Tips for Tricky Log Harvesting! // DRAFT HORSE LOGGING

[@leardi58]

Who has more fun Jim or the horses sure is beautiful thanks for sharing your world with us

[@loriswain8140]

Brenda you are the kindest sweetest person! I started watching this channel because of the horses! But this family is the most amazing. The kind you would love to have as a neighbor. Jim works harder than two people and the way he talks to the horses and keeps Brenda safe shows his kindness too.

[@ameliaf784]

Love watching Jim and Brenda working together, a good team! I like having Brenda’s point of view as a counterpoint. I’ve learned a lot from you two, I have some young Suffolks I’m working with.

[@ponygirl5716]

I’m just amazed that those horses stood there the whole time while Jim was cutting down that last log. They were pointing right back to camp. And true they had a heavy load behind them, but that never stopped horses before when they want to get back “home”. They are truly amazing. They have such good brains and such good training. I never get sick of watching your horses work with Jim.

[@arlysdavis3694]

Jim’s chain up was so cool to watch, brilliant. Great to show newer loggers those simple tricks. Thank you Brenda for your ideas of filming. You always add another interesting perspective

[@WallaceBrown-dj2gm]

Absolutely fabulous to be able to see this God bless

[@terrythomas7035]

I just love the control Jim has with just his voice

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening Jim and Brenda, Brenda it was really nice when you talked about the art work inside the trees Jim cut down....l could almost smell freshly cut logs in this video.Jim.....l don't want you hear.....Brenda love you oh that made my heart ♥ so happy 😊 You work so hard Jim and the horses of course....those beautiful horses Ken and Bill.All the very best dear friends.

[@johnkomosa4089]

Yes, so cute and funny, depending on the twist, ..."alright, i'm leaving." That was a classic in the making. Ah ha.😄 Thanks :-)

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Brenda is right, one could only wish that more people could be so satisfied with what they are doing. Unfortunately our world doesn't provide many jobs like Jim's.

[@kylekyselka6499]

Watching Jim use his logging tongs brings back memories from 50 years ago when I was logging in Michigan. I had a set of tongs about that size. They were completely hand forged beautifully crafted. I bought them at an estate auction and they worked wonderfully. After my logging career ended I used them to help neighbors pull stumps and other odd jobs. One day someone “borrowed” them and I have not seen them since. Great video, I’m glad the weather and the new team combination is working out for you all.

[@Mary-ze9kh]

It is so wonderful to watch someone who loves what they are doing! It shows in the way that you work.

[@hubertwebb9869]

Brenda I hear the things you say and the things you do and I think you are such an awesome person.❤❤❤❤

[@claudedesnoyers8545]

Jim and Brenda, you guy are truly made to live and work together. You are two souls in one and so are your horses. We love you all so very much.

[@mishloud4215]

I am so glad you spoke about Bill and Ken working so nicely together.

[@geraldskaggs3903]

I, too, noticed how well Bill and Ken were working together. They even backed the cart up evenly. They had a great trainer.

[@jimstewart8927]

"You decided and I'm trusting you!" Might have been part of your marriage vows. God Bless!

[@stevenreeve4491]

I can see why both of you are in such good shape. Walking in the snow is not easy.

[@territn8871]

Jim, that was brilliant how you backed those logs out of the tight squeeze!👏👏👏 Beautiful work!! Brenda, right about the time you said it looked like Bill dozed off, I noticed it too and thought it was so sweet! Kenny probably was catnapping too except with his black coat it's hard to see his black eyes!! Then Jim parked the horses and their big load while he went a fairly good distance to cut another tree. Those horses didn't move a muscle the whole time!❤ Jim sure knows how to train horses!!! And I know Baron, Duke, and Earl will obey Jim's commands just as good once he's trained them more thoroughly!!! Loved seeing the horses working so good, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery!!

