WHY DO HORSES WEAR BLINDERS??? // Draft Horse Logging

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

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[@kingwood4357]

I like the looks of blinders too and never get tired of watching and learning when Jim is working in the woods with his horses. 👍

[@hayfork100]

I like the look of the blinders on the horses. Jim's reason of liking blinders because it builds trust from the horses makes a lot of sense to me.

[@markabell3179]

Your theory on being the leader in a horse/human partnership is right on. Every time you work with horses you form a partnership. This partnership will only be successful if the human establishes themselves as the leader. Horses understand having a leader because in the wild horses always have a leader usually the Alpha mare. When the horse starts to think for himself, the partnership is broken and chaos will follow. Horses are happiest and most content when they have a leader they trust.

[@tacratt6091]

Draft horses are amazing animals! I’m from the mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, There were millions of board feet of Chestnut, Poplar, and oak that came out of the mountains here with horses and mules! Jim has to trust the horses as much as they trust him! It’s easy to get a hand removed by a chain if the team is not standing still. Jim does a great job training his teams!

[@deborahratcliff8179]

Had often wondered about the blinders. Love how responsive the horses are to just Jim's voice. And watching the small adjustments you can make. Your skill and that of your team is very impressive.

[@donaldrose6640]

I have seen some shows about horse logging in Maine were the horse hooked up at the log and takes it back to the landing on his own, he unhooked at the landing and goes back to the log cutter

[@mfc4591]

What a magnificent picture seeing the horses in the forest on the winters day. Yes,' blinkers' is a word used in English (ie of England origin) to talk of 'blinders' For working horses I agree the blinders are good to have, they look the part as well as offer good protection.

[@jimstewart8927]

Jim, I'm a machine person but so impressed with your relationship, talent, knowledge and your abilities to accomplish with horses. Obviously a team is three and not two! I've always heard there is a faster gun but you've got it in my book! Thank you to all your family for such great videos.

[@davidjewell9197]

Jim your a great leader, and you have trained your horses very well , you trust them as they trust you, I enjoy watching your videos, and of course Brenda does a excellent job on the camera to make you look good at your work

[@HannahRoot55]

Jewel 💎

[@Cill441]

I sure miss those days with a team in the woods with my father. I learned so much from work alongside dad. I sure do miss the loggers in our family's tree💙💛💜💚❤️🧡.

[@Volks1950]

I absolutely love the look of blinders and especially the protection of the eyes! The other reasons are also excellent! Anything to protect the horses to make it safer for all concerned! Absolutely beautiful horses and so well trained! It is a delight to see them work minding their leader! Ha!

[@gloriajones231]

Jim that is very interesting to hear about the purpose an why you feel blinder are important.thanks for explaining .

[@AnnemarieOG]

How good your training the horses was, as they're responding so promptly and accurately, and the trust you developed with the horses. So impressive. I also think you make total sense.. and I just love your sentiments.🌺

[@jsarty54]

Brenda your expression on Jim’s first reason for blinders was priceless , both of you and your lifestyle is a true pleasure to watch .

[@kimfleury]

I think you explained it very well, Jim. You rely on them to trust you completely, and in return you won't ask them to do anything they can't do. That's *Teamwork* ! I enjoyed this video as always 💕🐎

[@hughperkins707]

Your comments about leadership is exactly how it is.👍👍 I used to have a neighbor that just snapped a bit to the halter, and he always had a buggy whip. When he would raise the whip the horses could see it and away they would go. He had several runaways over the years. It was always fun to watch, kinda.

[@hughperkins707]

@@janwurm1787 totally agree

[@wendymcelvain2251]

Jim what you said about teams and leaders is so true! It is totally logical and explained well. No one should think you view the horses as slaves! You are so good with and kind to them. Brenda we love you always there! You and Jim are a great team too! Thanks for Baron’s fore top! My daughters think it’s cool! Keep the videos coming! 🐴🐴

[@johnking8679]

I agree with Jim !! To me a working horse without blinders is "naked" !! LOL !! There certainly are very good reasons for his horses to wear them, none the least is eye protection - especially in the woods where there are lots of branches sticking out that could definitely injure a horses eyes !!

