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

Today I wanted to answer a question I get a lot about blinders on a horse's bridle... why do horses wear blinders? I will share the top reasons why my horses wear blinders. While I share about that, we continue to log with the draft horses at my log job at Paul Smith's College.
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[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@robertmarino2158]

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

[@joanseifer1584]

Horse is less apt to see something that would spook him.

[@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 💎

[@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.

[@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

[@tishamonroe7418]

for some reason I always thought blinders where for working horses. and blinkers were smaller and for the race track. yes,blinders are a good choice over being naked!!! hahaha!!

[@gloriajones231]

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

[@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]

😄

[@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.

[@georgesherman5345]

Brenda gets as much/or more exercise as the horses, just positioning for the right shot.

[@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 🐎🐴 ?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Two carriage horses is called a Span in the early 1900's.

[@Cricket2731]

Same term used for oxen.

[@FloridaJack]

I can see where Jim has a little of the Devil in him ... needling his basement dwelling detractors with the first reason for blinders. I'm sure they were busy typing their response while Mom made them another sandwich. Always wonderful visiting WHWJ.

[@chips4974]

FL Jack you made me smile . I am a basement dwelling supporter of Jim .. I asked my wife to make me a beef sandwich and she told me the same thing as my departed mom did . MAKE IT YOURSELF .W H W J is great fun .Cheers

[@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.

[@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.🌺

[@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

[@benjamindejonge3624]

My great grand father used blinders so did my father and me

[@joqlady888]

alrighty then...you ALL--JIM, HORSES AND BRENDA ARE A GOOD TEAM ALSO..

[@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.

[@tinachambers4887]

Riding Rodeoing Jumping Showing Loging ect requires a Leader essential for yours an the horses safety later tater love from Texas

[@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 🇬🇧

[@benzoverakers1877]

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

[@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 💕🐎

[@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.

[@djmoulton1558]

Shouldn't the title be, "NEARLY Five Reasons?" :D

[@sueupham2519]

Indian lake

[@longcaster]

I think it helps them be less judgmental of what you are hooking them up to.

[@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.

[@kamicrum4408]

To me pthe blinder are telling the horse, let's get to work stay focussed.

[@edhoyt5600]

The reason they have blinders is for the horses to keep looking ahead and for so they do not get scared of something on the right and left side of them While working Everyone horse of mind wear blinders Every inportent tool for the horses on there bridle with the bit on there head

[@eddyverbraeken2019]

In Belgium we use blinders on the street then they are less scared from traffic

[@tommyjohnson6961]

When "blinders" are used on race horses, they are called "blinkers", which is a different situation that has adopted a different terminology for basically the same thing.

[@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

[@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

[@T8ERS]

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

[@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. ❤

[@talkersc]

How do you keep the bar from Getting Pinched when you cut tree to different lengths.

[@charlesdavidson9656]

Maybe Jim will do videos on chainsaw service and chain sharpening and how he does it . There are a number other u tube videos that do that with Lowes Homeowners and Husquvarna ownership the best I have found . As to your question of how not to get your chainsaw bar pinched. If bucking at the landing or in the woods you have to see where the log is being supported . If both ends then log will pinch on the top . If supported in middle the log will pinch on the bottom .Wise use of wedges when learning helps . Also when felling there are different ways but again the wise use of wedges. This maybe clear as mud but depends the supporting points 1/3 down and 2/3 up on logs supported at each end . Up 1/3 then down 2/3 if supported in middle with your cuts . Before cutting try to imagine which way log will separate from each other. Pinched bars are part of the learning process. Small tip keep a second saw handy to cut out first pinched saw . Pinched bars happen to us all but after it happens and studied why you will learn quickly. Chow Oh PS length of sawlog is not important I think .

[@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

[@justinallmond3855]

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

[@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.

[@randybutler4772]

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

[@LeeADKMOBILEMILLING]

OK so blinders, Team leader, Trust, And rest stops . From previous videos. The Blinders Focus their attention,The horses know That you are the team leader, And therefore trust you. And with that trust, they also know that you are going to rest them when they need it, And not pull themselves out .

[@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.

[@marionberry6909]

Great video. Some good lessons here.

[@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

[@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

[@wayner6494]

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

[@HannahRoot55]

Wayner Rice 🍚

[@lynnedwards7462]

Ah! Safety goggles for horses! Keeps twigs, dust and sudden light out of their eyes. And then they're undressed without them - just as we would be without our safety goggles in dangerous places!

[@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

[@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

[@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 🤔😼

[@RetiredCAGrandma]

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

[@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 .

[@donbrutcher4501]

The blinders make my ears itch. Wife says they are so I pay attention.

[@chips4974]

To much information Don . What kinky stuff you and your wife do is your business. But I love your sense of humor. Cheers

[@donbrutcher4501]

@@chips4974 Thank you!

[@cliffordmattern2454]

Keeps them from getting little knobs of cut off tree limbs stuck in their eyes.

