THE COLTS HAVE A CRAZY SIDE!!! Windy Day Problems // Clipping Horse Tails
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- čas přidán 21. 03. 2021
- Today@WorkingHorsesWithJim, we do some colt training and encounter some windy day problems and see that the colts do have a crazy side! I will also be clipping the horse tails!
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Horses get spooked because the wind carries noises that they can hear but we cant. Thats what i was taught. Hope this is helpful.
Yes, bet they have a lot better hearing than we do
All those mouthy things from the colt was him saying to the older horse 'I am a baby horse.
It’s a sign of submission. Even yearlings and 2 yr olds will do it to older horses.
Even filly’s and mares will do the same thing.
@@QueenSnowBunny Absolutely
Cute colts. Remember a horse is a reflection of yourself if your daughter is tense so is the horse. Her body language was stiff in the beginning so the colt took advantage of it and tested her. Once she became more comfortable the horse calmed down as well.
Baby horses do the mouthing/ chewing motion to show older horses that they aren’t a threat to them. Basically telling them, you are higher in the ranking order, please don’t hurt me.
True, "Baby horses do the mouthing/ chewing motion to show older horses that they aren’t a threat to them".
Your ceiling looks great Jim
Thanks
You have nothing but patience with young horses great job it pays off
Yes, it takes a lot of patience but they are really doing great and making progress.
The ceiling work is exceptional. Such a gift you have. A steward to the land and the animals.
Thanks. Justin is mostly doing most of the ceiling and I am just helping him
You Jim are a professional, you use your horses to make a living. I enjoy your videos, to short, but very good. You are a lucky man, to have what you have built. Not only your business, but your family as well. God Bless.
Thanks 👍
Jim about the colts’ tails. Your followers don’t have the right to tell you what to do with your wonderful horses. Obviously they are happy campers. Even the colts are telling each other what a good deal they have with you. Notice how they wink at each other.
I follow Sheila, The Draft Horse on CZcams. Her owner had to create a new setup where followers agreed to only add positive comments.
Unless you are asking for your followers for their opinion, they need to keep their critical comments to themselves. And that is all I have to say about that.
The new barn ceiling is awesome. Well done. 🌲👍🏻🌲
Hi sexy lady Devon. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there???
When feeling good all they need is an excuse and the wind is it. Best to change or put them away then give them a lesson in the wrong thing. My grandfather used to say, repeat it three times and you just gave them a lesson, good or bad.
I enjoy how you work with all of your horses .
Thank you!
It is great how they now come when you call them!! I have seen so many "horsey" people chasing their horses all around the barnyard!! The wind will spook them for sure but always ending on a positive note........and shorten the lesson is how we dealt with it. Great video Jim and Thankyou
Thanks. Yes, always end on a positive note!
I think they are getting comfortable n thought they would test you guys lol! ...💪💓
Professional or not, the key is patience, you have your ways with them, you are doing a great job, lucky horses
I guess boys will be boys. I think you are doing a fine job with the training, If you see how well your other horses behave , you do know what you are doing.
Thanks a lot
I worked on breeding farms we had as many as 45 babies born in a year. We started day one with a long lead on the mare and then taking it around the butt of the baby like a loop and holding both ends above the babies back. That way we pulled on his butt and led the baby and the mare with one lead. It also helped later to teach them to load since they learned to lead with a butt rope they learned to load with a butt rope as well. These colts are older and your having to deal with personalities that have started to develop.
Fine pair of colts Jim doing a good job of training them they will be fine
It's spring, the weather is great, and all of us- horses included- just want to cut loose a bit. Let them dance! Take care and God Bless.
Yes! Thank you!
I was surprised they came right to you when you had the halters in your hands. Must be learning something
I'm glad you keep the horses tails at least medium length. Horses use their tails as a natural bug deterrent so if they don't have tails they can't swat things away :) And I love Ken's tail before it was cut was just lovely and his hair is so luminous and thick. Absolutely gorgeous hair genes on that boy haha
The mouth gaping is a sign of submission from typically baby horses to adults. Love watching these colts
Natural exuberance in the young colts, but they are doing very well - wind can spook even older horses..
Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there???
Your doing a great job with them thank's for taking us along take care and God bless
Thanks 👍
Daddy and Grand dad always kept working horses clipped and roached, riding stock weren't roached but manes and tails were kept manageable without for quick combing. So I guess I inherited an like for the cleaner look.
You are right, just keep plugging away and handle them as much as you can and one day you will go out to handle them and they will be as obedient as can be.
Can't wait till the colts start pulling a cart they are going to be fine
You do what you want to do with your horses if ppl don't like then they don't have to watch your channel I enjoy watching and your preferences is the way you want it done ... way to go Jim get clipping 🤗
Hi pretty Kate. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there???
I think they look awesome Jim .You do such a good job-practice eh ? 🤓 I think you have found the perfect happy medium between cobbed and long +impractical. There is enough tail for them to swat flies. It works. YOU do YOU Jim. You have so much to do. Brushing out long,(muddy) pretty tails ?
These are not Show Ponies y'all. Huge respect for Brenda and Jim. Hard working farmers. Love your channel.
❤️ from Montreal🇨🇦
I understand trimming the tails. I have had a horse flip his tail over the line once and it almost ended in a wreck!
Trouble is I did ride and drive and a long tail is preferred.
When I was young and in 4H the style was to the hock.
Bottom line.....YOU DO YOU♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🤓
Yes, those tails can cause problems. Thanks Debra
The Tails Look Great, I'd Do the same, Colts are like kids just like play and be stubborn at times, your doing great.
Even though the boys were, shall we say, "playful" this day, the good out does the not so good. I was blown away when I saw how they came to you to put on their halters!!!
My Clydesdale had a long tail and when I drover her she’d swish her tail and it would go over the driving lines which is trouble trying to get it off the lines! She’d think I was turning her which wasn’t good when there was traffic or a deep ditch! So I’d keep her tail about six inches above the hocks!
In England,tail docking on horses was made illegal many year.s ago, and with dogs, ears and tails some years ago..
They had some spunk today! Its been getting into the 70s here in NJ so i wouldn't be surprised if it was the weather making them a bit restless.
I always wondered how you care for the horses' tails, if they were docked or just trimmed. Its very practical to shorten the length so it doesnt get caught in the lines and other equipment!
At the end there, Earl was chewing as a sign of submission! He was saying "im small and young, dont hurt me!" Its a sign of respect to older or more dominant horses, so don't worry about it being a sign of aggression!
Great video, im glad you show both the good and the bad!
Can I inquire as to what part of NJ your in?
I lived in Sicklerville/Berlin area for 12 yrs
Hi JIm colts are looking good to me it seems there coats are getting abit of a shine on ,I actually thought that when the colt gave a bit of a jump he wacked his butt on a low twig which startled him .I used to think that youngsters where like big puppys one day they cant do enough to please you the next they just dont take any notice stay safe
JIM I THINK THE TAILS COME OUT AWESOME GREAT JOB
Used to use a Roach knife.
Jack knives work good too.
Your horses, you do as you like. 👍👍
Glad to hear how others do it.
Wow ! You are also an excellent hair dresser too !
Haha
this sure shows how much you have done in training..a lot of water over the dam...be encouraged
I understand you desire for the shorter tails, they are really easier about getting over the lines. I will say I leave mine longer though since we have very bad flies and my horses are in the pasture most of the time. I use a thinning comb to thin out my heavy main and tails which works nice on a regular basis (it also gets burrs out much easier). As I understand it the mouthing the colts were doing with the Percherons is actually a sign of submission not aggression. I also find my horses much more wound up on windy days. We joke that the wind blows up their butts and takes their brains out through their ears. The ceiling is very nice. I have ship-lapped walls in my barn and love it. I think you are doing great with the colts. I often see the same increase in energy when I buy horses from the Amish, fatten them up some and boy what was a quiet laid back animal has way more snap. Good luck and keep the videos coming, they are great. Your way is fine!