[@Cricket2731]

Never thought of the eye protection aspect. But it makes sense!

[@ch1proy60]

Hi jim, love all your videos, here in the UK we call them blinkers and when you were working land with horses with the wind behind you they protected the horses eyes from the dust.

[@celestegeorge9101]

In the show horse world, we always called them blinkers. Definitely prefer to use them - in the woods, on the farm, down the road... Helps them focus.

[@melsafken764]

We also called them "blinkers" in the racehorse world.

[@T8ERS]

To my way of thinking preventing injury to the horses is a priority. Another entertaining and informative video. Big thanks to Jim & Brenda. 😊👍🐴🐴

[@Cill441]

I'm so very pleased to have looked up the word I wanted to use in my creative writing. The word was "blinders." It had brought your video up in Google and the team of horses you were logging with. My weakness is my love of nature, horses, and being in a family long, lived descendants of loggers. It was a pleasure to become a new subscriber to your channel. I learned more than the word "blinders" in the few short moments of your video. I'm assuming it was your wife or daughter recording. I like how her point of view in her comments questions asked were able to further tell of why blinders are needed as the team being the three of you is so important. I'll be back to watch the entire video later. I'm the leader in my one person team. I must push forward to finish my writing. I wear my invisible blinders to keep myself focused. This morning, your video made it difficult to keep my blinders in place. I'm excited to return later to this video. Thank you, and Happy New Year 2025.😊

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for your nice comment! Hope your writing goes well

[@jimcour291]

absolutely correct Jim!! 2 horses can make a good pair, but the driver always makes the team!! You can have the best pair of horses on earth, and without the driver to command and control, they can go nowhere

[@HannahRoot55]

Jim Cour

[@deensatterlee9206]

I can see where you are in the woods the safety for the horses and I enjoy watching your well trained and pretty horses

[@NavvyMom]

17:26 You don't want them to start thinking for themselves too much. If they can't see a lot, they have to take directions from you instead of thinking, "Let's do it this way." It keeps you all on the same page. One boss is enough. 17:40 to 17:47 Speaking of trust, yes! Barry Hook (another awesome driver with a YT channel) did a video on regrets/mistakes he's made over the years. He told of the time he didn't see a manhole(?) right next to his horse and told the horse to get over. Horse put his foot right down the hole. The horse was calm and he got him out okay, but ever after, when he asked the horse to do something, there was a slight hesitation, because the horse had lost some confidence in him as a leader and wasn't sure he could trust Barry completely any more. It was years ago, but you could tell he still felt the pain keenly of letting his horse down.

[@momclean]

Jim another good reason for the blinkers in logging - specifically - it's the same reason you wear one on your helmet ( visor )... guards against flying splinters , dust, small twigs etc...

[@edwardkeller440]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. 🙏🔥🙏

[@NavvyMom]

@@janwurm1787 I LOVE Barry Hook. I bet people who follow this channel would also like his. He may have also done a video on the blinder debate, but I haven't watched it yet.

[@larryschmidt6152]

I also follow Barry Hook. Very informative. He mentions the use of blinders/blinkers as being more cultural, being used in one location and not in another. He generally seems to use them, although at times does not and even goes bitless on occasion, although mostly because of a specific reason with a particular horse. I find his use of rubber bits interesting and claims that they were much more common in years past because the metal bits were too expensive. The use of blinders for safety seems prudent. Also horses have different personalities and require different methods. All, in all, in my opinion if the horse is happy and doing its job it is all good.

[@NavvyMom]

@@janwurm1787 I understand. I have a hard time understanding him too at times. It's a shame because he has such good content.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Great reason for blinders. Their was a program on city police horse about blinders. the main reason was in riot situations people running up from behind trying to spook them and a few other reasons. but for you your reasons are so perfect

[@leuvenisaplace]

Blinders originated in Belgium where all the draught horses are so pretty/handsome that the horses would never get any work done because of being distracted by the sight of the other beguiling horses.