[@johnkomosa4089]

I could hear Bill,.. "come on Ken, let's take this load up while Jim drops that tree!!, (Ken says).. "Nah, we better wait, I want my carrots" Ah ha.😄

[@K9COP282]

The man is GOOD!! It’s also VERY IMPRESSIVE how Kenny and Bill are workin so good together…. I’m sure they’ve worked together before in the past, but not as full time partners! Now, because of the unfortunate and unexpected passing of Buck and Lady’s pregnancy, they have to be full time partners and Jim being such a good leader to all his horses, that team is doing such a beautiful job!! Jim, it’s a real joy watchin you work your team! I bet their thinkin “ Hey Jim! There’s three more guys just hangin out at the barn ya know! How’s about givin them a little work time!! “ 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@sueupham2519]

hahahahaha

[@resistancechickschurch8908]

38:22 Brenda had to laugh when you ask if the horses were still there. Could have told them to go up to the landing. Jim I did not see your escape route on the last tree you cut down. That was a very precarious tree to walk around. The tree did flip up in the air and pull forward a lot! The title was very befitting for the work done here. Tell the horses their audience loves them.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Another beautiful day in the woods with Bill, Ken,Brenda and Jim.

[@jeanries434]

And all four of you were having a joy filled day. God is good. I could smell the wood, feel the crispness of the snow, rejoiced at the trees and the sky, Yes, God is good. Really great camera shots, God is good. Thank you for taking us with you. God is good.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Love your outlook on life!

[@drafthorseswithalexa]

Appreciate the detailed info on the hitches and getting logs out of tight spots! Always learn something new every video....

[@janemuir3546]

The angle of the tree at 31:30 was awesome!! I love the way you to work together. The Jesus in both of your hearts shines bright.

[@sueupham2519]

amen to that Jane,,it's the key..!

[@donaldwallace7934]

Brenda, at the tail end of the video, I heard you refer to the load of logs as a good “jag”!! My Dad would use that word all the time in referring to a load of most anything. One time at the City where I worked, I referred to a load of rock as a Jag! All my coworkers looked at me in puzzlement. Lol, they had no idea what I was talking about!! Thanks first of all for that memory, and secondly for confirming that my Dad wasn’t the only one who uses that term. Great video as always…I love watching the horses!!

[@richardhessert7862]

Use that word also because my aunt's dad that I helped bring wood in used it all the time

[@doylehydorn5137]

My used that word as well.

[@sonnywells9937]

My grandfather had me using that term also here in Illinois, and he grew up in Kentucky. Yes, Been awhile since I have heard it again.

[@richardhessert7862]

@@sonnywells9937 yea my kids definition of 'jag" is nothing like mine 🤣

[@marionberry6909]

My Dad would refer to small loads as a jag, he was from Kentucky.

[@payntpot7623]

Oh Brenda, how funny. When you mentioned how pretty that bit of wood was, I thought how I notice things like that too and wondered if you wanted to take it home (I would); then I thought, I bet Jim has not even noticed its artistic value......and I was right!!

[@johnkomosa4089]

We notice it, a thousand times a day, as Jim says, "all in a days work". Beauty all around us everywhere.

[@tacratt6091]

Bill and Ken working well together! That’s a credit to Jim’s training.. Jim I think we need a Percheron partner for Ken though! lol I love seeing the matching pairs working!!

[@sueupham2519]

it's a sure blessing,,and hope many learn from his gentleness,,and not beating the horses..

[@chips4974]

Beating horses, never on Jim's farm .Cheers

[@johnking8679]

I have to agree - you need a matching Percheron horse for Ken. Percherons seem so much bigger and obviously stronger, I think....? Plus they would both be BLACK - Tee, Hee !!

[@jamescox8233]

Brenda, Jim, always a great pleasure, to be with you guys, with Ken, And Bill, working so good together logging. What a great video, great filming Brenda great job!! Jim great job moving logs around trees. GOD BLESS>>>Jim, Nova Scotia Canada.

[@sharonvincent1772]

It's great the boys are working well together. I loved when you speeded up the log loading, it looked like a dinosaur picking over his dinner.

[@bellmark64]

Liked going to woods with my parents as a child and teenager. We were getting wood to heat our house. We loaded the wood onto trailer or truck and unloaded it. Dad cut it down before hand.

[@terrythomas7035]

I noticed the way the horses had their ears tune back to the jim to wait for his voice to go

[@thomasgubbins1277]

I am addicted to your videos as I have learned so much. I wish you were still in Vermont. Keep up the work as you are an excellent teacher.

[@terrydarow8401]

This is awesome I would love to see u load the sled and tell to pull and c if they would pull on their own to c how far they go just make sure u have a lite load and someone up ahead would watch them as they pull very good video they pull very good together make sure u have your hard hat on Brenda love u guys or try them without a load on

[@judyengland2615]

I love to see logging with horses. The forest is so natural looking.

