Q&A WITH JIM AND THE FAMILY!!!!

Today we are doing a Q&A with Jim and the family! We are answering many of the questions that our wonderful viewers have asked and hopefully helping you to get to know us a little better!
QUESTIONS ►
0:00 Intro
2:07 How does the manure spreader work?
5:00 How were the early years together?
7:50 How do you balance the horses' work and rest time?
8:58 Is it possible to keep fit horses if you can only work them on the weekend?
10:42 Do you have plans for future barn renovations?
12:01 Would you consider raising foals to sell?
14:42 Will you geld your Suffolk Colts?
15:35 Why did you choose Suffolk Punch for a breed?
18:00 Would you consider offering Duke & Earl for stud?
18:45 Will you train the colts with the older horses?
19:30 What is the most difficult part of working with horses?
20:56 What do you do when a horse doesn't behave well?
25:00 What age horse should a beginner buy?
26:57 How long does it take to train colts?
28:30 Is there a breed that is best for beginners?
29:16 How do you feel about mules?
30:11 What is the most amount of horses you have driven at one time?
30:28 Would you ever buy a pair of halflingers?
31:58 Are you ever looking for help?
32:33 Have you ever had a horse you didn't click with?
33:22 Have you ever tried a ground driven cart?
34:56 What commands do you say to the horses????
Watch our videos to learn about draft horses- horse logging, horses farming, and horse training! Jim uses Belgian, Percheron, and Suffolk horses to do work on the farm and in the woods. He teaches about harnesses, horse-drawn logging and farming equipment, horse feeding and maintenance, and voice commands for horses. New videos uploaded every week. Keep watching to see how Jim trains his new Suffolk Punch colts as he has trained his full-grown teams!
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[@rottiman100]

I could sit and listen to Jim for hours.

[@susanbrown2909]

Jim’s a natural and doesn’t get flustered on camera ,takes it slow n easy . I think that’s why he connects well with his horses. It’s nice to see the family together having fun verbally on all the questions.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching, Susan.

[@zantomko1780]

“Jim says “no better horse than a tired horse “ I’m going to take that to heart. ❤

[@George-pm6vu]

It’s so true 👍

[@marvinrathke3640]

It was very nice sitting around the kitchen table with all of you. Let's do this again!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Well thanks for coming along with us, yes, we will have to do it again sometime

[@cbauman9841]

My dad grew up old order Mennonite. When he was young he had a horse hat would stand on his hind legs at his command while harnessed to the buggy. We have a picture. It was from the days when a picture wasn't a easy thing to take. The first time he ploughed he ran the cultivator over the rows because he was embarrassed on how crooked the furrows were. He has been gone now for 35 years. It's very interesting listening to a good horse guy. Jim is a smart guy.

[@ralphdady3728]

Thank you for this. And thank you for being a faith based family.

[@grahambearman3245]

My Father in law used to breed and work Shires in England and I had five or six light horses, I can't remember now I'm in my eighties, but he and I had lots of discussion about horses and how they are worked, so that video was a step back in time and gave me lots of laughs, thank you guys for taking me back to the eighties and nineties it was most enjoyable.

[@290wayne]

Your totally correct.. What you pay for anything is your business.. Thank you for the video...,. Loved it. Have a Great Day!!!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you! You too!

[@jimmclam]

Lol! Had to chuckle at Jim's point that older horses are more sensible and his daughter added "like people!" When I first started farming I needed some help in the summer so thought about hiring a couple of boys for a few weeks. My Dad said to me: "Jim, remember this- when you hire one boy you've got half a man but when you hire two boys you ain't got nothin!"

