Devon Horse Carriage Racing 2 [00:28]
Devon horse show and county fair 2011.
Tags: Horse, Carriage, Racing, Devon
Devon Carriage Racing 1 [00:29]
Devon horse show and county fair 2011
Tags: Carriage, Racing, Horse
65th running of the block house steeplechase races [06:45]
The event that ushers in spring with picnics, sundresses, elegant hats, tailgating, family & friend reunions, and the sounds & sights of thoroughbreds thundering past striving for a win. The Block House is the longest running steeplechase in the state of North Carolina occurring continuously since 1947. Crowds of 18000 to 20000 attend the Block House Races annually. The National Steeplechase Association sanctions four of the races with total purses reaching $65000. An amateur division showcasing local jockeys takes place after the Carolina First Block House Cup feature race. The day also showcases a varied, equestrian learning experience from Carolina Carriage Club and Icelandic Pony demonstrations to the Old Tryon Foot Beagles and Green Creek Hounds.
Tags: carolina, carriage, club, steeplechase, tryon, nc, fence, horse, racing, jumping, thoroughbreds, races, hat, contest, riding, and, hunt, erik, olsen, hounds, track, nsa, national, association, horses, pony
tophatstocowboyhats1.avi [03:47]
From stylish English coaching and the speed and skill of Horse Driving Trials to the dust and adrenalin of the Calgary Stampede. The Bowmans and the Sutherlands show off their skills.
Tags: horses, carriage driving, four-in-hand, horsedrawn coaches, marathon driving, Calgary stampede, chuck wagon racing, Horse Driv ing Trials, Half Mile of Hell
The Epsom Derby, 1st June 1910. Extract from film 11071 [01:56]
The Derby horse race at Epsom, Surrey, just to the south of London. Crowds watch horse drawn carriages arriving on the downs. Bookmaker's pitch "Frank Noble". He takes bets. Police and spectators walk by in foreground as the parade of horses and jockeys takes place in the background. Two men and look at the camera, one pointing. Horses canter down to the start. The start of the race. Rounding Tattenham Corner. The straight and run in with waiting crowds, quite a close finish.
Tags: Epsom Derby, 1910, horse racing, Tattenham Corner