MEET OUR HORSES! // Our Draft Horses & their Personalities!

[@YorkistRaven]

All your horses are sleek and well muscled. I have seen draft horses on rescue channels and at auctions with terrible scars and sores on them, which is heart-breaking. Your horses look like they are ready for the show ring. Very good animals too, gentle and hard working. My Grannie kept Guinea fowl and bantam chickens. They both roosted in trees, away from predators. What an exquisite day you had in this video. Your farm is beautiful. :) Greetings from N. Alabama!

[@jangrahame4891]

The Lady is a diva! No nonsense while prepping for a performance and definitely during a performance.

[@russlong7175]

I'm partial to the Belgians and Billy is my favourite. Great job explaining their personalities

[@stanhensley3082]

What great day to be out and about on the farm.Late summer days can be so nice. Not too hot but sunny and warm. Great walk around Brenda!! Thanks 😊.

[@chrism1164]

Interesting to learn about the horses' different personalities. They are all individuals. Having watched alot of your videos I still wouldn't have known the differences, Thanks for sharing.

[@mishloud4215]

I loved this video. I always wondered about each individual temperament/personality. Thank you.

[@printaboul]

So do I ... I don't want to say «human interest» but ... in the same way ... Who's buddy to who' who disllikes who, these kind of things. Printaboul = Gaetam

[@monameyer2005]

Such beautiful horses , love the three young Suffolk horses especially

[@jimborer1524]

Have an amazing day and relax.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

You too!

[@specterman2000]

You have great horses Brenda! You need to have a video of your family together each riding their favorite horse. No doubt you would be riding Bill!

[@erblue5469]

Hope you can make it to the horse pull.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks but weren't able too, still working on those brakes!

[@normafollet7156]

Brenda, here in Australia you can buy fly strips that you can hang in the barn it attracks the flys when it is full if them, throw them away and replace them. So please give them ago. Norma in Australia. 🐴😀

[@biddydibdab9180]

Trailer brakes and electrics are a MAJOR pain. Love the horses - my mares have been notoriously hard to get along with while the geldings are sweetie pies. Nice video Brenda. BTW, our neighbours who are about 1/4 mile away, have lost their guineas to US! We can’t catch them so I hope they go home for the winter. One guinea had about 10 chicks and, along with the other three guineas, they fought off a coyote who was attempting to take some chicks.

[@kimcwhite6509]

Love your videos Brenda! I think everyone has problems with guineas. My kids had them at their ranch and they're just non compliant. They want to be out but get eaten. They roosted on the roof, not good for the expensive shingles. They were down to one, and it continually called with that weird noise because it was lonely. Everyone I see doesn't have them for long.

[@johnkomosa4089]

I am having visions of Jim logging this winter with his Fox hat on, nice and warm, with the fox tail running down the front along his chin. (As he explains skidding a big Oak out) Ah ha. Sorry you lost some birds Brenda, we were missing some birds, and ducks, couldn't figure it out then seen that huge skunk come through the barn yard. He wasn't a problem to too long after that.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

I'd rather Jim was wearing a fox hat than a skunk hat😀

[@MrMigrantman]

The best protection for guineas and chickens that have found is to have a dog run around the area that the birds frequent. Seems like the foxes are put off by the dog scent

[@paultighe3735]

NICE VIDEO BRENDA ENJOYED ALL THE DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES OF THE HORSES 🐎

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching

[@HensOnly]

Thank you Brenda for sharing us the horses, particularly the three colts and what they have been doing. Be forwarned, be sure to get some hardware wire for the coop run because dogs and wolves CAN tear thru it. Chicken wire is only made to keep chickens IN, but not bigger predators. Chain link over the coop run will work but heavy!

[@johnkomosa4089]

Here in Alaska, my friends wife had to shoot a Grizzly, that was charging her, he was into the chicken house then turned and came after her. She did not want to but she is not afraid to use a gum. That fox is in big trouble if Brenda gets ahold of his tail.. ah ha.

