National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse
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Actor: National GeographicEdition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, NTSC
Running Time: 60 minutes
Release Date: 1997-07-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
VHS Movie Reviews of National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse
Movie Review: Heartbreakingly Gorgeous
Summary: 5 Stars
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 a few years, God willing. But I can take a mini-trip by merely popping this tape into the machine---and letting go. Thank you, National Geographic!
Summary of National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse
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.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
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