CAN BARON HANDLE THIS SITUATION?? // Logging with Draft Horses

Today we have a bit of a tricky situation in the woods and we are seeing how Baron handles it! We are logging with the draft horses Baron (Suffolk Punch) and Bill (Belgian) and there is a tree that was caught up, so we will need to pull it down with the horses.
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[@tubeu28]

Great video Jim, but we do have to say, we miss Brenda! God bless

[@todd1808]

This video just proves that Jim is a MASTER TEAMSTER and a MASTER LOGGER!! Simply Awesome.......

[@pamelawoodall5891]

He’s the GOAT !

[@JoanneMercader]

Amazing

[@richardtherrien7003]

well done Jim you got out of that mouse trap in a fine way

[@thirzapeevey2395]

You know, I've been a cheerleader for Baron for a long time, and I expected early on that all three of these colts would be very good horses, just because of the reputation of the breed, and the way they did things like loading early on. That said, this is an exceptional horse. I don't think I've ever seen a four year old, rising five colt who could do what he is doing. Hubby actually got teary watching him pull down that tree. That is an honest horse who gives you everything he has. Yeah, the jig trot can get annoying, but he is honest clear down to the bone and gives you EVERYTHING he has. His attitude every day is "Put me in Coach, I'm ready to play, today. What a fine boy. If I still had a farm, I would want some of his get. If anything, I'm expecting Duke and Earl to be better than him, because I think their conformation is slightly better, and because they have had Jim for a trainer right from the beginning. These are amazing horses.

[@timstanford9111]

Dear Jim I just knew in my heart that Baron would rise to the test. On another note. When I was 18 and my dad was still alive. We Al met up one Saturday to cut wood for a widow with 3 kids She had 4 and a husband. But her husband died and her oldest, a student at the U of A , died in a car wreck in one year. The next oldest had never used a chain saw. So there we were 7 of them men and few boys from our church to cut wood. Well I fired up and cut a post oak down. It was falling where I wanted but was to close to a red oak hung it up. So long story short I hung up and cut four oak and hickory trees. My dad embarrassed and just a little mad was having a little dressing session over this when a good friend said Whoa there dad “ bet he learned a lot this morning that he’ll not forget. Now at 73yrs I’m at the mercy of other wood cutters. At the time we were getting $10-$12 per face cored ie;a rick in those days. But I still remember that day. We never cut any thing but firewood but my mom and my wife Susie cut and hauled a lot of wood untill i got my back broke in a factory accident. Alack and alas no more cutting for me and both my helpers are gone. I sure miss the good old days. A side note my son was felling a tree that was close to my barn and had other trees on the other side. When he fell it to where it needed to fall. I said “how did you learn to fall a tree “. He said from watching you and trying and doing it myself. So I guess all is not lost he has a son that cuts and sells fire wood. Thank you for providing a place for an old man to reminisce. ❤️💕your channel and family⛪️🙏☝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🐓🐈tdp

[@hayward434]

Logging by itself is hard enough, but to have to record it at the same time too, must be a challenge.

[@Munguy-i8j]

Thank you Jim. Your horses are so perfect that people will have unrealistic ideas and expectations about their own horses😂😂😂.😊.

[@LivelihoodFarm2023]

I’ve caught myself a couple times thinking I’ve seen Jim do this, I probably can, then stop myself and think again 😂

[@johnkomosa9508]

Yes. Thats Good. Hi, I was wondering how your sled with cross chains is coming along?

[@fion1flatout]

It's amazing what you get away with if you're confident though. Not that I'm dealing with massive trees

[@sueupham2519]

we thought he was gonna yell," Good Boys"..😊😊

[@gaylesmith1738]

Wow. 😮 So many crucial decisions! So many possible outcomes. You really show your experience here! I'm sure they'll tell Lady & Ken all about it when they get home!! 😂😂 Great video!!

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

That tree was such a thriller!! That was the scariest episode of working with horses 😅

[@thomaslapp6029]

Baron and Bill are a great team.

[@cheryls3162]

Remarkable work with that hung up tree! Baron is indeed a good boy.

[@sueboettcher]

Good lesson for Baron to hear that huge tree coming down behind him! It must feel different pulling it, too. I’m sure good ol Bill’s experience kept him calm.

[@K9COP282]

Jim! Baron is an exceptional horse!! As one viewer has commented, he’s got the heart and drive as first class, top notch work horse and he’s got YOU as his owner and trainer….. so he has been set up for success from day one! I think it’s safe to say that his brothers with be just as good and possibly even better than him because you’re training them from the start. I so can’t wait to see them hitched up as your working team when Baron and Bill have the day off and they get their chance to make you just as happy as their brother has! You’re quite the trainer Jim! And your horses at the proof!! Something tells me that Bre, having Baron as her dad and Lady being her mother will be another exceptional horse for you with her genes! It’s a real treat for me to watch your and Mrs. Brenda’s videos and I find myself getting excited for new videos when it’s time for them to come out!