[@kimfleury]

I hope the brake light issue gets fixed. It's not just horse trailers that give trouble -- seems like everyone I've ever known who's pulled any kind of trailer or a pop-up camper has troubles getting the wiring 100% just right. Keep plugging away at it! Meanwhile it was a nice opportunity for you to finally spend time talking about each horse individually. I've been watching this channel for quite a while now, and couldn't keep all your horses straight, because I don't think I've seen ever seen all of them for any length of time in one video. I think I'll finally be able to keep them all straight in my head now. Thank you! And thanks to everyone who suggested this! I enjoyed this video as always 💕🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎 (I need an emoji of a black horse!)

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hi Brenda, Some family you got very lucky, love that kitty

[@coreywest1183]

I enjoyed this video! It is great to see all of the various animals and the land.

[@michaelbuxton9368]

Great work Brenda it's good to see the colt's

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Michael how are you doing. I’m Maria from San Bernardino😊

[@michaelbuxton9368]

Hello Maria from San Bernardino

[@mariarusso1325]

@@michaelbuxton9368 Nice to meet you here Michael. I hope you don’t mind me writing you 😊

[@michaelbuxton9368]

@@mariarusso1325 I'm here for the horses

[@mariarusso1325]

@@michaelbuxton9368 It would be nice to know you more and maybe we could share some common interests. I know it’s strange how we met but strange things happen and sometimes they become the best we least expect.

[@randybutler4772]

Good to hear about the horses, how they work and their personality. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴

[@jamescox8233]

hi brenda, thank you for the great video and walkabout. so sorry jim is having troubles today. sorry you lost one of your guineas, so nice to meet all of the horses. so nice to see you today..thanks... jim canada.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi James! Thanks for watching and for your condolences!

[@tinachambers4887]

Fresh greens or dry hay hum were going greens Enjoyed the video have a day love 😍 from TEXAS

[@flyifri]

I tried ordering an XL tea-shirt but you seem to be out. I will try again later..! Thanks for the update as I really enjoy watching your show..! Thumbs up to you and the horses as well.!

[@elainepeterson2438]

Hi Brenda and hello to Jim. I love every aspect of how you run your farm with these magnificent working horses. They are in such great shape, based on your care of them and the work they do with Jim, you and your daughters. I love the pull contests you show with those draft horses of yours. I love your money-colored cat and her kittens. If I lived closer to you I would ask to adopt one . I have a beagle named Buddy and I used to have cats as well as dogs. At one time I had horses and loved pleasure and competitive trail riding. I gave up on the horses, when my last horse pasted away from old age. And I was to old to compete anymore. I love all of the work you show Brenda and Jim. I love your garden as well Brenda. God Bless and I look forward to all of your great KZbin Videos

[@juliaA_1985]

I loved your tour of the barn and all the horses Brenda! Lady sounds like a typical mare lol. At least she sounds a lot like my mare anyway 😆 My friend who has guineas just lets them go in with the chickens at night since they seem to like hanging out with them. But they don’t always want to go in at night. They do seem to be very independent.

[@susanfoote-martin6684]

Really enjoy the walk with you today....a woman's perspective is a nice change and I appreciate your thoughts about the horses.

[@elainepeterson2438]

I have to comment again on the very good health of all of your horses, Well-muscled and great confirmations! Very happy horses for sure. I love your cattle too, all animals are happy with their humans.

[@290wayne]

Thanks Brenda. Nice video.

[@audreycastelton2655]

Lovely informative video, Brenda. Thank you for sharing 👍🐎

[@jamessparks2691]

I wonder how grumpy Lady will be when she foals. I had 1 mare who was always gentle until she foaled. Look out, she would bite and kick. When it was over, it was over until the next foal. Great video!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Oh boy, hope that doesn't happen with Lady, but wouldn't be surprised!

[@cathydee8401]

Enjoyed learning more about the horses and their personalities. Sorry to hear about your guineas.

