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[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

2025 Calendars still available! ► www.workinghorseswithjim.com/shop

[@harmonymarty]

Happy New Year Jim & Brenda, Received my calendar yesterday. What a beautiful pictorial of " Working horses with Jim". I will be enjoying it the whole of 2025.❤

[@zarahunt771]

The trust your horses have is amazing, having those noisy clippers so close to their ears, and they hardly move at all. Also I love your care about your horses welfare. ❤

[@fergiepingo5548]

Jim, My wife always listens to your shows, and all of a sudden I heard the word horseshoe come up, and I glanced at the screen and listened to your input on the cork shoes. You are totally on the right track and as you can tell, the lighter shoes stay on longer. Lighter is better. The heel cork thing, I sort of knew what you were going to say about them not sinking into the ground. Good observation! The one piece of advice that I could give you horse loggers, or draft horse farmers or pullers is about the length of the shoe. Remember, the longer the heel, the more it can become a lever, which inevitably breaks down the heels. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work. BTW, I've been a farrier for 53 years. Best wishes.

[@laurasnyder5926]

That's a lot of shoeing experience!

[@joselynensign9014]

You need a full built-in ledge to stand on, or have the horse stand in a ditch of some kind. Either way you would then be taller then the horse.

[@jbc0831]

Kitties photo bombing! I just love to watch you go about your chores. In my mind's eye, I would love to have lived this kind of life. I am living it vicariously through you and Brenda. Thanks for sharing your world.

[@sueboettcher]

It’s quite a day when Ken is offering to trot! Nice to see those two in action.

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Thanks Jim, appreciated the time with you working with the horses. They look and act like happy souls.

[@chips4974]

Thank you Jim for putting Pansy in the barn with the 4 young critters .Next 8 weeks are full on winter cold .Keep or sell a decision to be made sometime in the future . Pansy will produce 8 gallons or 30 liters of milk per day . Calf sharing or pigs for all the surplus milk that you and Brenda cant use . Ah farming great fun to watch . Just the way I enjoy farmin .😊😊😊

[@LauraNefzger]

That great education on horse shoes I enjoyed your videos.We never had draft horses just riding horses but I still enjoyed the horses at their job plus their get days off too

[@claudiamerz7123]

It's nice to see beautiful ken and lady again. Thank you Jim for the good informations about the different horseshoes. Like all your videos. Many greetings and a happy new year from germany Claudia

[@loriswain8140]

Lady knows that it’s a spa day so she is loving it. Ken is still my favorite. He’s just a gentle giant. ❤. They are all good horses, a testament to Jim & Brenda’s care.

[@Autigers2013]

I miss seeing him and Buck logging together!

[@br927]

Grandpa told me that if everyone liked all the same things, everybody would be chasing Grandma! you're right about the shoes!

[@maggiepatterson7949]

lol!

[@jonilore]

Such a treat to see good ol' Ken and Lady work! And a peek at Pansy, too!

[@sarahktm]

Nice job loading the steers, picture perfect! Thanks for the shoe discussion too, really interesting.

[@deannaharrell6803]

I loved keeping my barn in shape. Your animals that you keep in stalls deserve a nice place. Jim, you and Brenda do a wonderful job with the task at hand. Just hung my beautiful calendar.... Have a great evening. ❤️🫶❤️ Eastern NC 🇺🇸

[@cindycarlson7881]

Enjoyed this video, and thanks for taking time to film! 😊

[@Michael-ld2cr]

Jim, great video. I am glad the 2 steers went into the cattle trail as planned, and I like to hear what you gonna say about retiring Ken and Lady. It is simple. They will go downhill fast. When I get to Jim age. I like to have Jim's motivation. It is an honor to watch working horses with Jim. That's all, folks.

[@glennwestiii3]

I enjoy watching you carrying out all of the various work required for the farm to run.

[@bettyloar2238]

Love watching you working with your horses ❤

[@tedferry408]

Wow, Jim what a pro you were loading your cattle.

