Working With North Swedish Drafting Horses | S1 • E2 | Great Farms of Sweden

[@simeonandalex]

Don't forget to set a reminder so you won't miss the premiere. Lets hang out during the premiere in the Live chat.

[@TheThomasdahl]

Hallo Simeon.. where is the live chat?

[@simeonandalex]

The video aired at 4pm Swedish time as a LIVE premiere and people were able to engage in a chat. Now the video has aired and you can replay the live chat by clicking the button on the top right.

[@susansmith5044]

LOVE Draft Horses, I grew up with one. at 4/5 yrs old went down by creek.Then back at barn would put grain in my hands to feed him. God I so miss the olden days.. He was always gentle with me.. I miss him so much.. Thank You for taking us with you. Great job done..

[@susansmith5044]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2viJR5jbd5itk Giant Floating "Building" Above Sweden? HAVE YOU SEEN THIS???

[@Qwazier3]

I like watching your videos on my 55'' flat screen instead of my laptop. Your video work is just so awesome it has to be seen on a bigger screen. Your buddies work is cool and his horse is beautiful.

[@traceyeley65]

Thanik you for all your videos and for keeping the old traditions alive. Please keep up your wonderdful work.

[@alfilkemper9240]

Beautiful video & Per's love & respect for his horses is wonderful.

[@karenskop3764]

I love when the horse paws the ground, anxious to pull. He loves his job and Per is so lovely with him.

[@-KMS-]

What a beautiful video. The horse is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you 🌸🌸🌸

[@The15secondsOfame]

Your videos are beautifully presented. I’m grateful to Per in allowing you thee opportunity to record and share a bit of his unique lifestyle. For many years I’ve enjoyed the homesteading lifestyle. However, now my life has changed to full time dedication of my mother with Alzheimer’s. I’ll be sharing your videos with her. I’m sure she’ll enjoy the visual and musical quality. Thank you!

[@lesahanners5057]

This was truly wonderful Simeon. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Watching the horse and your friend working together was really fantastic. A rare glimpse into methods from the past. This is how my ancestors must have logged. Beautiful!

[@paulgriffin7432]

Hello from Texas, great video and story. I'm a "larger" small rancher in my area. For all non-industrial agricultural in the US and around the world, it is about the lifestyle, not the money. An older neighbor who has much more experience said it best; "Survival is Success." Good luck, I enjoy all of your work and effort.

[@robyn9059]

I have tears in my eyes watching that beautiful horse working. So glad I found your channel today. Please do more with this amazing man.

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Fascinating, so efficient. Wonderful to watch a horse doing what he's bred to do and not forcing him to work. Making that log pulling machine take a lot of the load off is genius.

[@alisonbender8611]

I truly enjoy Per and his work horse. Very simplistic and beautiful. Thank you for allowing us to get a view of a way of life

[@oneproudnana3315]

This man has my respect for his work with the horses and his reasons for doing it. The horses were beautiful. Sustainable indeed.

[@lint2023]

Beautiful. Made me a little wistful for a life that I have never known. Thanks for sharing this gentleman and his work.

[@egsuperduty]

Horse is flexing his muscles for dad. 😁 He is having fun.

[@rickgroshong250]

Great job on this video! I love watching draft horses. When I was growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in northern Wisconsin, USA, our county fair always had horse pulling competitions. These farmers typically used Belgians and Percherons, and watching them work in teams of two was just beautiful. Thank you for showing these beautiful animals.

[@scratchgolfer12]

Also, I love how you let your horses stay in a pasture. I know horses are herd animals and when left in a pasture, horses get to be horses. Thank you for such good care of your horses. Brenda in N Texas, USA

[@TheJannance]

I really liked your friend and his work with the horse. Jan from Georgia!

[@karenfrazer2284]

This was not only a beautiful video, but so interesting. Thank you for the work you do to show us your homestead and the work of friends. I think this may be my favorite installment. The horses are just wonderful. God bless you all.

[@sunnybelisle4007]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Simeon. Horses are some of my favorite 'people' and I love experiencing the bond we make with them. Per's lifestyle is an example of how naturally peaceful and rewarding life can be using a horse instead of a machine to 'partner with' for the heavy work he is unable to do on his own. It was a joy to watch. Thank you, again. :-D

[@beccag3871]

I love that the knowledge of working with animals is being saved. Would be amazing to have your friend explain a little about how he trains his draft horses. Great video, thank you!

