HORSE BASICS #6: How do you Drive a TEAM OF HORSES???

[@richardhessert7862]

The end with the grand kids made my day. Those kids will remember those days forever! Great video as always! Take care stay safe!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad they made your day, they made ours too

[@georgegoertzen4723]

What a blessing for your grandkids to be able to share such an experience with their grandparents - and a team of real working horses - in this day and age. I do hope at least one of them will take advantage of your knowledge and pass it on to future generations, not only yours, but all of ours.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, grandchildren sure are a blessing. Time will tell if they have interest in working horses

[@stanleyschafer4232]

Isaac knows that he must have a firm grip on the reins to be a good teamster. Lol. It's always great to have the grandkids at the farm. Those are good memories that they will have all their life. Thank you for sharing your videos with us. 🇺🇸

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yep, he's a tough little guy! Thanks for watching!

[@maryleonard6381]

Loved the grands standing in between the reins with grand pop! Great photo!😊

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@T8ERS]

If I ever fall off of a cliff I want little Isaac there because he won't let go! lol Great details on the 1st part handling a team.

[@robertschilling3308]

At the very last part where the lids were lined up like ducks in a row was a total hoot!! 😃😍🤪😜

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you thought so!

[@George-pm6vu]

Ok your little grandson after falling and then not letting go of the lines is priceless loved it. He will be a great teamster. Dad taught me when I was little he said don’t let go of the lines I have never forgot that . Another amazing video !

[@donbrutcher4501]

Jim, I'm an old city boy who moved to the country many years ago. I have little idea of what you are doing and doubt I will ever have the chance to need any of it. BUT, I just love watching what you and Brenda are doing. It is like I'm visiting another century through the magic of computers. The horses seem to have mastered dry comedy.

[@warrenfromga9945]

Thank you for the detailed explanation of the reins/lines. I could never visualize how they worked until you showed the inside short line crossed. Duh! The light came on for me. :)

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickadema3558]

Tough little man. He never let go. Proud of him!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

He is really tough! We are too

[@petermartinez5573]

Another very informational video. God created grandchildren as a reward for the hard work people put into raising their own kids. All the fun and enjoyment with only a small amount of the worry. Such a blessing+

[@catladynj]

Classic footage of you with grand kids. Awesomeness.

[@LordoftheOzarks]

Whats awesome is that most of our grandparents/great-grandparents had to learn these skills as children. Great video

[@kingwood4357]

Good explanation and the grand kids were precious 😀👍

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks, we think they are pretty precious too

[@ronhaworth5471]

Awesome having family for a visit!! Enjoy..

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes it was! Thanks

[@conradmorin1891]

Again Jim and Brenda, I really enjoyed your video and I'm glad that you took time with your family and grand-children. It was nice to see how much they enjoyed partaking with the team of horses and their grand-father, When the little guy fell and he was being dragged in the dirt, that was hilarious as it was funny. The grand-children really enjoyed taking in the experience. Beautiful kids, having a fun time. Wonderful memories! Wonderful family.

[@danamelby4090]

Cute with grand kids i think there trying to drive you! Great info my grandpa owned drafts hed logged with

[@territn8871]

It's no wonder your horses respect and obey you so well because you and Brenda respect them and treat them so well! I wonder if anyone else noticed either Duke or Earl watching through the window!!! So cute peeping through the window.😘

[@lindadanielson7849]

Loved the grand kids part.

[@parnold-mora8924]

Over the years I have subscribed to many YT channels, and I've got to say, this is one of my very favorite videos. Jim is great at demonstrating/teaching us how to drive a team and Brenda does an excellent job at fielding questions. Thanks again for taking the time to post these videos. You're the best!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Great, very glad you liked it!

[@ingeborgm6147]

Great again and we even got to see the grandchildren interact with the horses! Delightful and interesting video all the way. Thank you!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrislittlefarm]

Good video! We call these lines "crosslines". I keep the buckle at the end of the lines closed when I am on a wagon and when I am in the woods without a wagon I keep it open. That I do because when the horse unexpectedly runs away it is more likely that the lines got stuck somewhere in the ground which may cause a severe injury to the horse's mouth then. For my pony I have lines which have velcro closure. These I always keep them closed.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. It's good to be proactive as you are

[@rodneywroten2994]

That was a great video Brenda and Jim

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks Rodney!

[@carolynharmon7074]

Awww, the kids were loving it!!!!

