In Germany a large proportion of the horse population is employed in industry, agriculture, and in breeding, whereas the number of horses used for sport is by comparison small. The chief breeding areas are near Hanover, in Oldenberg, Westphalia, and Schleswig-Holstein. Breeding and sport often combine. Shows the work, training and successes of German horsemen.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321410
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Horse breeders
Animals & Wildlife → Horse sports
Animals & Wildlife → Horsemen and horsewomen
Animals & Wildlife → Horses - Training
Animals & Wildlife → Working animals
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Germany - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Germany
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Horses - Training
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)