[@deejochen9106]

I have nothing but surprise at how much they pull and work. Just on awe!!!!

[@mscricket73]

Hi Jim and Brenda. I was wondering if I could interest you in making a kind of fun video of Jim telling the horse to careful step toward him from a long distance and then telling them to whoa all while being hitched to a cart or wagon. You know, kind of like he does in the woods from behind them, but do it way way in front of them. I would just love the demonstrations of how well behaved your horses are, how well trained they are, how wonderful a horseman/trainer Jim is, and just make it a day of fun hands free commands. Does that make sense? I've seen short little pieces of it, but would love a long video dedicated to your good four legged children. :) God bless you both and your big kids. Can't wait for your next many videos!! :)

[@tinachambers4887]

Well done Ken an bill as usual keeping the BF rolling in have a day love from TEXAS

[@Sinopi]

Jim is a Master of logging and horse management!!!

[@janet5820]

Your videos are great Brenda & Jim 👏 love all your horses so much. I’ve been following you a long time and enjoy watching. Good hard working man Jim and Brenda’s filming 👏& commentary is funny at times I do laugh. Thanks & bless you ❤

[@tammytaylor1278]

I love the care you show with Brenda, and make sure she is safely back or over.

[@mfc4591]

We got a nuzzle from Ken and Bill at the end. Thanks for a great video, some horses, some logging and some fun.

[@TubbyLadyDallas]

I truly enjoy watching the relationship between the two of you. Your relationship brings glory to God.

[@leonardryan8723]

Bill and ken beautiful looking horses together 😊.

[@stefanmihaylov3344]

❤Super Perfekt.Да в гората се работи така.Искарване на Шосето Който иска дърва от там си взима.

[@leonjennings4632]

Thanks For The Video We So Much Enjoyed It Jim is Harvesting Some Beautiful Logs So Much Enjoyed The Ways Jim Hooks to Preserve The Other Trees He's A Excellent Logger Nice To See You Too Brenda Do Blessings To You and Your Family And Be Safe ✌️

[@rodneywroten2994]

Bill is doing great , It is so awesome what a load they can pull, and a person can not even shake it,, God knew what we needed, got to hand it to Jim he is no slouch he gets the job done and great tricks of his trade

[@denniswagner9713]

That sled seems to load fine and not tip over .Ken and Bill seem to do well.while watching the video I see the calendar with Ken and buck and they were well matched and a good looking team.i think I miss them.

[@stumpy2816]

Enjoyed watching 👍👍

[@jimputnam2044]

Love joining you in the bush. Brings back memories of my dad For real.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love Jim working the horses and logging

[@juliedalgardno3361]

The ol' wedge in the back pocket trick! At first I wasn't sure if you had any but suspected you must! What a lovely day in the woods! Sincerely thankful for all you both do to take us along . It is difficult to explain the joy of the big woods but you two do a great job. What remarkable skills! 💕 LOVE those furry noses! Thanks 😊

[@mildredkrisik8888]

Boy, this guy is so good at what he does!

[@pup734]

These boys should be ready for some horse pulls this year

[@b.m.bradley7525]

Never seen 1 man work so hard and effectively.. love the videos of logging. My dad was a ' horse guy' me not so much. 👍l have cut quite a few trees down in my day and like Jim by myself in the woods, just loved every single minute.

[@Brauelle]

At 23:40 in the video, it's so amazing at how much of a size difference you can see in Ken and Bill. I know they are both big beautiful creatures, but Ken is definitely bigger then Bill. I'm so happy they are working so well together. You can tell that Jim is proud of the boys and the job they are doing for him. That also is a testament to Jim's ability at being a great Teamster. Please keep the awesome content coming. I love all the videos you guys post.

