Riding Country

A look at the horses from the heartland of New Zealand, along with the people who work and ride them daily. It covers the country from north to south and takes in such diverse subjects as rural trekking operators, traditional farmers and tales of animals rescued from the Kaimanawa horse cull.

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Many New Zealanders, even the urban variety, have a real love for horses and the lifestyle they represent. Riding Country presents horses from the heartland of New Zealand, along with the people who work and ride them daily. Covering the country from north to south it takes in such diverse subjects as rural trekking operators, traditional farmers working hard, hilly country, and the heart-warming tale of animals rescued from the last Kaimanawa wild horse cull. Also featured are a day at the rodeo, the horses at Molesworth station, the horses rescued and retained by war hero Charles Upham, and the Clydesdale cavalcade.