Thanks
Windy day & being young & full of shenanigans = frisky colts!
All those small short sessions are very best that you are doing.
Just remember don't stand too close directly in front of them!
They still have the wacky colt brains!
As a side note: one of the oddest things I taught my little mustang mare( learned from a- u.k. trainer).
And it has saved my bacon a few times, while standing next to horse holding lead rope & a unexpected big tight or tractor comes by, Etc.
I trained the mare to lower her head on command. Horse nervous system CALMS down when head goes down while standing. I trained her with pointing to ground and saying head down . And of course treats where involved at 1st. And a reward word's goodso'.
Now no treats needed any longer!
Interesting, thanks for sharing
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim
Meant to type: when a big rig or tractor comes by. Love the channel!
It was fun to watch the little colts learning to lead nicely. Many people don't realize that EVERYTHING you do with a horse has to be taught to them - even things as simple as being haltered, and leading quietly. It is so valuable for you to show the slow, patient process you go through to get your horses trained properly. Thank you Jim.
I always liked my horses tails as long as the belgians when you started and a nice bridle path. We would not work our saddle horse's colts on a windy day we felt we lost more ground then we gained. I like how the lumber on the the ceiling really cleans up the appearance of the barn. I think you do things alot like I used to do.
Good to know!
Great video.. You should groom tails and manes the way it works best for you. Colts are coming along great.. Boys well be boys... There just showing off with all the young girls you have helping you... No knows everything about horses.. You just gotta do what you think best and go with it... What works once mite not work next time.
Thanks Ronald!
@@WorkingHorsesWithJim Your very welcome... Please let Miss Brenda know that i checked out her vlog.. I enjoyed reading it hope she continues with it.
1.) the opening song - COOOL
2) how to train colts... no clue but I always look forward to seeing the vidoes.
The tail trimming gives them a nice trimmed look I think. I can imagine they feel cooler, especially when working.
We like your idea of a nice tail.
Really like what you are doing on the ceiling can't wait to see it finished that is a big improvement. The tails look great at the length you cut them, good job all around and with the progress you are making on the colts.
Don’t forget to cut the filly’s hair in the kitchen, just for summer Jim. 😂
Your comment on “not knowing what I am doing” means you have been over to my channel as I said the exact same thing with my carving. That’s iconic!
I think we say that because it appears we “don’t know what we are doing” but essentially we do, however, everything we do is about finding that thing that shows the world we do know what we are doing because simply we find out what to do as everything we do in life is a little different but we have enough experience to work it through. Without a further ado (lol) have a nice day. Look forward to your videos.
Thanks you have nice day too!
I could use some of the horsehair for my craft, I needle felt wool sculptures and use horsehair for whiskers.
The colt that was doing the mouth motions was showing submission to the larger horse.
Graet video, again Jim the new ceiling in the stables is looking fab. The suffolk colts were having a day, Good food clean water and warm spring day, I think they were just seeing how far they could go and pushed their luck a bit. Nice handling by Trudy. The percheron's looking over the fence whatching the new boys at boot cap. Lol They have been there dun that.
Thanks Andy for watching and checking in with us
The colts decided today was the day to test the trainers! They were full of energy.
Just found your channel. I’m a life long horse lover and owner and also grew up on a dairy farm. Love the combo of farm and the horses the way you do it.
You hit the nail on the head about working with horses. Horses have good days and bad days like humans do.
Patience and consistency are the most important aspects of horse training.
You do a great job with your horses.
Welcome aboard!
Keep on keeping on
They are just being colts
Yes, right!
Babies
There coming along nicely . Going to have some off days. Keep up the good work
Nice looking haircuts. My Mother was a barber in Charleston, West Virginia years ago and she was raised on a farm but don't think she cut ant horses tails lol. Good job and enjoy your videos
Hey Jim. Just found your channel. Love it. Beautiful animals!
