SIT DOWN, PUT YOUR FEET UP, AND ENJOY... I've got a lot to tell you. // Draft Horse Logging

Today we have a very long video! So, sit down, put your feet up, and enjoy... I've got a lot to tell you. Today we are logging with draft horses again at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks.
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[@BrandtAinsworth-ik5fm]

Thank you so much for the support. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I was ready to unhitch from my cart last week, and use one like yours. It was for the exact reason you stated. The logs were unhooking and sliding dangerously close to the horses. Finally, we corrected the problem by running a chain between the axles acting as a straight axle and preventing logs from sliding ahead. Great work, and your support is very appreciated.

[@cindya.esquivel6876]

Jim and Brenda keep there horses until they pass on. Ken has a health issue and Jim doctors him and takes care of him thru the illness. These two are good hearted caring horse people

[@SamDoe-zn3tu]

They have never said that. Jim has said he sold a horse that he retired to an Amish guy and from time to time the horse would get out and come back to his place.

[@JamesMcGill-kr2qk]

I love the way that you take such good care of your horses. They always are watered and fed before you sit down to have your lunch. Skippy will be tired tonight he's such fun to watch. Horse logging is so environmentally friendly as compared to running skidders and fellerbunchers. Horses don't do as much damage to the landscape either. God bless and keep safe in the woods Jim. Brenda another great video thank you for all of your hard work to share these videos with us.

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

In French we said: Strong as a horse. And it’s true.Incredible how a horse is strong. You take care of your horses. And they respect you as you respect them. You have a good ❤️. God bless you.

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Absolutely correct . it's a mutual respect situation

[@sueboettcher]

Jim was in the mood to talk today! It’s obvious he loves logging and loves to teach about it. Skippy was having fun and Brenda doing her usual fantastic job filming. Love the occasional (bare!) fingers on the lens.

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

Hi Sue 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

[@thirzapeevey2395]

I did actually really enjoy that. I wouldn't call that an unproductive day. You produced some really good youtube content, even if you didn't get out as many board feet of logs as you wanted. It is lovely to watch a good horseman who takes care of his horses first while his own lunch is waiting, and who puts blankets on his horses while they are standing.

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

HI 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

[@noreencullen8957]

Probably one of my favorite logging videos....Skippy, hung up trees, dilemmas solved, hungry lunchtime horses. Thanks Jim, we learned a lot! Patience wins in the end! Thanks for sharing your not so productive day. For us non-loggers, a very informative day! Great job Brenda!!!

[@mooserascal]

I love your longer videos. ❤️ Skippy is going to be tired tonight!! Baron is my favorite. Thanks Jim and Brenda!!

[@tractordan933]

Thanks Brenda for all your hard work videoing. Skippy is really growing and having a ball in the woods.

[@normafollet7156]

That little puppy is having the time of his life❤🎉real freedom 😊And the two horses have had a good lunch.Good caring people Jim And. Brenda.❤😊😊

[@paulpjy4996]

Thank you Brenda and Jim for another great video. I really enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery.

[@debbievogt9881]

Horses first, that's why I like Jim so much

[@louisecassidy5991]

All good horse people do their horses before they can relax.

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

@@louisecassidy5991 Hi Louis 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

[@greenman4508]

I have sat down since 2019 when I saw what was coming… trying to get my homestead ready for a team . There’s a bed and boots. No couch. I listen while I’m working to keep inspired Jim!

[@Plan_it-Farm]

Same here my friend still trying to get ready for a team on my place as well. Been a long time in the works but someday.

[@greenman4508]

@@Plan_it-Farm I got one too soon before, that’s even worse than not having one . Food first, infrastructure second, then I’m really looking forward to it! Hang in there brother. 👍

[@terrythomas7035]

It’s so peaceful listening to logs drag chains rattling harnesses noise brings back memories

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

Hi Terry 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

I like your draft horses a lot. You have nice horses, good job, jim. Have a nice day

[@terrythomas7035]

Those horses listen to Jim so well they’re a good team

[@user-ih6wy3gr6b]

It is admirable the amount of patience both of you exhibit. Brenda in bearing the cold to make a wonderful video and Jim as a teamster and being a lumber harvester. Your loving care for your animals is readily evident. God Bless. - ACD

[@jamesabare4877]

What a great video. It was great to kick back and enjoy the longer video. Jim is so knowleadable and doesnt panic in any situtaion like he had. He just thinks things through and does it.

