Horse-powered log splitter

[volodar]

OK I do see a PTO shaft spinning. I do not see where the PTO shaft is connected to the treadmill. Could be connected to a small engine or even an electric motor. I still say there is zero evidence of this horse is actually powering that log splitter. If you’re going to make a video about a horse powering a log splitter why wouldn’t you make it obvious as to how was being done? Maybe it is exactly as it seems but why? What is the advantage? Is it just some sort of OK I can do it so I will? Or is this a hoax video?

The more I think about it, why would you endanger the life of a multi thousand, possibly tens of thousand dollar, what looks to be a Belgian Clydesdale horse so you can power your POS log splitter? I could power that log splitter with a $200 generator from Harbor freight. I think that would be much more economical than even the hay you would have to feed a horse in order to get them to do this. I find this a very dangerous endeavor for a beautiful beast in order to power a log splitter because the dude doesn’t want to use a splitting mall.

It is a simple matter to connect a treadmill axle to a shaft - say, u-joint. However, pleeease tell - How is the horse's life endangered? Why do you find this to be "a very dangerous endeavour"? The horse is getting gentle exercise on a treadmill. Exercise the horse needs - probably enjoys. In the video this horse has human, equestrian, and canine company. A setup beneficial to all participants - I know I would enjoy it! And of course the horse needs to be fed, whether or not helping to split wood. Contrary to his comment, the commenter could not power this log splitter "with a $200 generator from Harbor Freight". This splitter has no electric motor for powering hydraulics. And of course the dude doesn't use a splitting mall(sic) - he has a splitter! Best of all, the dude doesn't have listen to the noise or breathe the toxic pollutants produced by a generator. This goes for the animals as well. I won't start on the "much more economical" nonsense.