[@charlesburkhart800]

Beautiful! Great explanation about the use of horses instead of tractor equipment. So enjoyable! You have a great friend in Per.

[@markthefarmer]

Nice very nice not many people still lives like that Its a good tradition. Thanks

[@mrswagner183]

Gorgeous video, Simeon. We were engrossed. Your videography, music, etc were so well done. We loved watching Per and his partner. Thanks, Simeon!

[@shirleystieringer4349]

I very much enjoyed this video. My grandfather always had horses. He used to say a horse had the brains not to go where it wasn't safe but a tractor didn't.

[@daleghim3234]

A man and his horse working in harmony, both content, both confident knowing and trusting one another. This kind of beauty touches one's heart. Million thanks from bottom of my heart.

[@petruzzovichi]

Beautiful. You, your videos, your family, your friend with the draft horses... All magnificent. Thank you.

[@superDiff123]

You would make a heck of a videographer. You have a gift with a camera.

[@simeonandalex]

Thanks... I enjoy making videos.

[@geo.miller7808]

I’m here viewing your videos 7 months later but they are STILL of interest I think. I just Shared your video of the use of Northern Swedish Draft Horse to help log a forest with less of a footprint to the environment. At least the Facebook Channel I belong to is getting other subject matter than the usual platitudes that populate it.

[@judithchilcoat5852]

I came here from Justin Rhodes' channel and I am very glad I did. It is wonderful to see two such caring, responsible men talking about what they love. But it was the gorgeous, well-trained horse maneuvering his way through logs and rock walls that reached my heart. The music you chose and the drone shots were an added bonus. Thanks so much.

[@annahkurtin9665]

I'm sure the person who marked thumbs down was attempting to insert his thumb elsewhere and miscalculated. I love your family and home. GOD bless you all.

[@picklep9812]

Annah Kurtin it’s kids that do stuff like that. I’m convinced 🌟

[@jwilliams9468]

50+ years ago Blue Mountain Belgians on the Olympic Peninsula did a lot of logging. They were beautiful, majestic animals that were praised for their work leaving little disruption to the forests and forest floor. Your friend Per has such a good relationship with his "mate". Thank him for letting us visit. I'd love to see more land workers with like minds as yours and Per's. Thank you!

[@taurusgemini555]

Was thinking the exact same thing. This video was so refreshing. The ideal partnership. So much respect.

[@taurusgemini555]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much for producing this one. One of my favorites on KZbin. Great topic and information, -beautiful environment. Had been heavily leaning toward getting oxen, now I’m back to wanting a draft horse. Love the respect you guys show the animal.

[@loriehabel1552]

How wonderful Per👍 great to see a younger generation following threw. Our neighbor growing up (Ray) had 2 teams I can remember. My husband G.Uncle Bob had 8 sets. His last two Bonnie and Clyde I got to enjoy. My hats off to you, long days ahead of you. Hope the youngsters of today follow threw. We enjoy the horse pull every year. Thank you for shareing.

[@barbaravick5634]

I loved this episode. I had horses when I was younger, marvelous creatures. I've always wanted a draft horse after listening to my father talk about the Percheron with which they farmed when he was young.

[@NS-pf2zc]

This was just beautiful. There's a reason people valued horses in the past...not just as a hobby. They provided transportation, muscle, and companionship. And they like to work! They are so intelligent and lovely! Having once trained horses, I'm toying with the idea, once we have our farm running smoothly, of getting a horse/pony to train to cart to help with harvest, hay, etc. I have to sell the hubby on it though. We have a rule that all members of the farm must contribute something. 😊

[@MrNissetuta]

Good idea! I wish you luck!

[@seriksson9721]

You are a very talented moviemaker too, and nice music. Im impressed thanks.

[@patricianorton3908]

S Eriksson: Agreed!

[@vadaann1279]

I love it that he thinks of horses as non human persons and mates. I think of them that way too.

[@gordonreed248]

The tool they are using to drag the log is called a logging arch in english.