[@joanndowning-b7s]

I enjoyed every second Jim...thank you for the lessons...Bye Brenda,,lov you too.

[@belindareitz9873]

Thanks for the close-up of Skippy. His hue is so dark, haven’t seen his face till now. Sorta like a shepherd!

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

Hi Belinda 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

[@joelgoodrum9757]

Sweet Lady, Hardworking Man, Fine Horses, Snowy woods and a playful pup......could not be any better!!!

[@Deanna-k4i]

Another very informative video along with a WHOLE LOT OF WORK 😊❤

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Jim and Brenda,, An excellent video providing the viewers and the prospective future horse loggers of the world. You've provided them with which can be some of the challenges on a horse log job. Your practical approach from years of experience in woods and keeping your personal safety in mind as well is paramount. The log cart you use would keep the logs in check to prevent them from riding up and colliding with the hind legs of the horses. Tying and securing the team is crucial to prevent runaways from occurring . If you've gone through a few runaways, you'll hopefully learn by them and take the necessary steps to avoid them.

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

Thank you team. Scouting out the trail will make your next visit go smooth❤❤❤❤❤.

[@elvinirons5959]

You are so right about running off, I’ve seen it even in older well broke horses !! Great educational video !! Thanks for sharing n wonderful camera footage Brenda !! 😀👏👏👏

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and the horses and Jim working the horses

[@ResistanceChicks777-fw4mb]

PG here Very interesting view in the woods. Wow, I am one of the viewers who love the longer videos on farming, logging, and horses, The Video is full of life! God created. Give me a short one on news, trending, and finances. Thank You.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Jim, I always used nosebags, and found a source of hessian bags to make them. There are also new modern nosebags on the market now, which I saw used recently. The horses do need to be able to just reach the ground to eat. No waste, no stealing, and can travel ready to put on. Just takes a little care to get used to, they quickly get the idea, before you first put the strap over the ears. Old leather strap is best, not rope or baling twine. Of course, you have to take them off, although I knew one mare who would knock her's off on her knee, leaving it exactly where she stood eating, which seemed clever. Here in Australia, your vids pop up very first thing in the dawn when I wake up, which is a joy. What a way to start the day! Your videos are the yardstick of draft horse videos, as You Tube tries to feed me other such channels. You are the best! The only other man who impresses me is in England, Barry Hook, who trains carriage horses in singles and teams, on the roads amongst traffic. Greetings from Australia.

[@terrythomas7035]

He’s such a good teacher

[@RustyMeadowsHomestead]

“Skip your not helping matters” 😂 Aren’t puppies fun? They sure do teach us patience.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Skippy has brains too, hopped up on a log as the horses were starting, realised his error, sussed out which side to jump off. Had he not, he would have been injured by the second log.

[@ianmccutcheon6319]

Wow....brings back old memories of many years ago working with my Dad and sometimes my brother cutting logs and pulp wood. Dad was a horseman a real good one . He grew up with them working them in the fields at only 12 yrs of age. One difference was we never had a cart set up like yours . It was all walking. Sometimes he would stand on the hitch and ride for a piece or let the horse go ahead with the hitch if working with a single horse . We had a lot of spruce and balsam in our woods and I remember I hated getting the gum on your clothes etc. They were good days though. Wish i could go back.

[@deejochen9106]

I definitely will watch Mr. Ainsworth. Myself it's harder to watch someone else and they don't do it like you, I think "well that's wrong". Especially when I've watched you so long.

[@johnkomosa9508]

Ah ha, that's funny 😊

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

I really enjoyed your vid. You're so calm Sir, it's nice to see ❤ love ya too

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

Hi Debbie 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

Beautiful beautiful animals. So well trained. What a great job you've done. I just love watching this. I can see that you love them and boy do they love you back. What a wonder life you have!

