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Horses Galore is a BBC1 children's TV programme broadcast between 1977 and 1979. Susan King presented the show, and David Turnbull was its producer. The show spawned a book with the same title that was authored by King. It was followed by the show The Best of Horses Galore, which aired in 1981 and was presented by King.

History

Horses Galore aired between 1977 and 1979 and was hosted by Susan King.

equine activities.[5]

In the show's premiere episode, King interviewed Paddy McMahon, a

show jumper who lives in Oxfordshire, who shared advice with beginner riders.[5] A January 1978 episode showcased junior equestrianism.[3] An April 1978 episode featured coachman George Mossman, an 81-year-old man who broke a 98-year record by having in how long it took to swap four horses into their harnesses. The previous record was 47 seconds and Mossman's horses were swapped in 42 seconds.[6] In a May 1978 episode, King interviewed Tom Sampson, a farmer in Hampshire. She observed as his fire engine powered by horses performed. The show shared that horses were used to power fire engines before mechanical ones were available.[7]

In a January 1979 episode, King profiled the National Equestrian Centre in

freeze branding.[8][9] A second January 1979 episode covered the Hungary-based World Driving Championships that took place the previous summer.[10] Another January 1979 episode covered the Junior European Three Day Event hosted at Burghley House in which Britain was in an international contest with 14 countries. King interviewed Bill Thomson, the cross country obstacle course builder; Isabel Reid, the British team's manager; and trainer David Hunt.[11]

On a May 1979 episode, King discussed the history of the

Welsh Mountain Pony stallion in a contest.[14] On a June 1979 episode, King interviewed Tanya Larrigan, who was "Britain's youngest international dressage rider" and with her horse Salute was chosen to compete for Britain in the European Team Dressage Championships. Larrigan answered questions submitted by viewers and gave them tips.[15]

Susan King presented the 1981 show The Best of Horses Galore.[16] In addition to new content about equestrian sports, the show featured clips from Horses Galore that King most liked.[17][18]

Reception

Jill Morris of The Age wrote, "Horses Galore is rather like a series of items from This Week in Britain, and it constantly refers to the 'children' who ride, clean saddles and so on, which is annoying."[19] The Sunday Mirror praised the show, writing, "Fresh-faced and country-wise Susan King introduces this new series about horses, ponies, show-jumping and breeding. But not how to win your way to the stars via the bookmakers. Children will love it."[20]

Book adaptation

Susan King wrote a book titled Horses Galore published in 1979.

Coventry Evening Telegraph praised the book, writing "she captures the same enthusiasm in print that she did on the small screen" and the book "will appeal to horse lovers of all ages".[21]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Horses Galore". The Bookseller. No. 3816. 10 February 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ "Hats off to Major". Daily Mirror. 12 January 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ a b "Sudworths keeps the heat in". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 31 January 1978. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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  5. ^ a b O'Hara, Monica (12 September 1977). "The ladies really raise the roof!". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "TV Spotlight". Chester Chronicle. 21 April 1978. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "Back in Harness". Daily Mirror. 9 May 1978. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ^ "Horses Galore". Lincolnshire Echo. 13 January 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. Coventry Evening Telegraph. 19 January 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive
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  11. ^ "TV Spotlight". Chester Chronicle. 26 January 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  12. ^ "Wednesday". Aldershot News. 22 May 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  13. ^ "Watch out for... Wednesday". Aldershot News. 15 May 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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  15. ^ "Watch out for... Wednesday". Aldershot News. 12 June 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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  20. ^ Pacey, Ann (11 September 1977). "Week's TV". Sunday Mirror. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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    Coventry Evening Telegraph. 25 July 1979. Retrieved 13 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive
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