[@garystump1776]

I think they may be several names, my grand father raised horses, if I remember right he called a fore arch. He had a type that was made of wood, runners and mounted toward the back and clamped to the log. Really good old days of remembering work when it was fun.

[@roserive9688]

So interesting and beautifully presented. In post war Britain (Cornwall ) my father used to plough with horses. It touched a spot in my heart.. Thankyou.

[@millerl333]

I totally agree with the philosophy that we need to transition to more sustainable methods of agriculture and working in natural environments. Watching videos like this one gives me hope that this transition is possible. Thank you, Simeon!

[@adorebecka]

i don't like bits but other than that i loved this video! "never be in a hurry with a horse" preach! 👏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@jeanettedavis4633]

Wonderful. How beautiful the horses are.

[@sharonbyers3982]

Hi Simeon, this is your Oklahoma Grandma friend...some people just journey through life looking to be hateful, they are a dime a dozen... Mr. or Ms "Thumbs Down" obviously travels in that circle, and they haven't changed one beat of how the world really operates. God Bless

[@simeonandalex]

Yeah,... we won't tell them that they actually promote our channel my being active on it... Thanks!

[@monabale8263]

like my mom used to say- somebody got their wheaties peed i, i 'spose...

[@miraleatardiff8543]

Thank you for sharing. :-) I used to drive Percherons in northern British Columbia, Canada, to feed cattle and do the hauling that the tractors could not due to weather/ground conditions. There is definitely something almost magical about driving draught and light horses in harness that tractors/machines can neither replicate nor replace.

[@miriam2997]

Just lovely... thank you! The horse's inherent strength and willingness to work is evident. Thank you for including the owner's thoughtfulness for his animal. There was such a great balance of the animal working for his master, while the master compassionately oversees the care and safety of his animal.

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

Nordsvensk är min absoluta favorithäst! Så himla fina, fruktansvärt tråkigt bara att de nästan börjar bli utrotningshotade :( Underbar video som alltid :)

[@shirleyj5885]

Had to postpone my chores for a little bit so I could go back and watch again. This is so awesome that there are so many who understand that a more natural sustainable life is kinder to the world and all of us who dwell here, mankind animals and environment. Absolutely beautiful job Simeon, your camera work, the drone shots and editing are really becoming fine tuned. Thank you again for all your hard work in bringing to us the hope of a better and more sustainable life. Blessings.

[@jokisenevaat6053]

The horses are treated so well, thank you for this beautiful video!

[@jakejakejakejake15]

Two thumbs up on this one. You and the wife keep up your hard work.

[@scott-vq3qk]

nice to see the owner threat the animal with respect

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Simeon this was a really great video. Took me back to the early 50's when the horses were still SO important to the farmer/ranchers. I was young and was allowed to go with them to the woods and harvest wood when they were using a team to skid the logs back to the hose to be used for wood, firewood ect: The horses were also used to pull the tractors when they were stuck in the mud during the spring and fall and they would get the job done. So peaceful, thank you so much for sharing this video and pass on the thanks to the horseman for keeping the horse traditions and the environment alive. You and your family is truly Blessed.

[@sjobang]

I grew up next to a norwegian farmer, who refused to buy a tractor, and the roads in his kingdom had three paths; one for the horse and two for the weels. He had won a price for his well managed farm, he grew grain and grass and had some forrest as well, and we used to steel apples or pears from his orchard. He owned three horses, a few cows, some pigs and chicken as well and in his barn was a paradice. On the ground floor it sheltered the animals and machines, above there was hay and below, a dirt cellar and a smith. We jumped in his hay, played in a rusty old lorry standing parked under the barn brige, and he was both a prowd and kind old man. Now I watch Simeons videos instead, and I love them.

[@suewolhart3535]

I have really enjoyed your Great Farms of Sweden series Thank you

[@conceptacarey2355]

I grew up where my dad farmed his land with horses most of the time and I used my pony to help feed the animals with a small cart, I’d deliver hay to cows, I love that way of life, I’m all for it keep it up xx

[@StillmeadowFarmAndrea]

Absolutely stunning videography Simeon! Really enjoyed learning about these beautiful draft horses and the importance of the work Per is doing with them. Very inspiring!