[@Livesoutdoors-c2v]

You take such good care of the horses. I spend every morning scooping horse apples too! And feeding and grooming! Then maybe I get to ride!😆

[@dalevinkle2549]

It is always a pleasure to hang out with you. I really enjoy your videos

[@benzoverakers1877]

Great variety of all things farm. Love seeing farm life....

[@denniswagner6753]

Good to see those two horse out for a little exercise.they seemed to have lots of enthusiasm considering they haven’t been working for a while.they seemed to enjoy it.great video from Canada.

[@PaulTighe-e2n]

Great video Jim and awesome job 👏

[@heatherreckzin2183]

You realize how huge Ken is when he’s beside Lady. Beautiful creature!

[@ernmoul]

Why is it that I’m so entertained by a wise horseman shoveling horse crap?? Makes me wonder about myself 😮😊 I have watched for years

[@russlong7175]

That's a good question. Me too

[@louisecassidy5991]

Feed in, muck out. Feed in, muck out. Feed in, muck out. Repeat. A horseman's rhythm of life, if you want your horses handy close by. Of course they could live out 24/7, then you gotta go fetch what you want, while carting feed up the paddock. This way Jim knows exactly how much hay and grain they are getting. This is the old way. And it is all paying for itself, the horses doing all the cultivating and planting. Anyway, horse manure is a nice smell.

[@marionberry6909]

I have been wondering about the same thing, about myself, (I suppose that I’m ok????????????) Sometimes I just sit in the barn and listen to the horses eating, it’s just a relaxing sound.

[@jangrahame4891]

I'd rather watch Jim shovel and spread manure all day, before I would listen to a politician say it for five minutes!

[@louisecassidy5991]

@@marionberry6909Next time you ride out, hop off somewhere green, slip the bit, let your horse fill up, as you sit listening to the joyous juicy green munching. It is as good as a drink too.

[@Adelineward-ix7lg]

It’s always be nice to watch and listen to yours advised,and nice to see you again with yours horses.very interesting video Jim.

[@LadySagitar]

The horseshoe commentary was really interesting. I have no experience with pulling horses, but with riding and jumping horses, we used to use a special shoe where we could switch out heel "knubs" as needed depending on the riding surface. I'm not sure what type of shoe it's called or if it's even relevant to pulling horses, but it was nice we could change to flat when we didn't need the extra traction

[@LawsonLyons-j9b]

Watching you work Ken brings back so many good memories for me we had big horses just like him probably some of the best memories I've ever had that's why I love this channel so much

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Absolutely !!!

[@JC-gm3zs]

Thanks Jim. A fascinating and enlightening video for someone like me (city boy). I admire how you not only carry out the various tasks, but film and narrate at the same time.

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

Youve been thinking again 😅, logger shoes w only the one heel cork heel.. One heel cork makes soo much sense . Of course, I think it is better for them to have single heel corks! I didn't know drafts heels don't grow so fast.! Thnx for explaining abt the slight flare that's at the bottom of her hoof. . Idk.! Retiring a horse. That would be a good topic for you to cover some time.. You've clearly given it a gd bit of thot. Thanx for share some time w yall. Cheers! ❤❤

[@mfc4591]

It was good to see Ken and Lady working together. The steers story is true, they can be wild ! Hope you all have a great week end.

[@earlgowdy7547]

Your step-stool situation this morning brings a smile to what you use as a step-stool around the horses....since you have a sawmill & source to all types & sizes of wood, why not design & build one suitable for use around the horses

[@pamelawoodall5891]

That sounds like a good idea.