[@NavvyMom]

😄😄😄

[@bobbychaney8372]

I didn't know they had Clydesdales in Belgium!

[@kevinmelias]

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[@paultighe3735]

Very nice video Jim and Brenda enjoyed as always, love how Jim explained all the needs of horse blinders and how very very important the blinders are

[@HannahRoot55]

Paul

[@kathleengriffin6214]

Got me smiling at your #1 reason! Watching your team work in the woods Jim, is no less than amazing. Brenda your filming is very good. As a novice driver I agree with all of your reasons. You did quite well explaining. Still chuckling over #1...

[@jamescox8233]

hi jim and brenda, i always liked the look of blinders on horses, i new about the spook thing, but i did not know about tree limes that could put a horses eye out. thanks to you jim ,i learned something new today..God Bless, You JIm, Brenda, Trudy, and Abby....Jim, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@fluffybunny8157]

that cool you are in Nova scotia I in BC Canada

[@Chris-yo4ks]

At one of the Stables a friend on mine used to have their horse at, a Lady had a blind horse that she would ride. I was always amazed to watch that she could ride the horse. It takes a LOT of trust to go where you are told to go without knowing what is there.

[@wayner6494]

My dad always used blinders and you did a great job explaining why you preferred them on your horses.

[@HannahRoot55]

Wayner Rice 🍚

[@mickholroyd2190]

Another great training video..here in Australia we call them "winkers or blinkers" or those of us working saddle horses as well are called sometimes " open face bridles" I agree with your trust in leaders theory ..I liken it to there are 3 brains working the plough or wagon or cart hopefully mine is bigger if not then the horses would just head home and wait for a feed...Jim I like your no fuss attitude..many would be upset about losing money on the split log.. tell us Brenda does Jim ever get really upset?? I truly love your videos..they have helped me get through my cancer treatments n keep my passion a live for my own horses..thank you so so much.. cheers..

[@HannahRoot55]

Mick

[@robertjakubos336]

I can see that the horses have complete trust in you there leader. I really enjoy watching you and your relationship with them. You all make a great team. Bob from northern Michigan

[@HannahRoot55]

Robert 🤔😼

[@sueterwilliger4193]

I sure do love how well trained your horses are

[@johnkomosa4089]

Great Video, I need to go back and see how that log became unhitched on the landing. The landing no snow and hard like a skating rink the log chain went slack maybe, it seemed like the landing was fast as you came into it. Regarding blinders I remember a few videos back a perfect example when the horses backing in that tuff spot backed right into that sapling, swinging the head. Makes sence and thanks for the explanations, if one does not have the experience, you have to just be quiet and listen, put it in neutral...and let yourself learn. The explanation of these things, ... good stuff. Thank You. Thanks for sharing your experience. This is some good Logging. Thank you Brenda also. Greatful.

[@David-oi7im]

... did you all notice at 5:08 when Jim pointed to his right of the screen and that beautiful horse looked in that direction and I thought I heard the horse say "you bet we can do that, do it all the time"... I about had a fit... You see ,it just goes to show how well they know Jim... To me that was a great moment... thanks a lot for sharing...

[@RetiredCAGrandma]

Brenda, you sure get your walking miles in. Really enjoy the videos.

[@danielheddon36]

Thank you for your Brilliant and humble explanation of 'how a team of horses' works. The same is true of a rider on a horse. If there is trust form the horse of the rider it makes a very good team in any endeavor being done. Trail riding, cow work or show ring. It is a bond in trust. The bond is the man- horse relationship we strive for in having horses.

