Reuss Griffiths wrote:
A friend of mine, a whisp of a woman, works for Hale Farm and Village (a restored early 19th century homestead, is the driver of a pair of oxen. And they do weigh over a ton each, around 2200 lbs. if I remember correctly. She drives them with a long stick and a tickle under the chin. Could PM you a picture if you're interested.
Sure am interested. I was a huge guy back then, probably 315+ - and these things dwarfed me! Horn span about six feet if it was a foot! The owner said they were as gentle as could be...