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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304473955 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6304473958 Label: Nat'l Geographic Vid Manufacturer: Nat'l Geographic Vid Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Nat'l Geographic Vid Release Date: July 11, 1997 Running Time: 60 minutes Sales Rank: 1276 Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Description: Over the centuries, horses have captured the hearts and minds of the Irish people. Nurtured by the mild Irish climate and rich grasses, the horses of Ireland have always flourished. From magnificent wild stallions to the sturdy work ponies and the elegant racing thoroughbreds - Ireland's horses are an enduring part of the country's history, work, and play. BALLAD OF THE IRISH HORSE is a romantic portrait of man and animal for viewers to treasure.
Amazon.com: The dog may be man's best friend, but the horse can be our inspiration. Nowhere is this more true than Ireland, where horses can be found racing, working, and simply living as part of the wild landscape. National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse is a searching portrait that thoroughly explores the relationship of the Irish to this noble beast. Outstanding camera work and in-depth research create a lovely, enduring tribute to horses wild and tame and the Irish families that love and care for them. The Galway races, riding schools, fox hunts, and more all fit together in a mosaic of useful beauty, the more beautiful for the interdependence, which ensures that, despite the technological advances of the 20th century, the Ballad of the Irish Horse will outlast us all. --Rob Lightner
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Heartbreakingly Gorgeous
This is a film I have never, ever tired of viewing. The background of beauty which is Ireland, the power of the Irish horses and the warm, lush melodies of the Chieftains combine in a magnificent story the likes of which only National Geographic can put together, in their style. I've run out of adjectives!! Being an American Citizen of Ireland (my father was born and raised in Ireland) and thus interested in anything Celtic, I want to fall through the screen into those lovely backdrops and scenes and always end up crying. I have waited so long to go there and it's possible this may happen within ... Read More
Rating: - Beautiful
The music, and everything else in this video is wonderful to watch. I love horses, and Ireland, and it mixes the two together in a really beautiful protrayel.
Rating: - Gorgeous
Absolutely the most beautiful documentary I've seen on both horses and the Irish people who love them. Incredible music by the Chieftans fits the images to a T. Absolutely perfect!
Rating: - A true classic! Worth watching over and over...
Granted the Irish are "the horse people" but this is a great video documentary. Kids love it adults too! I have loaned my copy out more times than any other in my collection. Everyone has thanked me. It is a history lesson of both horses and Ireland. Anyone with an interest in either will enjoy this tape. Very entertaining and informative.
Rating: - Visual Feast for Horselovers
We had a copy of this video given to us years ago, and being jaded professionals in the horse world we thought "Oh, great! Another "ode to a specific and obscure breed" video". What we saw is one of only three videos that I never tire of watching, listening, and experiencing. Like best loved books, we had loaned it out to so many people over the years, that somewhere it just never came back. I was delighted to find it was still available. The Celtic travelogue and soundtrack by the Chiftains will delight even those who have never touched a horse in their life I plan on ordering several copies ... Read More
