JIM IS GOING TO SELL!!!!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

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[@franksmith6871]

I also hate to see Ken go, and it was traumatic when Buck died from colic. Just please God, may Ken NEVER end up in the slaughter pipeline as so many draft horses do! He is an older horse, and whomever buys him may have to make a hard decision about his end of life eventually. After many years of loyal excellent service, he should not ever face the kill pens! Look up Fletcher Farms, where they have rescued 69 draft horses from slaughter and there are others like Gentle Giants. I wish there were a way that we could keep up with Ken and his life with the new owner!

[@jemreandeau3583]

It’s none of my business but I am so sad 😢to see Ken go. He is a doll and is my favorite.❤️

[@carolewilliams2232]

How good you sell Bill 16 I don’t know how many years you had lost without you😢

[@toriwolf5978]

You have to understand he can’t keep all of those horses ! It cost a lot to feed them as well Let him do what he needs to do for his life …

[@debrawildrick9601]

@@toriwolf5978 I get it that a farm needs to be sustainable, but feelings do exist.. and Ken knows where his home is. Ugh! What about renting him out?

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

As a Old Horseman from Atlantic Canada, I whole heartily agree with Jim and Brenda on their decision to sell the 2 fillies Bree and June to an experienced horsemen or horsewomen who would be able to develop sometime and invest a few years of training in them Both the Filliies have had some great ground training and have great barn manners as well. . I could in a few years the full sisters making a decent team of mares. As far as Ken the Percheron Gelding is concerned, if a retired person who would be looking for a well trained and good natured driving or garden horse Ken would fit the bill perfectly. Jim is right Ken needs a bit semi daily work to keep the celienosis in check. With Jim's busy work schedule logging and farming . The 2 teams of Bill & Duke and Baron & Earl are definitely suffiecent to do the work . Also Lady has the new foal coming in the spring. It's really important that Jim and Brenda keep focused on their future plans.

[@fatgreyman183]

Ken and Buck were the reason I found your channel. I had my granddaughter was sitting on my lap to keep her out of the kitchen. She loves to go on wagon rides with me so I pulled up KZbin to entertain her with some videos of horses that look like mine. Working Horses With Jim with his team of blacks was the first thing listed. I've been watching and learning ever since.

[@toriwolf5978]

When your running a farm , that’s part of the farm life selling some stock off , doing what he needs to do for their life,,..

[@lesthompson5907]

@@toriwolf5978 Faro horses rest so it is often a Need to have more than just one team. When one has a need to plough a fab in one day more than one team is a necessity unless you're the sort of person willing to overwork his horses. JIM tends to underwork them. &That's Why He Will Sell Them Early well-broken work-horses are like gold dust when you're setting farming with horses. it is one of the essential needs, all his horse stock works well Les England if I were starting out or the college he works at I would snap them up.

[@Ralph94967]

Ken and Buck. Where such an astounding pair together. The shine of their coats. The way they both worked. Was a dream team.

[@coleensmith3544]

Feeling it for ole Kenny, one of my favorites but very understandable as we said the other day you have too many to deal with. Praying they get good homes

[@CameronClifford-oc3vc]

I wish I had a place for Ken, he is one of my favorite horses! He is awesome!

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Saw the trouble rounding up the horses after your injury. That likely made you realize some decisions needed to be made. But it's so hard for me as a viewer, to let go of Ken, and those two wonderful fillies, Bri & June. 😢 Praying the all go to good people, who will treat & train the them with kindness. 🙏

[@robertschilling3308]

After years of watching your channel it greatly pains me to even think that Ken would leave. It was with broken heart to hear of Ken's stable mate...the other Black's death due to colic. Now,not having any blacks wrenches my heart. Even though you own the horses,us viewers feel like we own them as well. A kindred spirit. I am both sad and happy. I am a former owner of lots of horses. I know and feel your dilemma. It is all for the best no matter how painful. Good luck. And the new owner will be blessed with their purchase.

