DUKE & EARL are Raking Hay in their Fancy NEW HARNESSES!! #650

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  • @johngraham4053
    @johngraham4053 Před 17 dny +76

    Abraham Lincoln said, “you can please some of the people some of the time , but you cannot please all of the people all of the time.” Jim gives the horses his best, thats why they are so calm and obedient. Duke and Earl looked magnificent front and back in their new harnesses, beautiful.

  • @evelynhamlin9402
    @evelynhamlin9402 Před 17 dny +45

    Thank you for filming Brenda! 💚

  • @francisgribben6931
    @francisgribben6931 Před 17 dny +37

    Stall's, Looking at the horses, THEY, look happy and content in their environment and that is the main, important, thing. They happily walk to them, by themselves, after drinking and must feel secure in their own space. People forget, animals think differently from us. The Harnesses look great, because they are worn by a well matched pair of young horses coming into their prime. This show's Jim's experience and skill, to have picked two colts and then brought them on to this stage. Duke was pretty stoic, "what's the boss want now". Carry on Jim, it works for you and we have the pleasure of coming along and being able to share these moments

  • @murieleylers6388
    @murieleylers6388 Před 17 dny +19

    In the South, we put the horses outside at night and inside during the hot days during the summer.

    • @user-di7in2zx1c
      @user-di7in2zx1c Před 17 dny +3

      I agree my horses were out at night and in through the day out of the flies . Except when they were working in the daytime.

  • @debrawildrick9601
    @debrawildrick9601 Před 17 dny +27

    I have to say, you treat your horses very well. You do right by them always. Put on your Teflon suit and let those negative comments roll right off...your method works for you and your horses..and it's a great method, to boot! Love you both and your animals..❤❤

  • @frankdrahos8569
    @frankdrahos8569 Před 17 dny +13

    The younguns sure make a fine looking team ! That was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

  • @williamleopold507
    @williamleopold507 Před 17 dny +8

    Duke and Earl look great in their new harness . Snazzy !

  • @lindaarmstrongjackman9788

    The young team is doing so well under your tutelage. 😊❤️

  • @mike-wp7xe
    @mike-wp7xe Před 17 dny +5

    Watching those boy's come into their own is a pleasure.

  • @bain5872
    @bain5872 Před 17 dny +30

    For the most part, horses and dogs for that matter, are reflections of their owners. If you want to know how a person truly is, look no further than their animals. You are good people.

  • @missbabs1959
    @missbabs1959 Před 15 dny +1

    Duke and Earl looked magnificent front and back in their new harnesses, beautiful, you are gentle with them , they are so trusting of you Jim,

  • @charleswalker3836
    @charleswalker3836 Před 17 dny +7

    I’ve looked forward to seeing those two working together for two years! They’ve sure turned into a beautiful team. You sir have done one fine job! I could tell you knew they were something special when you ordered new harness for them. Congratulations! When it comes time to go to the woods, they’ll be ready.

    • @louisecassidy5991
      @louisecassidy5991 Před 16 dny

      As to the woods, I imagine Ken and Bill, and maybe Baron, will be doing a winter of coaching before he will trust them as a working team. Logging is a whole nother ball game.

  • @georgerollins707
    @georgerollins707 Před 17 dny +10

    I have been waiting to see Duke and Earl work as a team. harnesses look great. You folks should rightfully be proud of the success you have had getting them to this point. Great Job.

  • @KeithSizemore
    @KeithSizemore Před 17 dny +10

    You may not do good with the heat but y'all handled the cold and snow way better than we do in the south if you even whisper the word snow around here you can cause a stampede to the grocery store for bread and milk. 100% fact

    • @cathiwim
      @cathiwim Před 11 dny +1

      Preach it! I have the best of both worlds- raised in the north, so am used to being prepared, but spent all but 16 years of my life down south , so have acclimated to the heat.