[@mikelukes1798]

I really like watching the videos reminds me of my grandfather farmed with horses. The ones he had were grays I believe and there names were king and kernal

[@denniswagner6753]

Great video.it good that you really know the personality of each of your horses.I guess there just like people.everyone is different.

[@jameshanenburg9591]

Very nice Brenda, You do a great job! If we weren't 900 miles apart, I sure would stop in once in a while just for a little visit!

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

Thank Brenda. That was great!❤😊

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening Brenda,and guess what tada its raining or it was this morning,first time in three months and it felt soooo good 😊 thankyou so very much for telling us a bit more about there personalities 👌as you know by now lve always loved horses but lm hooked on horse psychology and so enjoy watching every move they make.l could go on and on but l won't bore you and your subscribers 😆 Lady l just adore her,everything about her,l do love mare's.lf they were all the same ...well that may be boring,but each horse is so different.l can see how fond you are of them and they of you,such a beautiful thing to watch you interact with them and your confidence is growing by the day.Thankyou for sharing this video,very enjoyable indeed.All the very best Joyce 🌱🌱🌱💕

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad to hear you finally got some rain! We had a deluge again today, just as it was getting a bit dry! Yes, all the horses sure are different!

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and watching horses. The horses are beautiful horses

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you so much!

[@Navet63]

Hi Brenda. As always, great content. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@robertpowell2746]

Brenda I would much rather be watching a video looking at you than looking at Jim!🤣😂

[@r.f.richardsonjr5691]

Wow! Look at their coats. Nice and shiny. They're all looking good, Ms. Brenda. 👍

[@lindacsmith13]

Your thoughts on the horses kind of line up with the views of my horse friends. I've always like mares, most everyone else likes geldings. I'm kind of a grumpy mare myself so I can relate to them more!

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Thank you Brenda for talking about how and what the horses 🐎 love and do and how you look after them , yes that fox will sneak up on your chickens 🐔 for shore , ok God bless you all

[@lisamcfall1210]

I’m sorry Jim is away, taking care of the brakes issue. But, I did really enjoy this out of the ordinary video. I love your beautiful horses 😊❤️

[@dorisartman]

Thank you so much for sharing your horses's personalities; and your lives with us. It's so refreshing.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

You are so welcome!

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

Brenda I thought you did a wonderful job talking about the horses. I learned a few things for example, I didn’t even know you had other horses besides the Clydesdales.… I think they are Percherons? The two dark ones you introduced out in the field. I’m new to the video and You did a wonderful job talking about each of the horses and their personalities! I think you handled the horses very well and I like it that when you’re coming in behind them you called her name so they know it and are not skittish…an example would be when you were cleaning up behind their hooves and then throwing down the dry bedding. I thought that was so respectful lotta people don’t show that to their animals. They are obviously very comfortable with you and you padding them as you go by and showing them affection and big horses need that just as much as smaller horses!! I envy you your job & i’ve listen to my younger sister talk all her life about how she wished she had Percheron and Clydesdale horses that they were her most desired horse.… So I sent her a copy of one of your videos. Her comment was, “those are some of the most beautiful horses I’ve ever seen!! “And she knows horse flesh as she owns horses & Works with champion horses in trading them, So it’s a good complement❣️❣️ I have really been enjoying all the videos that I’ve been watching and I’ve been trying to catch up in between everything else I have going on. I enjoyed your horse pole! And I also felt really bad when the female horse fell in the Field, because of the mud,And I know Jim did too!! My heart went out to him but he stayed calm and I think the horse was “Lady”? And I was so impressed with how she behaved in the incident… She did not struggle or fights a harness but listen to Jim. It just goes to show how much you guys handle and work with the horses as you said every day!❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️♥️♥️ I’m very impressed with everything I am seeing and will continue to watch your channel and I look forward to getting your calendar. God bless you all!

[@jamescox8233]

P.S. brenda you are great horse lady, thanks again god bless all of you ..jim canada.