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Haha, Jim's mom always said something like that

[@mfc4591]

So good to see the family together. You made me smile at the end. Being silly is fun! Thanks this was interesting. Have a great week end. God bless you

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad we made you smile, thanks for putting up with us😉

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

In www1 the normal words for left & right were hek & gee. My great uncle knew that. So when he bought his new horse from the army he thought he was ok. Off he started but when he pulled on the reins and said woe the faster and faster it went until he was doing full gallop down the road. It would not stop. Then he had a bright idea, this was a battle hardened horse. It had been trained to ignore any yelling of woe or pulling on the reins. He yelled SQUAD HALT. The horse stopped immediately. This turned out to be one of the best horses he ever had. Family history.

[@bruceshearer1719]

Thank you for highlighting the need for solid faith.....a blessing to see a family working together.

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Jim you be one Happy man. Lotsa good loven life you have there. Thank you all for sharing

[@eddiebeealiff2534]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. My Grandpa, had Percheron mare he would plow all day with here in the WV coal fields, no lines, no bridle. My dad said she would teach you how to plow, also things dad says & Jim say are almost word for word.

[@sherylbartlett3871]

Love Jim's frankness and honesty! There are some things that are nobody's business, especially financial!! Yeayyyy Jim....

[@errolskjaveland9708]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and life. Beautiful family working together we don't see that love like this anymore. Awesome watching

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you so much!

[@m.harris2429]

It was great to see all of you together. You make a beautiful team. Jim, your answers were very informative. Blessings from Ohio. 🐴👍

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@j.ericswede7084]

The "roller" that follows that 4 lobe Cam is known as a "Cam Follower". My Dad used Cam Followers on his Lumber Stacking Equipment. Thank you for posting all of these videos. In my retirement, I am learning more about Draft Horses than I ever knew existed.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnkomosa4089]

Well said.

[@petermartinez5573]

So nice to spend some time with you and the family. Quite a learning experience. Best wishes to all of you.

[@firecaptaintom1977]

Yes Brenda, mules are cool. Yes Jim, get a video at your friends place. Yes, Jim's "back" comes out all kinds of ways!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

👍

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you team . Halflingers will be Jim's retirement lawn tractor. HA HA HA.

[@grilly4220]

Excellent information Jim, many thanks from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@sueellenbennett7160]

So kind of you to welcome us into your home 🏡. The Q&A was very informative and interesting. Many years ago I became a rest equine farm for carriage horses from Boston, MA. The owners would rest them for a couple weeks then swap them for another pair. During this time I learned to harness and drive the team's. Once I went to Boston and spent the day and evening driving the horses around the city, it was exhilarating and exhausting.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@gregholl5011]

We need more Suffolk horses! We need Trudy and Abby to come home and help work the horses. Jim's horses are so good BECAUSE they are worked daily. So if Trudy and abby came home you would have plenty of guys around to help with farming or logging. If I were a lot younger. . . 😊

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

haha 😉

[@steveg1596]

There is sage wisdom for sure in what Jim said. I am not joking either or poking fun at him for saying it. “They get more sensible as they get older”. Generally true for people as well as horses. At least I feel more sensible at 64. My wife may argue the point on some occasions, although she may mistake hard headedness for not being very sensible. Really enjoy the channel.

[@George-pm6vu]

Jim regarding what you say to your horses like careful step. Makes me think of when I was plowing in plowing matches. The teams were pretty close together. With that said I always have thought my horses when I ask them to go I say (Step Up ) this was a real advantage when at competition plowing matches as my team would never move when the fellow beside me said to his horse git up ect . I offten had comments how great my different commands was so helpful.

[@patrickhosking6930]

Thanks for the Q and A video. I also like the saying that you had written on the blackboard. No matter what. We are never alone. God is with us. God bless.

[@robertsimmons1264]

How to love working with horses, explained by Jim. 'nuf said.

[@openrangelivestockguarddog4041]

I would like to second Jim's opinion on people getting started should consider Haflingers. I have three. They eat much less than a full sized draft and are easier to harness. They are surprisingly strong for their size. I've personally seen four ponies out pull a HUGE draft team in a competition. Really impressive what ponies can do work wise!

[@thewestnewyorker7269]

Always a good Friday when Jim posts!

