When We Farmed with Horses

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  1. skyking

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    When We Farmed with Horses part 1

    This film focuses on the draft horse, around which agricultural practices of the Midwest developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Comments on the evolution of equipment, seasonal activities, and the combination of frustrations and pride in workmanship which characterized farming during that period.
    When We Farmed with Horses part 1 - YouTube pt 1

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhvbn...eature=related pt2

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_BBA...eature=related pt3

    thought I'd share this a good series for those of us with BIG horses and old ways
     
  2. beast

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    very nice, thank you
    cant wait til spring plowing
    the sound of the plow breaking the sod over
     
  3. skyking

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    Only in Alaska....... This guy raised an abandoned moose calf with his horses, and believe it or not, he has trained it for lumber removal and other hauling tasks. Given the 2,000 pounds of robust muscle, and the splayed, grippy hooves, he claims it is the best work animal he has. He says the secret to keeping the moose around is a sweet salt lick, although during the rut he disappears for a couple of weeks, but always comes home.... impressive!




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    I was searching for Dick Sparrow's 40 horse team and didn't have any luck till I found this and Dick is the one driving this team in the parade.Many will recall seeing Dick's teams and articles in the 70's with his big team.


    Schlitz 40 Horse Hitch, 16 JUL 89

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=TozNFBwhA7kNeil Dimmocks 46 Percherons


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=E6zDCLcia6w


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=9Izpcfmon_s&feature=related
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    48 horse hitch
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=GcCyMRON1zk&feature=related
     
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