[@juliagoodhope420]

What a wonderful day seeing your beautiful grandchildren, son and daughter in law! Was wonderful seeing the family work together!! We live far from our grandchildren so we don’t see them often! Thank you for sharing your family! Wish you all well always! 🙏🏻💕💕

[@littlecreekrnch]

I want to just say, having your lines connected together can avoid REAL crazy. If you lose your lines you are done. Great step by step on what works for you.

[@hannahives9209]

Been really enjoying watching and learning from your videos. I really appreciate that you've taken the time to teach others. We are getting our first team and I need the refresher. :) I've been out of horses for well over 10 years as we haven't had any since I got married. I'm excited but nervous.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Congratulations on getting back into it with the horses! Start out slow and enjoy them!

[@ghythi9929]

Enjoyed watching the colts watching Jim through the window.

[@kimfleury]

It's a good lesson for life that you let the horses be who they are, with all their personality traits. The way you incorporate that into working with their natural behavior to get the behaviors you want is an admirable example to follow. I enjoyed this video as always 💕🐎

[@caroledwards3465]

I love the way the Colts are watching you through the paddock window Jim, its are if they are taking notes of what you are saying. 😊 best wishes from Sue and myself, from the North Norfolk coast UK

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, we hope they are learning because they are always doing that😀, hope you are both well!

[@hejnye]

So cute, start them early, then they can all take over when you retire!

[@nellyaguilar9330]

Thank you so much for making these beginner videos. We got a team of horses for our homestead and haven’t worked them yet since we are brand new to horses all together. I’ve just been focusing on building trust and learning how to manage percherons to begin with. I feel like I’ve made good progress and now I feel it’s about time to start harnessing them. Your videos for beginners are so helpful because I can’t find much if any information out there on how to drive them or how to use any of the the tack. So thank you, this is such a good resource to even start working with them.

[@290wayne]

Family is more important than videos. Thanks for sharing .. Nice explanation .... Thank you both ...

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, family is more important than videos for sure!

[@bjbrown6884]

Future plans for the farm? Hopefully the children take to the hard work and look forward to using the knowledge gained from you and Brenda. I always worry about family farms and the legacy. Sending warm sunshine from Florida ❤️

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Not sure what will happen in the future but glad to have the kids here now. We could use some of your warmth😀

[@robertjakubos336]

I don't have horses but enjoy learning from you how the lines are connected to drive them. really neat seeing your grand children being included with you. like the content.From a northern Michigan viewer.

[@judy4429]

Thank You Jim n Brenda for sharing your videos. Much Peace n Love to all.

[@bettyloar2238]

Jim, you have a lot of patience with your horses, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

thanks for watching

[@elainehollinger155]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I don't own nor do I anticipate owning horses yet they fascinate me. I've often wondered how one drives a team. You explained it so that I understand what you were saying. Laying them out on the ground really helped with the visual aspect.

[@robertfarnell8770]

Explained perfectly Jim and brenda and the directions and Orders you give them. great video stay safe 🇬🇧

[@biddydibdab9180]

This video is full of value. As a lifelong rider, I was pleasantly surprised at how much crossover there is between riding and driving. BTW, the segment with the kids is a great example of how to raise happy, healthy, and balanced children. ♥️

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, glad to hear that there are similarities that can be helpful

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

Great video. I loved seeing the grandkids helping.

[@billschengbier7940]

jim you nailed on a lot of issues on this video, there are a lot more teams that will spread apart when backing up then not. I my self use what we call a but strap. I especially use it on young horses to get them in the hitch and after I get them hitch I'll sometimes will take it off. My young team are a three and a four year old, and they are doing well when iam working them, but I do have hitching lessons from time to time, which I practice hooking up to a cart or wagon, which consists of stepping over the tongue and backing up to make the hitch stand for a hitch. The way I see it they get most of the time working but, little time getting hitched so if I have issues I practice to correct the problems with my horses and sometimes me.

[@jamescox8233]

a big hi to you jim and brenda. jim a great video on explanting how the reins work. now i know how you turn both heads of the horses the same way., by crossing the reins inside to ken and buck,s bits. jim and brenda if i may say you guys have beautiful grandchilden. god bless them and all the gordon family ...jim dartmouth nova scotia, canada. p.s jim i hope i explaned the reins right to you. .

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hi, thanks for the good explanation. God bless you!

