| Steeplechase | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 1779 | |
| Catalog #: | 509152 | |
| Clip Number: | 509152-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | HFR-SFL-35-088 | |
| Timecode: | 02:39:17 - 02:40:17 | |
| Location: | Hamburg, Germany | |
| Year Shot: | 1951 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Horses CROWDS: Spectators, Sports FASHION: Sportswear LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Germany, Hamburg SPORTS/EQUESTRIAN: Steeplechase | |
| Description: | Master 1779 - Tape 2 Panning LS white men riding horse along steeplechase course, over brick wall and wood fence. MS dolled-up young white female fashionista turning to man seated beside her in spectator stands. Panning MS white man riding horse no 258 along course. CU bleach-blond young white woman in crowd-- very Teutonic. TLS rider taking horse into barrier pole, the over another one, clipping the pole for further loss of points. MS young white woman wearing traditional horse riding outfit replete with top hat, red suit coat, white gloves and riding crop. Panning TLS rider taking horse uphill, over small wood fence, downhill and stopping at barrier. Panning TLS rider taking horse down steep incline and over barrier fence-- nice! TLS crowd in spectator stands. Panning TLS rider taking horse over fence. MS dolled woman turning quickly to man in stands, smiling. Panning TLSs rider taking horses over obstacles. LS crowd in stands. MS winning rider on horse with wreath, winner's circle. VO: "Germany's national horse show in Hamburg. Double hurdles are among the difficult obstacles. The course is probably the toughest of any in major competition. Here's a near mishap. Four way chance for a spill: uphill, over a ditch, downhill, over a hurdle. Points are given on a rider's control of his mount and the way both clear the barrier. A stumble, kicking the hurdle or even brushing it means points taken off. A test of horse and horsemanship. Some teams practice all year for two or three competitions. For the winner, a wreath instead of a ribbon." | |
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