[@Plan_it-Farm]

Thank you so much for your horse maintenance videos. They help me out big time with your way of thinking. When it comes to cattle, you ain't kidding. Some days, it's Jurassic Park, and some days, it's just like you planned it.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Very well explained about the shoes Jim Thankyou for taking the time to do this for us.All the horses are looking fantastic and so so nice to see Ken and Lady out and about ❤

[@leonjennings4632]

Thanks For Sharing This With Us I Truly Appreciate Watching You And Brenda Working On The Farm With The Horses And The Woodlands Too It Was Great Seeing Ken And Lady Spreading Manure They Both Seemed To Really Enjoy Themselves They Certainly Haven't Lost A Step You Can See It Was Like You Let Them Out On The Playground You Can Tell They Love Their Work And Yes The Cattle Loaded Beautifully Like They Knew They Were Supposed To Go In The Trailer Again Thanks For Taking Us Along Today Happy New Year To Y'all And Please Be Safe ✌️

[@ThinkAboutIt-2x]

I have a stool for clipping horses suggestion.... get a thick log, cut steps & fasten rubber on them drill through opposite bottom side for an axel put on appropriate wheels that only touch ground when tipped. Attach handles. The worst is they may break handles. Especially if you carve indentation for wheels to fit into. Just make sure wheels qre off ground when stump steps are set to use for step stool.

[@LauraNefzger]

It great seeing Lady and Ken together but it great you giving them a choir to do and i know they like their work

[@justnix4487]

This was one of those sit back and learn with jim videos 😊 there something about your voice and the way you explain things that pulls me in to listen and learn very enjoyable 😊 with your carpentery knowledge could you make a solid two step for clipping

[@valmiddeton7146]

Thanks for sharing your busy day with us Brenda and Jim👍❤️

[@kimcool6327]

Ken did a great job with the farm chores last spring. Turning over the garden and other things. I vote you let him continue to let him work at farm chores for sure.

[@gentlegiants1974]

Going way back to when I first got my own team I had a farrier, himself a logger, who was using those pulling shoes with a turned down heel and no toe clip. Worked fine for me. I'd build them up with weld as needed. Eventually I got doing my own shoeing to save some money and shifted over to Kerckhart's. I use a #6 Draft, 1/2 inch thick with a toe clip. I have one team caulked with screw-in studs that I really detest but I keep building them up with borium. The other team has drilltek toe and heel and I really like the way they bite. This is the first year trying the drilltek stuff. I have a big box of borium rod so that is what I'll use once the drilltek wears down. A friend picked these up for me at a horse sale in the States last year and they already had the stuff welded on. I like a toe clip. I posted a video awhile back about my shoeing. It ain't pretty but they stay on and do the job and don't have to pay an over priced scam artist saddle horse farrier who doesn't even have the right nails on his truck.

[@kellyellingson2335]

We used flat shoes on draft horses for when on pavement or hard rocky ground to help protect the hooves.

[@tractordan933]

Them guys (horses) backing that spreader in still amazes me every time I see it. Thanks for the video.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Those "gentle" giants can wreck havoc without trying 😊

[@suestanley7352]

I am guessing it felt good to get out and work for Ken and Lady. This was their special day!❤

[@aboyce2841]

Love seeing the horses outside looking in checking out the cattle movements

[@robertevans8503]

i really appreciate this longer vid today as i am home sick with the flu.

[@laurasnyder5926]

May the Lord bless and heal you speedily!

[@robertevans8503]

@@laurasnyder5926 thank you

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

Awe. Get better soon. Prayers 🙏 ✌️ ☮️

[@deadeye1943]

That’s a racing stripe on Ken. Looks great.

[@beardedgranny6190]

Awesome video Jim..!!! Thanks for share'in always love watch'in God bless..!!!

[@rockingredpoppy9119]

Great video!!!! 👍

[@johnraue5708]

GOOD DAY AT THE BARBER SHOP SHOE FITTING A TIME TO REST AND CARE. GOOD TEAM WORK OF WHAT TO EXPECT OF EACH OTHER- HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@stacywilliams3202]

Your thoughts on the shoes makes so much sense.

[@rodneywroten2994]

beautiful roach main. Awesome video Jim

[@kaystrong8654]

Thanks for sharing with us , love watching all you do ❤️❤️✌🏼

[@jeanhawken4482]

Lovely stock well cared for.

