Two horses pulling semi-truck from icy driveway

It happened near Mabel, Minnesota, earlier this month, when two Belgian horses — Prince and Molly — helped pull a big rig up an icy driveway, KTTC-TV reported.

[Thatuptownguy]

People often times forget how things were done a century ago. These animals were used for logging timber and carting material. With the power of 15 men each horse its no surprise they could move that semi. Beautiful task done by an amazing animal!

[deborahwilson]

These are Big Powerful animals. Kudos to the awesome job. Notice the one on the left nudging their owner. They are obviously loved and well cared for.

[marvinostman]

That is so special. My Grandfather told and retold about the time a semi (this year's and years ago) got stuck in the mud near Eastlake and Lawler Minnesota. It was the same thing. The driver went looking for help but at that time nobody had a tractor. Grandpa said I have a team of horses that that can really pull. The driver said no way they could pull him out. Grandpa had made an evener out of an oak 2X6. They snapped that so they hooked them direct to the frame. They started to pull and their bellies we're almost on the ground. The driver said to stop that it was going to work when the horses felt it give a little. He told the driver they felt it move and he didn't think he could have stopped them it he tried. They got it out. Then it was the same conversation about selling them or traveling around to fairs competing in horse pulls. That was Prince and Queenie. It was a little unique because Prince was a stallion. It is great to see story in real live. Thank you.

[victoria]

Its incredible how much two horses can accomplish when working together!

[rmm]

Growing up my Uncle had a team of Belgians one Moxy the other Molly. Molly gave birth of Prince. That was many many years ago. But I remember those horses like it was yesterday. They are truly gentle giants.

[PLS.]

THAT was beautiful!! Thank you Jacob, your team is priceless!

[WILDXD]

My grandfather ran a team of two horses plowing the fields, they're amazing animals.

[MrInzombia]

such cute gentle giants. Horses are such nice creatures

[roville]

My mom told me about my great-grandfather who would camp out in the woods of Northern WI with his horse team (1920s-40s) so they could log and fell trees. The house he lived in didn't have electricity or plumbing. Neat family/equine history.

[rollingacresfarmstead]

my great grandfather always said you've never seen horsepower until you scare one.

[gdibenedetto]

I have had to load at this place a few times and you have to get a running start to get up that Icey driveway. I'm almost sad that I made it up because I would have loved to have these beautiful creatures helpful my semi up that hill! I love these guys. I get choked up watching them work so hard for us I love them so much I want to give him a big hug and a few apples!

[lisastallingskeelor]

Draft horses doing what draft horses do....work. They love it.

[ndhandSue]

That's what these big guys are bred to do!

[susanhancock]

I guess that's where the term "horsepower" came from, in rating engine power. I know it takes a lot of work maintaining and training a team, and these two horses are amazing creatures.

[Spectrum]

"Somebody asked the other day, how much I want for this team"

Correct answer would be "I don't sell family."

[bobkids]

Fantastic performance indeed with 2 - LIVE Horsepower Well done Prince &

[brianfetrow]

No auto company will ever put out horsepower like that

[danielleharrison]

Horses like Molly and Prince are strong enough to pull a vehicle out of the snow

[mwand]

Horses were the golden years of power and transportation.

[thurstonmor]

They are powerful
My Belgian has jumped out the felid over 5”5” fence 3 ft spread from electric fence line in front. That’s one big oxer. Powerful!!