[@rodneywroten2994]

NICE TIPS JIM

[@Rebecca-JesusIsLord]

How beautiful the scenery is

[@elizabethingram9784]

I really enjoyed watching the horses eat and how you two take care of them. 😊

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Wow, what a winter wonderland. This could be from a movie set. Brenda does a spectacular job with the camera. The view makes people want to quit their jobs and go work (visit) with Jim & the horses. Thank you both for the relaxing & fun videos.

[@evabetlyon2693]

Thank you for taking us along..I'm 69..my grandfather would have loved Jim..one of my 1st lessons he taught me, the livestock comes before you..I was very young maybe 6, got up early to start the day with him..maybe 4-430 a.m..I started to get out stuff for breakfast..he quietly asked what I was doing..then he said, we take care of the animals 1st..all their needs before our own..I was so ashamed, but those words are sttill with me today..as always prayers and blessings

[@c0lvin4o]

FINALLY, heard Skippy 'speak'! What a joy to behold he is.

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Well done Breda you are getting the horse language down to a tee. And Jim always does a great job of work when he is working on timber cutting.

[@johnkomosa9508]

I went back and watched this nice video again and wanted to comment on the 'log along the wheel pinch' . That was interesting, 1st , you have to realize Jim and Brenda w/Skip, went home with no injuries,... a direct result of Jim's decision. A puzzle it (the log jam) was, I noticed 3 points of 'assist'. One was to take a strong branch and go over the big log under the smaller log and counter lever up while Brenda slips a block log underneath, to go above the tire, second and would use the power of the horses, I noticed that tree right next to the smaller log. You could anchor a chain high up in that standing tree to the log stuck and the horses go forward that would swing the smaller log up onto the top of the tire. Swing in an arc or triangulate up. Then there is Jim's way , because he had to go get the chainsaw maybe anyways, to cut off 2 feet the safest and quickest. It is easy to pinch a finger hand or leg, when you start getting crafty and the risk factor goes up quickly. Jim realizing this, chose the safe route, and everyone goes home safe without sore body parts. Interesting little safety case study. Ok,...boy some of those bigger logs look nice , I love the look of a squared up meaty log...speaking of meaty..., congratulations on a beefer to the butcher. Many times (or more time than 1, when I was a baby I heard), my Dad sold cattle B4 ready because a financial pinch, with 10 kids, ... it's nice to see them get fully mature full price. Carry on! Thank you to you and to those that paid the price B4 us.

[@cds957]

Friend I love the way you take care of your animals!! The video is wonderful, thanks.👍

[@chantaln6843]

The puppy is becoming a part of the family logging adventure. I absolutely love everything you’re sharing about to logging experience.😊

[@elainepeterson475]

I always look gorward to your videos, Jim working with your amazing horses, wether logging, haying, planting and sleigh rudes.

[@todd1808]

LOVE the title. Have to comment before I even start watching!!

[@jamesgreenawalt9713]

Skip is a show stealer!😂

[@mfc4591]

So, I was wondering when Baron gets his mane trimmed, I know people won't like that, but he is now a big guy working hard ! Thanks for the video, much has been learned.

[@todd1808]

Master Teamster!!

[@MarkAlan145]

❤ skip was barking at the sasquatch standing back there watching you guys work.

[@bobogilvie4472]

Very informative video. THANK YOU

[@micheltuillac9666]

Bravo à vous et aux chevaux ❤

[@131dyana]

Loved watching you and the horses. I grew up with horses. Cannot have them in Phoenix in town anymore. New zoning laws.

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

Hi Dyana 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying Greetings beloved 💕I hope you don’t feel I’m bothering you,I can’t just inbox for no reason,if I’m permitted i can tell you what I sensed

[@jeraldmcwilson2189]

Nice Jim. Good job . Tell the horse . Just give them a apple ok

[@patriciatecza]

I can’t believe how good you treat your horses

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

On one tree I cut a wood wedge in combo with 2 plastic wedges. Opening was about 5" before it went over in the direction I wanted.

[@lauriebrown2852]

I have enjoyed you channel for a few years now. I have to say I had more fun watching Skip than Jim!

[@michelmatte2631]

That was beautiful

[@todd1808]

Master Logger !!

