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0:00:02 > 0:00:07- In this series, we look at - the world of horses in Wales.
0:00:07 > 0:00:12- These special animals exist between - the domesticated and the wild.
0:00:13 > 0:00:18- We'll focus on hunters, racers, - blacksmiths, breeders and more.
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- I'm Brychan Llyr and - my fellow presenter is David Oliver.
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- A handful of programmes - and one exciting equine adventure.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- In this programme, producer - of show horses, Wyn Morris...
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- ..shares his experiences - during a busy year with us.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- David mucks out and hunts...
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- ..while I taste the thrill of battle - at Pembrokeshire County Show.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- We see Wyn preparing, - judging and training.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- Wyn is a dedicated and successful - producer of show horses...
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- ..whose story begins - at his West Wales home.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- Llandre Ganol, Wyn's home, - is between Narberth and Rosebush
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- Wyn, the first job this morning - is to feed the horses.
0:01:53 > 0:01:54- May I help you?
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- May I help you?- - Yes. You can push the wheelbarrow.
0:01:57 > 0:01:58- Alright. Where am I going?
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- Wyn's main work - is as a producer of show horses.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08- He trains and takes care of horses - and competes on the owners' behalf.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- How many horse do you have here?
0:02:13 > 0:02:14- Over 20 at the moment.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- People can say what they like - about me...
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- ..but if they badmouth my horses, - there's trouble ahead!
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- The horses come first.
0:02:30 > 0:02:31- Is this my job?
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- Yes. These are you tools - and that's your wheelbarrow.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- He keeps show horses, - show jumpers and racers.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- He's tasted success at shows - in Wales, England and Ireland...
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- ..including the Supreme Champion - at the Royal Welsh in 2014...
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- ..with the horse Brechfa Brynach, - owned by Gillian Davies.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- All done. Happy?
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- Quite happy, fair play to you.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- One down, 20 to go.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- Where did you learn - the art of showing horses?
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- Where did you perfect those skills?
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- I've never had any lessons.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- I never even had riding lessons.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37- I just watched other people at work - and thought, "I can do it better!"
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- I kept teaching myself.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- I'm a pretty quiet man...
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- ..when I'm sober, at least!
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- No, I'm quiet and calm - around the horses.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- If you treat the horses calmly - and respectfully, they respect you.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- Where did you grow up?
0:04:01 > 0:04:06- About five miles from here in - a little village called Pantycaws...
0:04:07 > 0:04:08- ..near Efailwen.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- Our neighbours kept stallions.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- That's where - I came into contact with horses.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- I'd ride horses, not knowing - if they'd been broken in.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- There were lots of accidents!
0:04:23 > 0:04:28- How did you get to the point where - you worked with horses full-time?
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- I left school - before I was supposed to leave.
0:04:31 > 0:04:36- I didn't tell my parents, but my - neighbours had offered me a job.
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- I worked there for four years - until their sons finished school.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- I then went to work in a hotel...
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- ..and a nightclub in Tenby - for the summer.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- I had fun but I didn't like - driving to work on Saturdays...
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- ..and seeing everyone else - heading to the shows.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- So I went back - to working with horses.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- A day in the stables of - a producer of horses is very busy.
0:05:10 > 0:05:15- Wyn has a sand school - to train and jump horses...
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- ..and a horse walker - to keep them fit.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23- But you can't beat going for a ride - along quiet, Welsh country lanes.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- She's fantastic - and she's looked after me.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- Let's see what happens - on the way back.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- HE LAUGHS
0:05:41 > 0:05:42- I spoke too soon!
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- Why do you ride the horses out here - every day?
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- It keeps them fit and hard.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- This one will go and race this year.
0:05:58 > 0:06:04- I've been showing that one all - summer and she'll hunt all winter...
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- ..and do some show jumping.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Does that - change the shape of the horses?
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- Yes. This one's - carrying a bit of weight.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- HE LAUGHS
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- I didn't mean you!
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- Like me, - she's got a bit of a tummy on her.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- She'll have to lose some of - that tummy in order to go hunting.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- She's got to be fit to go hunting.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- I'll move - before I have to swim to the bank.
0:06:38 > 0:06:39- Are you ready to head back?
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- Are you ready to head back?- - Yes.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- It's five o'clock - on an August morning...
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- ..and I'm at the stables - to meet Wyn.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- I offered to help him during - The Pembrokeshire County Show.
0:07:06 > 0:07:07- Yuck!
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- You didn't know there were - two five o'clocks in every day!
0:07:11 > 0:07:16- It's the third day of the show - and he's already tasted success.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- Wyn has 20 horses - competing at the show.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- What are your hopes today?
0:07:22 > 0:07:23- What are your hopes today?- - Winning.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- Two are returning because - they won championships yesterday.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- They're going back - for the Supreme this afternoon.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- The show is in nearby Haverfordwest, - so he can come and go every day.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- Give me your hand.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- I knew I'd hold your hand - before the morning!