[@chrislittlefarm]

Lady's just a typical mare 😆 Really liked the "horse tour", Brenda! Hope all goes well with the trailer's brakes. Have a beautiful day! -Chris

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks Chris, the brake situation still isn't solved! Hope you have a great night also!

[@chrislittlefarm]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Thanks Brenda! Tonight I'm still fighting the red tape to pass the organic farming cerification tomorrow 😵‍💫.Will keep my fingers crossed for the trailer so that you don't miss the horse pull! -Chris

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello Brenda good video. Your horses show how good handling they get. They way you described lady isn't that a typical female lol. Nice work have a good day.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Haha, thanks, you too!

[@richardsurber8226]

Yeah that was OK, hope Jim gets the truck and trailer working good.

[@munroboice1542]

pleasant visit, thanx

[@clairestaffieri4398]

Brenda ! Good to see you. Sorry Jim is dealing with those "unpleasant" breaks. I like your style of posting this video, Brenda. Jim's usual introduction and music to his posting is, for me, getting difficult to listen to again and again and again. I liked it when you came on and went right into what you shared with us today. I am smiling at myself because my guess is that Jim's attention to getting the job done right, has given your channel to us. Probably KZbin says that an introduction into each posting is the thing to do. But KZbin isn't us, well me anyway. I love Working Horses with Jim, your most splendid newsletter and Drill and a Dream posted by Abby. Blessings from Feasterville PA, Claire (Feasterville is just outside of Phila. PA)

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi Claire, thanks for your input! It's good to hear what people like/don't like

[@patriciawilhite7038]

No! No! No! I absolutely love the music and beginning of their videos. It sets the mood for me to the sounds of clippety clop of the horses. Each to his own. Please don’t ever change it Jim and Brenda!

[@HensOnly]

@@patriciawilhite7038 Same here! I always like the introduction and the music!

[@karinlotz5732]

Nice video and very informative,Brenda. Greetings from my farm in Germany and be safe.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hello Karin, our girls thought Germany was absolutely beautiful! Thanks for watching!

[@mshotts5543]

My hubby and I really enjoyed this video. We watch every one of your videos. Thanks for sharing your info on the horses and their personalities. It is interesting to hear.

[@petermartinez5573]

What a wonderful channel. I don't live on a farm but I do live in a rural area that allows livestock and horses. That being said I really enjoy following Jim his Mrs and their wonderful daughters and grandkids. Just food for thought the Mrs. has proven to be a fine farm hand. Perhaps the channel should be changed to Working horses with Jim and Brenda. Maybe?

[@mcrickyd32]

This was a real fun video and I liked it all. Great idea to put this together. Any idea on which horse is the fastest if they raced or who has the most zip to run more than others?

[@joycehennequin8469]

I would say Bill 😊

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, you are probably right, Joyce

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Really great video. Thanks so much for showing us and telling us about the horses’ personalities. They’re all beautiful.

[@bobogilvie4472]

Thank you for the commentary on the indiviual horses

[@MsSephrena]

You did a great job... I'm relatively new to your channel, and love the introduction to the gorgeous horses - I have fond memories of my dad telling me that when he was young (early 1900's) all the plowing, etc. around the farm was done with horses - he'd walk behind the horse, and find many Indian Arrowheads, ax heads, etc. Thanks so much for sharing...

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Welcome and thanks for watching!

[@kamilkamil2219]

Good farmer 😀 greeting grom Poland 😀

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hello!

[@robertcaldwell7918]

Nice video about telling about the horses

[@racheleallison5237]

I enjoyed today's vlog. It's nice to hear your thoughts on each horse. How are you liking the chicken tractor? We got rain here in Texas...lots of rain so my fall garden is starting to take off. I am originally from Wisconsin so this idea of a spring and a fall garden is new to me. All the best to you and Jim.

[@yeshua4U]

thank you Brenda

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

Really loved this video!! Who is your favorit horse?