  • @johnking8679
    @johnking8679 Před 17 dny +15

    I'm just a 'City Slicker' when it comes to farming !! Box stalls, straight stalls, whatever - it's the farmer's choice !! I have a lot of respect for Jim (and Brenda !!) and if their preference is 'straight stalls' for their horses - it's good enough for me !! Onwards and Upwards, Jim and Brenda !! My deepest respects for you both !!
    I love your channel and KNOW how much you care about ALL your horses !! I've been following along on your channel for nearly two (2) years now and enjoy every minute !! Abby's channel, too !! What a gifted young lady if whom tou can be proud !! 😅❤

  • @perkirkegaardlemming720
    @perkirkegaardlemming720 Před 17 dny +19

    Brenda is right that your horses have a very good and balanced mind. It is certainly very important in relation to the genes, but most of all the environment they are in is important for their development, well-being and abilities. It is clear that they are safe and in good mental balance.

  • @Robert-Gulfstream
    @Robert-Gulfstream Před 17 dny +6

    Duke and Earl looking sharp ‼️

  • @tractordan933
    @tractordan933 Před 17 dny +15

    Wow , those are fancy. I hope Duke and Earl know how good they are looking.

  • @williamsmith5514
    @williamsmith5514 Před 17 dny +6

    Congratulations on your 100K subscribers , commitment and patients gets it done . Careful coaching brings forth the confidence and confirms the suggestion is safe to take on board .

  • @jamesabare4877
    @jamesabare4877 Před 17 dny +15

    Duke and Earl look great together and the new hartnesses look great

  • @jeannecooke4862
    @jeannecooke4862 Před 17 dny +9

    Those stalls are perfect...my first Olympic HORSE started in a straight stall. Regards!!!

  • @grandpafischer8317
    @grandpafischer8317 Před 17 dny +7

    That span of Suffolk surely looks good together

  • @robertjordan4691
    @robertjordan4691 Před 17 dny +5

    The two youngsters, Duke and Earl are turning into fine horses. Nice watching their progress the past few years.

  • @Nancy-1249B
    @Nancy-1249B Před 17 dny +13

    You need one of those large floor fans to pull air in from one opening and out the other. I've seen them in other barns. It really helps to have moving air.

    • @NavvyMom
      @NavvyMom Před 17 dny +6

      Flies hate a breeze also. Win win.

  • @sueupham2519
    @sueupham2519 Před 17 dny +6

    beautiful pair,,great job on turning sharp corners, and thank God for a little cloud cover..super video and fun to be with you.friends,,c/ s

  • @1striperon
    @1striperon Před 17 dny +11

    Duke and Earl look royal in their harnesses. Good luck with baling before the rain.

  • @cindycarlson7881
    @cindycarlson7881 Před 15 dny +1

    Jim and Brenda, you have a wealth of knowledge about horses, farming, logging, working hard and the importance of God and family! I'm thankful you're taking so much time and work to share this freely with us. I love telling people we're related, and am truly thankful for you both! 😊

  • @benzoverakers1877
    @benzoverakers1877 Před 17 dny +12

    Thanks for allowing to see all you do on your farm!!! Be blessed!!!

  • @tugonrye1984
    @tugonrye1984 Před 17 dny +19

    what is it ?about 2 years ago when you brought 2 wild colts home , and today 2 years later (about) they are working as a functioning team , I say a good job done, they look super good well behaved and well looked after, there ,will always be nay Sayers, something we have to put up with, but file away under miscellaneous, any one would be proud to own these two horses Duke and EARL Kudos to you Jim

    • @louisecassidy5991
      @louisecassidy5991 Před 16 dny +1

      The colts are 4 yrs old now, weaned the day Jim picked them up, 9 months old and not looking like much at all, in the rough and unhandled. But that day he also looked at the sire, and the dams, and I saw what Jim saw, just magnificent, and in work. Baron popped up as a sort of going concern, and he grabbed that mountain of a gold mine. Now 2 fillies by Baron from Lady, and Baron's seed in storage.
      The pulling community is gonna have to up its game! Greetings from Australia.

