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Herding Horses Across a River

1904 · 1 min Documentary
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

A large number of horses are swimming a deep river. The cowboys urge them on and do some fancy riding while their ponies swim across. One of the men loses his balance while kneeling on the back of his pony and gets an unexpected bath.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1904
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director A.C. Abadie
Runtime 1 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its documentary appeal on the stark contrast between the herd's coordinated movement and the river's chaotic force. It explores a moment of collective effort where every cowboy and horse plays a crucial part in the task.

What lingers after viewing is the palpable sense of risk and routine, punctuated by a sudden, human moment of comedy. The simplicity of the captured action speaks volumes. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: A.C. Abadie

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Watch in daylight to appreciate every detail of this living history. A perfect brief archival escape.

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