Tag: Forest horse work Czech Republic

A hardworking draft horse maneuvers uphill, dragging logs to the forwarder during a traditional timber pulling event in the Czech countryside.
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Timber Hauling on the Hillside: The Power of Draft Horses

Introduction: Power, Patience, and Tradition in the Forests Deep in the hills of Central Europe, where machines struggle with the steep and slippery terrain, one ancient and powerful helper continues to shine—the draft horse. In the Czech Republic, one particularly stirring tradition has endured the march of modern forestry: using horses to pull timber from […]