OMGosh.  THIS MOVIE, “TARPAN,Repainting an Ancient Picture” WAS SO INCREDIBLE…  Go see it if you can!  (link to Equus Film Festival site)

It was created by Horsefly Films Jen Miller & Sophie Pegrum who won BEST DOCUMENTARY last year at this same festival for “Path to Glory, the Rise and Rise of the Polish Arabian Horse.”

You need to see this.

 

WHY WATCH THIS FILM?

You know how sad and disappointed we are – often – over the mistreatment of our horses?  Well, this is an insightful, beautifully integrated, perfectly paced and easy to understand FEEL GOOD documentary about the Regeneration of the extinct Tarpan horse of Europe.

Yup.  That’s what I said… the genetic (almost) resurrection of the extinct Tarpan.  96% original genetics, as far as they can tell.

Very, very powerful… and very very hopeful for those breeds who we know are almost gone.

Here is the trailer.

AND, OH YEAH, A REMINDER TO NOT RUN THE NEARLY EXTINCT BREED OFF A CLIFF…

That is exactly what happened to the last Tarpan.  The last wild mare was being chased by humans for capture (they knew she was the last) and instead, to avoid capture, she flung herself off of a cliff.

Oy.  Unbelievable.   I’m sure that took some explaining back at the office…

To this point, I feel it is always good to shine a bright light on Man-made Extinction.   It seems silly that we run to the rescue when we know it is almost too late….

This film helps us to remember to NOT wait until it is too late.  And, it also fills us with hope for the near extinct breeds.  This resurrection is incredible, really.

PLAYS SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6:00p – EQUUS FILM FESTIVAL – NY, or purchase the DVD!  (no affiliation)

TARPAN plays Saturday night at 6pm… (Equus Film Festival – MIST Harlem, 46 W 116th St, New York)

There are many, many superior equine movies to watch at the Equus Film Festival!   I saw that Liam Neeson and Kevin Costner narrated two of the films.  I know this will be an incredible event!  There are 3 theaters going at all times.  Totally worth it, for sure!  If I lived anywhere near there, I’d be down in a flash!  You can Purchase tickets here.  Only $25!  (no affiliation)

Or, if you don’t live in the area, buy the ‘TARPAN’ DVD – a great Holiday gift!… (link to purchase)

Scroll down for Festival info.

MORE WONDERFUL FILMS BY HORSEFLY FILMS (no affiliation)

Have you heard of the Greek Skyros horse?  Almost extinct.  Worth knowing…

The Rare Equine Trust and HorseFly Films created a film about the Skyros.

–And for those of you Polish horse enthusiasts… Here is another wonderful documentary (it won last year at the Equus Film Festival!) for you!

If you are thinking about Holiday Gifts, you can purchase these DVDs here!

EQUUS FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM AND INFORMATION

 Here is the a Link to the program  so you can check out all the fabulous equine films playing throughout the Festival!

INFO FROM THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE

MIST Harlem, 46 W 116th St, New York