Videos tagged with "there"

Standardbred Canada Video Feature - Quirky Horses [13:55]
As yearlings start the process to become harness racing's next superstar, some of those horses will either show or develop distinct habits or behaviours that can frustrate even the most seasoned horseman. Whether it's a Hall of Famer like Peaceful Way or a $6000 claimer, trainers and drivers have all been there. In today's SC Video Feature, horsemen discuss which quirky horse sticks out most vividly.

Oscar Pistorius vs a HORSE [01:31]
Subscribe for the latest news from SNTV: bit.ly "Bladerunner" Oscar Pistorius raced against a horse in Doha on Wednesday and won - all in an effort to promote disability sport and fight discrimination in the region. Normally when a horse takes on a human in a race there's usually only one winner but that was before Oscar Pistorius challenged a noble steed to a sprint and it was the horse who came away with a long face. The Aspire Zone in Doha witnessed "Bladerunner", beating an Arabian horse as part of the 'Definitely Able' campaign which uses special events to highlight the exceptional feats Paralympic athletes are capable of. Reporter question: "Oscar, how was it?" Oscar Pistorius: "I think you know, for what it's... it wasn't about who won today, it was just about coming out here and really just showing people that those (people) with disabilities are not to be stereotyped against... Having the Arab horse out here, which is a symbolisation of strength and power in this region... To be able to do a showcase event like this is a lot of fun. So thanks to everybody who came out here, it was a good night and hopefully it will do a lot to change the perceptions of people with disabilities in this region." Several noted athletes have pitted themselves against animal opposition with limited success over the years. Welsh sprinter Jamie Baulch and American legend Jesse Owens have both raced against horses, while Pistorius' compatriot, rugby player Bryan Habana, once ran against ...

AG Lluvia :) [00:17]
she's my friend's mare, a not-so-beautyful cross. she was actually going for the little kids, but it didn't go well with them, so i'm going to take her as a project for this summer and see how it goes! hopefully she'll get better in jumping and we'll prove everyone that she's a good horse, that she just needed a rider who understood her to become the perfect pony! maybe just working her on saturdays because she's in another barn away from my house, and one of my friends who rides there takes me with her every saturday hahaha :P

Mane Connections on SEN 1116 [07:01]
Mane Connections Managing Director Anthony Aloi joins hosts Kevin Hillier and Bryan Martin on SEN 1116's Saturday Sport Central (8 Dec 2012) to discuss the 2013 Mane Connections Horse Racing Expo. Hear more about the Expo, who's will be there and why it is a must for anyone interested in racing.

The World's Greatest Fillies & Mares (1970's to the present day) [14:07]
Here's a list I've put together of 30 of the best fillies & mares that have raced around the world over the last 40 years. The list is in alphabetical order, there's no way I'd even attempt to rank them in order of quality! I know there's a lot of great fillies & mares that haven't made this list and I'm sure a lot of you will disagree with plenty of my choices. However, one things for sure, all of these are top class and some are legendary in their respective countries. Hope you enjoy!