642]

I loved the story about Nick, if Duke hadnt loaded I may have been tempted to tie him up to the excavator with food and water fior a few hours, I had one that did not want to be caught for its evening feed in the stable so spent the night on his own whilst his mates were fed in the stables , he never did it again (they are not stupid). I used to give sheepdog commands to my wife whenever she helped me in the paddock (she wasnt overly impressed lol)

[@HomeCast-td2tu]

Pretty darn good horsemanship👏👏👏

[@garaldpatrica4985]

I think Duke , just needed the tutoring of Bill. He was glad to get some space between him and the machine. 😅

[@debbievogt9881]

Brenda Im partial to Baron but these 3 brothers are all sweet and gorgeous

[@Ralph94967]

Poor old Bill gets landed with child care with duke Earl LOL

[@juliegoodge2680]

Jim he could turn out to be your best horse with patience 😁👍

[@cheryls3162]

Jim you were so cool and calm dealing with Duke's fear of the excavator. This was a very good training video on what to do and not do when dealing with a skittish horse.

[@paulandlaurahausman379]

Hi Brenda, I notice Bill's high step also. It is amazing how high his back legs can go. Poor Duke, sometimes learning can be so hard. You would think with all the farm machines at home and the noise they make he would be comfortable with another machine. He has had a busy day, riding in the trailer, hearing the chainsaw noises, and working next to the monster. I wonder if he thinks the monster and the noise of the chainsaw are one big monster. He was looking around at the excavator when you were using the chainsaw. Very interesting and the filming was great.

[@andrewmoran7353]

🧐 First day in the woods OJT for Duke 👍 know U where pleased , good job working fear / equipment etc I enjoyed working session 👍👋

[@Adelineward-ix7lg]

It’s always a pleasure to watch yours videos,say hi to your nice wife Brenda and a huge hug to Bill n’ Bree.!

[@johnking8679]

Between Brenda and Skippy, they sure get a good workout when they go with Jim to the woods !! Have you ever measured how many miles you walk (trapes) behind with your busy camera, Brenda ? I think you'll be surprised 😯 !!

[@terrythomas7035]

That cracked me up Jim telling Brenda gee gee haw

[@johnking8679]

I noticed that Bill seems to be much larger than Duke. What is their weight difference ? Probably because Bill is much 'older', too ? My apologies, as you can tell, I'm just a 'city boy' and don't know very much about working horses. However, I certainly LOVE , ❣️ your channel !! Blessings to you ALL !!

[@cherylwarner2623]

1:04:41 It's such a pleasure to watch your channel. Whe 1:04:55 re there's a snag, you take it in stride and don't go into a swearing tirade. Jim, you put me in mind of McGuyver. If he didn't have the proper tool, he made something that worked! It seemed to me that Duke was keeping pace quite well with Bill pulling that load through the woods. ❤😂😊

[@russlong7175]

Everyone has it said before, Brenda is a rockstar. Great filming.

[@alb5489]

The excavator looked like a big One-eyed monster to The Duke. There was a big Belgian mare that was scared of the big bus that had a windshield that looked like two huge eyes 👀. She was not as scared as Duke but it sure made interesting drives. Skippy was @mudbigging” as well as photobombing. Nice video. Thx!

[@Michael-ld2cr]

Now, both Bill and Duke have something to prove, that is why they both make a good team together. Bill knew what must be done. 37:43

[@LawsonLyons-j9b]

I think everyone did amazing Duke will get better as he goes

[@Tam-po5nw]

Funny ha to Brenda...I'm still laughing too...made my day much brighter.... Boy does this bring back memories...my gray was NOT going thru a small puddle..BUT she did and even lived thru it...and so did I live thru it! Sure miss my horses. God bless you &family.

[@mariephenix7168]

What a Duke, what a Bill, What a Jim, what a day!Great story! Great video, great everything!

[@plainsimple442]

We have 6 children of a close age, and have the same problem with names.

[@jenaton5767]

Look at Dukes face after he comes out of the woods, “I can’t believe the yellow monster didn’t eat me” he looked pretty worried. With training he will overcome his fears.

[@joqlady888]

Let's go home Duke....you a good boy..

[@brendaconrad1257]

I really appreciate your videos showing the horses getting loaded to go home....after a work day. Thank you "Brenda.

[@jmat5857]

I was waiting for Skippy to lie down i one of those big puddles to cool off his belly.. Duke just needs more time with you, Jim, to get used to all of the new noises and to slay monsters - just like any good dad would do. He is a lovely horse. Can’t wait to see if he and Earl will some day become a team. Brenda, what delicious things are you cooking or baking in your kitchen with all of your lovely fruit and produce?

[@carolelonsdale6320]

Oh, Jim made me laugh when he was talking to Brenda like she was a horse 😅😂xx

[@johnking8679]

It took a little while for Duke to overcome his fear of that "Monster" machine you have !! I mean he was REALLY afraid of it !! For Jim, it was just "another day at the office" and handled the situation very professionally !! 🫡

[@susanneericsson3871]

Ha.. ha... to his wife, funny !😁

[@paulpjy4996]

Congratulations Jim and Brenda you did a marvelous job calming Duke. You truly are a great horse man!!! Thank you for an extra long video really enjoy everything even with the problems you had..

[@nancygrams9784]

You are so patient with your beautiful horses! ❤

[@dalehammond2264]

Brenda you sure get a lot of exercise filming! God bless!

[@ConstanceLove-ws1pv]

I know. Always thinking same thing.

[@FinsMom]

Do you think Duke would have been better facing the tree you were cutting ? I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing the training of your youngsters . Good boy Bill !

[@bobogilvie4472]

DUKE is keeping right up with BILL

[@femalecrusader8389]

The new replacement horses are coming along nicely. Duke first time in the woods and this is why Bill is there to help with training and safety.

[@MarthaWilson-u4y]

I enjoy your videos. I am reminded of an experience I had with draft horses. Many years ago now, I was on a trail crew in Yosemite National Park in California. At one point, two huge draft horses were used to drag two long I-beams up a long trail with many switchbacks. They possibly gained 6-700 feet in elevation. I recall the big horses pulling mightily to pull the I-beams, which were used to span a small creek that crossed the trail. The bridge abuttments were already built with dry stone masonry. The horses were tan, like your Belgians.

[@candiarchibald9701]

Bill steadily thinking, steady as we go young man. We going to do this.

[@williamsmith5514]

Your trailer is of high quality. The axles at the back are independent axle movement which makes it a very versatile bush wagon .

[@JuneSmith-pk4zc]

Pretty pair of boys

[@sueupham2519]

hahaha,, loved all of it..first of all great seeing u have a clean mouth. golly, the training in the woods is so valuable and it was great wisdom to take them around ..yah. maybe first time horses want to see everything you do so they can adjust..since Earl did try and turn about 50 times to see...the time Brenda went near the excavator helped Earl to see that the monster wasn't hurting his brushing pal...ha so it was safe. we're glad you kept it all on video,it's great for training archives.yah,,,super stuff.. maybe if old ken could of worked with Earl .? was all so new being in different kinda woods.brovo

[@terridionne7729]

I believe they said that was Duke not Earl

[@jenineclonch6359]

I enjoyed watching this so much. It's so interesting how you and the horses work together. Thanks, Brenda, for filming. Excellent job.