LAST DAY @ Horse Progress Days 2024

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Brenda , my compliments to You for your wonderful interview with Jason Rutledge who has dedicated his life to the introduction of the Suffolk Punch Horse to the U.S.A.. It was heart warming for an old horseman like myself to hear Mr. Rutledge relate the story of his encounter of the Suffolk Punch Horse in England . It was also great to hear that Mr. Rutledge imported Baron, Earl and Duke's Sire from England and introduced you and Jim to the Suffolk Punch Horse. Baron, Duke and Earl are prime example of good natured, hard working young horses. Best regards To You Both.

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Jim Gordon just tolerates his Suffolk Punch Horses was a hilarious comment from Jason Rutledge.

[@sueboettcher]

Nice seeing how they hitch up all those mules. Love the big ears! Looked like Belgian x big Jack donkey judging by the color. Great to hear that Baron, Duke and Earl’s granddaddy was from England!

[@grandpafischer8317]

Thanks again for your time and efforts, I've thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. I know this is a challenge for Jim and Brenda. Thanks for everything.

[@wendyvanhorn6386]

Best video of the trip! Loved hearing your interview with the Suffolk Punch promoter fellow (apologies for not recalling his name as he was really interesting) - and that eight mule hitch was spectacular- so cool to see how they do the hitching! And that team is absolutely gorgeous! What a great trip! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@HensOnly]

Jason Rutledge 🙂

[@dalehastings9240]

What a commitment to take time off from the farm and driving all the way to Lancaster PA to take part in Horse Progress days. Brenda put forth a tremendous effort in taking videos, all of which were excellent. I am grateful. One question I have which maybe Jim could answer for me. When I look at the eight mule hitch on the big wagon hauling the big tulip logs, what holds the wagon back on a hill?

[@janicehoff]

All the videos were awesome Brenda. Great to hear about the breed. Congratulations on being recognized Jim for your example and professionalism. Regards.

[@rin1702]

I have been surprised seeing mules, I grew up in the south and we visited a Mennonite community many times and was always told they didn’t use mules because they were cross breed animals. I really enjoyed the horse progress days.

[@HensOnly]

Thank you Jim and Brenda! I love hearing Jason Rutledge talk about the Suffolks and its beginning here in the US. I remember seeing old photographs of the Suffolks in UK in a book. Wished I kept it.

[@farmboy5622]

Back in the late 60's, it was my job to run the hay crimper after my Step-Dad mowed the hay down with a 7-foot New Idea sickle mower. In the early 70's, we upgraded to a John Deere 12 foot haybine that used a sickle bar to cut the hay and then would crimp the hay all in one pass. But we used tractors instead of horses.

[@yvonnechristmas2616]

❤ What Great few day's you have shared with us through your lens, as I stated before. I've never met you folks, but from growing up in the Aderondacks and now living in Southwest, Florida you bring a piece of home to me everytime I watch. I'm so blessed to have stubbled onto your channel, and met such humble folks through my screen. God Bless all of you and your animals.

[@sueheaman7186]

Thanks for taking us on Progress Days with you. Videos were great. 🙌🏼Can’t believe the amount of people there! Is this one of the biggest attendance? Seeing all the different new equipment being pulled by horses was cool. Very educational! 🤠🇨🇦

[@gregholl5011]

I can't give you numbers for any but attendance is always good.

[@jgraef919]

The ending was great with the horses striding together in the ring, then their exit with the speed. The grand finale!! 🎊Beautiful! Just beautiful. Brenda, you did a great job videoing this event. Great job.💖

[@ghythi9929]

Was interesting to see the jockey stick set up. Jim had explained it to us on a previous video but this is the first time we got to see it in action.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

The implements pulled behind motorized forecarts are getting bigger, here even a haybine. Thank you for sharing!

[@Deanna-k4i]

That enteveiw was fabulous along with that fantastic mule team Those horse days rock thank you 😊

[@territn8871]

I have thoroughly enjoyed Horse Progress Days! I loved hearing Jason Rutledge talking about the Suffolk Punch breed. I'd never heard of the breed until Jim got Duke and Earl. Now I'll have to say it's my favorite draft horse breed! That 8-mule hitch was impressive. Those mules were gorgeous too! I've always had a soft spot for mules! Thank you, Brenda, for all the work you did to video the daily events for us to enjoy!!!👍 Very much appreciated!

[@mikehatt2142]

Congratulations on reaching 50 million views! What a milestone and so very well deserved.

[@peterszamborski8425]

Brenda and Jim, i like your works and videos from the Farm. Here now we see Mules in Progress…fantastic work, so strong and quiet … ❤

[@joqlady888]

Man,,,just such an experience to hear this story...I have loved every second you have put into these videos Brenda..thank you so much . lov from south alabama.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love to see Jim working the horses

[@janetschmitt6760]

Loved seeing Jim on the Amish PA channel! The harness set-up on the eight mules was wild. It didn't look like it would work going downhill. Chains and boards? Who knew?