[@robertschilling3308]

Very informative! I agree fully with Jim's philosophy on keeping horses in shape. Most people dont know that the average horse doesnt fully mature until around 7-8 years old. I would work my trail horses 6 days a week whether or not they were on the trail. Trail riding for me didnt mean a casual easy going flower picking ride. It meant cross country over no trails. I believe in 6 days work and 1 day off for the horses. A horse enjoys working. Think about that. The horse will thank you. And,, much less vet bills keeping your horses in shape.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks so much for sharing! Sounds like you have spent a lot of time with horses

[@robertschilling3308]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim all my life. My biggest accomplishment was founding the Yosemite Trail Riders club. I would lead people all over the high back country of Yosemite National Park. We would pack in for a two week ride. Horse must be in shape. MUST BE!! funny thing is....horses weren't the problem. The problem was the riders....LOL.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

We visited Yosemite one time, it was so beautiful,what an amazing job that must’ve been. Can imagine that your horses would have to be in shape!

[@robertschilling3308]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim yes Yosemite is the most beautiful place on earth. Both lower Yosemite and upper each offer different kinds of beauty. I was about ten years old my first trip. Now I am 78. Lol. But i made many many trips to yosemite over the years. I have both fond and heart breaking memories of Yosemite. i even wrote a book of the heartache. The book sits in the Yosemite library. A non fiction personal story involving twi of my horses. My lead quarter horse mare and her lover Bert., a quarter horse gelding. She knew how to pick them eh!! LOL.

[@larryschmidt6152]

Great information and I love seeing the family together and how you all as different people work it out and have fun and care for each other. Funny, informative and endearing.

[@rockybernard2997]

An old cowboy once told me 'A Horse is Worth what the buyer will pay.' That covers it pretty precisely; that explains why you hear of some unproven horses going for 6-digit figures whilst proven (oughta be worth a Million-dollar) babysitter horses can end up being shipped across the border for doggie food. It's the available Buyer who makes or breaks the monetary value of a horse. Too bad it takes so many years (and so many horses) for innocent Buyers to build and understand 'perspective' and to finally learn what IS the Real value of 'a Horse.' But THAT is part of the Wisdom incurred from working with and living amongst Horses. Thanks for the great conversation. My favorite subject matter and I couldn't agree more with any of your words! God Bless you all!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

yes, it does!

[@jimprescott8423]

At last! It’s ‘ careful step’ now it all makes sense,thanks Jim,

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Haha, glad we could finally clear that up for you!

[@mikeme4377]

Well done... i was raised on the farm where there was only horses watching and listening to this question video brings back a great deal of those wonderfull days on the farm, being as i have been a certified carpenter for these last 50 yrs, building farm buildings and then house's and renovateing so many homes. I will be 77 this year and still work every day either in my shop or out a job somewhere here in southwestern ontario Canada.Keep up the great video,s Jim and Family.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

You sound like a hard worker, that is great, probably keeping you young. Thanks for watching. Hope all is well there

[@plainsimple442]

Jim, I think that all wives say we complain a lot.............. they don't understand that we are just venting! Great answers.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Right, it's venting

[@mervjb809]

Got some good laughs!! Your girls are a hoot!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for putting up with us

[@robertbarnes2309]

I could listen and watch Jim for hours keep up the good work

[@joelfeiock4718]

besides the q&a, I like what it says on the black board in the corner take the good with the bad and don't think you are alone

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, that quote actually came from a song by Franke and the Knockouts called Sweetheart (from the 80's😀😀) Brenda always thought it was a good saying.

[@perrysmith6872]

Moch love to an amazing family . As i mention before id fell timber for nothing just to hang out n learn Jims logging skills with horses . Fallen timber for 41 yrs n absolutely love it as well as God and Mother Nature . Perfectionist do what they love n love what they do .

[@katforgiven6411]

maybe jim should become a mentor to 1 or 2 people every year.