[@territn8871]

I wondered that too! I'm leaning towards Duke and Earl being her favorites! I think they love her attention and interaction!

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

@@territn8871 i was thinking Ken and the colts!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

I am really undecided, it's like kids....no favorites, just love them all!!

[@daleevans4261]

That wasgreat. Thank you.

[@lucinaramsey4705]

The Suffolk’s have such beautiful colors - all different. I just found out that they come in many different chesnut colors, 12 or so.

[@alb5489]

The color "Chesnut" (dropping a T for Suffolks) is basically a range of 7 shades from Liver (Almost Chocolate Brown) to a lighter, almost golden shade.

[@caroledwards3465]

Really enjoyed your vlog ,it's nice to have your prospective and insight into the horses,. Best wishes from the North Norfolk coast England UK 🇬🇧

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you! You too!

[@noreencullen8957]

loved your walkabout!!!

[@ellencarver5575]

I am so jealous of you Brenda standing there with your horses on a fine summer’s day I love the smell of them it’s the best smell ever. You two are so good to your horses it shows in the gentle way you are with them and their beautiful condition. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@kath5201]

Ahhh.. I was grumpy when pregnant, too! 💋💞

[@gordiesullivan3289]

Brenda how about using some type of net to catch the Guinea’s?

[@UncaDave]

Wonderful video Brenda, really enjoy your animals.

[@UncaDave]

Your videos are great for young people learning about horses and their care too. As a teacher if any of my students have this interest I recommend they watch your videos. Its a good introduction to draft horses and barn management too. The logging work is particularly fascinating to watch. Have a great fall!

[@NotKev2017]

It sounds like Lady is just a typical mare. Opinionated and probably just likes Jim better. It works that way sometimes. Billy seems to be the big puppy dog type, anything for approval. Ken seems to be the alpha in your herd. And Buck just goes along with whatever you want him to do. I like them all. The Suffolks are all half brothers aren't they?

[@johnkomosa4089]

I believe Duke and Earl are Full Brothers.

[@maryleonard6381]

I enjoy watching you taking care of the horses.

[@kammydyer8937]

Good job, Brenda! Thank you for taking the time to tell us a little bit about the horses from your perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@nancywolfe1983]

Loved the video and your take on each horse.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Our Guineas after they grew up would fly up in out oak trees to roost. ang get pretty high too. Awesome video Brenda. I mention a few weeks ago to try SSS oil but glad your using it

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, thanks for the suggestion of SSS, I didn't really think it would work for face flies but it does seem to help!

[@chuckstrasbaugh62]

Enjoyed the video, Brenda! And getting to know your other "children" a bit better! Thanks for taking the time to do this-and wish Jim well with those brakes. Down here in Lancaster County I wonder whether it would be easier to find someone who could fix them?

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching. Yes, Jim has taken it to a garage to see if they can figure it out (This is the 2nd trip😀)

[@m.harris2429]

It’s amazing that it’s been a whole year since you quit your nursing job. You are a major part of these videos, Brenda. We would love to see one of you making your homemade bread! 👍🏻

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Great video. Your sharing is perceptive.

[@michaelbissen1946]

In my next life I hope to come back as one of Jim's horses, lol , great videos Brenda!! Very much enjoy the videos and the newsletter

[@chips4974]

Well Michael a noble thought but remember Bill Ken and Buck all got castrated .

[@michaelbissen1946]

Good point, I didn't think that all the way threw, haha

[@chips4974]

You made me smile Michael Shuuu be very very quiet. It looks like Duke and Earl will be castrated this fall after fly season

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

I really enjoyed your walkabout today, Brenda! I remembered most of the personality idiosyncrasies of the horses, but not all. It was fun and interesting to hear about and see them just realxing. Sorry about your guineas -- it's sad to lose an animal. Your guineas sound different than the ones we had around. The ones that frequented our area were not ours, but they were regular visitors. They made sounds like a file rasping on metal. Yikes! Maybe they were not actually guineas. Or maybe there are different varieties. Good video, and hope Jim is about to easily sort out the brakes.