[@sueupham2519]

very well done and a blessing to come with you guys,,love the blinders for show,and they sure keep focused ahead and obey the leader best..also we liked your ads on the fla.everglades,,we did it too and loved it...( Brenda, super support)

[@janellhuyett5892]

Jim we had quarter horses for years, I “luckily” found your channel about 6 months ago - you are so right - you are an extremely wonderful “ leader” which can be seen by how much your horses trust and obey you. It is impossible to have 1200 plus pounds of horse power ( I know your horses are likely more lbs - but our Quarter horses were in the high hundreds to low thousands) anyway you have go be the in charge individual - that does not mean you have got “dominate” that means you have to be a benevolent “dictator” because to be a “team” someone has to be in charge - even Navy seals have a team leader! I so love watching you with your horses and have learned so much. ( Although I do hope (and am sure you did) told your students on that earlier video that “if you have done your work your horses trust you and you can run a chain saw 5 inches from their hocks” You are such a great teacher , I hope those students from the college have more time to observe you with your horses - just be sure they understand that is years of making sure that trust is the main factor in your relationship with your horses.

[@debbiebjorklund3241]

Great look and SOO practical.! No vets needed for eye injuries. Keeps distraction down. Who where you working teamster with.? ❤love you Brenda Jim and all your furbabies.😊

[@carollundquist9178]

Brenda does the area you live in have any “running cedar”. It looks like cedar and it runs along the forest floor. We used it at Christmas to decorate the house, smells great.

[@craigcleveland3132]

I like all the reasons Jim gave---the safety one is the best

[@HannahRoot55]

Cleveland 👋

[@dawnbeaird5183]

Hello Jim, Brenda, Lady and Bill. Everything you said made complete sense, you're much better at explaining things then you think, Jim.

[@wecu4dk]

IMHO- you are the best reason to be on KZbin. Thank You! I'm a novice to driving. One mare I started (quarter horse) a few years ago could not handle not seeing behind her and would crane her neck around to see what was going on. I took the blinders off and she was much much better. Other QH that I am starting seem to do just fine with blinders on and less spooky. I also found that my saddle horses did not do well with snaffle bits after me trying to stay out of their mouth while mounted and then being constantly in their mouth while driving ...so I went to straight bar bits while driving and they seem to be able to sort things out better. Thanks again for being a great leaders both to your horses and to us your viewers! (and for working as a husband wife team:)!!

[@robertmarino2158]

Jim explained the blinders very well , he knows , you might call him the Q. B. Of the team , stay safe !

[@rickyshultz2051]

A longtime ago I had a horse that was just out of hand in harness,with blinders . Had it suggested to try him without blinders , I tried it and it he was totally a different, for the better! Not for or against just what worked for him .

[@marionberry6909]

Great video. Some good lessons here.

[@pamnewman4945]

Thank you for answering my question. All your reasons make perfect sense. I think you and your horses are the best in the business and you obviously put safety first above all.

[@claudedesnoyers8545]

Hie Jim, I have had horses all my life and what you just said is absolutly right. If your horses d,ont have complete confidence in you it is a very dangerous situation And like you said it works both ways. But getting there you have to be able to feel your horses at every moment. and once they can feel you and understand you they will give you about anything you ask them. There must be trust both ways and only one good leader ...YOU

[@HannahRoot55]

Claude 🤔

[@jamesravenscroft2207]

I like your show very informative blinders for eye protection very good . I have driven horses and mules with and without blinders . I have ridden more of the time , never used blinders for that . Like you say driver or rider in charge for best results . Happy trails !

[@birgit4314]

You and your horses are a very good team ! Fantastic work! I enjoy to watch your videos !

[@tracyjohnson2992]

I also think Blinders on Draft horses for me, make the tack looks so cool and I have to agree with Jim in the fact it makes Draft horses look naked without blinders on they look how they should look. most Draft horse breeds are pretty calm even in the worst of situations they stay chilled until they are rescued from whatever situations they find themselves in. Horses are amazing creatures they trust their owners like they were the lead Mare in a herd or the Stallion in a herd. if they don't trust you you could be in a lot of danger and so could they the last reason is probably the first and most important reason for Draft horses working in logging is the small branches that can poke out a horses eye, horses move their heads a lot in a day and it only takes one move too close to a tree to injure or loose the eye completely which will totally blind a horse for the rest of it life. some horses can find it hard to adapt to being blind but if the horse trusts his owner he will trust him or her for life and can adapt quite well if you do things slowly so as the blind issue no longer becomes an issue for the horse. you can still ride totally blind horses and not have anything bad happen but that doesn't mean galloping at full speed with your hair on fire. cos you could end up going over a ravine or in a ditch and your horse and you could end up dead which is not where you want to end up. being sensible with blind horses is a must.