[@Tam-po5nw]

I think you should always be vigilant with all horses at all times...like you say it only takes a second and it might only take a little thing to spook a horse if conditions are right for that moment...thank you for your videos...God Bless and Happy New Year.

[@johnraue5708]

ALL WENT WELL AS EXPECTED- A GOOD FOR ALL

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Interesting video . I think your right about the shoes and you modifying it . Because you are the one working your horses and notice what's happening to there hooves . Interesting hair cuts . Every one having a hard time keeping the horses clean .been a real interesting winter . Freeze , thaw ,freez e thaw . Here's to a new year hope all is well . Thankyou for sharing your work with the horses .

[@LawsonLyons-j9b]

I think it looks so much better when they're all done and all shavin and looks good

[@sueupham2519]

awesome

[@kayl9572]

You mentioned Ken's heels ...so how did they look when you took his shoes off? Great to see Lady and Ken working.

[@Deanna-k4i]

Always more than you can get done in one day happy new year may it be satisfying and productive 😊❤

[@jamesmailly7990]

You have mentioned the water in your watering trough , easy way to prevent that is install an air pump , the air coming from it will keep the water moving, preventing ice .

[@ThinkAboutIt-2x]

I think it is one of several ways Greg Judy has been usingin his pastures for the cattle & sheep. But he has come up with some for where there is no way to plug in anything. I like watching his ideas also.

[@chips4974]

Or a electric coil heater . Submerged .Like Jim has .Not hot like an electric hot water tank . Just enough to stop water from freezing😊

[@jamessparks2691]

It is so good to see Ken and Lady in the harness again. I always thing about Lady in the woods. Hook her to heavy logs, she squats down and flat gets it. You definately have a barn full of good horses, with young fillys to soon follow. Always enjoy your videos.

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Ps another channel , she has a thirty year old that she keep s working . Of course its a modified work schedule . But this horse looks spened and is doing realy well .and she enjoys it . The owners thinks it better to keep them getting exercise on a regular bases . Keeps them healthy too . So what ever you decide .take care .

[@stevepage4948]

Good job on roaching...looks good

[@larrykerr7712]

Another great video. Thanks

[@bonnieallen4236]

Great video! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@marionboucher3155]

i love ken and lady

[@FinsMom]

I did an internet search on heavy / work / farm horses and types of shoes . Didn't find much , but I'll keep looking .

[@bigmule35]

Jim I agree with you on the shoes and that is why I went to the flat shoes. I seen on hard roads and ice the horses had to stand as if they were in high heals and I did not like it . I also found that the flat shoes stayed on better . I do have a LOT of drill tec on the toes and heals and I always run a good snow pad so every time the foot is clean so the drill tec gets to the ground. I do thing the single healed calks with good drill tec does grip better , especially in soft muddy conditions but with the way the flat one stay on it is worth it to me and the over all to go flat. Also it is so much easier to get flat shoes for my Fjords . Another great video pal, love to watch them but I am so behind on them now LOL.. I have been hammering out the red pine this winter again and this new team of Fjord is getting tough . I call them Snow Mules ;) .. be safe out there .

[@becky2425]

Ken did so well that’s interesting. What a sweetheart. Sometimes we show our horses, the clippers without them being turned on and rub them on them a bit to familiarize them. I’m sure you’ve done that too.

[@hwk6]

I had quarter horses for 20 years in northeast Ohio and watch most of your videos. I picked the hooves everyday to prevent any problems like thrush. I am surprised that you don,t use more sawdust bedding in the stalls especially the ones where the horses have the logging cleats on there shoes which makes them elevated on the back of there hoof. More bedding would allow the cleats to bury in the sawdust and the hoof to stand to lay flat or level. Not sure it's good for the horse to stand for long periods of time with the heel elevated, not natural position for a horse. I am retired now living in Florida miss taking of the horses . Enjoy your videos

[@Paintbrushpilot]

Great show. Brenda, call Abby and see if Jay can build Jim a stool. He has nothing to do now that her house is done.