[@sandrarhea2328]

I did enjoy your video. I’m new to your channel. Your horses are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@FloridaJack]

Enjoyed your up close video of the horses.

[@stephenpikaahu8883]

Bravo Brenda great update on the colts and horses thank you for sharing your experience with the them blessings from NZ

[@sueflynn9886]

Loved this video, thank you Brenda. It’s so nice to hear about their personalities. They’re all beautiful, you do so well with them all, they obviously love you xxx❤️🥰❤️

[@lspthrattan]

What a great idea; it's nice to get a closer look at their personalities, I've wondered too although I didn't ask. Lady reminds me of an old Tennessee Walker mare I used to have. Not affectionate in the least, always in charge, but a real joy to take out for a ride. I bought her from a long-time owner who'd decided she was too old to breed any more, and needed to rehome her. She even looked a lot like Lady; same color, big and bony as though she were a draft although she wasn't. Funniest thing about it is that our gal was called Lady too; Cocoa's Merry Lady on her papers. True story. I was really sad when I had to let her go.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Oh, that 's interesting! Thanks for sharing about your "Lady"

[@MrGr8golf]

Great video. It's good to learn the horses. You do such a great job with explaining everything and I love how much you care for your animals. You are fortunate to have a wonderful family and farm.

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇸🇵🇪🇵🇷😎 🐴🐴 I really enjoy your channel, Love seeing you all get really back to the land, Hope all goes well with the trailer. Love watching your work the horses, Really enjoy watching them compete at the horse pulls.💖 good luck, be safe...

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks 👍

[@funfamilyhearts9440]

Great video, I love your music, Hope Jim gets breaks fixed,all machines are great when they work. Thanks for all the info you give us, have a blessed day.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching!

[@donfilkins298]

Thanks that was fun!

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Thanks Brenda for the "Walk About" not Down Under. but upstate!.Ny!. I think the colts would appreciate getting those Manes out of their eyes a bit, I know it keeps the flys away a bit but sometimes it becomes tedious for them blocking vision etc. anyway still waiting to see Jim train them some more to harness and finally to hitch them up to something to drive and start to do some work with them for what ever he has plans for them? I doubt he'll log with them since he has lady, bill Ken and buck. they are much bigger and can do more. in any evernt great video thanks for sharing. ECF

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Time will tell what Jim will do with Duke, Earl and Baron....Thanks for watching! We appreciate it!

[@kieraborland6066]

I know of someone who has a farm, and they use two Great Pyrenees dogs to keep predators away. Maybe a flock guardian type dog would help....

[@TWeatherford88]

Trailer lights and brakes not working is pretty much expected every time I hook up to one… no fun. I really like the look of those Suffolks, especially their friendliness. In your experience is that typical of the breed? I like my 2022 calendars from you, I’ll plan on buying more for 2023.

[@benzoverakers1877]

Love hearing about their personality's. Blessings!!!

[@juliedalgardno3361]

It was wonderful hearing about the horses personalities! Do you think Lady is more grumpy being pregnant? Maybe having a foal will make her a bit more lovey!

[@mariarusso1325]

Julie

[@YorkistRaven]

Lady may be grumpy, but she is so strong it is hard to believe!!

[@donnadavis1058]

Thank you for sharing what goes on behind the scenes!

[@richardtherrien7003]

You are a great host

[@rl3898]

Thank you Brenda, beautiful interesting episode !

[@kathygahan6892]

we love to see you to🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@thaddeus_whiting]

It was a very nice change of pace. Think Lady views you as competition: she Queen of the barn & the "boys" they Love your attention & Ladys Like Hmm. Hope things work out for you on trailer brakes, takes a lot to get them to match as in over/under braking. You ever get the blacks to come in ? Or they Waited on Mr. Jim.