Mules mowing pasture and Sarabeth learns to mow!

[@thirzapeevey2395]

You are a good dad, Zach Odom. It is a wonderful thing to see a dad teaching his kids.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you ma’am! I try to be anyway. I’m glad ya enjoyed the video and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@james-we6fr]

Love watching a good pair of mules work together.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! Likewise. Thank you also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@nathanalmond8280]

God Bless Y'all Zach. Thanks for sharing the video. I enjoyed it and seeing you teaching Sarah Beth how to mow with the mules. Take care and stay safe out there working in the heat.

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir buddy, you’re welcome! I’m glad ya enjoyed it and thx for taking time to watch and comment. Thanks for the kind words also as always. Take care my friend and do come again, please.

[@ronaldbeatty9423]

I really enjoyed the video. Watching father daughter time and teaching her how to work the mules and cut hay.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! And I’m glad ya enjoyed it. We had a good time too. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@Carl_DenTandt]

Love watching this video! Sarabeth, great job driving the team! Marcy, excellent job working that camera and showing us all the action and also the details of the sickle mower! Zach, thank you for this video and it’s great to see you working with your kids! God bless y’all and stay safe out there!

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome brother! Glad ya enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words. I do try to be a good dad. I often feel I fail more than succeed. But nonetheless, I do try. Thanks my friend and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@DaveBurcham]

Nice job Zach and Sarabeth Kate and Alice always do a great job, all 3 are keepers LOL LOL

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, for sure! Thank you so much for the kind words and also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@Tom-p5z]

Thank you for letting us share this precious time with you , your daughter, and those fantastic mules of yours! I have learned so much about the mowing machine and how it works that l never knew till now. When l get my no. 9 McCormack ready to mow l will keep this and go back over again. Thanks again!

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome my friend! Glad ya enjoyed it and could get something from it. You’re most welcome and thx for coming along with us. Watching and commenting! Thx for the kind words also. Take care and do come again, please!

[@njutarn8381]

amazing

[@zachodom7486]

@@njutarn8381thank you and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again!

[@IshamJames]

Teaching em early. Getting them brownie points too .Smart man. God bless

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, for sure 👍🏻

[@robertmarino2158]

What a precious little pony , a picture is worth a thousand words , great education, stay safe !

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir and thank you! He’s a gentleman for sure. Sb has done a good job with him over the years. She mostly broke him to ride and work.

[@marcdavis1728]

Love it keeping history alive doing things I will never be able to do due to age and health. Be well Odom family I do mean that!

[@zachodom7486]

I understand my friend! I’ve seen several of my older friends have to give up this lifestyle. And that’s been hard for me. Because I know how much they love it. Anyway, thank you for such kind words my friend. And thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@everestvirtue309]

Dear Zach Thank you for taking me along to see you operate that fantastic machine its really a tremendous machine Thank you Sarabeth for working in the field with your Dad, you did really really Great and youre a hard worker too. I hope you all stay cool in the hot weather Ill be praying for you all there and the animals too God bless you all there Ill be thinking a happiness for you all Take care my friend

[@zachodom7486]

You’re so kind! Thank you so much. And I’m so glad you enjoy the videos and hanging out with us. It means a lot to me. Thank you so much for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@richardsurber8226]

Thanks Zach for a good video. Thanks Sarabeth your learning the McCormick mower is helping others learn too. Praying for our Father to bless your part too.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you very kindly. I appreciate it. We’ve had a fun time mowing and making the video. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@tonniecrane3726]

I enjoy watching your videos and Thank you so much for the Prayers and I Pray for yall 🙏 God Bless

[@zachodom7486]

That is awesome! I’m glad ya enjoy it and thank you so much for your prayers as well. I can always use them. Thank you! And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@JamesN-ut2jv]

Ive seen the amish use newer syclebar mowers that are driven by a PTO use lawnmower motors to power them. Ive even baled how with a baler set up the same way. It was nice to see your type in action. God bless

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir, I’ve used those kind myself also. They’re nice and a little easier on the animals. With longer bars too. But anyway, thank you for the kind words as always. And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@bendugas8632]

Very interesting I only mowed with a sickle mower attached to a tractor, I used to do a power turn brake on the outside wheel to whip the tractor around until my father caught me I was schooled to back up and line up correctly. Very nice to see your daughter learning how to mow keep them interesting and informative than you for sharing.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir and you’re most welcome! I’m glad ya enjoyed it. Sarabeth and I had a great time together. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again! Please

[@Plan_it-Farm]

Wow Zach thank you so much for all this information. I'm still in the dreaming phase of the farm I want to build. But am in the process of collecting horse-drawn equipment. Thank you so much especially the verses you squeeze in your videos I love it. God bless

[@zachodom7486]

You’re most welcome friend! Glad ya enjoyed it and could get something from it. I wish you well in your endeavors. Thanks for the kind words and also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@canadianHAWK3]

I like it.

