Working Horses of the 90s - information about the working horse
The draft horse, heavy horses logging, ranch horses, Welsh Cobs
pulling canal boats all feature in this 2 hour video. The video
also looks at blacksmithing and the work of a traditional
wheelwright and features footage from Scotland's Royal Highland
Show.
The aim of this program was to show how a working horse still
earns a living in rural life both in the UK and also in North
America. There are many draft horse teams displayed at agricultural
shows today that will never actually be used for practical work. My
interest was to show the other side of the working horse, the ones
who actually worked for their bread and butter.
During travels across Canada, into the USA and then through
England, Wales and Scotland I found many diverse and interesting
ways where working horses were still being used. The Welsh Cobs
used on the canal  boats in
Wales, Clydesdales and Ardennes working the huge forests on the
borders of Scotland and England, horses choring the large ranches
of Western Canada, just to mention a few.
This video also highlights some of the characters and crafts
that accompany the horse such as Farriers and Wheelwrights.
Looking back to when I was producing this video, I can honestly say
I wouldn’t change any part of the original production. As it
stands, I feel it is a grand documentary of the Working Horse.
The Draft Horse Journal magazine said, “two full hours and
very professionally produced. The photography, commentary and
interviews are all excellent”.
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