  • @sueboettcher
    @sueboettcher Před 17 dny +14

    When you were gone and Abby did that video with Trudy showing Lady and June, Skippy was nipping at Bill’s heels as they let him out. I suspect he doesn’t do it around Jim and probably Brenda because he knows you won’t put up with it.

  • @renshaw5darlene1519
    @renshaw5darlene1519 Před 17 dny +2

    You both are very very hard workers and you truly love your animals. God bless you both and thank you for allowing us to see a part of your lives. 🙏❤️

  • @kingwood4357
    @kingwood4357 Před 17 dny +11

    Duke & Earl are looking good in their shiny new harnesses 👍

  • @evelynhamlin9402
    @evelynhamlin9402 Před 17 dny +12

    Make Jim a Slab Peach pie! Just spread the pie dough out on a cookie sheet with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon like a Pop Tart! Good stuff!

  • @fion1flatout
    @fion1flatout Před 17 dny +4

    Another thing I grew up with, is the idea that horses need other horses for company. Well my pony likes meeting other horses. But when she comes home she does not want them. She's in a stable behind the house and she knows where I am. I think the important thing is to check they are sleeping properly

  • @robertshrewsbury5067
    @robertshrewsbury5067 Před 17 dny +3

    The horses were working well and look good. Glad you got to work on your hay and thanks for explaining more about the process and how training becomes part of that as well.

  • @colleentimeisup
    @colleentimeisup Před 17 dny +4

    It's obvious you love and care for your horses. They have it made. 😊

  • @martyjones9043
    @martyjones9043 Před 17 dny +18

    Jim your stalls are just fine over a hundred thousand people seem to be ok with them.

  • @HensOnly
    @HensOnly Před 17 dny +15

    Duke and Earl, looking so fine in their new harnesses! Straight stalls, boxed stalls, it all depends on the owners and their horses. I have seen your horses are so comfy in the straight stalls and I think they like being closed in, like a cat curled up in a small box.

  • @thomaslapp6029
    @thomaslapp6029 Před 17 dny +5

    Wow that team was so chill. Jim didn’t even tie them up when he hitched onto the rack or ask Brenda to hold them. Great training.

  • @donaldhuisjen5902
    @donaldhuisjen5902 Před 17 dny +3

    The photographer does such a great job.
    The little dog gets in the video so much - cute.

  • @garyb4929
    @garyb4929 Před 17 dny +10

    Enjoyed the video! Hay looking good & appreciate discussion on new harnesses.
    Ignore the negatives & carry on.

  • @jaymemartenson8569
    @jaymemartenson8569 Před 17 dny +6

    Duke & Earl Looks So Handsome with Their Harness & Bridle's On!!!!
    I love these Beautiful horses. Again, Brenda Thank You for filming.

  • @americandoodle
    @americandoodle Před 17 dny +5

    Congratulations on your CZcams 100,000 subscribers!

  • @tylerwells9953
    @tylerwells9953 Před 17 dny +7

    Jim I have had box stalls and I tore them out and made standing stalls. It took the horses a little while to get used to them , but I can tell you standing stalls or box stalls are a human preference , the horses could care less !

  • @lucinaramsey4705
    @lucinaramsey4705 Před 17 dny +3

    Love the new collars & they look very nice with the harnesses. Duke was surprisingly calm when you put that collar on him, wow, he just went with it. Have a great day

  • @mountainman1961
    @mountainman1961 Před 17 dny +5

    Jim I agree with you on the stall thing. When you have concrete walls inside they stay cooler than the outside. And I have a concrete block shed for my horses and they stay in there all day. And go out in the cool of the morning and evening. Thanks friend

  • @janekeleher3090
    @janekeleher3090 Před 17 dny +6

    those people should just keep their opinions to themselves. Keep doing what you are doing, the horses like it.

  • @dianajarvis7613
    @dianajarvis7613 Před 17 dny +4

    i think You do great with your animals....

