The Draft Animals

  • A pig standing inside a barn or shed near a farm implement, with various wooden planks, tools, and debris scattered around.

    Nellie

    Nellie is our retired Gloucestershire Old Spot sow and she is living out her days currently acting as our Quality Control Specialist & Waste Management Supervisor.

  • A person standing outdoors with two small black and white cows. The individual is holding a leash and has their hand on one of the cows. A wooden fence and trees are in the background.

    Oscar & Finch

    Oscar and Finch are Pineywoods steers and are Rachel’s first team of oxen started in 2019. After a series of moves and life transitions they are not currently in work, but we will be reschooling with this pair throughout next season.

  • A person riding a horse-drawn cart on a rural dirt road with open fields and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Annie & June

    Annie and June are a team of Belgian mares who joined Spotted Ox Farm in the fall of 2025. They are our primary draft power and teaching team at this time.