[@paulpjy4996]

Thank you Jim and Brenda sorry to see the three beautiful horses have to move on but you know what you have to do in your business. Of course I’ll miss them especially ole Ken moving at his own speed!!! Blessings on all the horses especially the three!!

[@debramacdonald2596]

I understand that having to manage herd size at some point. Im sure that you and Brenda will make sure they go to good homes 🏡

[@Ralph94967]

Much respect to both of you. Jim. Ken’s a heartbreaker. As he’s steady hard working. And so easy going. I can understand the fillies going. I hope and pray they all go to good homes who give them all the care they all deserve. Warmest. Regards.

[@cherylcook6284]

Lucky new owners. This is the hard part of logging and farming. I hope that you find the perfect new home for our friends quickly.

[@jotreglown4058]

Understand but the fillies are so fun to watch - Awwwww!! Hope the Sisters go together !!

[@annsaenz291]

Me too!! The girls are beautiful 🐴🐴❤

[@SimpleSpur_92]

I’d absolutely love Ken!!! Would Iowa be too far for him to travel?

[@kenhurley4441]

I hope this works out! It would be well worth the time and investment to get him!

[@Velcro1997]

Not at all too far!

[@gentlegiants1974]

Sure wish you lived closer. Would be interested in Ken. I just laid my old 29 yr old mare to rest and been feeling like a part of me went with her. Still have the two young teams I'm working, but really more power for spring work...disc and cultivator can handle 6, 5 minimum. I hope he finds a good home. Love those Blacks.

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

I've always liked Ken, I'm kinda partial to Percherons. I nearly cried when you lost Buck, even though I had never seen him in person.

[@marthavojtko6268]

I'm glad to hear you're healing nicely Jim. I'm saddened at your decision to sell but understand. I pray they get good, loving homes and are able to live out their lives with love and dignity.

[@arnec9352]

The new owners can send videos to keep us updated. Just avoid to let them end up as dog food.

[@dr.b865]

I love Ken.

[@KeithSizemore]

Sorry to see them go but I also understand in farm life tough decisions sometimes have to be made for the good of the farm. Hope you are healing well Jim.

[@fernlintner65]

Oh my! We got our farm in November and would absolutely be interested in Ken! However we also lost our disabled daughter in November and she was my job I was her more than full time caregiver here in Colorado we can be paid for looking after adult children so unfortunately we don’t have the finances for him. We have a beautiful 16 stall barn and 40 acres and lots of trees he could help clean up ooo it breaks my heart. But I am sure he will be taken by someone who will love and use him! Those little girls would make somebody an awesome team!

[@candyphillips2642]

So sorry to see Ken go. 😭💔❤️🙏

[@gloriamurray6842]

I love Ken. He is such a good horse. Please sell him to someone who won't sell him for slaughter. I hope someone good will want to buy him.

[@dianestoltz8502]

I was thinking the same thing 😢so many horses end up at the slaughter pipe line , please make sure that he does have a nice home 😊

[@joycehennequin8469]

I understand, Ken needs to be worked he's just standing round being bored.The only thing is who ever gets our sweetheart ❤ Ken must treat him well and respect what a good horse he is, and keeps I touch with you as to how he's getting on with pictures so we can see.Take good care of your shoulder Jim...sending warm hugs Brenda 💞💐

[@danwill986]

Sorry to hear that you are selling Ken, he is your rock

[@benzoverakers1877]

I can understand the need to pass on the blessing of such fine horse's. You just can't keep them all. You have made choices that fit your plans moving forward. I'm sure it's not easy to make decisions like this. May your healing be fast! All thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

[@SamDoe-zn3tu]

Time for John from the down the trail logging to step in and make the fillies his second team.😊

[@johnhenderson299]

I'm glad you are mending and you know what is best

[@kenhurley4441]

This is a golden opportunity to purchase quality horses. I wouldn't wait too long to contact Jim!

[@randygrubbs3194]

Glad to hear you are getting better. With the horses I know it had to be a very hard decision especially Ken. Your logic is very sound. Ken would be perfect for someone starting out and he would benefit from being worked instead of just hanging out in the pasture. I will continue to pray for your healing and pray that if the horses are sold they will get good homes. Do what’s best for everyone involved. Behind you 100 percent.

