You were probably expecting a photo of a burly labor organizer, but this more accurately represents a teamster. The term originated to describe the driver of a team of draft animals, in this case a team of yoked oxen.
Unlike horses, these are animals are driven and their movements controlled by voice and with the use of a goad, a type of switch. The goad is used to get and keep the animals attention. It's not used as a whip.
The animals start their training shortly after birth. It's amazing to see them in action. The teamster can back them up turning right or left, sort of like a muscular 18-wheeler.
3 comments:
Amazing how the work and methods of a teamster are so close to those of a parent.
I wonder if tht means that Jimmy Hoffa is nearby?
It's great to see my father doing something that he enjoys so much!
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