My great grandfather, Fred Bessette, was killed hauling cordwood out of the woods above our family ranch in Montana in 1901. His body was found two or three days after the wreck, and no one knew for sure what exactly happened, although it appears that the reach pole between the front and rear axels broke, letting the crosswise logs fall down, spooking the team. A man on horseback found Fred, who had crawled out of the trail and leaned against a stump and died there. One horse was found tangled up in a snarl of brush and saplings in the creek, and the other horse, still in harness, was never located as far as I know. Fred's fellow woodcutters paid his funeral bill with cordwood. So, boys, that's some of my heritage. I'm an old man now, and I'm still bucking up and splitting good-sized Doug fir logs for stove wood. Be careful out there, you all.
I met Jeff at a plow day in Melber, Ky. He is a great guy with some fine horses. I'd love to work with him for a week or two just to learn a few things.
That's a great team of horses and you can tell they have been doing logging for a long time. I love they way he loads logs on the wagon using a horse and chains.
Wow! That was very interesting to see. I enjoyed it from start to finish! It was amazing to see how in tune he and his horses were with each other. Fantastic!
Absolutely Amazing, watchin him workin them horses !!!!!!! I believe, I enjoyed this more than any Video you have ever done !!!!!!!!!!! The Knowledge he has, don't come out of any book !!!!!!!
It will never make me happy to see what is often irreplaceable old growth or mature trees being chopped down, but unfortunately it's a market that will continue to exist and it's nice to see real, rewarding work still being done by real people without relying completely on fossil fuels.
I would rather see a team of horses logging than a skidded, this was a great video . I enjoy a clean woods not a mess where you have to bring a dozer in to clean up the big mess .
That guy was one of the most interesting people ever be on this channel 👍🏻
My great grandfather, Fred Bessette, was killed hauling cordwood out of the woods above our family ranch in Montana in 1901. His body was found two or three days after the wreck, and no one knew for sure what exactly happened, although it appears that the reach pole between the front and rear axels broke, letting the crosswise logs fall down, spooking the team. A man on horseback found Fred, who had crawled out of the trail and leaned against a stump and died there. One horse was found tangled up in a snarl of brush and saplings in the creek, and the other horse, still in harness, was never located as far as I know. Fred's fellow woodcutters paid his funeral bill with cordwood. So, boys, that's some of my heritage. I'm an old man now, and I'm still bucking up and splitting good-sized Doug fir logs for stove wood. Be careful out there, you all.
I met Jeff at a plow day in Melber, Ky. He is a great guy with some fine horses. I'd love to work with him for a week or two just to learn a few things.
Your horses are not only good looking they are well trained. You have trained them well
Love your videos keep them coming Thanks hard working young men!!!
That's a great team of horses and you can tell they have been doing logging for a long time. I love they way he loads logs on the wagon using a horse and chains.
Wow! That was very interesting to see. I enjoyed it from start to finish! It was amazing to see how in tune he and his horses were with each other. Fantastic!
Absolutely Amazing, watchin him workin them horses !!!!!!!
I believe, I enjoyed this more than any
Video you have ever done !!!!!!!!!!!
The Knowledge he has, don't come out of any book !!!!!!!
It sure doesn't it comes from pure experience
This is very enjoyable to watch
American know-how as far away from daily hubbub as I want to be, best of luck from Hamilton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Always appreciate the relationship between man and draft horses.
That was wonderful! Hearing Jeff directing his horses with just a few commands and them doing exactly what was needed.
Damn good video
Puts tears in my eyes to see a man so in tune with his horses!
One of my favorite ones yet , old school horse man .
Nice video Jeff thanks
Always amazes me! Much respect!
What breed are they? American Cream, Blond Belgian? Gorgeous team! Thanks for sharing with us.
He is my favorite guy on your show
It will never make me happy to see what is often irreplaceable old growth or mature trees being chopped down, but unfortunately it's a market that will continue to exist and it's nice to see real, rewarding work still being done by real people without relying completely on fossil fuels.
This is how one of my uncles made his thousands for retirement!
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Awesome
I would rather see a team of horses logging than a skidded, this was a great video . I enjoy a clean woods not a mess where you have to bring a dozer in to clean up the big mess .
this great vid just goes to show just how wonderfully articulate and friendly the real American are!