[@ablelock]

It’ll be sad to see Ken go because I’ve watched Ken on your videos since the beginning when I first come to your channel, but I understand that I am just standing around and having nothing to do is boring for the horse. He needs something to do so, hopefully he will find a new home.

[@sueheaman7186]

Surprising news😯. Must have been a long hard decision! I was looking forward to see the two fillies grow up and you training them 🐴🐴Hope they get boughten as a team and the people give you regular up dates about them. All the best😇🤠🇨🇦

[@Adelineward-ix7lg]

Hi Jim we understand sometimes we must make a choices who stay and who’s goes as long they find a good homes,I know it’s hard as we were registered breeder of Labrador retriever for over 30 years but we always try our best to find them a great homes,we cannot keep them all,sads but its life changing.we loved yours horses especially Ken and Bree.

[@toriwolf5978]

So glad your feeling better Jim ❤ it’s time to sell some as getting to many for you to handle good luck finding them forever homes, that’s part of farm life selling some, love you both !!!

[@xorinia5401]

man. if this was a year or two in the future, i'd jump on the offer of Ken. Dream is to work horses in harness, but, currently have practically raw land, and my current horse is already boarded off property while we build our barn. Good luck in finding the right landing zone for all three! :)

[@fion1flatout]

all the best for your future..

[@60MorganRd]

Jim & Breanda someone is going to get some nice horses

[@HensOnly]

A wise decision to be made that wasn't taken lightly I know! Hope they will all find good homes by one or a few of our subscribers. Bri and June can carry on the legacy if they can be of good use for work and breeding good quality stock of work horses.

[@jamesabare4877]

oh not Ken :( , but the way you explain it makes a lot of sense

[@jimputnam2044]

Ken would make a wonderful single logging horse for some one with a small operation. We had one horse when I was young used to rake hay only in the summer, but worked every day in the woods all winter long. You need a quiet easy going horse in the woods.

[@happyday56]

Are U sad about letting them go? I absolutely understand & support your decision ; we as viewers get attached. God Bless - we trust you will find them excellent homes!!

[@fidget637]

It sure would have been interesting if you could have given a starting price on the three horses

[@juliegoodge2680]

Some tough decisions for you jim Ken was the tough one I feel regards Pete 👍

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Omg I wish I could purchase your fillies! I'll be moving out to the farm this year hopefully, not soon enough! I love your horses.

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Ken makes more sense for me probably. He's such a good boy. I love them all equally

[@CarolynNorman-kf8fu]

Ken will be missed. Bree is a beautiful young filly. June has spunk.

[@Robert-Gulfstream]

You are making wise decisions as a business man but I know it is rough for you guys‼️ So glad you are improving ❤️ take care my friends ❤️👋

[@Sindarielle]

I’d be happy to be a retirement ranch for any one of these cuties. ❤

[@fion1flatout]

you're 100% doing the right thing, you're helping other people and someone might get started who wouldn't be able to otherwise.

[@bookooc5605]

😞😞 While I understand this is the reality of farming, it still makes me sad to see Ken and the fillys get sold! They feel like family.

[@ellenmcintyre5358]

Glad you are doing better.. I m going to miss Ken I hope he goes to a good home.

[@gaylesmith1738]

I just can't believe you'd sell Ken! Oh my, this has been his forever home! I hate to see the fillies go, but they will adjust. Is Ken a riding horse? He could get exercise that way. I'm glad your shoulder is better, Jim. 🙂 This video was a shocker!! I suppose the more I hear from you, the more I'll understand. You're in a strong Amish area & I may be ignorant on just hear-say, but I've heard they aren't very nice to animals in general. I'd hate to have them get sold into an awful life. They all have had nothing but love. Oh my--I'll shut up!! 🫶 💕

[@leahmodesitt5560]

Great Video Great Horse's

[@jeanhawken4482]

First rate fillies. Dear Ken is so reliable.