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome! I’m glad ya enjoyed it. And thanks for always taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@Shaw.77]

Great video. Thats a good old mower you got there, you keep your equipment up. I like that.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir, yessir it’s a good old mower. I’ve had it for years. Just keep it up and she keeps on and on working. Thanks for the kind words my friend and taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@Andyrob323]

Always a pleasure to see you and your mules work Mr Odom. And well done Sarabeth. I’ve got a mower like that in the tree line of my pasture that has been there for many many years. It’s great to see the old iron work

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir and she says, “thanks you sir” also. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I sorta like watching the old stuff work myself. That’s back when stuff was made to last! For sure. Thanks for the kind words and also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@br927]

I have a friend that was a horse logger, ( he's 90 now) and his daughter worked with him in the woods, she's as tuff as any man! she could do it all! And watch your fingers around the cutter bar! I always carried a pitchfork for working around the cutter bar! Good Job, Sarabeth!

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir I believe that. I’ve known some women that could really handle a team good. Anyway, thank you sir for the kind words and sb says “thank you sir!” Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@randybutler4772]

This is what memories are made of. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

[@zachodom7486]

Yes sir for sure! You are most welcome and thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. And thank you for the kind words. Take care and do come again.

[@robertmarino2158]

Great video, the American way many years ago , thanks for explaining , very enjoyable , stay safe & have fun .

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir for sure! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always. I appreciate it. And the kind words. Take care my friend and do come again, please!

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Mowing and plowing belong to my most favorite activities with out equine partners. Good that your daughter gets to do some mowing, too. This grass doesn't need much curing to become hay. The mules sure hold up well with the work and the heat.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir. I agree, plowing and mowing are always some of my fav things to do. I thoroughly enjoy it. My mules handle it fairly well, but I don’t push em extra hard either. They’re not as hard up as they should be. So we take plenty of breaks. Thanks for the kind words my friend. Take care and do come again, please!

[@walterhicks4888]

Love to watching those old mowers work I have McCormick deering #9 I use with my horses.

[@zachodom7486]

Nice! Yessir, a number 9 and number 4 are my two favorites. I’ve actually got a high gear number 9 bought. Just gotta go get it. I’d like to have two mowers to allow my children to help me mow once I get my colts broke. That’ll be fun! Anyway, thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@martinnewman9719]

Great job Sarabeth !

[@zachodom7486]

She says, “thank you sir!” And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@raquelgarza6775]

Hi all, so wonderful to see how your daughter and you along with your mules work so well together. I’ve never seen a machine like that and it was very interesting to learn how it worked. Thank you for taking the time to explain so many details. The mules are always working hard. They seem very gentle. I really enjoyed this video. I love the little pony. What a beautiful addition to your hard days work. Stay safe and be careful really enjoyed this video so much.❤

[@zachodom7486]

Hello Ms Garza! Thank you so much for the kind words and also taking time to watch and comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. We had a great time making it. It’s good to hear from you. Take care and do come again, please

[@raquelgarza6775]

@@zachodom7486 Thank you so much

[@lesterhertel2945]

Another very interesting video Thank you 😊 🙏 👍 😀 🙂

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir you’re most welcome and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Thx for the kind words. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@kentcostello5286]

I love seeing old ways working 😂

[@zachodom7486]

Glad ya enjoyed it and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@billywarpool3625]

Zach real nice video friend I enjoy watching you and your daughter run at Moore and listen to her talking to The mules Glad to login's going to open up for you is always you be safe be careful God bless your friend Billy

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir buddy! We’re having fun!! Thanks for taking time to watch and comment as usual. I appreciate you. I hope you are doing well. Take care brother and holler if you need me!

[@primeredisbest]

Such a wonderful video ans showing your beautiful daughter how to operate the Mules and the equipment! You're a very blessed and patient man my friend! Thank you for sharing this video with all of us! God bless you and your family always!