  • @najwaseiya
    @najwaseiya Před 17 dny +7

    Nice one🤩🤩🤩🤩Happy watching

  • @timothyjeffiers8042
    @timothyjeffiers8042 Před 17 dny +4

    Hay sounds good. I usually go by the sound of the hay to know if it's dry enough.

  • @billybooth3455
    @billybooth3455 Před 17 dny +2

    Just keep doing it your way Jim! It works for you and your horses! Who cares what anyone else says! From down in Georgia

  • @gailgaddy5340
    @gailgaddy5340 Před 17 dny +9

    Wow the boys did great be careful in that heat please. I know you know Brenda you are a nurse too, but just had to say it. Lol peace and love ❤️

    • @user-di7in2zx1c
      @user-di7in2zx1c Před 17 dny +1

      I would recommend that Jim and Brenda where a wide brimmed straw hat working in the open hay &/or crop field and in the vegetable garden as well.

  • @joqlady888
    @joqlady888 Před 17 dny +2

    Skippy is laying down on that cool concrete.

  • @colin3246
    @colin3246 Před 17 dny +12

    Jim as I've said in past I'm not a horsey person ( never having owned one) but I do remember seeing videos in the past where the collar was put on widest part at the top, then turned 180% once over the ears.

  • @Adelineward-ix7lg
    @Adelineward-ix7lg Před 17 dny +7

    You’re young horses are very well trained,I love them à lots bravo to both of you for alls your patience and great works with them,have a very nice day see you in your next video.

  • @carolynsmith1465
    @carolynsmith1465 Před 17 dny +2

    Skippy is getting a little nap😍

  • @redbirdsfan8341
    @redbirdsfan8341 Před 17 dny +5

    Your hay rake looks & sounds exactly like the one my dad (and I) pulled behind his massey ferguson tractor in the 70s & 80s in MO. Thanks for sharing your farming methods & horses & wife & all. Appreciate you so much! Hot n high humidity in MO for last few days. Looking for some relief for all of us soon. Thanks again!

  • @br927
    @br927 Před 17 dny +7

    Those harnesses are beautiful! Brenda, you crack me up! My cows were that way, you would let them out on a hot day, they would go down by the creek and lay down under the shade tree, when they're doing that they're not making milk! So, no matter how much you wanted to get to the hay field, I always got the cows, put them in the barn, turn the fans on, give them hay, and they were comfortable, because they would be lying down chewing their cud, that's a happy cow! Some days, when it was hot, I just left them in the barn!

  • @wilmapascha2996
    @wilmapascha2996 Před 17 dny +6

    I love those new harnesses, they are so colourful,.

  • @Ralph94967
    @Ralph94967 Před 17 dny +4

    listen the stalls for the horses are great

  • @AndreaSmith-kp8zy
    @AndreaSmith-kp8zy Před 16 dny +3

    We always had both box and straight stalls. Never saw a difference with the horses. Dad always had the drafts in the straight stalls. Easier to harness the horses right in the stalls.
    Thank you for this channel. My dad loved his work horses. He always said he liked when they farmed with the horses before they went to tractors. He would have loved to watch this channel too if he was still with us. Lost his last Belgian 2 years ago. I have 2 Haflingers.

  • @user-tl2jm4fn6n
    @user-tl2jm4fn6n Před 17 dny +3

    We live in New Hampshire and it has been so hot here too. So humid you can hardly breath. Severe thunderstorms last night helped a little.

  • @janeteckhart4886
    @janeteckhart4886 Před 17 dny +2

    What a smart looking team they are! Looking forward to seeing more of them together.

  • @willwipf7030
    @willwipf7030 Před 17 dny +2

    Them colts are so calm for young animals i like them,

  • @Channelinterrupted
    @Channelinterrupted Před 17 dny +2

    Nurse humor. Love it. I'm the same. And that's really tame.. "the crouper goes above the pooper" 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @bookooc5605
    @bookooc5605 Před 17 dny +4

    thanks for your videos you guys! And just ignore those people, your horses appear to be healthy and happy.

  • @beckyruprich7903
    @beckyruprich7903 Před 17 dny +5

    Thank you for sharing, they do work nicely together.

