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Why Work with Draft Horses?
A Regenerative Collaboration Between Human and Animal
In a world of noisy machines and fossil fuels, draft horses offer a quiet, powerful alternative. Working with horses to plow fields, move logs, or maintain trails is not just a nostalgic practice—it’s a regenerative choice. Horses compact the soil less than tractors, require no oil or gas, and leave space for deeper connection with land and living beings.
This partnership brings rhythm back to the land and invites us to slow down. When cared for well, horses thrive in this work—they enjoy the movement, the purpose, and the bond with their human companions. It’s a relationship built on trust, mutual respect, and shared effort.
Together, humans and horses can care for the Earth in a way that machines simply can’t.