Timbeal well I have no way of knowing even what kind of horses was used approx 148 years ago I expect though that they were the "Canadian Breed" which is a small tough working type which I believe came out of Quebec, but then I am not a horseman by no stretch of the imagination.
Also Thanks for the push in the direction of future reading I am always open to new information when it comes to historical subjects.
I am sure that Sobon wrote some good articles which I am sure he can back up with personal experience or research no doubt, but there again we need to keep an open mind.
I did work under the direction of one of Canada's leading restoration arhitects during my life's work, and to that I have added experiences like looking closely at what was done by the common carpenters from long ago. I have also listen with interest to the experiences of others in my field including writers like Mr Sobon, and others that have come and went before him. I was also fortunate to have discussed with thousands of tourists woodworking topics, of which timberframing and hewing was right near the top. They came from all over the world England, Australia, France, USA, and the last few years from Russia many groups I hosted personally with translators. I learned from them and it made me humble and it made me realize that our history is so young compared to Europe, japan, England, Italy and the list goes on.
I marvel at what the younger generation is doing in the timberframing world today as they push the timberframe homes to their limit to please the builders.
I was discussing the 3 bay barn that I reconstructed using the original as my blueprint so to speak. My main objective was to preserve for future generations the fast disappearing barns and other outbuildings, that were constructed in my immediate area, realizing that there probably were changes due to the many ethnic groups that settled here in 1784 climate being another factor in a style change.
I am sure that I am boring some that are dropping in so I am signing off for tonight.