[@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 🤔😼

[@jimcurrier3922]

We used blinders to protect the horse's eyes from limbs and branches.

[@jimcurrier3922]

Horses are hurd animjals and they follow their leader. so they like a strong leader.

[@HannahRoot55]

Jim

[@bobogilvie4472]

THANK THE BOTH OF YOU for another great video.

[@sueterwilliger4193]

I sure do love how well trained your horses are

[@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.😊

[@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.

[@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! 🐴🐴

[@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 🤔

[@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!

[@scottburris9842]

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

[@kathygahan6892]

keep dirt out there eyes to🥰🥰🥰

[@peterw7951]

All the years I had horses I always trained my horses to work without blinders. Both harness and saddle. I started working with horses when I was a little kid. The neighbors said, YOU CAN'T DO THAT, and I just kept on doing what I always did. They shook their heads and told my father YOUR SON IS CRAZY. My father just laughed and said, just watch him. I drove my saddle horse to town 6 miles away. NO BRIDLE. Left him standing outside the coffee shop while I went in and had an ice cream. When I came out he was standing exactly where I left him. I then also gave him an ice cream cone.

[@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...

[@pibly7784]

I feel like the two horses are talking amongst themselves regarding Jim’s comments. Several non verbal cues. Head turning to and away. Nodding.

[@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 !

[@georgegoertzen4723]

so... I'm half way through this video and I've only heard appearance' as the reason why you have blinkers (Hey, I'm Canadian, eh!) on your working bridles. S! Seriously! That's your No.1 reason? I can think of at least one, if not two reasons to limit your horse's vision while in harness, that are far more important. If it's appearance, there's a lot of other ways to smarten up a headstall. But that aside, I'd like to make a case for your Suffolk Punch to be trained to work without them... the Boys, not the Stud. This breed is bred to be a thinking horse, less reactive - they ask why first. It would really help them select their footing in an area strewn with boulders, holes, logs, saplings and stumps. Today, my heart was in my throat as they struggled for footing, especially with Lady's belly really beginning to round out so much (hope it's a filly, what do you want?) and granted, some of it was slippery, moss covered rocks that removing the blinkers wouldn't have made much difference. The number of times you have to 'Gee' and 'Haw' to maneuver a great log around the obstacles that are everywhere, I think giving them the ability to see the 350 degrees of the area a horses' monocular vision is capable of would let them select their footing. I've been impressed at how you wriggle a little gee, bac(k), is it 'little bit'? and haw your way around the wood lots but I think having the ability to see why all the little moves are necessary would allow them to know just how much and you wouldn't have to use the reins to tell them, your voice could be enough. you could even call them to come to where you need them to be. I've noticed that a lot of Punches work without blinkers, far more than other breeds - perhaps the old Belgian breed, still true its working roots, may be the exception.

[@jimeburg4828]

I'm always thinking of the protection of the horse's eyes while you are in the dense bush. They also do dress the horse up very nicely. Good choice.

[@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.

[@Joe90V]

I find it very fascinating how american is diverging from english almost one word at a time leading to the inevitable separation that exists between dutch to english for example. Blinkers to blinders, a perfect example. Construction seems to be leading the way, possibly fuelled by the American insistence on using their own version of Imperial? Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the new year. Jeroen.

[@ericlakota1847]

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

[@johnwarner1534]

Also I noticed that the blinders are protecting their eyes from whipping brush. In the video there was a small hardwood whip that came across there faces.

[@HannahRoot55]

Warner 👋

[@stuglenn1112]

If you look at old pictures from the late 1800's or even some silent films of cities packed full of horses hitched to various things around the early 1900's, you'll see that some of the horses have blinders and some of them don't. So I think it is personal preference and what may work best for a given horse. Eye protection in the woods is a great point.

[@bulldogg48161]

So many weird sounds made to control these horses

[@chips4974]

Yes and Jim's horses understand all his weird sounds . Careful step (forward) Whoe (stop ) Gee and Haw (left and right) Back for ( back ) .Cheers

[@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.

[@carsonkoch6620]

What a great example of trusting in The Lord! We have to put our blinders on and follow his voice and trust him in all things or we don't make a good 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!

[@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 .

[@cindymccafferty8346]

Weather forecasters saying huge snow storm with one got or more of snow headed to Upper NY State On Sunday.

[@the_eternal_student]

Fashion is annoying. There are no leaders, every innocent person or animal has an equal role among their people or subspecies, and that is not communist talk, that is traditional values.

[@birgit4314]

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

[@Autigers2013]

Do the horse sometime know what you want them to do? U ask this because I see them turn sometime after passing a long without you saying anything.

[@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.

[@DavidBorntrager-w4p]

If you need blinders to make a horse see your way you're not a good horse trainer

[@TubbyLadyDallas]

Horses want a leader. A herd of horses fight out who is the leader. It makes sense for the human to be the leader.

[@ericlakota1847]

Great topic i just seen horse drawn hurse and the horses hade drapes over them head and all.the could only see the ground mabe