Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Polo Kid and which horse-themed shows do you watch?

http://www.thepolokid.com/

This movie looks amazing! has anyone seen it? It also seems to be the extremely rare horse movie that doesn't feature some horrific scene of horse abuse or some heart-rending horse death. I can't watch/read  hardly ANY horse-related movies/books/even cartoons (sigh) due to over intensity. Why can't these filmmakers calm down.....always going for the cheap, easy puppeteering. I guess drama is necessary but still...

I like the Saddle Club ok. except, of course, that its about 12 year old girls and I am 40. I like Horseland (cartoon) but I swear its sometimes so intense I can barely watch it. sad, I know....but there it is. The one where the horse falls down the cliff? OMG!! Def avoid if you have the LEAST sign of PMS lol, or you will get teary-eyed over this blasted cartoon.
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Have you seen Secretariat? I have been trying to rent it for weeks! Missed it at the theater.

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  2. ShinyfluffFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I haven't seen it...too afraid to! It got good reviews though, from what I've read. let me know if you see it and there's no horrible abuse or horse suffering scenes : )!!

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  3. billieFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Have you ever tried McLeod's Daughters? It's very horsey -not dressage and sometimes the plot line goes crazy but it does feature strong women who love horses. :)

    Really enjoying your blog!

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  4. ShinyfluffFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Story: as to the scenes stuck in your head: exactly! I can still picture perfectly that awful boat scene in The Black Stalliion....and I saw that about 30 years ago!! no thanks! I like to fill my head with beauty, not horror!

    I totally agree about reality-type shows; so exploitive. The Saddle Club, talk about a show I wouldn't want to be caught watching hahaha buuuut... I like it : )

    Billie: Thanks! I am loving your blog!

    haven't ever heard of McLeod's Daughters....I will look it up...

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  5. johnFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Don't worry - the Polo Kid hasn't got anything bad happening to horses. It is a true story about one boy's journey to become a pro player and it's really good - and there are some beautiful horses in it. I bought a copy of the DVD from here www.thepolokid.com. I thoroughly recommend it. Great blog

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  6. ShinyfluffFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    thanks John, I will def order a copy. it looks amazing

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  7. melissaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    mom watched Secretariat last week, i'll get back to you with some info

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