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome my friend! I’m so glad ya enjoyed it. And thank you for such kind words. We’re so glad to be able to do this and share with you guys. And I’m always happy to hear from you all as well. Makes my day! Thanks!! And thanks for always taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@CDM56176]

Fantastic video. Thank you for the class on the animal driven mower. Loved the scripture from James!! Blessings to you and yours Sir!

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you so much and you’re most welcome as well. I’m glad ya enjoyed the video and scripture also. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@Bill-kg9ob]

Very well done thank you

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you, and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@kennybolt8329]

As I say " You pray for me , because I need it and you need the practice " ! Lol❤

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir buddy, you bet! My uncle always told me that saying! Love it, and it’s true. Thanks for taking time to watch buddy and comment. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, anytime!

[@jamesabernathy6470]

Looking good mower mules and y'all too😅

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! And good to hear from you! Hope you all are doing well. Be glad to see ya again, soon. Take care my friend and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good afternoon Zach and Sarabeth 😊 l did leave a lovely comment but its gone !? Beautiful memories made on this day for dad and daughter ❤

[@zachodom7486]

Oh, that is OK! Thank you for trying though. I surely do appreciate you taking time to watching comment as always. And your kind words! Take care of my friend and do come again please.

[@terrythomas7035]

Good videoing Sara Beth

[@zachodom7486]

She says, “thank you ma’am.” And also, thank you ma’am for taking time to watch and comment as always. Take care and do come again, please

[@regularguy8592]

man you doing a nice job! I bail a lot of hay and would give anything to go back to this simpler time

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir! My brother and I use to bale 20 acres every summer using these type mowers and a NH square baler with a Wisconsin engine on it. We put up a lot of hay this way. It was a lot of work. But the mowers went pretty fast. Two people mowing with 6’ bars can really lay some down. Anyway, thank you for such kind words my friend and thanks a bunch for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@IshamJames]

I second that.,and I ain’t even met Zach.I grew up on a no motor push one in 78

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you kindly!

[@richardspeakes2883]

Love others the way you wish to be loved

[@zachodom7486]

Wouldn’t the world be nice if we all felt that way?! Thx my friend and thx for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!!!

[@oldadthomas]

Thanks for the video! dale t

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir Mr Dale, yw! Thank you for the kind words and also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@SquirrelHollow]

Love your videos! Good to see you teaching the kids the old way of doing things too! God Bless! By the way, what kind of hat is that? I like that style

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome, I’m glad ya like it. And thanks for the kind words!! The hat is just a straw hat I bought at my local co-op. It helps keep the sun off of you. No doubt! Thanks for the kind words and taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@needsaride15126]

I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel. This was such a good video. That old sickle bar does a good job. Thank you so much for how you explain how things work and why you work things the way you do. i know this video is about mowing. I hope it's ok to ask this question. When you were logging a few videos back. One of the commands I thought I heard you say was "stand up". If I am mistaken I'm sorry. I just wanted to know what that command meant. Thank you again for this great video. It is enjoyable to watch and learn from your videos. I find it amazing how those mules can side step.

[@zachodom7486]

Hey there! Thx for subscribing firstly. And thanks for the kind words. And taking time to watch and comment. So, “stand up” means to tighten up a little or move forward just a little. Not really walk off or go. But just tighten up a little. I use that phrase and also “straighten up.” Which means exactly what it says, “straighten up.” Sometimes they’ll get a little sideways when hitching and turning. And I’ll get to straighten up. They can learn about anything phrase you can teach them if you’re a mind too. Thanks again for watching, and also the question. It’s always good to hear from everyone. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@needsaride15126]

@@zachodom7486 Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. It helps me to understand. I was told stories about my great grandfather. A polish immigrant. If I remember correctly. For some reason he pulled a sled instead of a wagon. Family 'lore' was the horses enjoyed a pinch of Mail Pouch tobacco. Thank you for your time and the great videos.

[@zachodom7486]

@@needsaride15126that is awesome and you’re most welcome. Yes, tobacco use to be used as a dewormer also. Most equine like the taste of tobacco.

[@barrymcavoy2157]

Enjoyed

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome! Glad ya enjoyed it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always. It’s always good to hear from you all as well. Thanks a bunch! Take care and do come again, please

[@deltonwatts9726]

Zach...thanks for sharing the mowing lesson along with Sarabeth. How old is that mower? Blessings.

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir buddy, you’re most welcome! To be honest, I couldn’t tell you for sure. This was one of the last “horse drawn” mowers Deere made before going to tractor type sickles. They came out in 1934. So I’d say 30-40’s model. It is a good mower and will cut just about anything. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment brother. And for the question. Take care my friend and do come again, please!