Welcome!
I use clippers to trim mane and tail well! My horse had a roached mane and his tail was to the ground lots of maintenance I see why you want them short!!! Colts very frisky!! Bucking Broncos 🐎🐎
Thanks for sharing. Yes they were full of energy
Well done on the Training
We raised thoroughbreds along with our beef cattle. Halter training and leading always seemed like a lesson In futility but eventually they get older and at some point they act like they have some sense. That is if you don't mash on them too much while they grow. Same with kids. You know your horses better than anybody else. They seem well adjusted and content to me.
That inside ceiling loos great.......it also reflects tons more light in the barn, and will keep it nicer in the cold weather.....good thinking Pal!
I know everyone has their preferred method of handling and maintaining their horses. I appreciate you showing your method and hope others aren't too pushy sharing their preferences. The tails look great imho. As for the colts, I think the mouth movements are a sign of submission. Thank you as always for your video!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and for sharing
Hi Jim another good video I like the way you trim the tails I use to use a jacknife too Today was about 60 degres here my wife trimmed her horses up today she even worked on my hair.I like the basswood you are putting up.Thats a good idea it is nice and light.The colts are setteling in very nice. Thay are not so nervous thay want to play.My wife teaches horse agility,her mule won world champion three years in a row.She has a lot of patience.Thank you for the videos
Thanks 👍
Great job Jim!!!! Girls did a good job too
The tails looks amazing!
hey jim the tails look awesome good job!!
Good job Jim the barber on clipping the tails you could give me a hair cut any day
😂 when showing bucks tail to begin with ..he looks back like ..hey what ya doing back there...oh it's just you .. ok☺️
Wish we could have done that to the cows growing up on the dairy.. nothing like getting a frozen tail a long side the face milking.😳☹️
I worked a thoroughbred ranch and come spring the colts and filly's would do the same thing. Barn ceiling looks great👍
Great job Jim
With horses that aren’t really halter broken, I’ve found it’s easier to pull them from the sides in small circles until they learn to move away from the pressure behind their ears. Horses have all the power advantage over you if you pull straight on or get behind their drive line.
Looking good nice and warm
Nice Jim stick to it I really love your chanel I'm learning alot and really appreciate it.
Pretty wood. Thank you for sharing.😷👍
Estare mirando todos tus videos Jim
I'm appreciating the content but also the quality of the videos. I found your channel several days ago and haven't been able to stop watching. The way you handle the horses is nice to see, you trust them and they trust you🙂
Fascinating video watch you with the horses 👍🏴🇬🇧
Ceiling is looking great. Bill-Ken's wall is in need of a little love. Taking away their fly swatters, do you use aggressive fly control on them? Thanks for any info. Wow, seen 10 year olds that didn't come that well when called. They're just colts being colts. You're right with calm persistence. Chewing is submission behavior.
Thanks. Yes, I do use fly spray. Their tails can swat quite a few flies still
great video Jim we always clipped our shire`s tails and we do the red devon oxen to keep the hair short and manageable . i enjoyed this video thanks so much for posting it .
You are all doing great. The colts are looking healthier as their coat and condition has improved since you bought them. Despite the wind, thinking they are feeling more playful and energetic based on better care. Your calmness and patience will create good horses. Needless jerking and backing creates fear. Trust that you are doing well by your horses. Harshness and rough handling has ruined more horses. I appreciate your gentle approach. Your horses come to you it is because they trust you and that relationship of trust keeps a horse willing and learning rather than reacting in fear. Well done on working through the “good and bad” days.
Thanks!
Tails look great!
They aren't as plentiful as they were as when I was a boy, altho I did have one nest in my yard last year, but Baltimore orioles like to use horse tail hair to build their nests. If you take the clipped hair and leave it in a pile in the yard protected from rain, the orioles may use it. Some other birds use it as well. They used to build their nest over the road on one end of the arching branches of an elm tree (they aren't very plentiful now after 50 years of Dutch elm disease) so they hung down but now they tend to build in maples. You can attract orioles to your yard using slices of oranges or some bread with grape jelly on it. The grape jelly containers from restaurants work well also. Reminds me that I saved last year's nest and should set it out so they can recycle it.
