Episode of series “This modern age”
Explains that thoroughbred horses are descended from family lines originally developed in England, during the 18th century. A large breeding industry, maintained to meet overseas demand for British thoroughbreds is kept at a high standard by careful selective breeding. There are glimpses of British horses, or their immediate descendants, at studs and in races in many parts of the world.
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ACMI Identifier
010871
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Horse breeders
Animals & Wildlife → Race horses
Animals & Wildlife → Thoroughbred horses
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)