[@gardenlady1293]

This awesome! Near us the Amish Farmers use draft horses for logging and plowing. People hire them for logging where machines can't get in to the land. Wonderful thing to see.!! Thank you for the great video!

[@jerryodonoghue8624]

I would have liked to grow up in this time. Today we all seem to be money driven and we dont take the time to enjoy nature. Always loved horses. They are so beautiful and seem to work with ease. Of course we need good people to guide and take care of them. That is what "Farmers" do. Love the video.

[@tamitng]

I. Love. This. The conscious effort to be closer to and more gentle with the land is much needed. I understand that this cannot be the normal way for everyone, time and efficiency constraints dictate how productive businesses must be. But, this is refreshing to see, it is a hopeful sign that the younger generations are mindful of more natural systems and reviving old ways of doing things. I am always interested in seeing more content like this. Thank You Simeon! 🍀

[@travisjones00]

*you folks seem like generally happy people*

[@gailreese4699]

I am very pleased to see someone still doing things the old way.

[@livelife4922]

My horses and I are ready to move to Sweden! As always, your videotography is superb! Thank you for making the planet a better place, one hoofprint at a time!- Delaware USA

[@annetteanderson6845]

Hello, I would love to see a summer video of the horse cutting grass. When I was a kid there was a farm about 10 miles/16km from us that used two work horses to make hay all summer. We always looked forward to watching them. Great footage, music and editing!

[@faithbooks7906]

This restored my faith in humanity. Thank you!

[@mitche499]

I love horses and this video warmed my heart as to the care and love this gentleman has for the environment and his animals. Thank you Simeon for this great video. :-)

[@tammyhanson7843]

Hello, I caught the last 5 minutes live so I’m watching the re-cap. Thank you Per and Simeon for putting out the video. I wouldn’t be opposed to another visit to his farm. Blessings 🦋💜

[@kristinadennemann1574]

Tammy Hanson 2

[@Pantrychatter]

Thank you! I enjoyed the watching and the learning. Well done!

[@lwatkins1947]

What i realized today in watching your presentation & listing to you & you friend is doing jobs like this as well as farming... for me it has become getting it done the fastest, easiest way so we can get everything else done, all the stuff that needs doing, so we can go do something else. To live & work this way & enjoy it requires a whole different head space. Thanks for sharing.

[@JackAcid13]

Hay cutting with horses? Definitely yes. Would love to see that.

[@4philipp]

Mike Essinger the cutting is the easy part, but wait for bailing

[@angelaanthony6295]

Great video! I could really see the compassion that Per has for his horses....and the environment. Just beautiful! Also, I loved his horse trailer.

[@georgettewood8894]

Nothing like horses to love and cherish.

[@DBox137]

This was so inspiring. Thank You.

[@livelife4471]

I really enjoyed this video. It's educational for those of us who wish to return to the land. Thank you to the both of you.

[@mamabear8590]

Bravo! 👏🏼👍🏼 Another wonderful video. Well done, Simeon !!! Thank you to Pier ( horse manager) for allowing us into your daily lifestyle.

[@QueenSheba777]

That was super cool. Love to see more of Per and his working gentle giants!!

[@christinelips3657]

What a beautiful video! Thanks again Simeon and your family for sharing with us your life on KZbin.

[@colleenclemons4169]

Thank you! I grew up with Belgium draft horses. They are marvelous.

[@joansmith3492]

Yes wonderful, beautiful as long as the horse is well and uninjured. A tractor breaking down makes you mad, a horse getting sick or injured hurts your heart. But as he said people want to say hello to the horse, not the tractor. Love the drone shots especially with the sheep checking out the horses.

[@budgillett9535]

Why would anyone give a 👎 on this video? I absolutely cannot understand. Fantastic scenery and photography. An incredibly scenic rural setting. When I was a youngster in early teens I would mow hay with a sickle mower which had a seven foot bar, 2.13 meters, however, I didn’t use horses I used a small 8N Ford tractor. Wow! That’s been 56 years ago. Stay safe and blest. Nebraska USA viewer and Swedish Homestead fan.

[@annamckinney8476]

Cheers from Lincoln!