Most of the nest we ever find around here have horse hair woven into it. Thanks for the tips about the Orioles
The birds always swooped in to claim my Chesapeakes Bay Retrievers soft inner hair after spring currying.
I bet local fly tiers would be tickled to death to get a bag of that horse hair. They’re two kids, know what ye want but try to do what they like. I reckon that might be a sign of a healthy youngun.
Yes they wood....at this of the year I collect all the hair I get off of them shedding them for the birds for when they start making their nests
Yes, most of the nests around here that we ever see have horse hair in them. They find it and love it
Your doing a good job Jim with the colts they are coming around real well and you did a nice job trimming the tails nice work jim
Thanks 👍
Nice job on the tails, look even and good length for a daily working horse‼️🐴. Vinny 🇺🇸
I know absolutely NOTHING about horses, but i am learning so much from your amazing videos about what these majestic creatures can and will do for you, when treated with your kindness , patience and respect...Well done to you all.☺
You Sir have my up most respect the way in which you love and care for all your animals but also keeping the older traditions alive which would of long disappeared
Another thing that is good is that you stay true to who you are but also appreciate what other people do your a very kind and honourable family it takes alot to not just educate people but to gain experience from others
I do hope you stay true to who you are your an amazing family
All the other animals you have are very cute
Looking good Jim! I totally agree with your thoughts and process with the colts. I’m sure you’ll make a nice pair out of them. They’re on the their way already. Thx for sharing friend
Thanks 👍
Hi again guys. I know nothing about horses but love watching you guys work with them. I find the videos educational. Keep up the great work. Stay safe.
Thanks, you too. Thanks for checking in with us
2:50 I know there is a lot of arguments about this but 150% agree with you on this it does look cooler than a long tail too to me I am hoping to have a percheron or two like this, but a little shorter in the future 🙂
Hi Dan, seems to be hard work to teach the colts. Farm on, Andreas
Of course you spend most of your time looking at the south end of a north bound horse.😊
It's amazing
I may adopt some of your methods. You’re so patient!!! Keep it up. I look forward to learning more from you
Thanks for watching.
Hi! My name is Sue and I’m a new subscriber ❣️I just LOVE your videos and really appreciate your time and effort you put into these videos. I had a Percheron/quarter mare as a kid, and rode my great grandfathers Belgian mare when we’d go visit him in WVa♥️I really liked the way you did their tails shorter also. The Suffolk’s are such rascals at their age!! I think you have a great way with your horses and it shows in the way you’ve worked with them and their temperaments. Looking foreward to watching more videos❣️sending peace and health and best wishes to you and your family♥️☮️‼️🐞
Hi Sue abs thanks for subscribing to our channel and sharing about your horses. God bless you and yours!
Some tap the bottom of the hoof with the brush making it easier for the ferrier. Wonderful ceiling.
P. S. They say you don't see the knock out punch coming ;)
Working horses need working haircuts lol! My horses tail drags the ground... but he is a gaited paso fino for show and fun and not working and not worrying about getting it caught under the wheels in the lines etc. you take great care of your horses.
I think my horse's tails thinned and clipped at the shock, and the manes ,trimmed fairly short, I also don't like feathered hoofs, horses stay cleaner with less hair , for the mud and manure adhere to. When I had dairy cattle, I kept their tails cut short and blunt ,like 2inches below tail bone. We showed cattle , I remember circle pivot stopping them ,when training them to lead ,halter broken.
Beautiful 😍
Really looking forward to when they are tamed. When you can get in there and groom them, they are gonna SHINE!! :)
Ha, the colts are still full of p and v...! you are doing a great job.....I train some specialty German Sheppards sometimes and the process is almost the same as with horses and mules.......we just have to have patience and don't rush things.....like you do, just teach at their pace...