How do the horses like their NEW BARN?!?!?! // Renovating a Draft Horse Barn with Standing Stalls

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

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[@kimfleury]

It's a beautifully done calendar! Super high quality and competitively priced.

[@joanneprinkey1808]

You a very Good Job. Jim .We love it.I know the Horses do Lol

[@Peter-gi3re]

😂 Jim cracked me up when he said he didn’t care if we liked the stalls, he was the one having to deal with them. Then Brenda was so sweet to soften what he meant. No problem Jim, the stalls look great and are a nice improvement over the old ones. I am sure if you were to do them 5 times over you may find something you would do a little different. I hope someone gets you a newer “hammer” action cordless screw gun for Christmas. It makes driving screws/bolts etc so much faster. Plus the newer ones have smaller and better batteries.

[@ponygirl5716]

I know-I laughed a little when Jim said that. He normally doesn’t say anything like that-must be the fatigue. ❤️. Brenda did a quick save for those who might take offense. Lol!!

[@randallfelber9056]

I like a guy who talks straight, a man's man to be sure......

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

This is Brenda, he always tells it like he sees it. 😄

[@Peter-gi3re]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim That’s why I was laughing when he said it and totally anticipated you saying something when I saw the look on your face 😂

[@ponygirl5716]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Yes, Jim may give his opinion and explain why he does something, but I’ve also seen multiple times that he has listened to and thought about a different way someone suggested. Ultimately he may not change anything if he doesn’t believe it’s a better way. But he seems open minded in general. I have seen him really listen to what the professionals such as the vet or farrier are telling him about what a horse needs. -And follow their sound advice. That’s the sign of a true horseman - openness to new ideas or a different way of thinking. Even if they don’t ultimately try it or go with it. I’ve been working with horses for about 50 years, and I’ve seen a lot of people who claimed to loved their horses and “knew what was best” completely ignore sound advice and think they know it all. Their horses are the ones who suffer so in the end. So, bravo Jim for telling it like it is, but also being open minded when it is in the horses’ best interests.

[@stevejackson8600]

20 seconds into the video and I'm ready to hit the like button because you put their names up on the beam

[@stevejackson8600]

And it all looks good, y'all do good work.

[@margelittleboy]

People who don’t deal with the freezing weather we deal with (I’m in western NY) have no clue what a challenge it is to water horses in the winter. Your horses went to drink before even going to their stalls, they know the routine & will be fine until morning. I get people who complain I don’t put a blanket on my Norwegian Fjord, if she had a coat like an Arabian or t bred, she’d need one, her breed is from NORWAY - she’s perfectly fine without a blanket. In fact she would sweat, get chilled if she were blanketed. I like the way you screwed down the pads. I once worked in a barn where the horses were in standing stalls & the shavings would get under the mats, made cleaning stalls a challenge - those mats are heavy! Hope the gorilla tape works. You did a great job with the build & I’m sure they will like the extra width when they lay down. Thanks for sharing your journey! God bless!

[@robertwoelk26]

Don't worry about the Arabian, we live in Saskatchewan Canada, our Arabians never see a blanket in winter unless we get a mild spell and it rains then freezes, I use a polar fleece just to dry them out, and that would go for any horse breed.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

By the way, for my outside stock tanks which are furnished with tank heaters I use those flexible hoses, which I when not in use roll up and throw them into the water. Thereby they never freeze up. I came up with the solution because I got tired of always carefully draining those plastic hoses.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

That is a good idea, thanks

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looks so clean cut. The horses voted with their enthusiasm to get in to the stalls. That says it all.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, they did seem to like them

[@MrsMcbey]

Don't worry about the negative comments . Keep doing what you do. I like the hose l still haul water by buckets lol

[@taftamick54]

Nice stalls!! Jim take a day off...

[@johanclaessens2803]

Nice work Jim: Greatings from Belgium.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hello! thanks for watching. Hope all is well there

[@julijopeterson7096]

Your horses seem happy. Where do they lie down in there or do they? When I was a kid I had a pony that I just adored. I loved taking care of her & cleaning her stall. I always put 6 to 8 inches of shavings in her stall & it smelled like cedar. I'd clean it every day cleaning up the messes. She had it so good. When she laid down she never felt the floor only a big soft poof mattress. People would comment on how I took such good care of her & I sure did. I loved every minute of it. Brings back such good memories. Animals are so great & horses beautiful.