[@robertbornemann1601]

Enjoy this video very much thank you new subscribers 😋😋

[@kaylab3196]

You inspired me to train my steer to become an ox! I’ve fallen for draft animals, thank you!

[@swampyankee72]

I was a Horse Logger in the woods of Connecticut back in the late 80's into the 90's. I sorely miss my horses Billy and Danny, and desperately miss working out in the woods. I met one horse logger in Vermont that had two hydraulic lifts built into his cart. I thought that was pretty nifty. I used my cart 1/2 of the time. Many times the lot I was cutting was too small to justify one.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

I have been in on logging with horse's, we used two different teams, one of Belgiums one off Percheron ,neither had been in a forest before. They all did well . I can tell by your mannerisms and patience that you know well what your doing and the team respects you . I was in on 2 run aways . I was not driving on either , but you are totally correct , they are not fun . The one thing i remember logging with a team ,and i know you know this and i know this but anyone who hasn't done it won't, is that sweet beautiful smell of pine that fills the air all day as you work!!!!!! I wish i was there to help . Brings back good memories thanks for that and stay safe. 😊

[@ceceliamoffat9818]

I have learned a lot by watching you.

[@lindavonh131]

Horses built America. Yes they should still be used when they can for many reasons. One main reason is they give people peace within themselves.

[@congajoel]

10,000 times thumbs up.... first time watcher. You need a Toro stump grinder !!

[@chrislittlefarm]

When I was a young boy, it was my job with my dad logging, to carry all that extra stuff from tree to tree 😀It's almost always been in steep slopes, so today I think a little pony would have been so helpful, if not for pulling the logs but just for carrying the saws and chains and stuff. I have had several runaways with a single horse, so far no big deal actually, but last year first time with two horses. That was terrible! Seemed to me that it was way more complicated to get them calm down as they could not run independently from each other. One horse alone actually runs somewhere for a while and calms down by itself. I'm still young but I still do think a lot more than before that incident how to avoid it, it's really scary. Good that you gave these hints to all the people who want to work with horses, I wish them all best luck that it will never happen! 😊 Always be safe in the woods, Jim, Brenda, Skippy and everybody!!! Have a great week -Chris

[@donbrutcher4501]

Looks like a great day to be deer hunting.

[@jaymemartenson8569]

Great video !! Thank you the B Team looks good,

[@richardsurber8226]

Thanks for all the safety talk Jim. Cart design could be important. And that pup, if he survives, will be a good addition for Brenda. God bless you and all your crew

[@canukmrsben]

From working so hard there must have been three very tired boys that evening, plus one tuckered out from playing ...🙂. Also great job video taping Brenda as enjoyed watching.

[@kimcool6327]

Wow getting lunch is a chore in itself.Brenda those boy's are going to need a major brush out.

[@rigbymissy1]

Love how you take good care of your horsed

[@gentlegiants1974]

I keep a wedge in each back pocket if I'm in timber needing a wedge here or there, and my axe is always to hand. 2 spare pairs of gloves in the truck. Wish I had someone to handle brush! Half the day is finding a spot to put brush so as not to move it more than once. 20 years ago I was in cedar, ground skidding, and pulling out whole trees, one tight corner I was just squeaking around but one tree was a couple feet too long and it bound up. I was in a hurry and not thinking so I asked the team to give it a jerk and it shot forward and smashed my left leg between the butt and a stump on the outside of the turn. I got the horses stopped and managed to limp out with the tree but that was it for that day, I was laid up for a few days bruised up. I never forgot the lesson. I'm not as spry now but I still ground skid a fair bit due to not enough room to work a cart or using a single in dense bush.

[@A1A4SpeechPrivacy]

Thank you for the beautiful scenery of snow in the woods 😊 I am a Minnesotan and we really haven't had very much. I miss it.

[@EwenRoberts-o8o]

Beautiful horses and hard at work. Nice to see. First time I seen horses hauling logs. Entertaining for me. Loved it.

[@cindya.esquivel6876]

Jim blankets them so they should be fine 😊 yes I have owned horses for 50 plus years

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

Hi Cindy 🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying. How are you doing today 💕🏵️

[@debbievogt9881]

Oh a tree. Isn't that the sweetest picture?

