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A Video of the Tennessee Walking Horse
Remember the post about the Tennessee Walking Horse? As we do with every breed, now it’s time to watch the Tennessee Walking Horse in action. Amongst the thousands of videos that exist out there, I chose for you an informative video produced by the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. The video is in fact a compilation of clips which feature historical representatives of the breed. It shows us beautiful short films from past generations, when breeding and training a horse was a small farmer’s business and had little relevance to today’s profit-hunting and the extended exploitation and abuse. * Watch carefully how natural and relaxed horses and riders…
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How is a western saddle made?
Tonight I wanted to see how a western saddle is made. The western saddle is quite different to the English one, as it is custom-made, with a horn at the front for the ropes and several layers of leather, to offer comfortable riding to the western cowboys. This sort of saddle is made to last for many, many years. It’s so complicated, it blows my mind! But, above all, a western saddle is definitely a piece of art, which is worth some extra effort! Here’s a short video which shows how a western saddle is made:
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Living Legends of the West: The Story of America’s Wild Horses and Burros – Documentary
Today I watched a National Geographic documentary on the herd management of wild horses in the United States, to preserve the local ecosystems. You can watch it on YouTube below
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Videos of Appaloosa horses
Two days ago I wrote about the Appaloosa breed. Here are some videos I found that you may like. The Appaloosa horses have actually a very nice movement and quite well-shaped, round body.