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Martin Clunes travels the world to unlock the secrets of man’s partnership with horses in Horsepower, a two-part documentary series that was broadcast on ITV1 in late August.
His fascinating journey takes him from remotest Mongolia to the deserts of Arabia; to see the enigmatic wild Mustangs in Nevada, and watch the thrills and spills of rodeo in Las Vegas. He finds out what life in the saddle is like for cowboys out west and rides into battle on horseback in a suit of armour at Warwick Castle and joins the pomp and ceremony as horses and carriages are prepared for the State Opening of Parliament. Martin is a special guest at the world’s most glamorous and lavish racing event in Dubai, and watches the colourful Palio horse race in Italy, which dates back to the 1200s.
No animal has changed the course of human history as profoundly as the horse. For 6,000 years there was no faster way to travel. It helped us to win battles and build empires. It carried kings and emperors. It also pulled our carts, ploughed our fields and carried our heavy burdens. It’s been called the best slave we humans ever had – though that does not do justice to the rich and mutually rewarding relationship that’s possible.
Martin unravels the story of how man and horse first got together, what the horse has done for us through the ages, and what the horse still means to us today.
“I wanted to find out how this animal became so important to us. How did we manage to tame such a huge, fearful prey animal and make it both our servant and our friend,” says Martin.
Horsepower follows the success two documentaries presented by Martin Clunes for ITV1: Martin Clunes: A Man and his Dogs, and Islands of Britain.
His fascinating journey takes him from remotest Mongolia to the deserts of Arabia; to see the enigmatic wild Mustangs in Nevada, and watch the thrills and spills of rodeo in Las Vegas. He finds out what life in the saddle is like for cowboys out west and rides into battle on horseback in a suit of armour at Warwick Castle and joins the pomp and ceremony as horses and carriages are prepared for the State Opening of Parliament. Martin is a special guest at the world’s most glamorous and lavish racing event in Dubai, and watches the colourful Palio horse race in Italy, which dates back to the 1200s.
No animal has changed the course of human history as profoundly as the horse. For 6,000 years there was no faster way to travel. It helped us to win battles and build empires. It carried kings and emperors. It also pulled our carts, ploughed our fields and carried our heavy burdens. It’s been called the best slave we humans ever had – though that does not do justice to the rich and mutually rewarding relationship that’s possible.
Martin unravels the story of how man and horse first got together, what the horse has done for us through the ages, and what the horse still means to us today.
“I wanted to find out how this animal became so important to us. How did we manage to tame such a huge, fearful prey animal and make it both our servant and our friend,” says Martin.
Horsepower follows the success two documentaries presented by Martin Clunes for ITV1: Martin Clunes: A Man and his Dogs, and Islands of Britain.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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We were anticipating a "good watch" as fans of Martin Clunes but this turned out to be even better. This really should be number one of a series, as there are so many diverse horse people in the world. Also they could have gone much deeper into each one without losing the audiences attention.
Martin Clunes confirms in this, just what a thoroughly nice and empathetic person he is. The questions he asks and his pondering man's treatment of these majestic animals brings to the attention what most of us think.
The program also shows us different countries landscape and there is a lot of humour to connect us with the earlier Clunes encounters.
It has answered a lot of my Christmas present questions and I shall be passing out numerous copies on christmas day!
Martin Clunes confirms in this, just what a thoroughly nice and empathetic person he is. The questions he asks and his pondering man's treatment of these majestic animals brings to the attention what most of us think.
The program also shows us different countries landscape and there is a lot of humour to connect us with the earlier Clunes encounters.
It has answered a lot of my Christmas present questions and I shall be passing out numerous copies on christmas day!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Just amazing.I did see parts of Horse Power on TV and was so happy to be able to get the dvd and watch all of it.loved the part with the horses on the beach...incredible,melted my heart.Thankyou and would recomend to any horse lovers out there.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This was a present for our horse-mad granddaughter. We enjoyed the original TV programme and thought she would like it and it has been a great success..
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
FANTASTIC !
This is simply a wonderful documentary with Martin Clunes sharing his love and passion for horses and explaining so many things about them that you never knew before. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Carolyn MOULET
No show
Received dvd promptly But it is "blocked" from viewing in US. Credit was handled fine. Would have been good to know of problem beforehand. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dan p
Great DVD
Horsepower is a great DVD. Whether you are a horse lover or not, this is a very informative documentary. Mr. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jay,Beth
Devonshire lass
Loved this series when it was on TV, and loved watching it again on DVD.. Martin has the most calming of voices, so who better to talk to horses. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Devonshire lass.
Mn and Horse - A Love Story
This is a remarkable and beautiful presentation of the relationship of man and horse. It is an original and thought provoking look at the magnificent free roaming animal that came... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pattyjaq
Horse Sense
For anyone not actually ill disposed to horses, this DVD is a must. Clunes deals with the subject of horses compassionately, but eminently sensibly and with a most engaging... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Roy Anderson
Very disappointed
I was looking forward to watching this DVD over the holidays with friends. However, I cannot watch it because it is labeled "Region 2" since it came from the U.K. Read more
Published 4 months ago by dbee
Dr Martin on horseback
An interesting and effective short history of the relationship of man and horse as narrated by Martin Clunes of Doc Martin fame.
Published 4 months ago by Denis P. Doyle
Great Video, Needs Unrestricted Player
this DVD apparently is not compatible with standard DVD players outside Europe - an geographically unrestricted player is required. Amazon.co. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Judith L Shane
Wide reach of topic matter in this appraisal of man and horse!
When you look at the price of a Monty Roberts DVD, this is an absolute bargain, as it shows how the great man gets horse and man to work together AND gives a view of how a middle... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Heartcycle
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