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

With Jim Gordon's Horse Training skills and experience the odds have improved that Duke and Earl will turn into a great team. But it's too early to predict the end results.

[@martyjones9043]

People have no idea how hard that was to do or how easy your experience made it look. That was a great learning session for all by a Real Expert with a team.

[@debbievogt9881]

Any video that includes Baron is a good video

[@territn8871]

Baron is my favorite horse. I love all your horses so much, but I've always had a special place in my heart for Baron❤. I'd never heard of the breed until you bought Duke and Earl. So because Baron is a working horse now, I've fallen in love with him and Suffolk Punch draft horses!! Duke and Earl will be excellent working horses too when they are old enough since they are in Jim's training. Great job getting the hung tree out Jim, Bill and Baron!👍🙏

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Baron is up to pretty much any task at hand.He is very stout,sturdy.

[@louisecassidy5991]

And much saner without the testosterone! Much less distraction. Twice the horse he was.

[@Ralph94967]

baron has come on leaps and bounds from the start of his training well done if Duke AND Earl are from the same stable so to speak you have one great team

[@louisecassidy5991]

When Jim bought Duke and Earl, we saw the sire. I have never seen a more impressive horse, and a working stallion. Jim grabbed the chance with the colts, so little and rough you really wouldn't look twice at them. Then when Baron popped up for sale.......The writing was on the wall. Jim knew what he was getting, and how to make working horses out of them. When Lady foals he will have 5 of these Suffolks. I guess all this is keeping Jim young.

[@johnkomosa9508]

Yeah, makes a guy think back to when the Amish had problems with Baron and sold him to Jim, and why that might have been. I guess one way to look at it is Baron was ment to end up on Jim and Brenda's farm and receive Jim's training, certainly an interesting story and testimony. Go Baron Go! Billy rocks too.

[@Brauelle]

Perfect stop on the pull of the trapped tree... the "B" team are enjoying a pine snack now as a reward...

[@mariephenix7168]

baron and bill are fantastic and you are to.

[@paulhuffey2015]

Excellent job of downing a difficult tree. Great job of camera placement when backing up to the tree. It was like being under the horses. Very cool! Thanks for all you do it always enhances our viewing enjoyment.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Jim never loses a teaching moment for equine and humans.

[@JoanneMercader]

I know logging is physically challenging. This job takes it to the next level. Intelligence and logistics are required. Especially advanced engineering and mathematical precision. Profound analysis. Jim, you are a genius in this particular situation. I learned so much, AND I have watched this class repeatedly.

[@tishamonroe7418]

ahhhhh I breathed a sigh of relief👌 when the tree fell....as planned PERFECTLY!! ⛓🪚

[@russlong7175]

What a great job of getting that tree down. Thats exactly how I would have done it. Ha . Jim is a master.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Baron is a tough horse and he trust you Jim , you have some great horses

[@johnhenderson299]

Amazing how you pulled the tree down

[@louisecassidy5991]

"And we will attempt to do this TOGETHER." This is a team of 3, working in unison with Jim calling the shots, and the horses absolutely trusting that Jim's calls are always gonna be good ones. Not always, and shit sometimes happens. But I just love Jim's "we". Like training a sheep dog, first he casts and herds because he loves it, then at some stage the penny drops and he realises he's doing it for YOU! Then you got a dog, watching you for signals. Greetings from Australia.

[@normafollet7156]

What a very responsible. Pair of horses🎉😊

[@jbbrown7907]

That was fun

[@jenniferdow6145]

Baron can do anything! ❤

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

He's still learning , a good horse reaches full maturity physically and mentally around 8 years. For a 4 year old he's doing great.

[@robinfarrell5289]

Good job TEAM! The fast forward section was quite comical, thanks for the giggle lol

[@br927]

baron isn't going to let you down! He's a good horse at a young age!

[@JoanneMercader]

3 creatures. Creatively creating.

[@deb283028]

Baron is turning into a rock solid logging horse. He has matured so much in the past 6 months. The B Team really are getting the job done this season thankfully as Lady is progressing in her maternity. Blessings all around.

[@gailgaddy5340]

Oh Jim I held my breath the whole time you hitched to pull down that tree 😮. I was so thankful course , I know it would not be aired if disastrous. Thanks for the good explanation of how you determined to hitch up. Awesome 😊

[@territn8871]

I kept wishing the instructor and student had been there to see how a professional teamster and his team of great horses was able to get that tree down with no injuries to Jim or the horses! Amazing work Jim and B Team!