[@vernonhusek6055]

Always used them on my Belgians in and out of woods work. Jim has added a few reasons to my own list.

[@GreenThumb121]

I had the wrong impression about blinders, thinking it would be better for the horses to not have them. Jim’s explanation was very clear, and convincing. Thanks

[@HannahRoot55]

Where are you from ??😼

[@shirleykay3463]

Jim is the professional, and so I am agreeing with his reasoning on the blinders. Thanks for the good videos and God bless you..

[@justinallmond3855]

Hope you went back and picked up those fancy new blue wedges by the stump. I assume your ax is nearby too.

[@ericlakota1847]

That was a amazing drag amazing. Great video you 4 im catching up doing Binge watching you all catching up .

[@jtoddjb]

what a terrific explanation for blinders in general and also blinders in the woods for extra safety. These videos has to be among the best on KZbin. I've farmed and logged since the early 1990's. My Grandfather used skid horses and my father was a true horse person. I should also mention that whole 'leader" part he talked about cannot be stressed enough for your pet dog and many other pets. Both of you will have a much better relationship and with such fewer would end up on their own

[@HannahRoot55]

Wadd

[@jtoddjb]

@@HannahRoot55 Yep. Wadd

[@HannahRoot55]

@@jtoddjb Where are you from ?😼

[@jtoddjb]

@@HannahRoot55 fairly close to the guy making these videos.

[@HannahRoot55]

@@jtoddjb lauroot892.😌

[@albionleslie3524]

totally agree Jim, not only does it look good,its also a safety issue for the horse, you r called the teamster for a reason, your their leader of the team. Plus horses should look cool to. lol.

[@randybutler4772]

Safety FIRST ! Appearance is not important. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

[@jawnTem]

I've always wanted to understand why blinders were used and now I know and I agree with you & the reasons that you put forth. I've used blinders with my mule, along with shoes however, I stopped on both accounts because it seemed to interfere with her support. She's mostly a riding mule although I've used her with a cart a few times. I rely heavily on her senses when riding and while I control her, I depend on her a lot, especially when we get into situations that might endanger me. We have more of a partnership I think. She won't intentionally hurt herself. Climbing rocks is a lot easier without shoes and once while in the mountains near Yellowstone we hit a ground thermal. Not sure what else to call it, basically a low pressure area in the ground where gasses swelled the ground up and then hardened into a crust on top. All I remember was that her back legs started going down and when I looked back all I could see was a deep dark hole caving in behind us. If I were working her in timber though I's def would consider using blinders.

[@northsidemechanic]

This was the coolest video I have seen in a while. It really shows you how smart the horses are when controlled by a talented person. I completey agree with your 3 reasons and have a Human friend that lost an eye to a stub. So it does happen. Thank you for making this video!! Nit sure if you have a video for this because I just found you. But I would like to know what all the commands you give the Horses mean. A vid on that would be cool. Thanks again!

[@johnking8679]

I've often wondered about the purpose of horse's blinders ? I'm sure it reduces their field of vision and thus reduces the risk of "spooking" that horse 🐎🐴 ?

[@ericlakota1847]

I knew the first reason haha jims horses are always looking around to see what is going on their so darn cute

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Well I gave myself a pat on the back, I got almost all of your reasons for using blinders correct. The vision perspective on peripheral ,the side distraction factor, and most important in my mind was the eye protection from broken branches. those I did figure out, But In all honesty I have been in the woods doing wood lots myself and we did have a friend who had a team of Percherons that he wanted to exercise so he came into out lot to draw few out. and I had some questions for him but not per blinders that i can recall. thanks again both of you for another great video and for sharing. ECF

[@territn8871]

I love seeing Lady's baby bump!! I like seeing blinders on draft horses too. I would think they help some with eye protection when working in heavily wooded areas too. When they brush by little twigs/branches, the blinders help keep their eyes protected I'm guessing.