[@johnwood7372]

Put the horses in the shoeing stocks to trim them! 😊😊😊 Then you can build a sturdy step stool on the outside that won’t get stepped on.

[@LawsonLyons-j9b]

I remember we used to get the winter shoes we called them I remember the big hill corks and the big toe corks for logging but we used to have a problem with them stepping on their self and cutting their legs wide open but the double quartz don't like them because like you said the front wear down and they're on their toes a lot more

[@sdrailfan892]

Thanks for another great video.

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

One thing about it, we have Warmer Beter Clothing for Rany / Snowy conditions today than when I Was a Kid. Thanks for the Hores show Conversation, and all the Videaus, We Hope Brinda is well, I miss seeing her with you Jim. Have a Wonderful day, Ray

[@humanityandloves]

hi from australia great channel thank you happy new year

[@Trav84]

The stool situation had me literally laughing out loud.

[@mrskatiemacdonald]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnkomosa9508]

Nice work Jim , sounds so cleshay, but this video really so. I enjoyed the talk on the horse shoes and thought the idea of a video on retiring horses would be very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing your decades of experience with us. Good work, like The Truth..., has a certain ring to it. Your channel is a Blessing to so many of us. Carry on

[@tammytaylor7726]

I like the way you do the manes. The black horse ( I forget his name) he is absolutely huge. Ty for the new video. Have a great day.

[@caroledwards3465]

His name is Ken and one of my favourites. Best wishes from England UK 🇬🇧

[@gailgaddy5340]

Very interesting , 😊glad it all went well loading the steers

[@Autigers2013]

Kitty cute how she was drinking water!

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing a lot of good info. I like your hoof trimming stanchion. Looks like a good back saver. 💯

[@Kathy-t1g]

Learned so much from this video

[@dianestoltz8502]

The 💩 never ends for you Jim 😂

[@brendahogue5487]

Happy New Year Jim and Brenda. Cleaning the barn.

[@jocelyncritch7280]

Great video Jim

[@kenbrundage5528]

As to the difficulty of horses not growing heels; the heels do grow!! But the heels also wear away every time the hoof lands. You can verify this by inspecting the heel wear on a shoe when it is first taken off. The heels of the shoe will have been rubbed bright. There may even be a grove in the steel - worn-in by the hoof itself. Whereas the hoof is designed to flex open and closed at the heels, the toe does not flex, and, therefore, the toe cannot be worn away.

[@misterpanini8169]

It's a good problem to have too many horses for work as compared to a couple years ago. I remember when buck died, lady was in foal, and ken was sick. You had little choice but to put baron to work almost right away. Thankfully he learned quick.

[@caroledwards3465]

It was very sad when they/we lost Buck...Best wishes from England UK 🇬🇧

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Great video Jim talking about what you do and how you work your horses, as you say this is the way l do things on my farm , look forward too the next , hows Brenda leg going we mis her input on the channel 😊

[@NotKev2017]

All of that wood you have, make your own simple foot stool. Yes, it takes time, but I am confident that you could come up with a good sturdy design.

[@henrydeyoung7689]

Loved the video. Your discussion about the horseshoes was extremely interesting and informative. Keep making those long videos they are so enjoyable.

[@stevepage4948]

Trim jobs look great

[@cheryls3162]

Well Jim you got your wish and made a cattle loading video with no problems. See if that happens again- those two steers were pretty laid back.

[@HH-li5xl]

You are such a hard worker !!! Great video !

[@barbdougherty3162]

Great, humane, informative video Jim.

[@TubbyLadyDallas]

While I was watching this, I thought about how the more active a person is as they age, the more alert their brains remain because physical activity not only maintains muscle mass but also pumps oxygen into their brain. Jim & Brenda have so many tasks that require logic and problem solving as well as physical strength and stamina. Their lives bring glory to God.