Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
• VHS Release Date: July 11, 1997
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304473958
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,512 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visual Feast for Horselovers, January 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse [VHS] (VHS Tape)

We had a copy of this video given to us years ago, and being jaded professionals in the horse world we thought "Oh, great! Another "ode to a specific and obscure breed" video". What we saw is one of only three videos that I never tire of watching, listening, and experiencing. Like best loved books, we had loaned it out to so many people over the years, that somewhere it just never came back. I was delighted to find it was still available. The Celtic travelogue and soundtrack by the Chiftains will delight even those who have never touched a horse in their life I plan on ordering several copies to give as gifts.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic! Worth watching over and over..., February 2, 2000

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K. McKnight "mcfarm" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Granted the Irish are "the horse people" but this is a great video documentary. Kids love it adults too! I have loaned my copy out more times than any other in my collection. Everyone has thanked me. It is a history lesson of both horses and Ireland. Anyone with an interest in either will enjoy this tape. Very entertaining and informative.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, November 10, 2005

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D. Cuadrado (Here) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: National Geographic's Ballad of the Irish Horse [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The music, and everything else in this video is wonderful to watch. I love horses, and Ireland, and it mixes the two together in a really beautiful protrayel.