While visiting my daughter Abby we hitched the oxen up for a walk in the woods. Bjorn watches from the warmth of the shed while his mom hitches 18 month old Brown Swiss Felix and Max.
Will Rogers once said: "The best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a horse." I think the same holds true for oxen.
Starting out we had to battle the wind and blowing snow
The scenery was beautiful and the woods blocked the wind making it quite comfortable.
Bjorn hitched a ride, sitting safely on the back with his feet to the outside.
Felix and Max are the perfect team to have around children. They are quiet and willing.
Abby and her team.
The calves can resist knocking the snow off the close branches.
The calves don't mind a passenger.
On the home stretch.
You don't need to do anything fancy to keep your team in shape. Going for a walk and getting them out is good exercise for everyone.
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