A humorous documentary about horse-pulling contests in Ontario and the people who prepare for them, this film tackles heavy loads with a light touch. It travels from the farm to the contest, where excitement runs high and the quips do not lack in local colour. Photographed by Robert Fresco.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016437
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agricultural shows
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Canada
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - Canada
Animals & Wildlife → Horse owners
Animals & Wildlife → Horse sports
Animals & Wildlife → Horses - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ontario
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Horse sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)