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Very neat. Clean enough to put a sofa in the aisle and spend time right there. In the old times in Bavaria there was a corner partition in which the farmer or farm hand slept during the night when a mare was about to give birth to a foal.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!

[@timothymoore2672]

what an absolutely awesome job Jim and Brenda, Those kids are not spoiled but they are just well loved and cared for, I seen you kneeling Jim and sinking screws, made me want to pray for you and your health. GOD Bless you all.

[@ronnietaylor2488]

Nice job Jim on the new horse stalls good job Jim master of all trades God bless horses seem to like them very well

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, as long as it involves chainsaw carpentry, I'm good.

[@JEON_CENA]

I got this recommended and here I am. This is the first videos of yours I'm watching but you won a new subscriber! It's an amazing work!! I didn't understood everything you said because English is not my native language but I can tell when a work is well done and when someone is dedicated to it, this is what I am seeing here ! As I wish to start some wood work some day (as a simple hobby) this is really impressive. Love the fact that they their little name above. Oh and also, I know nooooothing about horse, stables requirements,.. but your horses are really, really gorgeous !!

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you. The stalls are beautyful.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you like them!

[@drafthorsediva2777]

The stalls look great. I've got a pair of Belgian drafts that's been with me for over 20 years. Their names are Susie and Bill Darlin, love my big guys. I Enjoy your channel.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Oldies but goodies...thanks for watching

[@judsonwalker4259]

stalls look good

[@toriwolf5978]

Nice set up Jim , don’t worry about the negative comments ❤so nice to see Brenda out there with you … you both are the nicest couple love the time we get to spend with you all and your life on your farm ….❤please keep those videos coming….

[@jerrybaldwin7543]

The stalls looks amazing and the names above them are a really nice touch a job well done for sure 👍 👏

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!

[@misty4782]

As you were building the stalls, I found myself thinking they looked a little small, but with the horses in them they were quite spacious. You were right. And I agree with Jean that everything looks so clean cut and bright with the light-colored wood. Very nice job. The name labels are attractive, puts the perfect finishing touch to it all. God bless.

[@kennethcross5572]

Looking good Jim

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

What an incredible job you've done there in your barn Jim and family!! To think you sawed the trees down hauled them into your mill cut them to size and installed all that lumber yourself and all done in a weeks time or so!! I'm very impressed! Y'all always amaze me! The stalls look great!!! Good job Jim!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, it was a long process, glad it's done

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim I'm sure you are!

[@sylviamatkin664]

Very nice. The wood all cut by yourself and updated - great accomplishment that many of us wish we could do. I have a little horse that I bought in the year 2000 when he was about 1 yr old. The woman got him at the auction, thinking he would fit in her school horse line up, but he didn't. He was kept in what we call pony stalls, which is what you have for your horses. The mangers had raised bottoms because the ponies couldn't reach the bottoms otherwise. The hay was put in first and any soaked beetpulp or grain was put on top, and the bucket in the manger was water for the night. The pony stalls worked great for all the ponies except for the one I bought. He could undo his clip on the halter to the log weight and get out of his stall. The barn doors had to all be latched to keep him in, and sometimes we found him in other stalls, as he would free who ever had fed left so he could get at it. I have moved barns many times in the 21 years I have had this little boy, and I am happy to say about 5 years ago he stopped being naughty. Thank you for your videos. Love them.

[@joepond9587]

The Dudes and Dudetts that did all that work should be very happy with a job well done. Congrats to Jim and the Team.

[@williamlewis8741]

bonjour jim et brenda.. merci pour la vidéo. Oh Jim, i've been that kind of bone tired before. you push and push to get the job done. it looks might fine. job well done. get some rest young fella. cheers

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Bonjour, thanks, feeling more rested today!

[@swampwhiteoak1]

I have worked very diligently all of my life, beginning from grade school years. Many times we had little to nothing. You seem to work very hard and make the most with what you have. Looking at you and your situation makes me feel very tired.

[@karlmurphy402]

The stalls are a beauty jim

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks

[@mfc4591]

Fantastic job Jim. The horses will really love their new improved stalls.

[@nathanrobinson7715]

I think the horse barn looks amazing. The signs are nice too. I love the water system.

[@bmarquart1]

The stalls look great and the horses walked right in showing they felt comfortable in the new setting. Jim is a really polite gentleman. In contrast, when my uncles ran into construction problems in their barn, they cussed and cussed until things worked. As a boy, I thought you had to cuss to repair anything!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, haha

[@stuglenn1112]

The difficulty of any job is directly proportional to the amount of swear words required to complete it.