[@DanielKoch-kw6fw]

🌹, good day to you. I 💕 love your comment, nice saying

[@conradmorin1891]

Jim & Brenda, "Thank You" for another informative & enjoyable video. >>>There is so much to know when logging with horses, and for newcomers, Jim has given you some very sound advice, on so many levels.

[@shirleybagnall9577]

Great video enjoyed every minute of it 😊 Thanks for sharing

[@andrewmoran7353]

🤔 interesting vid today, enjoyed particular care and expertise with horses , and working skills , Brenda included , checked other vids per your request , you folks are Like family to me 👌👀

[@stevesmith7422]

I really like watching the logging. Thank you both for taking the time to do this. It is a sacrifice. May Jesus bless you and your family.

[@LarryLarsen-p6t]

Like the way you care for your team.

[@maxamillion8384]

Beautiful i think Skippy is a good Boss

[@biddydibdab9180]

I think my husband and I have been making a mistake when we cut firewood in our woodlot. I pile all the branches but I see you leave them scattered everywhere which I assume allows them to rot faster. More food for mushrooms to grow on!

[@bilcoferentine3567]

Looks good...

[@territn8871]

I so enjoyed the exta long video today! Wish every day was that long though I know that isn't possible! My Papaw (dad's father) worked the timber woods in southwest Virginia, so watching you logging gives me a little understanding of the type work he did. My dad was born in 1910, and he and a younger brother helped Papaw work when they were old enough and not in school. I do remember Papaw saying he had Belgians for his team. By the time I was born in 1953, Papaw had retired and no longer had horses. I bet Skippy will be a tired pup when he gets home! He had a ball playing in the woods!

[@jeraldmcwilson2189]

Nice Jim

[@terry1965]

Just stumbled upon your video looks like you're doing really good work and most important I noticed how you take care of your horses God bless you

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

[@edhoyt5600]

Always feed the horses before any meal everyday Morrning Lunch and dinner time They are always number one to my family Hope to come and meet you before your job is over at PSC

[@jake-pj3ll]

pure love for his animals

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

I feel like I can smell the evergreens and the cold snow.

[@rubenrobertson8086]

Hi Jim my name John Robertson for Madera California. I have learned some much watching. You Channel with no other help then your channel I went to a draft horse auction and got team of Percheron and have been driving them and now I building a covered wagon thanks for the help and how to

[@johnkomosa9508]

I Love the video title, because i just finished my day , well the first half anyways, we just got hammered with snow again, looking at the video title , i had to laugh because that is exactly what i am doing b4 my eve chores, feet up. Great video, I will be watching this one again. Thank You Jim and Brenda, I continue to learn alot! If I am willing to be plyable like workable clay. I like it when Jim gets passionate about a point he is making, like saying "please, listen to me and what i am saying, I know from experience and sometimes its pain". Jim gets his gloves and hands going (gesturing)and you know he is driving home an important point. Ha ha Thank You Jim, you have my attention. In my life i have tried to be studious.., to learn, so I thought..., What is the true meaning of Wisdom, (or one of my definitions of wisdom) The Bible is the Operators/service Manual to our Life. I have a saying, 'Wisdom is Listening ( and believing) to a Man (or person) speak and learning from his experience as he is sharing with you something you have not experienced'. I try to absorb this and learn but i still lean on my experience, I need to gain Trust in someone, then I will "listen" to them. Jim (and Brenda) has gained and earned my Trust. Thanks for these powerful lessons, when your dealing with a powerful animal that weighs a good part of a Ton! it can mean Life or Death. Thank You for these lessons. Skip is my buddy. :-)

[@markwood8824]

Boy that new labourer you got is a blessing.

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

That is one hyper pup. Stay warm y'all. Looks like horses are doing great out in the woods there in upstate NY. Take care!

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Awesome, skippy was so glad too see you Jim , a reel great video off logging , yes things happen but we work though the problems we get there in the end , horses 🐎 love eating the leaves 🍃 off the trees , ok blessing too you all there 👋

[@edhoyt5600]

Have been in horse logging all my life While being with my Dad GJH at PSC We were teacher teaching horse logging for 45 years together Were is your logging job at PSC today

[@seppohaavisto-l4q]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀 from Finland!