[@mike-wp7xe]

Nothing better than kitchen table talk. Thanks guys!

[@bobsandone3108]

Just a little constructive criticism. When you have your microphone located where you did in today's video, I could hardly hear any of you speak. Thanks for your great video's !!

[@tomhill4765]

Nice video. We have Dunkards here in Darke county Ohio, but they use horses only to hitch to buggys, but not to work in the field. They have tractors for most chores and yes even for most transportation. The horse and buggy is used when they go to church services. I believe the Suffolk Punch originated in Suffolk county England, and was used mostly for pulling beer wagons for delivery of kegs of beer to pubs.

[@IslandExoticsHomestead]

Enjoyed this Q & A 👍🙂 Thanks for doing it! It's great to follow the colts training from the very beginning, and how it's actually done.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching, we hope to continue to share the colt's progress

[@johnmarlow2887]

I have often thought that Abbie's face is familiar with someone that I have seen in the past. Today I discovered who it it. Can you believe it --- it is Mona Lisa. Best wishes to you all from France.

[@georgeleray5657]

That was an Excellent Video very good answers jim logging with horses has a great history behind it .

[@jimcraig5208]

It's just like kids they learn better as they get older.

[@claudedesnoyers8545]

I really love the whole family, you are all so good togheter.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks Claude! Thanks for watching!

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello Claud how are you doing. Wish you a nice weekend.

[@edwardroberts2997]

nice to see the family together short one. Ed

[@angus9941]

My grandfather always said “ A good horse is never the wrong colour “. He broke a lot of colts in the bush and would sell started teams in the spring. Enjoy your videos. Stay safe.

[@thierrytalon8600]

0°F is about -18°C, for your international audience.

[@thierrytalon8600]

None of anybody’s business! 👏👏

[@konalis808]

I really enjoyed this video! I learn so much from you! i’m disabled and could never care or ride a horse but i love horses. i got to ride a friend’s pony bareback a few times when i was a kid. i loved their smell, just the smell of the barn in general. Is it weird that i remember that? i just love what you do with the horses. you take such good care of your animals. i also love my calendar and the email newsletter! awesome job on that! thanks for brightening my day. god bless!

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening to you all 🤗 that was super so much fun and Brenda l adore Mules ☺ l think you could have one just for you ❤ Good answers Jim,l found myself nodding and agreeing with you.So so lovely to see the girls,your all looking fabulous.Thankyou so much for taking the time to do this hour long video,well l think it was an hour lol.All the very best dear friends 🌱🌱🌱💕

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi Joyce, who knows what the future holds regarding mules, lots of things happen in life that we don't expect. Thanks for watching our long video and have a great day!

[@grahamwhite2771]

Thanks very much you guys, I enjoyed that so much. All the best to you all the way from South Africa.

[@George-pm6vu]

I also would like to say Jim your videos are the most enjoyable to watch then anything else on tv. You are a real as it gets! In regards to showing any problems You are having with the horses such as what each horses is like or how they act or when teaching the colts. Also when admitting about having mites . I know most horse people won’t admit anything except that there horses are prefetct. Hats of to you for being the best teamster one could imagine. Thank you your wife and your fab daughters for the amazing videos .

[@gregholl5011]

A great way to start out the day! Watching your videos!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks,Greg

[@JJaci17]

Jim, you have a very sensible reasoning.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, Jose

[@adrianbew9641]

Massey Ferguson made a wheel driven spreader before the prop drive came in. In the UK they became collector's items but some may be available on those websites.

[@67Froggers]

That was fun. Great show

[@markabell3179]

Great video! Loved it!

[@JChaos1120]

I enjoyed learning Jim's language with his horses! It's so incredible to watch him work them by voice only.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@farmboy5622]

Nice to see everybody!!! Great video!!!