[@benzoverakers1877]

Blinder always, focus and protection biggest reason!!!! BLESSINGS!!!

[@joqlady888]

I was going to ask that very question the other day...I just never did because I figured it kept them focused on the way to go . so ,,great to hear what you say. also..protection.........and hey I just like the way they look ,,it is like jewelry for them.

[@julijopeterson7096]

At first when I began viewing this cite I wondered why they really had to have blinders. I agree with your comments regarding how 2 horses need a leader. It does unite them which wouldn’t happen with out a human being. But when you talked about the sharp branches that could poke their eyes while logging in a forest that to me would be the #1 reason blinders are just an ABSOLUTE “must.” It would be horrible to be working with your horses & then accidentally poke out one of their eyes! That was a good question for you to answer Jim.

[@briannapier8337]

Good video guys. I agree with Jim, blinders do make the horse look dressed. I hope Im as particular with the appearance of my horses as Jim is with his. If the day ever comes that I get a par lol. Also I like your definition of a team.

[@wendymcelvain2251]

Totally agree with blinders when working. Trusting the leader is critical and the horses make more dedicated team. However, for leisure we like to look into their beautiful deep souls!

[@lostnation5348]

I don't know anything about horses but I can certainly see that they trust you. Nicely Done.

[@Mary-ze9kh]

Thank you for explaining about blinders. I often wondered if they were necessary. But you answered that quite nicely.

[@chrislittlefarm]

Very well explained, thanks! If you use a whip for driving, you can also use it to drive the lazier horse more purposefully without making the hard-working horse go even faster, another usage of blinders. Also like the look of it 🙂 Have a great day, Jim and Brenda! -Chris

[@AbleGoodman]

This is my favorite YT channel to watch. Brenda and Jim make such a good video team. Brenda, your camera work is superior, much like Wanda on Deep South Homestead. The horses are magnificent and fascinating, but it's the excellent camera work which brings that out. God bless Gordon Family Farm and all who dwell there, both the two-legged critters and their four-legged partners!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you

[@mulepushermanigo9800]

The key in getting your horses to trust you is, having them feel you are not putting them in danger. It is built over time. It requires your consistently building their confidence in your

[@kenforbes9387]

You are a master teamster Jim. I’ve been around horses quite a lot, teams as well as riding horses and you can tell those horses love and respect you. I think you could get them on the roof if you tried. Keep up the good work. Ken F.

[@HannahRoot55]

Ken 👋

[@louisecassidy5991]

Blinders - blinkers here in Aussie land. Story. An experienced driving man had a harness horse at a show. He finished his event and was back at his trailer unharnessing. For some stupid reason he did not tie up with the bridle before he unhitched, he took it off first and put a halter on. The horse spotted the cart behind him, a light sulky with huge wheels, the horse saw it hooked up for the first time ever, took fright, broke away and bolted all about, causing damage, scattering people and horses and destroying the sulky before he was captured. All because he had never before seen those big light wheels, clearly chasing him. I was in Austria in Innsbruck where there are carriage rides through the inner city, dealing with heavy traffic, stop lights and all such. I took particular notice that none of them wore blinders, they were veterans, those horses, and given the privilege of being aware of everything going on around them. They ignored the traffic and did good safe work. We went for a ride. Jim, all your reasons are sound. I have nothing against blinders, but might suggest that your youngsters do get the experience of a little work without them, so that such a disaster as described above can never happen. That horse would surely have been ruined for life.