[@richardsurber8226]

Wonderful time in the woods, I really like how you share these experiences with your horses and saws. This is a wonderful video. I watched a bunch of it in a slower speed, it was so interesting

[@jamesabare4877]

Baron is doing so well. these videos are such a great way for the viewers to follow Jim and all his knowledge. I am lucky I get to follow in person Jim and his horses all summer long at horse pulls.

[@cindycarlson7881]

This was another favorite video! I love "hearing" you think, Jim. 😊 And I held my breath a couple of times with the possible outcomes. God's got you though!!

[@janeteckhart4886]

So glad you figured out how to get that tree down the best way and not stress Baron. He did a great job!

[@tomhill4765]

Atta boy Jim. It pays to know your team and situation awareness.

[@markalan1501]

Nice looking team.

[@elainelyoung]

Jim, you did a great job of explaining about the caught tree and Baron! Very interesting!

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Great Job Jim, Making a plan and working your plan .You are a true professional teamster and logger. Your strategy worked well so you were able the big hung up safely for both You , Baron and Bill. Throwing the line over the cart and start the horses was extremely smart . That pine is beautiful potential lumber. The green houses and sheds are a great extra cottage industry for the Gordon Family with William's great skills assisting you. The B Team are a great pair of horses.

[@ElizabethPipp]

Another great video! I don't know if you've ever seen the KZbin channel "Fletcher Farm Amarillo." It is devoted to rescuing Older Belgium horses from the kill pens in Texas. It is so nice to see a whole pasture full of retired Bills and Lady's living a happy retirement life. I think you would really like their dream of helping these beautiful animals.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and working the horses.

[@annsaenz291]

Baron did a great job for being almost 5 years old and Bill is a good teacher that Baron follows him. Jim you are a great trainer for your horse's that's why they work hard for you and please you in their work. God bless you all..

[@handyguy480]

Masterful job Jim! The horses were perfect, thanks to your training. Have to admit that tree was a booger hung up like it was. Appreciate your effort to film this for us. KC

[@johnking8679]

Good job on that tree recovery Jim !!

[@ursulaeipert74]

that Baron horse is pretty smart, he has that special step and when he pulls he pushes both back legs into the ground for good traction.

[@shirleybagnall9577]

Love every video Baron is in ,he has to be one of the most beautiful horses i have seen in years ,you have every reason to be proud of him 😊 thanks for sharing

[@territn8871]

I feel the same way for Baron. He's so gorgeous. His eyes are beautiful!❤

[@debbievogt9881]

Baron is a good boy

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Baron and Bill are both Good Boys.

[@joqlady888]

Sure would have been nice if John had of had the foresight to clean that mess out of your way before they left. BARON IS THE BARON. lov from south alabama.

[@sueupham2519]

I thought of the same thing mz jo,but it? as getting late,,dark after 4 pm. ( l always said,I wish we could help on the side)

[@wendyvanhorn6386]

Impressive! And really appreciate your clear explanation of the whole process 💫

[@sueupham2519]

good job boys ,super horses..also great decisions as you look everything over..and good purchase on some wood.

[@jamessparks2691]

Great video. Unlodging hung up trees is truly a nerve wracking ordeal. I did this occasionally myself. It's good that you have Baron. Lady and Ken do need a lighter load in life right now. Ken especially in his older years. As always another greT video

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Another great video Jim. glad that tree came down ok. and it all worked out for the best. I'm surprised as how well Baron has been doing from the get go he's just been stellar! thanks for sharing! ECF

[@joqlady888]

NO PROBLEM FOR JIM..........YOU GO JIM.

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Hi Jim. A master class in how to turn a problem into a great success, well done mate, I hope the college students and instructors get to see this example of many years of negotiating logging challenges. 10/10

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Tremendous job, facilitated by ample skills, experience and good strong horses. And with all that you take the time to set the camera at interesting places. Downright amazing!

[@ES-zt8sj]

That was amazing. That tree came down so well. I also like your thought process and reasoning of what options are available and why your choose the options that you do!

[@marionberry6909]

Great video, great job, great horses and absolutely a great teamster. Thanks Jim!

[@leonardryan8723]

Great job Jim .

[@mishloud4215]

I think Baron would do anything for Jim.

[@sueupham2519]

yes,but please not at fairs.. yah wanta see him around for another 20 yrs in good health..

[@TracyGutjahr-bq4zm]

Nice job way to go Baron

[@heidikortman2534]

Baron can DO!

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

[@JosephSilver-k3m]

Excellent videos Jim.