  • @territn8871
    @territn8871 Před 17 dny +9

    What a handsome team all hitched up in their new harnesses! Mighty fine horses you've got Jim and Brenda! I'd never heard of Suffolk Punch breed until you got Duke and Earl. I'm in love with the breed now!!!! They are such good tempered horses!❤ Smart too! I think they'd be really fun to ride. Wish you and Brenda had saddles so you could go riding together!! Hope y'all get some relief from the extreme heat soon. Down here in northeast Tennessee, we are supposed to be in the upper 90s (possibly 100 by weekend) for about a week starting today. Just remember to stay well hydrated yourselves and the horses too. I'd say Duke and Earl will need long drinks of water back at the barn! Have a wonderful weekend!😘

    • @louisecassidy5991
      @louisecassidy5991 Před 16 dny

      Jim's first saddle was a seat behind the hames! I agree riding them would be quite an experience, but harness horses develop their backs differently, at the trot they post you to the sky!

  • @johnpoole2912
    @johnpoole2912 Před 17 dny +5

    You folks just keep up what you're doing. Remember, that's why they make chocolate & vanilla. On a more serious note, how much do the new harnesses & collars weigh? I was just wondering. Peace ✌️

  • @cheryls3162
    @cheryls3162 Před 17 dny +4

    Brenda great job braiding Baron's mane! I don't blame the horses for wanting to be in the barn those darn flies are relentless, poor things.

  • @elmariebernhardt3831
    @elmariebernhardt3831 Před 17 dny +3

    Your horses look very happy and well care. ❤Love watching your channel. 🇿🇦

  • @katewhitehouse4836
    @katewhitehouse4836 Před 17 dny +2

    Because of the heat, they were probably walking a little slower,in my experience horses are always more energetic in cooler weather.

  • @ceceliamoffat9818
    @ceceliamoffat9818 Před 17 dny +5

    I will pray for all of you.

  • @bobogilvie4472
    @bobogilvie4472 Před 17 dny +3

    YOU will always have critism . Just keep doing what YOU DO

  • @stacey_h
    @stacey_h Před 17 dny +4

    We live in the desert in California and we get over a 110° in the summer. One thing we do to work with our horses is to wait until sundown, before it gets dark, to do anything with them. It's normally cooler at that time and it's easier to do what we need to do. We make sure they get a nice cool shower afterwards
    Please make sure you both are drinking a whole lot of water with your heat. We always carry around a bottle or insulated cup with us when we are outside working.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 Před 17 dny +7

    Wonderful update and some excellent footage from unique angles, thanks for the video.

  • @glennwestiii3
    @glennwestiii3 Před 17 dny +3

    I enjoyed this video and how the younger team are working well together.

  • @ellensantarcangelo4359
    @ellensantarcangelo4359 Před 17 dny +2

    Wow! They look like they belong on the cover of some fancy horse magazine.

  • @cindya.esquivel6876
    @cindya.esquivel6876 Před 17 dny +6

    Fine looking hitch especially in the new harnesses❤

  • @clairestaffieri4398
    @clairestaffieri4398 Před 17 dny +13

    Box stalls ? To me your magnificent, sweet, calm, gentle, responsive to your presence when called and drop dead glorious horses, say everything anyone needs to embrace your position of straight stalls. I too would only consider box stalls. Not any more because your houses say it all to me. Brenda, you keep those horses standing at their very best. They look excitingly gorgeous to me. Jim any criticism regarding how you live your life is (again to me) another person's personal opinion. You and Brenda have become very important people to many of us. No disparagement from us. Also 100,000 subscribers rings a giant bell in your favor. Brenda, please have as ALL over for dinner real soon, OK? X O Claire

  • @marjorythrash1045
    @marjorythrash1045 Před 17 dny +3

    And yes, that collar will come over the horse or mule head if the back of the harness is missing. My neighbor used the bare minimum harness on his mules. After one disaster of collars hanging from the reins, I learned to hold the mules by the bit rings to keep their heads up when backing.