[@elvinirons5959]

Another thing I used to tell ppl about hooking horse is drive them in a paddock or fenced in area Incase they do get away from u they can’t run n get hurt or run out on a road etc,, n I’d always hook a single horse n drive it before hooking them together unless I really knew they been together n do ok at it, 1 horse can be a hand full but 2 can be totally unstoppable if something goes wrong !! Love your Videos, very educational n enjoyable to watch, thanks to you Brenda, also loved your little helpers helping you drive !!👏👏

[@plainsimple442]

So the moral is not to fall down when driving if don't want to get dragged! Almost split a gut laughing!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Haha, so true, yes it was funny. Tough kid!

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Great instructor Jim thanks Brenda your filming Have a great day

[@ejagranlund6697]

Lovely to see the grandkids having fun with the horses too 😃

[@leroykeim8848]

perhaps it should be pointed out that while in this line setup that Jim uses the longest line is the out side line in terms of total length but the inside check line must always be longer as it goes through the hame ring before going to the opposite horses bit.the exact length can vary with the width of your neckyoke and evener but if you put the short line inside you will pull your horses together and make it impossible for them to walk as they should. i like a buckle or snap and ring on the end of my lines for single or double as i have dropped a line resulting in an over turned wagon annd a bruised man and scared horses.iJim does well with his knot but i always felt they were a little clumsy for me.really like the videos!

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Jim and Brenda. I never realized that the lines had to be crossed

[@mickholroyd2190]

Hey Jim..you were saying about horses being upset when strong windy days... I put it down to being their natural instinct of defense n not be able to locate/hear where distant sounds coming from etc..after all at the end of the day they are prey n we are predators..just a thought..

[@daleevans4261]

Thank you Jim and Brenda. That was a fantastic video. The world of horses is so fascinating. Enjoyed the part with the grandkids helping/ learning. I hope you had a wonderful visit with your family. Thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@willwipf7030]

The little guy reminds me of my youngest grandson Emmett always ready for action

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes he is

[@jimcraig5208]

Your new harness looks great

[@Dusty47]

Got dragged but never let go👍👍👍

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

yep

[@Dusty47]

Good job young man !!!

[@cathycrawford9508]

How precious with grandkids.. making memories ❤️

[@shawngordon1563]

great video the time you spent with the kids and the horses they will always remember and might even follow in your foot steeps and every day is a great day even if it is raining because we are here and alive

[@benzoverakers1877]

Great information!!! Glad you had a good time with the grand children!!! Be blessed!!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching, blessings to you too!

[@Tailss1]

28:30 there is one example where you wouldn't put a knot in the ends of your lines, but normally I would agree having that knot is usually always a good idea especially when hitched to something.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Great video guys very good advice nice to see the the grandkids making memories take care have a great weekend

[@jimprescott8423]

Well done Jim,excellent presentation!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. Love the way you work with your horses

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching

[@davecurrier2398]

This was a good video of all the one's you put out I never saw the short line before. That's a good one. Dave from FLA.

[@lorrieroberts3007]

The grand kids looked like they had a great time!! Pretty Cool!!

[@grantburnett]

Very well explained and using common sense is also very helpful.

[@kevinloughman3953]

As always, very clearly explained. Thank you.

[@caroleswain6802]

Having a not in the reins or end of a lead rope, does help if someone or something spokes the horses or donkeys in my case helps to keep hold of them. Really enjoyed the explanation about the reins.

[@judsonwalker4259]

They stand pretty good when their are tired!!!

[@dougkoll1679]

Jim, one thing that I do is also use that buckle on the lines to spread the horses out or bring them closer together for different size eveners.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Good point, I will try to member to explain that to people on a video, thanks

[@lubeekman1035]

Very well explained and informative! We thoroughly enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Glad you found it helpful

[@hughperkins707]

Nice harness.👍👍

[@tlars8569]

What an awesome experience for kids. When I was in first grade we went to a farm during the winter and our class was pulled on a large sleigh by a couple horses. I remember it vividly.

[@williamlewis8741]

hello Jim et Brenda soon you'll have 50,000 subscribers.... it won't be long

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Bonjour! Yes, we are getting there!

[@patriciawilhite7038]

Another awesome video! Thank you both for sharing your wisdom and also for braving the wind and rain. Placing the lines on the floor was very helpful. Loved watching the grandkids! Happy for you to have time with them. Blessings and prayers from Hot Springs Natl Park, Arkansas. It was 82 today!