[@timminstraprs2169]

As a newbie to driving horses, I wish I was closer Jim. 👍✌️

[@henkw69]

I always find it difficult to get rid of your own animals. Despite everything, you have built a bond with them. It is a little easier with the two youngest. There the personal bond is a little more tenuous. And Lady still has time to appoint successors. I can also understand the choice with Ken. Ken is an extremely good colleague for his new owner. Ken has the quality to teach you as a person how to deal and work with horses. You don't have to teach Ken something, no Ken teaches you something. And if you, as the new owner, understand that and want to see that. Well then you have the best team around... Jim and Family, I wish you the best of luck with your sales plans. And hope for a new addition from Lady.

[@rossbarlow6355]

Ken?.........oh no. He is beautiful.

[@1striperon]

Totally understand your thinking. It is difficult for you, I'm sure. Ken has been so steady, and the happy prospect of seeing Bree and Bailey (June) work as a team will be gone, so I am sad. Wish I had the youth to be a prospective buyer, but that ship has sailed.

[@janeraymond5214]

I totally understand about Ken. He could be such a good companion &/or show horse for a older teen 4-H-er or light farmwork. Every horse young enough & healthy should have a "job"/purpose.

[@misterpanini8169]

Man, if I had the available land and cash I would absolutely take ken. I think His easygoing attitude and slower pace would be perfect for me to get started with farming with horse drawn equipment.

[@Munguy-i8j]

I agree with your decision. One man and woman can only work a few teams.If I was a rich man we would make a deal.❤❤❤.

[@ponygirl5716]

Ken is so incredibly wonderful. I hope he gets a wonderful new home. He would be great for someone needing a solid driving horse. What a sweetheart he is. He’s just perfect! Please be sure he goes to the perfect person. Sad to see the younger ones go to someone who might not do as good of a job with training as Jim would. Jim is so good at it. That’s the down side of selling them at such a young age. But I’m sure you will match them with the right people for them. I must say, though, that my stomach dropped when you said Ken’s name. 😢 I will miss him. But I understand where you are coming from.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect you Jim.

[@debraandersen6895]

I'm glad you are doing well Jim. So sad to hear about Ken he's my favorite.

[@RachelKemberling]

So glad you are healing well. In this life there is always change and change is usually for the best in the long term. I know it is hard to make these decisions, but it is best for all involved and I know you will only let the horses go to people who will love and take care of them. You would never give them up, just to get rid of them. You both have too much integrity. But as we age, we also need to do what is right for ourselves and our animals. May God who cares for all and loves those horses as well, guide you as you seek to move them to a good home for them.

[@TubbyLadyDallas]

Wise decision!

[@patriciabeyer8029]

Your horses are beautiful.❤❤

[@laurasnyder5926]

God bless you both, it must have been hard to make that huge decision! 😢Yes, I hope the fillies can move on together. The next two foals will be coming on at about the right time for the next team. Bill will always be remembered for his steadfastness and heart. Maybe he can find a partner who fits him.

[@terrifict1035]

Oh if only I had pasture I would buy all 3 horses! Ken is the best out of all of them! Im in the city🙁 in CA

[@ameliaf784]

Tough decision! Hope they all find good homes. Would love to see the fillies go on to be a team.

[@andrewmoran7353]

🧐Another venture into Working Horses with Jim as always learning and enjoying 👍👋

[@peterluig4437]

Sorry to hear that! But most sorry that i am not around your parts. Ken is pretty much what I am looking for 😮

[@joharper7365]

Such a shame you feel you have to let Ken go - an older horse who is settled and happy in his home with his human and equine family . I do understand about the need for work/exercise -I have a Belgian Draft cross myself. Is there any way Ken could be used on the farm for separate tasks, or perhaps you could invite people to learn from you about working horses using Ken to drive? Of course, as a horse owner, I don’t want to suggest that I know what is best for your horse but my heart goes out to Ken , having to leave all he knows.