[@mulberrylavenderfarmandbb6592]

Interested to learn how you first get your mules to get used to the rattling of the mower? Do you first let them walk along behind someone else mowing or do they just learn by being hooked on it right away?

[@mulberrylavenderfarmandbb6592]

Your mules are absolutely wonderful!

[@zachodom7486]

Well, most of the time by the time I’m ready to hook to a mowing machine… My mules are broke enough that a little bit of racket won’t bother them. But to answer your question, I basically just hook them to it and keep a tight hold on them, when I first put it in gear. They may jump a little to begin with, but most of the time they settle right down. Same way with the manure spreader. I hope this answers your question! Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for taking time to comment. Take care and do come again

[@mulberrylavenderfarmandbb6592]

@@zachodom7486 Thank you Zach!

[@zachodom7486]

@@mulberrylavenderfarmandbb6592welcome 😊

[@IshamJames]

Hey Zach.If it’s heavier,they will lower there heads more,which will make that pole between them go down in the front more. Is that correct sir?

[@zachodom7486]

No not really. The weight is on their collar at the base of their necks. So not really. Once you set the tongue height, it’ll pretty much stay there. Thanks for the kind words my friend and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@IshamJames]

@@zachodom7486 Thank you

[@zachodom7486]

@@IshamJamesyou’re welcome

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

At what age do you start training your mules to doing light work? I know you need to handle them pretty much from birth, but when do you start training them to pull a little?

[@zachodom7486]

I start lightly working them when they’re 2 year olds. I handle em as you say from birth. Handling their feet, halter training, tying up, and just general barn manners. And then I’ll start putting the harness on them at 2. And nothing too serious until 3. And no long hard days till 4. It’s a process. But they’re usually well broke as 2 year olds. Take me about 3 months or so from when I first start in on them, to get them just like I want them. Then, everyday is a training day for the rest of their lives. We’re always working on things, to improve our form and usability. Thanks for the question. And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@IshamJames]

Farmer of the year blue ribbon winners

[@zachodom7486]

Haha, thank you!

[@thomasneill6858]

Ìt should be against the law for people to have that much fun

[@zachodom7486]

🤣🤣🤣 yessir I agree with that! Thanks for the chuckle. And thanks for always taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, anytime!

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

I've seen times where Amish girls were out mowing and apparently the sickle bar had plugged and they were off and reaching down by the bar to pull out the problem. I was scared for them that if the horses made one step they could lose fingers.

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir that is a problem especially if you don’t put it out of gear before messing with it. There are safety precautions to be had with anything. Pa always told me, “as long as you know a rattler is there, you can work around him.” I’ve applied that to a lot of things over the years. And got by ok. Anyway, thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@KennethStevens-s5b]

When will you start working your young mules into the videos

[@zachodom7486]

I’m waiting on a set of harness to be made for them as we speak. Soon as I get the harness, I’ll start working them. I plan to do a complete series on starting them from A to Z. So hopefully that’ll work out. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please!

[@KennethStevens-s5b]

@@zachodom7486 I like all of the videos you have put out I live in Louisiana I did live in Tennessee for several years before I came back home I have 3 quarter horses and my paint stands 16 hands at 14 years old my palomino is about 15 and is 8 years old then my red roam is about 15 hands and she is 6 years old and blind in one eye and I am the only one that rides her but I do ride the other two also

[@zachodom7486]

@@KennethStevens-s5bcool!

[@terrythomas7035]

For being 34 brownie steps right along

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am. He’s slower than he use to be, but he still gets around good. I am thankful she has him. He’s been so good for her.

[@woodsgremlin9995]

We had a neighbor who maybe weighed 150 pounds had the seat bracket snap off his mower when he hit a bump in the field. Needless to say it was a bad wreck. Later as I was telling this story to another guy I pushed down sharply on the seat of his mower with my hands and broke the seat bracket. I don't trust mower seats any more.

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir that happens. That’s why I preach so hard on making sure a team knows “whoa.” You just never know what might happen. Anyway, thanks for sharing and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@terryhelms1578]

that is a blessed life y'all; to have such a life and I know you know it. But I wanted you to know I see it to, I was wondering if Sarah Beth would let me take a ride on her pony, I'm about the size of your daddy.

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, for sure! I am thankful for all the good lord has blessed me with no doubt. Haha, brownie might not like that 🤣🤣. Thanks for the kind words my friend and also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!