An Englishman's horse

The ancient partnership of man with horse is celebrated in this film. Two horse trials are featured showing something of just how tough a horse trial can be. Originally a form of cavalry training, it is the ultimate test of horse and rider.

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Credits

director

David Cammell

producer

Jean Wadlow

production company

Charles Barker Films

Duration

00:28:57:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1973

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

003327

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Horse owners

Animals & Wildlife → Horse riding

Animals & Wildlife → Horse sports

Animals & Wildlife → Horse trainers

Animals & Wildlife → Horsemanship

Animals & Wildlife → Horsemen and horsewomen

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Horse sports

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1973

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