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.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
33786
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
Animals & Wildlife → Horses - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ontario
Comedy
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Horse sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Canada
Places → Ontario
Short films
Short films → Short films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)