[@ozorone]

Jee what a nice accommodation for the horses ... great job Jim ...

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks 👍

[@suzannemomma]

Beautiful craftsmanship Jim!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!

[@audreycastelton2655]

Great seeing the horses in their stalls. Plenty of room for them. Great job 👍

[@woodsgremlin9995]

We must have went to the same school of fencing and plumbing.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Haha, school of hard knocks

[@suzannemomma]

The nose in the window made me laugh!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

😉

[@benzoverakers1877]

IT's beautiful!!!! But even more important is its functions well for you and your horses

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!

[@quinny6920]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! WELL DONE JIM AND ALL WHO HELPED!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks!

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening Jim and Brenda,you both have worked extremely hard and doesn't it show.The new stalls look fabulous,and looks very light in there.So very well done 👏 👏👏👏 Horses look happy and that's what matters 😊 All the very best,stay safe and try and keep warm.Wet and windy for us,but not to cold at all.🌱🌱🌱💕

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi Joyce, yes the horses are happy in their new stalls. Today it is very wet and windy here and milder as well

[@amerinethorburn1124]

The stalls look great! A lot of hard work, but I bet it was well worth it. The kids did a good job on the name tags. Nice to be able to do a project with the family.

[@evelynhamlin9402]

Gosh Jim, you guys work so hard to take care of your horses! It shows! Thank you Brenda for all the videos! You also work hard to keep your beautiful farm! 🇱🇷

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Jim you did a awesome awesome job mate those stalls look great your shore got them how you want them , thanks to your family for there help cleaning them up and help you start building them , thanks for telling us about how you water the horses good info , , the signs look amazing Jim thanks too your kids for making them , l guess your vary happy with them Jim , l been looking forward to when you started build them Jim , thanks Brenda for doing the video , god bless you all

[@Adelineward-ix7lg]

Your horses must be very happy with a nice barn like yours,you did a great job both of you I mean.

[@theposhmaniac5169]

New barn is awesome! So handsome and well built. Horses appear to really enjoy their new stalls / the way they trotted into their own special spots! Well done!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

They seem to like them. Thanks!

[@andyives5482]

Grand Job There Jim. Looks great . Best Regards

[@dakotahstr]

Lol love the horse and who cares what they think. This is great. Love your honesty, we all need to get a sense of humor

[@farmerpete5936]

the horse barn looks great after the rebuild. You did a great job. Should last for a long time. Keep up the great videos and best to you and your family.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks 👍, and to you and yours as well

[@jimamccracken5783]

Jim that is one handsome barn the horses amazed me went in there own stalls first time.

[@farmboy5622]

Looks Great!!! Nice job Jim and family. It is nice of you to put a calendar by the water tank, so the horses can see what day it is.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, yes we like to keep them oriented to the date and up on things.

[@antr7493]

My god. I know I don't have to say this , but the shear size of them. Never seen a draft horse up close. Incredible in this video

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, they are big

[@garyarmstrong4597]

The water set up the way you do it I understand so understanding this, why doesn’t the water freeze in the line to the kiln. Is it delivered underground at a certain depth so the water don’t freeze? Of course if that is the case it is the time to take to dig the line underground to the trough is the problem. I understand that too. Your place and just do it the way you want to do it! Actually, where I live in Wester Australia, we don’t have that problem and so everything goes underground.

[@momclean]

A grand job well done Jim and all...

[@kingwood4357]

The stalls look great, I like the signs with their names over the stalls. Good Job; hopefully you got some rest Sunday.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, feeling much more rested today. Long nap yesterday

[@RealJohnWayne]

Hey there Jim, looks like a good job! I've already expressed my opinion about the size a horses stall should be, so I won't bore you by repeating it again. Thats a tremendous amount of work to just get water to your stable, not to mention the stalls. I believe a horse is no different than any other animal, in that it should have access to clean fresh water 24/7 which means in the stall. There are all types and sizes of heated horse waterer's available, from 1-10 gallons, in either plastic, or stainless, from $20 to $200 to fit any budget. And that's all I'm going to say about that. I probably know as well as anyone that there are as many opinions, thought's, idea's, budgets, and applications as there are people, so please don't think that I'm criticizing you and your methods, because I'm not, I only offer my opinions/ideas about things that I have experience with, that's all. 🐎🐎👍🇺🇸

[@rodkraal7255]

Great Job Jim. They look fantastic, I wish mine were as good as yours. From Rod down under in New Zealand

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching from down under!