[@michaelbissen1946]

Ken has always been my favorite ❤

[@ShelbyHume]

Sending all our best love, prayers and good energy. These are such tough decisions to make, but we sure understand, my husband and I have had to make similar choices in the past…

[@flyifri]

Poor Ken, and after all those years of hard work I can only hope I far a bit better.!

[@dianajones8598]

Glad to know you're feeling better Jim I've been praying for you and Brenda. And we pray that God will send the right people to purchase Kenny June and Brie; and that you will get the price that you are asking for them, in Jesus name amen 😇🙏🕊️🙏😇

[@laurasnyder5926]

Amen!!!

[@ellenneder6094]

Hi. Oh no not ken nobody will take care of an old horse then you. Sorry to hear Ken is going

[@fatgreyman183]

I understand Jim's position and do not question his judgement. I have a team of Percheron mares about Ken's age that don't really do too much work anymore. My team of four year olds easily do all the work. I've decided firmly against selling the older team because of the way they have taken care of my family and taught me many lessons, and to your point, no one else will take care of them like us.

[@annsaenz291]

Hi Jim and Brenda...glad you're doing better Jim 🙏 So sorry to hear this about Ken , Brie, MIand June to be sold.. Brings tears to my eyes as Ken I love so dearly but I understand what you need to do for the homestead. I'll be praying that God gets them to the right people. I pray the Brie and June can stay together. God bless you both jim and Brenda ❤️❤️🙏🐴🐴🐴

[@DianeR54]

So sad about Ken. My favorite; and I wish I could buy him.

[@susiejett8289]

i loved you guys with the care and talk you did about how great ken was and the fillies. But we have 18head and are in our 60s. we've been in horses all our lives. We knew when you got hurt you would do this. you're afraid you'll get hurt again. we understand the fillies going. But not KEN. Whoever gets him will over work him or he will be junk horse. Once in awhile worked or kid ridden. One limp and he's gone. People don't put money in old horses. you're getting rid of him because he doesn't go fast enough and he's getting older. Jim so are you. He's never let you down. Don't let him down and don't crush all of us as Brenda calls him KENNY. we love him. His black coat is beautiful and so is he. God bless him. If you need money to feed him say so and I'm sure we all could help. Just don't be that guy who gets rid of the one who has helped you with those you "trained". He helped most of all and they learned from experience.

[@sterlingsiam]

I think that Jim's difficult decision is based on common sense; I am fairly certain that Jim and Brenda will be very careful in selecting who will get to buy the horses. Just like you I was sad to hear the Ken was part of the horses he is considering to sell. My only concern is that someone takes him in and, once lameness comes back, ends up selling him at auction where he will certainly end up in the slaughter pipeline. I am not in a position to understand what it is like to make such a decision but I wish Jim could consider having Ken go to a retirement sanctuary if there is such a place near him. The only problem with that is that one usually has to pay to place the horse in one of those. Gentle Giants (Maryland), Pony Tales Refuge and many others all make sure that future owners are vetted before adoption and they keep track of the adopters. It is a difficult choice no matter what one does.

[@voxmomvoxmom3067]

Please don’t sell Ken,it’s not who you sell him to it’s what happens to him when he can no longer be kept by the next owner.I’d hate to see him go on some hellish journey to Mexico for meat.Could you loan him to somebody and then have him back eventually?If not ,it might be kinder to have him put down.Unfortunately,there are fates worse than death for animals,and very hard decisions to be made.

[@danwistrom9934]

Been farming with horses all my life 74 years you can't keep them all it very hard to let the best ones go there comes a time when you need to be using the younger 🎉😢

[@johnkomosa9508]

Yep, and now is the time , well said from a Man who knows. Jim will do what is best for his farm. You and I know that, emotions aside.

[@chrislittlefarm]

That's so sad but understandable. I also have the impression that the horses feel unhappy when they think they are not needed. They want to do sth. If only I could put Ken on a plane 😞

[@johnkomosa9508]

Hi Chris, what on honor it would be to have Ken. He has some good work in him yet. Jim's horses all top shelf. Good to see you here. Hope all is well in the old country.

