Third Branch Horse Logging

Central Vermont

Hazel’s old crew! Brad Johnson and Derek O’Toole run a full-time horse logging partnership in central Vermont. A hybrid operation, they use a small tractor to increase efficiency with a two horse team. Brad and Derek are leaders in the horse powered community as well, and have a wealth of experience as talented teamsters.

Blue Dog Forestry

Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts

So it’s not horses. Don’t hold it against him. Tom Jenkins is the full package — a licensed forester and 8th generation ox teamster.

If you’re wondering what the difference is between having oxen work on your woodlot and horses, Tom would say “Oxen are better”. They’re certainly bigger.