[@gaylesmith1738]

I enjoyed listening to the gentleman at the beginning! There's some beautiful teams of horses! And mules!! Thanks for sharing this trip! 💕

[@printaboul]

Printaboul = Gaëtan (Quebec city» More thant once, on KZbin, I've seen those multiple mule hitch pulling. But this is the first time i see the process of them getting hitched ... I think the success of your channel comes from the many angle you look at things ... Very appreciated, Thanks!

[@SamDoe-zn3tu]

Jason has a love for the big red horses, that's for sure.😊

[@daniellacey4971]

Thank you guys for sharing your experience at horse progress days

[@user-ih6wy3gr6b]

Thank You, Brenda. Thoroughly enjoyed it. God Bless. - ACD

[@bobogilvie4472]

THANKS BRENDA AND JIM FOR PASSING ON SO MUCH INFORMATION.

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

Such a nice man and very knowledgeable about his horses...🌹🙏❤️

[@FarmLifeSecret]

I'm so happy I got to spend time with these amazing creatures today!

[@resistancechickschurch8908]

PG here, I share the parking lot all social media.WoW Brenda you must have had your video on contant play! Thank You for all the videos.I saw Skippy on Abby's channel! I have watched lot of horses auctions. Mostly the Amish, Mennonites. People have to return to horses for our health and happiness. Any technology, mchines makes all people ill. It isn't natural. I ditto the 5 or 6 comments below.

[@stuglenn1112]

At the end there when those people riding left the arena those horses really took off. I wonder how many of the riders really wanted to go that fast lol. A few did peel off.

[@patPatLe]

Do I see PTO's on those Amish machines? Also are those light colored mules a special breed? I have never seen them before.

[@richardcarlin1332]

biggest lesson I've learned from this is eventually Jim will have the ability to constantly create a 4 hitch team and he could get bigger mower and plow equipment to cover twice as much ground per movement. Obviously he couldn't get more efficient in the woods.

[@HensOnly]

He could be efficient when he trade teams of two often in the woods.

[@brendarice5287]

Loved the video 😘👍🏻💕💕🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@oppoooppoo9546]

Horses can pull many things. ❤️👍❤️

[@Mary-yu3sn]

xery much enjoy it thank you

[@br927]

Thanks for sharing!! I'm not a jockystick person.I watch it and tolerate it, but don't like it! Baron is the best, and I'm yet to access Duke and Earl! Baron had to get good, fast, and he did it!

[@territn8871]

He sure did and what a fantastic and gorgeous horse Baron is!!!! I love him! When Buck (Percheron) died suddenly, Baron was much needed and he has been a great addition to Jim and Brenda's draft teams!!!! Baron is a great horse!!!!!❤

[@stuglenn1112]

Those Mules it looked more like a Jockey board than a stick. lol

[@janellroehr4142]

On the 8 mule team could u tell us what the purpose of the board below their mouths was for ?

[@ronnietucker4943]

How many feet of logs was on that wagon

[@neoncatfish4038]

The only perfect horse that I know about. And it is a racehorse. And that is Secretariat! And God only wanted one of him! Because his offsprings never came close to him! But I'm kind of partial to Mr Ken myself!! Y'all stay safe

[@donbrutcher4501]

Horses pulling a wagon, carrying a diesel, driving a PTO, powering a mower. As an engineer, I don't know whether to laugh or applaud.

[@janetschmitt6760]

Applaud. A tractor is never happy to see you.

[@fion1flatout]

What's the outlay compared with a tractor? How versatile are the horses and machines? I just watched Jeremy Clarkson make diddly squat farming 1000 acres with modern machines and contractors at Diddly Squat Farm How well are the Armish doing in comparison? Looks like horse progress to me

[@TheIrishAmish]

You don’t understand the cultural considerations of either preferring horses or the religious constraints.

[@donbrutcher4501]

@@TheIrishAmish I do understand, but I find them amusing, also interesting from an engineering perspective.

[@gregholl5011]

​@@donbrutcher4501figure out the difference in outlay and fuel consumption. I know of one man that has both. The engine running the mower uses about 1/6 th the amount if fuel as a tractor and mowco.

[@terrifict1035]

So Many machines I wish I knew what they were called! CA doesn't have these

[@michaelbissen1946]

What do you think, Jim? A half a dozen draft mules at your farm? 😂😂

[@neoncatfish4038]

If a horse is 1 horsepower! Is a pony a half a horsepower? And Is a miniature pony a quarter of a horsepower? Lol And I'm pretty sure one horse is more than just one horsepower for sure!!!

[@elenalychkina8127]

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[@toniberry3908]

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[@carllewis8203]

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[@gwilliams4444]

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