[@HannahRoot55]

Louise 🤔😼

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

Jim's doing a wonderful Job of Teaching, I hole heartedly agree with Jim a team and a Driver are a TEAM!. The Horses have to have Trust in Fath in their Driver / Handler that He or she won't hart them or thy will be unwilling to work with Him or her. But at the same time the Driver needs to understand His or her Horses and develop Skills in knowing when and how to correct or even sadly Discipline in a manner that helps His or her horse to Trust to Bond with the Driver / Handler. this best comes about by spending time with ones Horses and learning about them. How to speak Horse! and the Horse learns about how to underside the Driver/ Handler it's a two-way learning opportunity!

[@joqlady888]

I like all the clicking and clanking ..all the sounds..I just like this channel.

[@Mountaineer-dv8sm]

Great explanation Jim on blinders and you are most Definitely a Leader not only with horses but on your entire farm operation. I am also a fan of horse racing and "all" trainers will use blinders on some of their horses (when needed) to keep them focused on what is in front of them and not what is behind them. PS: do you ever get tired? I get tired just watching you work 🙂

[@garywilson12]

not really a horse person but after watching your great informative videos ive become very interested in them.

[@HannahRoot55]

Gary 😊

[@bobogilvie4472]

THANK THE BOTH OF YOU for another great video.

[@davidkimmel4216]

A great explanation of a team and a leader of the team. Thank You 😊 Excellent video. Thank you.

[@waynnebjurstrom4292]

My grandpa once told me the blinders also help in keeping the horses from interacting with each other so they are more attentive to the driver. Goes along with what you said as far as being part of team. I also like the looks of the blinders on a bridle. I grew up using Percherons on our farm. We didn't log with them, but we burned wood so they hauled many a loads in from the woods. We also racked hay, spread manure and few other tasks around the farm.

[@HannahRoot55]

Wayne 🫤😌😊

[@hh-acres-ranch-rescue]

Hi Jim My name is mandy I'm a 50 year old female And gotta tell ya I have a eye for your work Because before you even got to the log pile I said to my self that chain on that particular log was gonna come off actually said it when you started pulling them out of the bush lol Love your videos

[@scottburris9842]

pressing on towards the mark before ya not looking behind...so many life applications

[@michaelbissen1946]

Every team needs a quarterback. Great stuff Jim!!!

[@philbird1655]

Jim I fully agree with you, I bet if we look back in history even the Romans used "Blinkers" on their chariot horses.It's common sense eye protection, deters any or most distraction, and good teamster trust & control. Thanks to you & all your family for your great videos keep them coming

[@robertfarnell8770]

I'm from Halifax West Yorkshire and we say blinders I make harness I like making all different kinds of shaped blinders the square ones half round ones round ones I like making the square one on my harness stay safe Jim and brenda from Halifax England 🇬🇧

[@carolynsmith1465]

Yes sir Mr. Jim ! I noticed your horses are very obedient to your command. I figured that one out. Lol

[@faylock7693]

In Canada (and Im sure in other countries) we have some horse logging companies, that after the logger hitches up the logs, the horses pull (drag) the logs from the place of felling to the landing site without a driver!! Then when they have delivered the logs to the landing there is someone there to unhitch the load and send the horses back (again, with no driver!)

[@carollundquist9178]

Does Jim sharpen his own saw blades? About blinders, they are there to help the horses focus on what is ahead and not be distracted by what is behind them or on the side. ❤

[@HensOnly]

I prefer blinders on working horses. One, makes them focus on the task on hand. Two, Less spooky of flying debris, other runaway horses, odd objects. Three, eye protection. Four, if one horse in a team went down, at least it's a calming tool when you try to unhitch a panicky horse...it does not know what or why exactly the other horse was down. (Remember that Clydesdale incident inside of the arena during the chuck wagon runs). Five, its a security blanket for them.

[@edhoyt5600]

Always called that a teamsters with my Dad with our draft horses I years ago

[@wjm9987]

what could be more fun than this? Beautiful!!

[@cameronmoffatt4567]

Jim and Brenda what a great video and thanks, very educational,. As far as the blinders I would rank the reasons in reverse with the safety and health of the 3 team members supersedes any of the other two. In my mind aesthetics are minor to the other two. Just my thought whatever it is worth . Thanks again.