[@SparkeyDogfish]

Loved it. Great family.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello very nice Jim Brenda Trudy and Abby. I allways thought it was "calf step" "carefull step" either way I get the jest of your commands. Very nice your able to do the things you love to do. Have a great evening all.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad we could clear that up😀

[@Richard-ml1te]

That was great thanks

[@dickdavidson3616]

Enjoyed this one, good idea.

[@FloridaJack]

Good to see you all together. Great video.

[@dannyboy7086]

this was very helpful. I hope there's another session because I bet you have a lot more questions

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad to hear it, yes we do!

[@Dusty47]

Good job ! As usual !!

[@bnghjtyu767]

One reason why I consistently watch your videos is because I like Jim's attitude of life in general he doesn't mince words and he doesn't intend to hurt or insult but in nowadays vernacular and culture you can hardly not communicate without hurting somebody's feelings and I really appreciate the fact that he holds his ground like when the question of the prices of the horses and he bluntly says it's nobody's business he's absolutely right. I and my other friends that watch this video respect that. that's like being lost in our culture. It's almost like Truth hurts sometimes, it's that simple. Like the vid will be anxiously waiting for the next time.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, Mike. Sounds like you understand Jim's language (this is Brenda😀)

[@kevinallen8072]

Excellent video!

[@billlowe6883]

Great wholesome channel.

[@dianestoltz8502]

Thanks Jim great interview

[@jmber27]

Great video guys 👍

[@bruceshearer1719]

The best ending ever.....fun.

[@lucinaramsey4705]

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions.

[@kathydaniels1754]

That is so true it isn’t anyones business what someone pays for something, you earned your money so it’s no one else’s business what you spend on something, I hate when someone ask me what I gave for something, it’s not their business, I didn’t ask them for the money.

[@douglasbruce1713]

Thanks for sharing

[@hughridenour3871]

I had a riding horse as a teenager and as an adult trained show horses for the public for several years. When trying to teach a novice rider to give commands to the horse, I realized that HOW the words were spoken was almost as important as the chosen words themselves. From my experience, I believe horses can hear the nervousness in the spoken words; if the rider is nervous and excited, the horses react the same. I notice that your commands are strong and confident. In an earlier video in which Brenda was in the woods and driving the horses, which became slightly unruly, her commands were excited and nervous sounding. As soon as you gave a more confident command, they instantly responded. Just a thought. Love your videos! I love the fact that your daughter is a teacher. As a result of having taught high school history for twenty-eight years, I know just how difficult the job is.

[@claytonholmstrom5708]

I am always impressed with your family and your content , and thanks to each one of you! I’m praying for your Canadian neighbors to the north!

[@carolynharmon7074]

Love this! Thanks

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching

[@arkiefyler]

Great vid! Great family! Great horses! Thanks so much for sharing all those great things! 👍

[@williamtaylor2412]

love this

[@nicfrieler1305]

This was a great ask and answer video. Love the ending where the Ladies are having fun with Their Dad.

[@jdana94]

That was really interesting! I would be one to ask “How did you both meet?” We’re you married a short time when you moved to NY? Great idea to answer questions!

[@wayneball4283]

loved it

[@hughwhaley3179]

Awesome for sharing love seeing the girl's with you and Brenda

[@danwilliams9407]

You have a wonderful family. Watch you videos every day

[@chrism1164]

This was fun and interesting too.

[@bettykremer1865]

Thanks, Jim!

[@grantburnett]

Thank you to Jim And Brenda and girls it was nicely done stay safe.

[@catladynj]

Answering the questions, shows the dedication of owning a farm.

[@donbrutcher4501]

That was fun. Family dynamics are always interesting.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

good, glad you enjoyed it

[@henrymynhier2416]

Good job Jim

[@danwilliams9407]

I love your horses and the way you farm with them

[@harveyotoole2029]

Great Video, have more of these Q & A's.

[@kimfleury]

Enjoyed as always. 💕🐎

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you for checking in with us!

[@daleevans4261]

Awesome video. Learned a lot about horses. Thank you for sharing your fascinating world. I enjoyed it very much.