[@kerrin46]

On Vancouver Island a man named Merve Wilkinson had a property called Wildwood. In the ‘40s he implemented sustainable harvesting of timber using horses following, he said, a Scandinavian model. At one time he managed the largest sustainable timber harvest on the West Coast of North America. He died at 97, and his property is now a preserve and ecological centre.

[@bustersmith5569]

kerrin46 I would like to know more about that place ! ?

[@kerrin46]

buster smith there is a lot of info and photographs on the internet. Just Google Merv Wilkinson/wildwood.

[@bustersmith5569]

kerrin46 thank you very much !! God bless !!

[@MrNissetuta]

That is awesome!

[@mountainviews5025]

What a amazing beautiful animal he is extremely lucky and blessed to have them and share a life with them amazing video my friend thumbs up a thousand times on this one thanks so much

[@aquarianstartarotreadings1277]

Beautiful! I love this whole way of life

[@papitaalliance856]

Living in the southwest USA and Texas horses are primarily road for pleasure and entertainment. Many farmers still use them to travel across their terrain vs more popular ATVs. Working your land with horses seams so peaceful. I’d love to watch the grass cutting in spring. Thank you for sharing.

[@Dawnybros]

That was beautiful and interesting. Lovely video making and great interview. I feel so good after watching this, it made my heart swell. Thank you. :)

[@andrewstancel]

The lifestyle that you are promoting is VERY important everywhere in the world. It's past time for people to stop being so greedy with the environment and give more thought to the sustainability of the earth everywhere. Thank you for actively bringing this topic to light!

[@brendawhite6540]

I like that... using the horse for work.... so cool!! Good to see how he took care of his horses. 😀

[@belfast479]

This is 2 yrs old as I view it, new sub. YouHave got to keep this channel going, very interesting and informative. Lycka till. Ochoas Gud valsigne.

[@nancysutton7891]

Beautiful all around, as many have said. Thanks, Simeon ; )

[@snipe757]

Thank you for posting this! I do hope there will be more videos on working with these horses! It is a very interesting subject, and close to my heart.

[@bebepoppy1604]

This was very interesting. It is a real treat to see the different farms and landscapes there in Sweden. I love that your friend uses horses. Thank you and well done!

[@dinatarini3303]

Really enjoyed watching this.

[@kaycox5555]

Gorgeous draft horses!

[@ciaobella8963]

What a beautiful and powerful horse. To me, it looks like he enjoys his work. Fine video Simeon.

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Love seeing him pawing a little , ready to go ! An aside a four wheeler can do more damage in one day in the woods than a horse could do in a year .

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

Thank you Per; thank you Simeon. I loved seeing this logging team for many reasons. There was a horse logging team here near Sequim not too long ago, but they've left. There are draft horses on a farm in the area. I love driving by to see them as often as I can. They are such magnificent, gentle, patient creatures. As oil becomes less and less available, I think that we will necessarily go back to working with animals - if we keep the breeds alive; so many breeds are disappearing. If I had the resources, I'd raise horses and larger livestock. Not only do they have the ability to help us work, but they also improve and grow the soil, unlike motorized machinery.

[@marinusbeimers7293]

Simeon one of your best videos ever thanks

[@colleenrodamer6230]

What a GREAT Horse loaded well pulls well what a great horse great training God bless loved waiting it

[@tesssmith4036]

Love your channel! Keep up the great work. You..make every subject interesting and amazingly watchable. Also, I highly praise the interaction with your children! So calm and peaceful. More couples should be like you. Your segment on the Swedish horse log clearing was well done and brought back memories of my brother in law from Alberta Canada, who farmed with a team of horses. Very satisfying, and although the work was hard, the horses centered you as you worked--and at the end of the day left you with a wonderful, peaceful fatigue. Keep up the great job! THANK you for many pleasant hours . Tess from BC Canada

[@shanelamell2229]

This was a great post and I did not know that horses were left and right like people. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.

[@bigmamma6946]

Your videos are so interesting. Thank you so intriguing an beautiful scenery.

[@melldot]

Fantastic vid! Thank you for working on this series, I am very much looking forward to future installments. This was just great:)

[@aliciakay9128]

This was wonderful. At 12:49 I started crying. The only way to describe why is beautiful. I'm so happy I found your channel!

[@alanmeyer7046]

Amazingly beautiful. Thank you.