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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
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michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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 Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 05:32:08 AM
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I watched that movie AGAIN last night, wasn't feeling well so I wrapped up in a blanket & watched it. It's a great movie but for me the very best part is the end when he frees all the wild mustangs. I watch it for that & never tire of it. Its the most amazing sight to see all these wild horses running over the most beautiful landscape. He even lets his horse that he adores & is like a brother go free. I so desperatly want to see that in real life. Horses running free on the open range. Someday!
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 05:51:27 AM
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You need to get to Nevada and see the wild mustangs. Not nearly as exciting but there is something about a wild horse when he lifts his head and just looks right thru you!!
I loved Hidalgo too and the only thing, this is kind of funny, that bothered me about the horse running off with the herd was he still had his shoes on!! But what a scene!!
Happy Trails :-)
Don't sweat the small stuff...
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 05:59:46 AM
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A true horse person would notice he still had his shoes on! LOL. It was an amazing scene.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 06:08:33 AM
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I must be a "true horse person" I noticed that same thing! ;) They gleam in the sunlight. I loved that movie. We watch it every now and then when it's rainy out and we need something to keep us entertained. That, and the World's Fastest Indian are two of our favorites. Hmmm, maybe a movie night is in order!
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 3:56:30 PM
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I don't know if you are aware, but the whole story that Hidalgo is based on is actually fiction. The guy was for real, but apparently he made most of this stuff up during his lifetime. There was no race like this, and apparently the man fictionalized most of his life. None of it really ever happened.
I like saying he fictionalized it better than saying he lied.  |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 8:18:17 PM
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MaryAnn, I don't think thats right. I have info on him & he raced alot & won alot. Also he was one of the first people to speak out on
stopping horse slaughter in this country. I don't know if we read different info and you know how much I respect your opinions on anything to do w/ horses but thats what I learned about him.
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 8:19:54 PM
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I cant say he raced out of the country but he was a long distance rider in America. I'll find the info.
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 04:50:54 AM
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here is a web-site that disputes "the hoax" filled w/ all kinds of info about him & the people who knew him & his races. It is written as a rebuttle by John Fusco who wrote Hildago, to clear up & point out how this "Hopkins Hoax" got started & the people who started it.
www.frankhopkins.com/articles28.html
hope it helps
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 05:25:13 AM
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Michele- That is a cool website. Very interesting reading. Thanks for sharing the link!
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 06:09:46 AM
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These days I grade rented and movies to buy on their "sitability". If I can stay glued to the couch and not move and stay thououghly enthralled,,,,it's a winner in my book! And over time, it's these same movies that can be watched a million times and never be boring.
I bought Hildago having never seen it in the theater. I bet that was a sight! And yes, I never moved off the couch!
I have a few books that are the same. The pages are yellow from having been read so many times. In college on the weekends (I had to stay there being 200 miles from home and no vehicle). So I'd read 'till my bum went numb!
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2007 : 07:03:12 AM
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hi Mary Ann, thanks for the site, I read it but my opinion doesn't change. I believe in him & what he stood for. But thats the great thing about being here & talking like this. You know how I respect your input on the whole horse world but we disagree on this & thats ok.
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Mar 10 2007 : 08:54:06 AM
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| You're such a sweetie, Michele! And I appreciate what you said. We don't have to think alike to like each other. |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2007 : 06:47:13 AM
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For some reason, I was talking with someone about this very thing just recently. A common old-time cowboy thing (I'm from a ranching family in central TX) is windy stories. You tell a story and make up whoppers and make it sound like it's real to the max. Just like a 10 ft tall blue Babe in the Lumberjack story (I CANNOT think of the name of that story!!).
If you don't realize what's going on, or a tenderfoot, then you either believe the story or think the storyteller is a liar. But most cowboys realize it's a tall tale and full of pooh-pooh (I'm being very nice here using that word instead of...). A lot of times, they tell you stuff to see what you're made of, if you will fall for anything or question what's happening. If you believer the story, cuz parts will be true, then the storyteller will spin even bigger parts to 'rope' you in.
But, by and large, they are windy stories and no harm is intended. Hidalgo is a prime example and one good story to boot...plus ol' Viggo Mortensen is sure easy on the eyeballs!!...hehehe...
Happy Trails :-)
Don't sweat the small stuff...
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steeleyedjack
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Constance
Erwinna
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2007 : 08:20:52 AM
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 09:32:52 AM
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Tracy, I wish I was going w/ you! I will get there one of these days. You'll have to take pictures PLEASE!
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 09:36:50 AM
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Loved the movie! It was so wonderful. I don't always want to watch "animal" movies cuz I get so upset when something bad happens to them (such a wimp) but this was beautiful. Whether or not it was true or fiction, it was still one of those can't get off the couch movies.
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 10:40:10 PM
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Tracey, I had a mare from the Burns herd but she died in a trailer accident. If you want to see some really neat wild horses, go to Adel, OR and then up and over the road headed to Winnemucca. Once you get into NV, keep a sharp eyed pealed and you might see them in the distance. That's where I see them. Once there was a little burro right on the highway, snoozing away and he didn't even flinch when my big rig went by!! Cutest little thing that would probably kick your head off!!
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