  • @deborahratcliff8179
    @deborahratcliff8179 Před 17 dny +1

    Watching the hay roll out of the rake is fascinating. I can't help but marvel at the person who figured out how to build that contraption

  • @marks7502
    @marks7502 Před 17 dny +4

    sweet boys

  • @grandpafischer8317
    @grandpafischer8317 Před 17 dny +4

    Lol, Brenda,, crouper above the pooper. Lol.. I had a Welsh mare that went nuts with a crouper, so I worked her without one, made it a little crazy trying to keep the harness correct.

  • @boscodog4358
    @boscodog4358 Před 17 dny +1

    I am remember 95 deg days in the hay fields. Back in the day
    Get up next to the roof in the barn. Then we will talk about Hot😂😂

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 Před 17 dny +3

    I remember when you bought the two colts. They have become so handsome and well trained. The ignorant comments about stabling is out of order the horses are so happy with their life. If it is good enough for the kings horses and many others then it is preference.

  • @lauriewilt2622
    @lauriewilt2622 Před 17 dny +7

    With the heat and humidity right now, it might help the new harnesses to give more (sooner rather than later). 😉😊
    Like boots and shoes will stretch
    Boys look stunning 🤩

  • @joaorockett8392
    @joaorockett8392 Před 17 dny +2

    Jim, your work is excellent, and your horses are very well looked after, criticism doesn't matter, there will always be someone to criticize especially those people who don't understand the subject, I have horses and yours are examples of care, big hug. João Rockett Brasil.

  • @user-ni8lu2bs1v
    @user-ni8lu2bs1v Před 17 dny +3

    i was so glad when my dad obtained a side delivery rake no more me on a buck rake

  • @harryjansen6789
    @harryjansen6789 Před 17 dny +4

    It's Amazing how far these Horses have come, I remember when you first bought them, they weren't even halter broke, you have done an amazing job training them, great video, be well and be safe, 38:47

  • @jimnivens9214
    @jimnivens9214 Před 17 dny +1

    They're your horses and you take Great shape

  • @ghythi9929
    @ghythi9929 Před 17 dny +1

    Duke and Earl look handsome in their new harnesses and collars.

  • @davidwilson358
    @davidwilson358 Před 17 dny +3

    My Grandfather never had anything other than box stalls in West Virginia. My Uncle did the same.

  • @gaylesmith1738
    @gaylesmith1738 Před 16 dny

    Lady & little June!! So sweet to catch a glimpse!!! 💖
    Those are really sharp harnesses. With the sweat they'll put out, they may form to them rather fast!! Enjoyed watching you raking! 💕

  • @RobertJones-ey9qz
    @RobertJones-ey9qz Před 17 dny +2

    I thought that hay looked like it was making some good windrows.
    Well, I went to town today and stopped at the post-office hoping to find my new hat. But no luck, hopefully it will get here next week.
    Another interesting video. Thank you

  • @randybutler4772
    @randybutler4772 Před 17 dny +1

    They are certainly very good natured horses. How can this breed be threatened? Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

  • @sallydraper150
    @sallydraper150 Před 17 dny +1

    The Heat Dome reached you. I've been reading about it. Stay hydrated!

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi Před 17 dny +4

    Those people commenting on straight stalls are...
    I have a 30x30 log barn log floor cedar shingles. 1940's or earlier and in great shape.
    One side straight stalls for 3 teams and a manger the whole length of the barn. Wood boxes in each corner for oats. Can u image how much manure has been forked out of that barn.
    Two horses lay down beside each other no problem!!

  • @scottmackinnon2045
    @scottmackinnon2045 Před 17 dny +6

    Straight stalls are great and teach horses patience and how to get over. We had some that didn’t even need to be tied and they would stand in their stalls. Jim you’re doing great. Don’t listen to all those negative people that think they know everything.

  • @janicechamberlin2697
    @janicechamberlin2697 Před 17 dny +3

    are you planning to taking Duke and Earl into the woods this winter