Horse Theme DVDs

The True Story of Hidalgo DVD

He rode into history, but many experts question the legend and exploits of Frank T. Hopkins.

• Explore the truth behind the tales that have become legend.
• Learn the details of a recent investigation into Hopkins's exploits
• Narrated by J.V. Martin.

To some, he is the greatest endurance rider in American history. To others, he is a fraud.

In the late 19th century, Frank T. Hopkins won over 400 long distance races in America. He was friends with Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Billy the Kid and Geronimo. And his legend was cemented when he rode his horse Hidalgo to victory in a 3,000-mile Arabian race.

Much of what is known about Hopkins comes from his own writings. But in 2003, The Long Riders Guild, an equestrian organization dedicated to endurance events, launched an investigation into Hopkins' life. They believe there is no proof to support many of his claims. Was he a champion rider, a con artist, or something in between? J.V. Martin narrates this stranger-than-fiction story.

In The Company Of Horses DVD

From the latest training techniques to the prairies where wild horses still roam, this is a fascinating look at the equine world today.

While many people think of them as belonging to an earlier age, horses are currently a $100 billion industry in the United States, and the resurgent sport of thoroughbred racing accounts for a quarter of that figure.

Lou Diamond Phillips hosts this enthralling, expansive look at the world of horses today, venturing from the grounds of the world's most famous racetracks to the streets of America's cities where the versatile animals play an important law enforcement role. Go behind the scenes of a thoroughbred auction in Kentucky, where untrained yearlings sell for as much as $13 million. In marked contrast to this rarefied atmosphere are the woods and ranches where some horses still earn their keep as working animals. But as horsemen Monty Roberts and Pat Parelli demonstrate, the methods used to train today's horses are light years removed from the old ways. Traditions of a different sort live on with the Nez Perce Indians, who are once again raising their famed Appaloosa steeds after nearly a century layoff. And finally, we'll visit Storey County, Nevada, where wild mustangs still roam.

Win, Place, Show: The History of Horse Racing DVD

Watch the greatest racehorses of all time in this comprehensive history of the "Sport of Kings."

WIN, PLACE, SHOW saddles up for a two-hour ride through the "Sport of Kings," introducing the legendary figures that have carved out their place in racing lore.

Through the eyes of racing historians, we'll follow the rise of Saratoga Springs as the sport's home, and track the career of its greatest champion, Man o' War. Find out why he never ran at the Kentucky Derby, and see how that race eventually became the sport's showcase. Next up is the one true dynasty in thoroughbred racing, Kentucky's Calumet Farm, which produced horses like Whirlaway and Citation, ridden by legendary jockey Eddie Arcara and trained by Ben and Jimmy Jones. Other winners have been picked up at auction, and we'll get an inside look at the conventions of this arcane institution. Finally, WIN, PLACE, SHOW examines the state of racing today, relegated to the back columns of sports pages and searching for its place in a changed world.

Filled with glorious footage of past champions and engaging commentary from jockeys, owners, trainers and other insiders, this is an unforgettable run through the history of a sport like none other.

The True Story of Seabiscuit DVD

Rare track footage highlights this look at the racehorse whose story has captivated America for a second time.

In 1938, Hitler was threatening to overrun Europe and FDR was struggling to steer America out of the depression. But their exploits and efforts took second and third place in the papers behind an unlikely star--Seabiscuit, a racehorse which had started its career with 16 straight losses.

Inspired by the bestselling book and new movie starring Toby Maguire, SEABISCUIT: BEHIND THE BLOCKBUSTER explores the legend of the animal that was once the most popular living thing in America. The perfect hero for his time, Seabiscuit was the model of perseverance and an unlikely success, an unfashionable galloper in a world of effortless, elegant animals. Sold for a song, he was given a new trainer and jockey and embarked on the unlikely run that saw him claim the title of horse of the year. From the pony companion that shared his stall to the fascination that the President had with the horse--he is rumored to have delayed the start of a cabinet meeting to listen to a race--SEABISCUIT is a moving portrait of the animal that won over a nation.