[@JoanneMercader]

This was incredible to watch. Thank you, Sir

[@waynegarrison2481]

73 yesterday in Holland Michigan today 25 and SNOW!! Have a Great Day.

[@HensOnly]

75 yesterday and 18 now, no snow. Just brutal COLD winds coming from WNW winds.

[@dianecormier7861]

Good job, to all

[@legend7ify]

............G'day again Jim, what a great demonstration of logging skill with great willing horses. My father's family pulled COB&CO coaches back and forth between Adelaide and Overland Corner, South Australia. Cheers, and much appreciation; Malcolm. (I'm 82yo and that is my horse #7LEGENDof23 in my thumb-nail, also made in Adelaide)

[@frankdrahos8569]

Well done with that hanger. I’ve done some small scale logging with a compact tractor. We do the same things- clearing a path, looking for obstacles, etc. The commercial guys with the big skidders just drive over most of what you and I are relocating! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@garaldpatrica4985]

I bet you couldn’t be prouder of Baron. When you got him, I remember you saying that he was hard to deal with,or so said his previous owner.

[@JohnDragoo]

Well done.

[@andrewmoran7353]

🤔good logging segment on leaning tree, grew moves and decisions, taking portion logs for future use 👍 one of them good and better days 👋👀

[@sueheaman7186]

Interesting bringing the hung up tree down 🙌🏼The boys did a good job of pulling it down🙌🏼 Did you have any footage of you getting turned around? That would be a good learning experience for someone. We had super nice weather here in Central Alberta, warm and snow disappeared but then we got hit with a cold snap with and some snow. Does he Collage allow people to go in and help clean up the waste brush you leave behind for personal use to help forest fire management? Happy logging🤠🇨🇦

[@edhoyt5600]

Hey Jim Enjoy your horse logging videos at PSC all this time Still would like to come out to meet you and your team of horses with a treat Have some harness you might like for your horses

[@plainsimple442]

To bring down a hung-up tree, I usually first tried rolling the tree with my peavey. If that didn't work, I used a rolling hitch to pull it down.

[@hermanbishop5275]

Thank you for taking your time to share your family's life, love the horses

[@aileen694]

Jim, Congratulations on your excellent work! Amazing, very impressive, you And your horses! I'm glad that John fella came back to help with the work. Thanks, as usual for your and Brenda's videos!

[@JoanneMercader]

Fascinating.

[@sherrithrift6153]

Excellent as always. Thanks!!

[@JoanneMercader]

Congratulations!!!

[@LeeADKMOBILEMILLING]

Grear vidio as always. Lots to learn, ways to think yourself clear. I see the bat is still working.

[@dennisa4729]

❤great show wonderful people and very informative!! GO BRENDA AND JIM!!!

[@JoanneMercader]

Interesting and informative.

[@fion1flatout]

Now there are a few horse loggers posting videos, we get a true idea just how good Jim and his horses are. No offense other people! Camera work too.

[@steemerxaxon1643]

Since Barron is more Stable in the woods ..I think it would be a good idea to start Duke & Earl occasionally Switching out with Bill...Ken..or Lady

[@Ushakovskiy_Fermer]

Молодец! Здорово получилось! Привет из России! ❤

[@andrewgivens4503]

Good video!

[@SimpleMobile-m3s]

Some information on cart😂

[@edhoyt5600]

Jim My Dad GJH Hoyt would liked to also meet you years ago Because we all worked in the woods with horses

[@terrythomas7035]

That is so scary

[@terrydarow8401]

Also r u going to get the small logs that they could not use u said they would make nice 2x4 good video just b careful❤

[@mattlanckton1020]

Have you ever had a horse that didn't work well for you?

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

Good question! Im curious too!

[@jamesgreenawalt9713]

Baron likes pine needle snacks

[@joqlady888]

GOD BLESS

[@bobogilvie4472]

I must admit I was a little worried for YOUR safety this time

[@tractordan933]

I would have used one of those balsam poles you had around to break that dead fall loose and remove it and not try to back over it hoping to give the horses better footing but I'm a beater and maybe not worth expending the energy on.

[@debbievogt9881]

Jim, does the college have someone that comes through and cleans up the debris? I imagine it could make an insect problem or fire hazard

[@HensOnly]

I would love to know if they do some kind of "firewood gathering party" for anyone that wants to haul pieces of scrap firewood or campers in the area needing campfire wood.

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

I know they leave a lot of debris just because it is good for insects and ground life

[@johnkomosa9508]

Yeah, the garbage 'debris' such as the tires that people throw on the college property and leave for someone else to clean up.

[@beaustorey2906]

Hi Jim just wondering where you got your d ring harness and if you know anything about converting the other style harness into d ring