[@swampwhiteoak1]

Beautiful stalls and great signs too! Wonderful kids!

[@johnking8679]

Looks GREAT, Jim !! I see your son gave you some help to do the installation. Looks bright and airy with all that new lumber !! The belting on the floor sure gives them a more resilient finish !! I could almost see your horses "smiling" as they were led in !!

[@steveluepke9654]

Looks good Jim.

[@cherylbaccino1435]

Looks good Jim xxxxx💙😍

[@marcduclos9789]

The stalls are grate. What they had was working. It is so clear how much you guys love your Horses. I saw box stalls built by my dad and a carpenter in Goffstown NH 1966, I never called them box stalls. My dad is gone but you shared the difference of your stalls and box stalls. Today is Monday and I got my new calendar.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy the calendar. Thanks!

[@ZaneDargaty]

If you wanted to save time rolling up your hose, they sell heated water hose for RV's. You could then leave the hose out with water in it and just have to make the connection to the black hose.

[@patpower5239]

Nice neat job. Your water arrangement is smart, practical and simple that deals with the implications of frost in the colder months.

[@annschnerre8917]

it is absolutely fantastic! there is simply nothing as soul-satisfying as having everyone in, dry and fed in the winter....and your watering system is sweet for what you're working with-I've had to break ice, drag and drain 100' of hose in the winter-NOT fun. what a big project and how satisfying to get it done-great job gang!!

[@jamiewilliams-blunt3544]

Great job Jim! I will be building horse stalls in the Spring with my Dad as he has 2 percherons. As a kid we’d knock trees down and drag them out of the woods using our horses like you. Brings back great memories! One day we’d love to stop in and visit with you. We enjoying sitting down in the evening and watching your channel! Keep up the great work!!

[@donpeterson9282]

Even tho' I watched this when it was first posted it is still a happy episode to rewatch. Your horses are such characters and are really quite inquisitive. I like your effective method of getting water to the horses w/o going through a major construction and excavation project which would also cost quite a bit of money to eliminate stringing a short piece of hose. Best results are generally achieved by keeping it simple. Your horses are such patient partners for you and the farm it is heart warming. It is easy to wax nostalgic for some of us who grew up on or worked on farms that we forget how hard and sometimes messy it was when we were young. Additionally, even tho' it seems so relaxed and peaceful, I have to remind myself about how hard the manual labor really was and how uncertain the future was due to climate and other things out of your control. Those of us who go on about the serenity of farming never had to pay the bills and balance the budget. Still I am very relaxed after watching your videos. Thanks for sharing. ✌️🙏❤️🖖

[@dakotahstr]

Lol.. you just answered a question I was going to ask about the water freezing in the black tube. You're a genius. Love you Jim and your family and horses

[@wendyjorge1050]

I Think you did a Great Job and with water you have do what you have and work with it, Colts are getting Big,

[@davidconaway2830]

Well done Jim!! With a great supporting cast, there's nothing we can't do.

[@suecastillo4056]

Looks great!!! And you’ve done an amazing job🤗and the best thing is? It will age gracefully! They’ll be as good as in years to come as they are now♥️ I love it that you pay attention to detail… majorly pays off in the end!!! Thank you SO much for videoing it all along… great job! Rest now dear!!!🤗☘️🎄⛄️❄️💕‼️

[@sueupham2519]

July,,,and always good to see the archives again...

[@hubertwebb9869]

The Horse Barn looks good Jim and I love the Horse names above the stalls. Nice touch.

[@ponygirl5716]

Looks great!!!! Love all that hard work you put into making nice accommodations for your horses. The signs are the perfect finishing touch. Rest up , Jim.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, feeling much more rested up after a day of rest!

[@danamelby4090]

Stalls look great jim lots of hard work great idea for the water jim! Like the horse name plates! Great job thanks for sharing

[@Whipple1]

I like the new furnishings in the horse barn. Absolutely! Cheers! Whipple

[@Jeremiah--gr8ve]

The stalls look Fabulous! What a great job you did on them and the craftsmanship you have performed, they will last a long, long time!

[@kennyk6345]

What an amazing change. I am sure you AND the horses will get much enjoyment from the renewed stalls. Great job!

