In this world of social distancing, many of us face unfamiliar territory at the end of each week: an entire weekend at home.
Quarter Horse News(QHN) offers you a great way to spend your free time with our fresh series “What to Watch”. We've put our heads together to come up with weekly suggestions for horse shows that will keep you entertained.
As always, we welcome your suggestions. If we missed something, please email Managing Editor Molly Montag at . If we receive enough unique suggestions, we'll create a “What to Watch” list with QHN readers' recommendations!
After all, we are in this together!
Frankel Superhorse
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE VIDEO?: Amazon Prime (free for Prime members)
WHY WATCH: The story of a horse hailed as one of the greatest racehorses of all time, Frankel, and the influence he had on his trainer, Sir Henry Cecil. As Frankel's illustrious career drew to a close, Cecil was battling terminal cancer and the great horse's career took on fresh meaning for the trainer.
WEBSITE: https://www.amazon.com/Frankel-Superhorse-Greatest-Racehorse-Time/dp/B01JPHLJZI
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The creation of a thoroughbred
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE VIDEO?:: Youtube (Free, Journeyman Pictures channel)
WHY WATCH:: The story of the great Australian racemare Black Caviar, who became a national icon when she won 24 races in a row in her home country before being shipped to the United Kingdom to compete in her final race against Europe's best at the celebrated Royal Ascot horse race.
WEBSITE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYNIOcK6h_w
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True Appaloosa
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE VIDEO?: Amazon Prime (free for Prime members)
WHY WATCH: A documentary pairs a British TV presenter with a diehard Appaloosa breeder/enthusiast who is convinced that the breed did not come to America with the conquistadors, but has other and even older origins – and who is willing to ride over mountains to prove it.
WEBSITE: https://www.amazon.com/True-Appaloosa-Conor-Woodman/dp/B079MHS43X
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The best bull rider of all time: JB Mauney
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE VIDEO?: Youtube (free, Vice Sports channel)
WHY WATCH: Compact documentary about JB Mauney, who is the highest-earning bull rider of all time with earnings of over $7 million. The almost 15-minute miniature film tells who Mauney is outside the pen and what sets him apart from other bull riders.
WEBSITE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kQl6BnDRQg
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Navajo Son: Meet the great American cowboy
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE VIDEO?: Youtube (free, Vice Sports channel)
WHY WATCH: Compact documentary about team roper Derrick Begay, who qualified for the National Finals Rodeo eight times, and his heritage as a member of the Navajo Nation. The film is not very long – just over 10 minutes – but it reveals a lot about Begay's personality through interviews with his family, friends and fellow professional cowboys.
WEBSITE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxondYDhi5M
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