Horse Logging with Jeff Ferge

[@robertodebeers2551]

My great grandfather, Fred Bessette, was killed hauling cordwood out of the woods above our family ranch in Montana in 1901. His body was found two or three days after the wreck, and no one knew for sure what exactly happened, although it appears that the reach pole between the front and rear axels broke, letting the crosswise logs fall down, spooking the team. A man on horseback found Fred, who had crawled out of the trail and leaned against a stump and died there. One horse was found tangled up in a snarl of brush and saplings in the creek, and the other horse, still in harness, was never located as far as I know. Fred's fellow woodcutters paid his funeral bill with cordwood. So, boys, that's some of my heritage. I'm an old man now, and I'm still bucking up and splitting good-sized Doug fir logs for stove wood. Be careful out there, you all.

[@kennybolt8329]

Puts tears in my eyes to see a man so in tune with his horses!

[@bryanhayden9382]

I met Jeff at a plow day in Melber, Ky. He is a great guy with some fine horses. I'd love to work with him for a week or two just to learn a few things.

[@shoutingatclouds6841]

That guy was one of the most interesting people ever be on this channel 👍🏻

[@bigmule35]

One of my favorite ones yet , old school horse man .

[@donlum9128]

Always appreciate the relationship between man and draft horses.

[@tomcollett2690]

Wow! That was very interesting to see. I enjoyed it from start to finish! It was amazing to see how in tune he and his horses were with each other. Fantastic!

[@wilburshuman]

Absolutely Amazing, watchin him workin them horses !!!!!!! I believe, I enjoyed this more than any Video you have ever done !!!!!!!!!!! The Knowledge he has, don't come out of any book !!!!!!!

[@claymack1109]

It sure doesn't it comes from pure experience

[@gerry343]

That was wonderful! Hearing Jeff directing his horses with just a few commands and them doing exactly what was needed.

[@judyengland2615]

Your horses are not only good looking they are well trained. You have trained them well

[@RichardThompson-gc1cf]

Love your videos keep them coming Thanks hard working young men!!!

[@claymack1109]

This is very enjoyable to watch

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

That's a great team of horses and you can tell they have been doing logging for a long time. I love they way he loads logs on the wagon using a horse and chains.

[@LookUpRedemption]

Always amazes me! Much respect!

[@brandoncartrt5957]

He is my favorite guy on your show

[@paultighe3735]

Nice video Jeff thanks

[@randolphlearning5255]

American know-how as far away from daily hubbub as I want to be, best of luck from Hamilton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@johnalexander8589]

Damn good video

[@gailgaddy5340]

Awesome

[@Windsongwoodshop]

What breed are they? American Cream, Blond Belgian? Gorgeous team! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@goatpuppy]

It will never make me happy to see what is often irreplaceable old growth or mature trees being chopped down, but unfortunately it's a market that will continue to exist and it's nice to see real, rewarding work still being done by real people without relying completely on fossil fuels.

[@CarolHollenbeck]

Are these beautiful horses blonde belgians?

[@robinscarborough6969]

This is how one of my uncles made his thousands for retirement!

[@bobanmilosevic3897]

👍💪🙂

[@philipmiles3410]

I would rather see a team of horses logging than a skidded, this was a great video . I enjoy a clean woods not a mess where you have to bring a dozer in to clean up the big mess .