[@pamclift5446]

Your new horse barn looks wonderful! Merry Christmas to the horses!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

They wish you a Merry Christmas back 😉

[@fbh31118]

The statement on likeing the barn was great! That was, bar none, one of the most transparent comments I've ever heard. I'm still 🤣🤣🤣. Great job on the stall project as it looks very well done. 👍 As always, thank you for sharing your farm and passion for horses with us.

[@doncroddy7856]

What a very good job. You can see the difference in the size of the teams. I remember when grandpa had horses, and the stalls in the barn. We bought the place and lived there 25 years. We had 2 teams of draft ponies a Filly and a Shetland that thought she was a dog. You sure do make me feel good, when I watch the videos. Brings back great memories. Thank you very much. From: Kokomo, Indiana

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

hi, thanks for sharing the memories. Glad you are enjoying the videos

[@DanishButterCookie]

What made you decide to go with standing stalls instead of regular stalls? I worry mostly about water access, blood circulation and boredom. For feeding theyre just fine, but if stalled overnight i could see potential issues arise quickly. They have been banned in my country due to welfare concerns.

[@kevinallen8072]

Looks good, nicely laid out. Like the extra thick dividers. In my uncles old barn they were not very thick only maybe 1 inch. Relax and rest you have earned it. God Bless keep the videos coming enjoy everyone of them.

[@eved.167]

Excellent idea to put the horses names above their stalls, makes it so much easier for us to know who’s who😊

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

Beautifully done - and really enjoyable to see your progress, right up to the finish. Kudos to Jim, Brenda, and all who helped!

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello very nice Jim excellent. The water system works. When I was younger had to carry in buckets water twice a day 20 cows lots of fun. Have a great evening

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi, thanks. That is a lot of water carrying. Bet it built a lot of character!

[@jamesmorrison1884]

@@WorkingHorsesWithJim it was alot of work. Thinking about it more I'm not sure how many cows maybe not 20. We had a hand pump 5 gallon pails but lots of work

[@chantaln6843]

The improvements are wonderful. & your water system is very creative.😊

[@territn8871]

Very nice! Great work Jim. The horses will love their new home!!!! Like having their names over their stall!

[@ravenfeather7087]

All that woodwork ooks good. And the horses look content and well cared for.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, they seem to like the new stalls

[@mishloud4215]

Was excited to see that the barn is finished. You did a great job and I think the horses love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@keithwatts6745]

Jim is so old school...thanks for stepping in BRENDA..I think Jim is just tired..but great job guys..we like it...😁😁

[@turklayher4794]

Great job Jim 👏

[@wssides]

A short hose to roll out and roll back up is a lot less work than carrying buckets. We carried buckets to the pigs- indoors and out and at times when the deep well was out of order carried for the horses, milk cows and beef animals in very cold weather. In decent winter weather the big animals walked to a hole chopped in the pond ice. Often the deep well had to be hand pumped.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, it's a lot of work to carry water like that

[@AA-hg7xq]

Didn't know your horses could read Jim! Nice touch with those signs. Hard work pays off. The whole thing is very nicely done. Good job to all; Plus a little help from the family. Thanks to Brenda too.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Smart horses! Thanks for watching!

[@jamessparks2691]

Your stalls look great. Always enjoy your videos. .

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks

[@mmanut]

GREAT JOB GUYS ‼️ The Matts on the floor of the stalls are perfect. Keeps the wood from absorbing liquids which causes nasty odors and eventually rought the wood. LOOKS FANTASTIC, Horses seem very content, that is important. Thank You‼️🐴 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Beautiful Barn Lovely Wife Great Horses

[@jimcraig5208]

It looks great

[@cherylbaccino1435]

it Looks great xxxxxxx💟😍

[@tomvarnado8156]

horse stalls turned out AWESOME.the names on each stall is a great idea.thank you for sharing.

[@chrislittlefarm]

Very good job, Jim!! Everyone's barn and stall project needs to be adapted to the work processes on site. I have also almost finished my new horse paddock :-) I also have the water freezing problem during winter. I now bought a drinking tub that has a heater and is self refilling. I will install it soon and see if it's working :-D

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, Chris. Looks set up is coming along well!

[@MissSherry]

Beautiful barn stalls, the name plaques just put the cherry on top! Watering the way you have to will keep you young, is what my 85 year old Dad would say.. as always a great video!!

[@jerryjarrell2373]

Nice job Jim and family looks really good thanks for explaining about the water situation

[@gregjohnston9287]

The area is really well lighted.

[@joedavis6069]

I was thinking about that yesterday, putting the names of the horses up. Thanks for that, much appreciated.