Oxen Driving

Name: Oxen Driving
Start: 2026-9-18T09:00+0:00
End: 2026-9-19T17:00+0:00

fri18sep(sep 18)9:00 amsat19(sep 19)5:00 pmOxen DrivingOxen can be an alternative to tractors and are an excellent resource on small farms or in woodlots.$445.008 Tickets Left

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Oxen can be an alternative to tractors and are an excellent resource on small farms or in woodlots. In this two-day beginner class, you will learn driving techniques, terminology, and the basics of cattle behavior & psychology. Practicing with our oxen teams with input from expert instructors will build your skills & confidence while working on a variety of field tasks on Tillers’ farm. The class concentrates on driving skills, but also introduces yoking, training, and hitching techniques.

Time

September 18, 2026 9:00 am - September 19, 2026 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

Location

Tillers International

10515 E OP Ave. Scotts, MI 49008

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Rob Collins

Rob Collins is a full-time high school teacher, oxen teamster and woodworker. He is the president of the Midwest Ox Drovers Association and writes extensively...

Rob Collins is a full-time high school teacher, oxen teamster and woodworker. He is the president of the Midwest Ox Drovers Association and writes extensively about oxen and teamstering.

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Tom Nehil

Tom Nehil is a structural engineer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he specializes in evaluation, preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. He maintains an active...

Tom Nehil is a structural engineer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he specializes in evaluation, preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. He maintains an active interest in the Association for Preservation Technology, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the American Concrete Institute. He is a regular instructor at Tillers where he teaches wood identification, timber frame design, and traditional stone masonry.

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Make It an Immersive Getaway

Turn your multi-day class into a full experience with our Lodging + Class Bundle. When you book a stay at Cook’s Mill Manor — a scenic, comfortable guesthouse located right here on the farm — you’ll receive 10% off your multi-day class.

Wake up to quiet views of the farm, relax by the fireplace at night, and deepen your learning by staying just steps from your workshop.

Use promo code BUNDLE10 at checkout to receive your class discount. View lodging options and plan your immersive getaway today.

Note: The Lodging + Multi-Day Class Bundle discount requires booking a stay at Cook’s Mill Manor via Airbnb. If lodging is not booked by the class start date, the 10% class discount will be removed, and you will be charged the full class price.

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Oxen Driving

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Rob Collins

Tom Nehil

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Make It an Immersive Getaway

Total Price $445.00

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