[@lorrieroberts3007]

Baron seems to have adjust very well to his new job. Nice to see him respond to all of his commands from Jim so easy. Just amazing how well they turn & back together in such a short period of time. Totally impressed with the boys & their logging together. Great Job, Jim!!! Still heartbroken over Buck passing, May he be watching over Ken , Baron & Jim & Resting I. P. I miss him. Ken & Buck were a beautiful team & always enjoyed watching the beauty of both of them together. Wow they pulled that load of logs like it was nothing!!! That snow is CRAZY to walk in, I know, cause it in our paddocks & pastures. Our horses haven't wanted to venture out away from the barn much, we got about a 1/2 inch of freezing rain yesterday(monday)here in Lower Michigan & it has made it very difficult for them to get around. God Bless

[@johnkomosa4089]

Ken is Logging with Bill, as Lady is back at the farm, Baron Is at the farm receiving training when Jim is,not logging. Baron is not logging yet.

[@woodsgremlin9995]

I learn something every day. I'm sure I'll use that one in the future. Never saw that before.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

11:24 See now if you hooked Brenda up to that top log and she pulled up the trail a little the tip would clear that tree in the way. Just say'n.

[@kimcool6327]

I think the horses are doing well together and the have put in a hard day's work today. Those loads were wow.

[@valspannbauer3334]

Another truly enjoyable video...thank you Brenda & Jim!!! Oh and of course, Ken & Bill!!! 💕

[@chrism1164]

Very tricky! Bui Jim knows what he's doing - and the horses are so good! Great job capturing it all on camera, Brenda. Wonderful video!! Bless you guys.

[@paultighe3735]

Great video Jim and Brenda enjoyed it very much what nice logs, horses are doing awsome together

[@gentlegiants1974]

I use my 4wd loader for similar purposes, Have a little job now logging some big red oak and the hill out is terrible, had a horse slip and fall a few days ago with a butt log. Ended up using cable and pulley to winch it up, pulley on the log, cable fixed to tree at top of hill and other end to cart up on the level. Took all 180 ft of cable and still a hard pull. There is no other way than up the hill. Going to skid the rest out to bottom of hill and then use 4 horses on the sleigh to get them up. Can't even get up the hill with the 4wd tractor which is why I'm reluctant to drive it down to load logs but I guess I'll figure out how to get it out later. Always something. The terrain there looks so nice and level! We have about 20 inches of snow in the bush and more coming down as I write.

[@johnkomosa4089]

A cinch block comes to mind for a 2:1 advantage, please be safe.

[@dennisvestby4432]

Well bhaved team work is the key.❤❤❤❤☀️☀️☀️☀️😁😊

[@joqlady888]

YES,,take that smooth ,,unique piece of wood home...I was thinking that before you said it..get it...

[@johnkomosa4089]

The way I describe that pc. for Brenda is.., imagine cutting into an onion and turning your knife with a twist the onion pops apart on the layers, that is what that smooth pc is it popped apart on the annular ring and you see the smooth surface of the angular ring. You never see that when wood is cut because the blade or plainer is straight and the smooth surface is natural and round, it takes great force to do that, shear impact. Busted apart on the annular surface.

[@frankwerhanowicz6773]

Brenda you should get you a good saddle horse for riding around filming

[@Liz-M]

It’s great to see a Master at work. Thanks Jim and Brenda 👏🏼👏🏼

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Our pleasure!

[@andrewslagle1974]

I love your videos.I work with trees also but we use machines. I love to see the horses work.

[@sacerdote4327]

Jim, one would think you've done this before. Lol Nice rolling hitches!!!

[@johnkomosa4089]

That's awesome how Jim flips that log around with the chain! I'd be muscling it with the pv. Now I have a new trick to try. :-)

[@br927]

How much more logging do you have to do there and is there a time you have to have it finished? Jim didn't want you to have that piece of wood because it would bring back bad memories!! They're listening!

[@randybutler4772]

Such a patient team. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴 Hope Lady is doing well as she nears foaling.

[@markmunro8753]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful dream. GOD bless the human team and the horse team.❤❤❤

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

That split would make a great bench... Enjoyed the sped up loading... So happy the boys are working well.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

42:38 Brenda I believe the words you're looking for are "Whoa Jim."

[@katebuelow2689]

2 sweethearts working together, Brenda and Jim, not Bill and Ken! Cheers

[@jefferyschirm4103]

That backwards pull was slicker that cat gut !!

[@firecaptaintom1977]

Ha! I always say "Slicker than owl snot"

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Great filming a Brenda, there is always fun involved when you two get together.🎉

[@deensatterlee9206]

Great vidio love to watch you work with the horses

[@timbritt9131]

I noticed you have structures on top of your silos, could you talk about them, what they are? Enjoy your channel, thanks!