[@chrislittlefarm]

@@johnkomosa9508 Hi John, happy to see your reply. Would take them all, but it's too far to transport a horse. Ken is my favourite anyways. I know Jim likes absolute powerhouse horses like Bill, and with his kind of jobs absolutely understandable. For me and my needs Ken is the perfect horse. My mare is more a Bill-like horse which is quite a challenge for me sometime 🤯.

[@joqlady888]

There is a time for everything under heaven..........God Bless them.........and may God bless the folks that choose these fine, elegant , well behaved horses. lov from South Alabama.

[@justnix4487]

Sad but a way of life you can't aways keep them all like you said they need to be working and earning their keep also but will be sad to see Ken go as his my favourite

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Jim I’m glad your healing well, but I am very disappointed about selling the horses, in particular dear KEN. HE HAS BEEN A MAINSTAY OF YOUR HORSES AND HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED!😔😔🐎😆

[@GloriaOglesby]

Omg, don't sell Ken, I always look forward to seeing Kenworking and his leadership

[@debrawildrick9601]

I love Ken. I worry so much about the pipeline to Mexico.. Ohhh noo They won't get as great of care anywhere else. I know business is business, BUT !!! I know they will miss you...They will. Can't you do checks on the people who buy him? I will really miss that horse.. Ugh!

[@JudyGSD]

I understand your plight. Ken has been a stable of your videos as did Bill. The fillies, well lots of work to condition them, train etc I understand. Why not let go one of the sorrel brothers instead? Ken has value….used for the garden, sleigh rides, fencing, heart of gold and steady as steel! Watched your daughters ride him bareback….please reconsider your choice. Thanks

[@GenevieveGarbutt]

I guessed you would-be selling the fillies, Bree ( DOB, 27 of May 2023 I remember her birth day... it was so much fun to watch along I hope she goes to a great new home . Little June. June 12 2024 which was also an adventure I enjoyed... wouldn't it be nice be nice if they could go together to the same new home. I was surprised you were going to sell Ken... I guessed Duke. I'm 🙏 for a good new home for Bree , June and Ken. I so enjoy watching your channel....❤ I am looking forward to up coming videos and of course excited for the for the new baby foal.... Be cool if we had another Birthday Guess Party prize .... and bonus points for the winner if they can guess the gender 🤔 You look good Jim Glad your doing okay. See ya tomorrow 😜 Blessings to You & Brenda

[@annebartz9175]

Glad your doing good and sad to see them go . I do understand that sometimes you have to make choices. ❤

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

I hope you are choosing the new owners carefully. Anyone who gets them will be very lucky. I will miss all of them. I was looking forward to seeing the girls working together but I understand

[@CocoEquine-qy5nu]

I would love to but i dont have the money nor a place❤

[@sandyd.2513]

I understand the decision , but it hurts my heart.Pray for you both.

[@JChaos1120]

Damn I was really interested in seeing Bree and April grow up and start working. Ken makes sense. Please don't let them go to the slaughter pipeline.

[@debbiewhite3601]

I know you will make sure they go to good homes, but it still worries me that they (especially Ken) could end up in the hands of a kill-buyer and shunted into the slaughter pipeline. PLEASE make sure that does NOT happen! 🙏💔🙏

[@MarvinRoot]

Going to miss them hate to see that happen it's hard.

[@trachemys]

Oh no, not Ken!

[@jeanbeets6710]

It must have been a hard decision but I totally understand. Every horse needs its attention and work. And you only have 'two hands'. when I started to watch this video I was guessing which three horses you were talking about. Immediately the two young ones came in mind..but than...You have two great teams now, Lady is with foal and Ken is Ken......But you are right, Ken can not just stay around...he also needs an assignment and work; in his condition, he also has to keep moving and he has so much to give

[@oscarellenius2007]

Oh how i wish i could have Bree or ken but A. I'm in the UK B. I don't ride C. i couldn't work any of them any capacity. Good luck and i know that the people who buys any of them will get some amazing horses