[@robertmarino2158]

Great video , explained about the lines very well , thank you , stay safe !!!

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, you too!

[@johnsquires9645]

Driving a cart and you drop a line you have a good chance of running over it with a tire and make a very quick left or right turn

[@kylekyselka6499]

Love the Grandkids!

[@jimputnam2044]

Little things like this are what kids remember. I will never for get on the sleigh when Grandad let me hold the reins.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Yes, and you can never be quite sure what that little thing is. Glad you have good memories of your Granddad

[@maureenledesma1503]

Thank you for this video. I am just learning and gmyou are a very good teacher. I am suscribibg.😊

[@ernq2689]

Great work, I like you video

[@faylock7693]

Yes, I understand how the lines are hooked up to the bit! (and I have never driven horses)

[@marilynwitherell186]

Great video, love seeing the grandkids getting into the action.

[@rangepro]

EXCELLENT!!

[@tinachambers4887]

Im learning so much thanks have a day love from TEXAS

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks for watching!

[@sueupham2519]

This was excellent and very informative for all the questions to be answered ,,the horses look so well in their tackle,,, Brenda we wondered after Buck drank some water,,,and he turned back to check on mizz kitty,,did she have her kittens?

[@sueupham2519]

Beautiful grandkids

[@sueupham2519]

Ken

[@rickcline2762]

Great video Jim and Brenda. I have been wondering how you attach the lines to a team. After I saw how you do it, it makes perfect sense. Cute grand kids too.

[@jillpickup9981]

Super video with your gorgeous grandchildren xxxx

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Thanks, we agree!

[@normangarrand1106]

Good video Jim . One thing you couldvtouch on IS weather and how it affects horses especially with summer coming on and more chances of thunder storms . I always knew when things were going to change by the way they started to behave.

[@joannlamberti1821]

I learned something new today.

[@r.f.richardsonjr5691]

I found it very clear.

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

great

[@mickholroyd2190]

Just looking at the end of the video..is it a teamster driving a team of horses? Or TEAMSTERS driving horses..next Q..how many teamsters does it take to drive horses?..lol..keep up the good work n thanks for sharing your family with us all...

[@flawlessfluidity7771]

Phenomenal video! 😃 Thank you Jim for laying the lines on the ground. That was incredibly helpful. Question: It may be too detailed for the comment section but I'll use Ken as an example since he's the one that sometimes freaks out. Since both bits are connected to each of your lines, in the event that Ken freaks out about something, is there a way to control him without tying Bucks tail in a knot so to speak?

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

if one horse jumps in front of the other horse, all the pressure is on that horse. Hope that explains it a bit

[@flawlessfluidity7771]

Aaaah ☺ that does explain it. If only I could download your years of wisdom onto a flash drive it would be priceless 😁 Thank you so much 👍🏼

[@robertmarino2158]

Knowing your horses , per a team of two , do you rely more on the horse which is the better of the two ? Per the walking pace or ECT . Stay safe !

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Hard to say which is better.

[@virginiagraber9070]

AMISH Michigan, Belgium draft horses 12 ,farming equipment, feeding, maintenance. Care stay safe.

[@garycrockett4477]

From a native Arizonan, I thought the day was *perfect!* Loved the light showers and clouds! And the kids. Whose kids were they? Eli? Abby? Again, thanks for taking the time to help us newbies. Now, for a question: I see that you don't own a dog, but your grandkids do. It was running around, excited by the horses. How do you train your horses to ignore the dog(s)?

[@WorkingHorsesWithJim]

Probably a lot cooler than AZ! They are our son Levi and his wife Lauren's kids, who live in Vermont. The horses are trained as I allow the dog to be with them and get used to the dog being around. This was the dog's first time with the horses and she did great! Some dogs bark and bark at the horses

[@marybausch2885]

Do they ever kick?

[@br927]

I was watching a guy that had a team of Percherons, He hadn't hitched them up in a year- I quit watching, that guy needs help! Can you put a strap on the back of each of the harness, between them, so they can't move out? Love the kids!!

[@jerryjarrell206]

Thanks for sharing very interesting video

[@kenhurley4441]

@ 27:43 it looks like grandson is horsing around with grandpa! So who's "reining" in whom?

[@LauRoot892]

Ken 👋

[@davidpowell2386]

Very Good

[@brackeen11]

Thank you