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Episode
#14
Have you ever seen an animal neglected or abused? Well Kathryn and Brian
Warrington have, and they've done something about it. Join Jan Coldwell
as she visits their Montana Animal Sanctuary, where many once abused
horses now live life to its fullest. Plus, a horse whose screen talents
and credits were in the 100's… a look at the life of Trigger.
Episode #15
The roar of the crowd, the sound of the wooden wheels and the mud slapping
your face…ah, it's a good old chuckwagon race. You'll meet the
Glass family: they are legendary in this sport, and being around horses
is all this family knows. We'll also let you in on the secrets behind
the legendary Pony Express. And treat an equine ailment through chiropractic
means.
Episode #16
Wild mustangs in California are round up by helicopter to be taken to
a strict training program…in prison. In this two-part journey,
join David Poulsen as he discovers who really is being trained here.
The men or the horses? And in equine medicine, a needle or two to help
rid back pain.
Episode #17
Last week we introduced you to 'a few good men' and the wild horses
they've been training. As we continue our story at the California Correctional
Center, we'll show you how far they've all come and how the journey
ends. Also a look at how to care for your older horses' teeth.
Episode
#19
GaWaNi Pony Boy and his horse Kola have become a hot item in the equine
industry. Pony is a mixed blood Tsa-la-gi and teaches horse and rider
"relationship training". He has also become a great new author
and currently has three beautifully written and photographed books.
With a very busy schedule we caught up with him in California and Kentucky.
And in our Legends segment we'll feature Buttermilk. This quarter horse
wasn't just a sidekick to Dale Evans!
Episode
#20
When man meets mustang. In Suffield, Alberta, Canada, the wild mustangs
were posing a threat to the environment and literally destroying the
ecosystem. We'll show you the round up and talk to experts on both sides
of this controversial taming of the wild. Plus in our health segment,
a look at herbs as an alternative to maintaining a healthy horse.
Episode
#21
Raising a foal is tough in itself, but when the mare doesn't make it
through the foaling you must act quickly to save the babe. We were there.
Also one of the most talked about Triple Crown winners of all time,
Secretariat.
Episode
#22
Iceland has been a wonder for centuries: so isolated and majestic and
now somewhat threatened. The Icelandic pony is a prize possession of
the people; the bloodlines are pure and trace back hundreds of years.
Join us as we bring you this unique breed. Plus in equine health, seeing
your horse from the inside out.
Episode
#23
It is said that the Egyptian Arabian horse is one of the most poised
breeds. Almas Al Nisr's trainer Steve Diamond would agree. We'll show
you Nisr in costume and learn more about this exquisite breed. After
a tremendous racing career, nearly a million in winnings, and a long
battle at a fertility clinic came up empty, Cigar is now living a leisurely
life at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Episode
#24
Examining the horse world is fascinating, but where did it all begin?
We'll go back in time to find out about the eohippus, mesohippus and
how this animal evolved back into North America. Also on the Complete
Rider, our Legends segment showcases "Assault", the thoroughbred
that didn't let a clubbed hoof hold back his winning streak.
Episode
#28
When you think of an animal that is known for driving or riding you
automatically think of a horse. Well, can you picture a mule doing the
same work? Norm Pederson teaches other long-eared animals like
mules how to do the same work…and they may even be better at
it. We'll introduce you to a couple of his hardworking mules, and Norm,
who swears he's trained the 'horses' in the pasture. And we'll meet
the horse crowned "The Pacing Machine"- Cam
Fella.
Episode
#33
Back in 1710 the Nez Perce tribe acquired a unique breed of horse known
as the Palouse. Nearly 117 years later the Nez Perce are now developing
a new breed. Known as the Nez Perce horse, it is a cross between the
Appaloosa of today and an ancient
Asian breed called the Akhal-Teke. Join David Poulsen as he explores
the new possibilities behind a historic breeding system. And a true
racing legend that at 27 was the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner,
Bold Forbes.
Episode
#37
One of the most beautiful sights is that of strong, longhaired, heavy
horses, prancing about looking sure-footed as they skillfully drive
a carriage. If this image sounds like a thing of the past, sadly it
may become just that. Bob and Bonnie Holstead have a passion for this
hobby and their heavy Percheron
horses. They not only team drive and show, they also use these strong
animals to farm. Watch The Complete Rider as we visit them on stunning
Whidbey Island, Washington. Plus a legend of the Canadian RCMP, their
trusted steed Lucky
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