Al C. 1,405 #1 Posted June 10, 2019 After 50 years and three generations, this horse is training the fourth generation (it was their great grandfather’s lawn mower). With some luck, it’ll be around for their kids. (Notice the wash rags. They clean it before they drive it - good habits start young.). 5 5 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #2 Posted June 10, 2019 Inheriting my grandfather's WH was what started the addiction for me 20 years ago. I hope my kids treasure it as much as I do. 3 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #3 Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Glad to see the hearing protection! Good habits do start early. Edited June 10, 2019 by JAinVA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #4 Posted June 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, JAinVA said: Glad to see the hearing protection! Good habits do start early. What did you say.... huh? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,119 #5 Posted June 10, 2019 2 hours ago, JAinVA said: Glad to see the hearing protection! Good habits do start early. I was thinking the same thing Jay. 5 hours ago, Al C. said: horse is training the fourth generation That's pretty awesome Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #6 Posted June 10, 2019 The love and interest in Wheel horses that one instills in them at that young age is only a small part of the benefits. Knowledge of machinery and respect for it and their dangers along a sense of responsibility in their use is one of the benefits that will serve them their entire lives. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,405 #7 Posted June 10, 2019 When ever the grand kids are visiting and they ask for the iPad, I offer them the Wheel Horses instead. Even in winter, the tractors are always their preference. I’ve managed to keep them off of electronic devices for an entire weekend by involving them in tractor projects (a few other things too). I have to agree, the intangibles that go along with teaching young children, about old machines are priceless. Being able to see how something works, fills in a lot of bank space that many young people struggle with. Creativity, problem solving, patience, persistence, engineering & physics principles ... just to name a few. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
