Oxen Basics, Plus Yokemaking

This comprehensive five-day class creates skills in driving, training, and yoking in a sequence of hands-on experiences. Enjoy well-trained oxen responding to your voice commands. Learn to select, team, and care for oxen. Use low-stress training to teach calves. Drive teams hitched to various loads and practice field tasks. Make this the outstanding experience of your year! Most days, activities can last beyond 5:30 p.m.

Students will also learn how to make a yoke using hand tools. added charge for yokes with a larger than 6” bow width) Email [email protected] ahead of the class with your preferred bow width.