[@chips4974]

Are you a new subscriber Tim . If yes I can answer. Many years ago Jim could not afford bought silo caps so having lots of wood and not afraid of heights . Jim built silo caps out of wood to keep the rain and snow out of his silage. Jim no longer milks cows (quite 10 yrs ago ). So silos are obsolete .I believe he has his Christmas Lights on them so that is there only purpose. As small dairy farmers have gone out of business to the larger dairy farmers there are plenty if empty obsolete silos all across America Cheers

[@timbritt9131]

@@chips4974 Yes i just found your channel not long ago & i find it very relaxing, thank you for getting back to me, those silo caps are awesome looking! The horses are beautiful.

[@keithwalker5392]

Those horses work so well together but the dark one looks so much bigger,great video

[@rickmeisch643]

Nifty how a little prethinking can get tree trunks to do what you need when pulling

[@amcorke]

Hey Brenda, how's Lady doing? So enjoy your videos.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

41:26 "I don't want people to holler at me for letting you do this." When social media becomes more important than a wife's safety. 41:28 "You decide. I'm trusting you" Running that through the Wife->Husband Google translator: "If I bust my ass you're going to hear about it for the next 10 years." Bill: "Hey Ken, the Grain girl is riding the logs. Let's really give it a jerk." Ken: "Don't be such a mule Bill." Bill" "No fun old horse."

[@firecaptaintom1977]

😆

[@cheyennejt]

Great views

[@jmber27]

Awesome video guys. Jim you make it look easy.

[@patricia.g1651]

Great camera angles, Brenda! Glad to hear you'll have some colder weather coming...I'll be bummed out when you hit "Mud Season"

[@patricia.g1651]

PS: Laughing out loud when Jim said to not bring that piece of split wood home!!! I would want to take it home, too!

[@mlrheidi]

Beautiful scenery. Brenda, u are such a trooper. Camera angles are awesome! Love your videos. 🥰

[@jimmclam]

If scarfing the bark on a tree is a problem in some maneuvers, a section of a car tire placed between the chain and tree might prevent that. ( And make forest owners happier! )

[@tishamonroe7418]

the new arrangement seems to being OK. Are you looking for a matching horse like Baron? would love to see the process of finding a horse like that!!!!!!!!!🐴🐴🐴😃

[@bethanyhin718]

brenda: "im loving this view" hahahahaha

[@bevjane7245]

Hellooooooooo :) I also noticed Bill dozing off, or at least appearing to catch a bit of shut eye :) It is amazing to watch you all work. Thanks so very much. I know exactly how wonderful the woods can be on a sunny Winter's day and it is the best when, as Brenda said, one is dressed right. I would prefer no one ride on the logs but not up to me :) (((HUGS)))

[@cheyennejt]

It's great how you take care of each other. You are a good example of how a couple can work together as God intended. My grandparents work together their whole lives. Some of it was in the lumber business. They also had several other businesses through their life.

[@todd1808]

Master Teamster!!

[@nenaddjuric6518]

Great video ! Great horses !

[@bobogilvie4472]

YES it is just amazing how when trees fall the things that happen.

[@johnwellwood46]

heck of a lot less debri had he been using a skidder or harvester, he does a great job..

[@frankdrahos8569]

That was my thought too! A careful teamster with horses has no where near the impact of the most careful operator on a conventional slider machine.

[@PeterMcfarlane-l7v]

Thank you very much for sharing this adventure into the woods Jim and Brenda,you certainly have a wonderful life together,please take care and stay safe xxxxxxx Peter and Vera McFarlane Adelaide South Australia xxxxx

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, we do enjoy life, thanks for watching!

[@johnhenderson299]

I'm glad everything is going well with the team and the weather

[@louisecassidy5991]

What a great vid! The boys seem to be in step most of the time, something horses figure out for themselves from experience, takes that awful joggle out of the work. So, Jim, you got lucky, got a great team, must be super fit, very sensible. Do we have a team to cheer for in this summer's horse pulls? Greetings from Australia.

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Great video Brenda and Jim. I love the view looking up to the tree tops. 👍👍😁

[@bethanyhin718]

all of the horses are incredible! When is Lady having her foal?

[@bulldogg48161]

Jim, can you show how or why pulling that much weight doesnt bend your seat back?