Country Calendar on Horseback: a special collection (DVD) - TVNZ

New Zealand offers plenty of scope for horse enthusiasts. Over the years ‘Country Calendar’ has featured some great examples, twelve of which have been selected here. Most of the characters involved are also farmers and we see how they combine the two parts of their lives.

Endurance competition, trail-riding, rodeo, harness racing, jumping and flat racing are all included along with the Aupouri wild horses. New-style natural horsemanship and a Kiwi horse whisperer help celebrate the equestrian world.

DISC ONE

On Track Top harness racing driver Ricky May also runs a mid-Canterbury farm.

Riding to the Limit A small Manawatu community hosts the endurance riding national champoinship.

Ride ’Em Horses are Blaikie Moore’s life, up in the Otago hills and on the rodeo circuit.

Triple Jump Olympic medallist Tinks Pottinger’s family: three generations of horsewomen.

Horse Sense International eventer Kate Hewlett opts for a new style of natural horsemanship.

Horse Whisperer A Kiwi ‘horse whisperer’ works his magic to put riders and their mounts at ease.

DISC TWO

Winner’s Circle Success meets glamour in horse racing – a profile of David and Karyn Ellis.

Hard Hill A Hill Country farming family who use horses for work and pleasure.

Horse Heaven The Wilson sisters teach horse-riding skills to others.

Riding On A family passionate about horses for work and sport.

Head for the Hills A family mixes farming with adrenalin-filled outdoor adventures.

The Last Ride An aging cowboy rides with a herd of wild horses one last time.

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