Horses
The Jockey Agent
"Jockey agent": a curious job performed by only a handful of people in France. The jockey agent manages his client’s career by securing the horses that he will ride in races. Well connected, a good negotiator and trainer, he manages the schedule and the physical and mental well-being of the jockey, ...
The Merciless Farlow des Mottes
Every year, the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris becomes synonymous with everlasting recognition. Created in 1874, it’s one of the world’s most legendary and extreme challenges with its 5,800 metre course, 23 obstacles (including the monstrous Rail Ditch and Fence, also known as “The Justice of the Peac...
200 Years of Equestrian Passion in Mauritius
As they prepare to celebrate 200 years of racing on their island, the Mauritians open their doors to us, sharing their home movies and their history. They are Hindu, Tamil, Muslim, Buddhist, Taoist, Catholic and Protestant; they live thousands of kilometres from the lands in which their ancestors we...
Concerto Equestre
This is an equestrian and musical show of the French Republican Guard, the cavalry regiment of the Republican Guard, the Choir of the French Army, The fanfare of the Republican Guard, the string quartet of the orchestra of the Republican Guard.
Program recorded at the Haras du Pin, in the musical S...
Coronation of the horse (Mario Lurasci)
In this extraordinary show, a mixture of comedia del arte and technical achievement, the horse is an actor, not a mere tool of the rider.
Mario Lurasci ‘s career starts in the sixties by the story of a feather, a passion for indians which leads him to the discovery of horses. Trainer, stuntman, ride...
THE EXTRAORDINARY STABLES OF TURKMENISTAN
A land unknown to everyone, a mythical horse... The scene is set for this documentary directed by Aleksandar DZERDZ. Thanks to him, and for the very first time, Turkmenistan and its extraordinary stables are opening their doors to a television crew. A unique chance to meet Turkmen breeders, trainers...
The French Trotting Horse, Picking Up Speed
Horse breeding is a passion that unites about 6,800 people in France and is recognised by every accomplished professional who has experienced joy on the track. "The ultimate pleasure is to be the breeder of a winning trotting horse!" Of the 11,000 foals born every year, few grow up to achieve this d...
A RESPONSIBLE GENERATION
Sustainable development… is this trend affecting the equestrian world? The answer is YES, and it’s not a trend!
In a tense environment with breeders and farmers in the front line, accused of placing the health of both humans and animal at risk through polluting practices, some horsemen, horse breede...
GOLDIKOVA
This trilogy tells the saga of Goldikova, the only mare to have won three prestigious Breeders’ Cup Mile races and to have made the front page of the Le Monde newspaper. Most champions retire to stud once the dream has become reality, and few mares are still racing at the age of 6. But such is the c...
THE HORSE, AN INTELLIGENT BEING
Despite being domesticated for around 6000 years, the behaviour of the horse is still frequently misunderstood.Of all the animals, the horse is without doubt the one that has made the greatest impact on history and human progress… Beginning with the horse’s senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste), thi...