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- THEY LAUGH
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- Not too bad.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- Not too bad.- - Thanks for your help.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- Magic touch!
0:08:08 > 0:08:13- Wyn likes to get there early - to nab a convenient parking space.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- He wastes no time before - he starts to prepare the horses.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- Wyn, I'm out of my depth - when it comes to showing.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- Do you do all the work on your own?
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- Do you do all the work on your own?- - Yes. I plait them all.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- When other people do some plaiting, - I go back and redo i.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- Brechfa Cynog - is one of Wyn's top horses.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- It's a name some people struggle - to pronounce, so he has a nickname.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53- It's a shame you call him Colin - when he has such a pretty name.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- The trouble is - the man who rides him is English.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- There's nothing wrong - with the English...
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- ..but they can't speak properly!
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- He couldn't say the name Cynog.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- Is that a needle and thread?
0:09:10 > 0:09:11- Yes.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- What are you doing?
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- I'm stitching the plaits - so they don't fall out in the ring.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22- If you have a horse - whose neck is too thick...
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- ..you plait the hair down here.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- You plait the hair - right into the neck.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- Wyn competes first - with the young colt, Maximus.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- This will be - his first ever competition.
0:09:47 > 0:09:53- He's bred for racing but Wyn - wants him to experience being shown.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- It will 'teach him some manners', - as they say in the business.
0:09:58 > 0:09:59- What class is this?
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- This is the Sport Horses class - for yearlings.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- What does that mean? - What's a Sports Horse?
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- A Sports Horse can do anything.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Showjumping, eventing or racing.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- It covers all sorts of horses.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- If these judges like racehorses, - we have a good chance.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- If they like something heavier, - we don't stand a chance.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- Fair play, it's Maximus's first - competition and he came second.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- This horse will keep you fit.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- Are you pleased?
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- Are you pleased?- - Yes. The horse behaved well.
0:10:47 > 0:10:48- It's his first show.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- The judge prefers heavier horses.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- This is just the start - of his education.
0:11:03 > 0:11:04- Is this a mare?
0:11:04 > 0:11:08- Yes - a young filly - who was bred in Newport, Gwent.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- She's an Irish Draught cross.
0:11:11 > 0:11:12- As a foal...
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- ..the lady who bred her wanted - to show her at The Royal Dublin.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20- We went over - to the Royal Dublin Show...
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- ..with our Welsh Irish Draught - and we won at the show in Dublin.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- Is she ready, - or is there more work to be done?
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- I must put make-up on her face - and marks on her bottom.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- Let's go for it.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- You have a go on the other side.
0:11:51 > 0:11:52- Cut that corner.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- You've gone too far back.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58- See the difference?
0:11:58 > 0:11:59- See the difference?- - Yes.
0:11:59 > 0:12:00- Up here...
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- ..and down there.
0:12:04 > 0:12:05- Yes.
0:12:06 > 0:12:07- That's a good one.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- Another one?
0:12:09 > 0:12:10- Another one?- - Yes.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- That's good. I can see it.
0:12:19 > 0:12:24- When the judge stands behind her, - he sees a nice, round shape.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26- J Lo arse!
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- Each of the 20-plus horses Wyn - entered in the Pembrokeshire Show...
0:12:43 > 0:12:44- ..won a rosette.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- Brechfa Brynach was crowned - Coloured Champion this week...
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- ..and Brechfa Cai was crowned - Working Hunter Champion.
0:12:59 > 0:13:04- That means Wyn has two horses - entered in the Supreme Championship.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10- Matthew Davies on Brechfa Brynach - and Jody Sole on Brechfa Cai.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- This is the culmination - of months of your hard work.
0:13:22 > 0:13:23- How do you feel?
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- We've had a really good season - up to now.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- Whatever happens today, - it'll be a bonus.
0:13:40 > 0:13:41- That's the winner.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- Gemma Paxford and the Section C.
0:13:44 > 0:13:45- From where?
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- From where?- - Gloucester.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- Welsh cobs have travelled to England - and they're beating us!
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- It's a handsome horse.
0:13:55 > 0:13:56- Yes. He deserved to win.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- He holds himself beautifully.
0:13:59 > 0:14:03- That was a really strong class.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05- Is he a stallion?
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- Yes.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- I hope so, at least, - or he needs to see a vet!
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- Pembrokeshire County Show - has been successful.
0:14:16 > 0:14:17- Yes, definitely.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- We had eight champions, - two reserve champions...
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- ..and several seconds and thirds.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- Yes - it's been really successful.
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0:14:46 > 0:14:51- In this programme, we focus on the - producer of show horses, Wyn Morris.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- We've seen him competing in shows...
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- ..but Wyn is the boss - here, at Sennybridge Show.
0:14:59 > 0:15:00- He's a judge today.
0:15:02 > 0:15:08- Shows like this are important to - people who live in the countryside.
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- The ponies and horses here today - can go on to win at the Royal Welsh.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- There are - good classes of horses here.
0:15:17 > 0:15:22- People love to come to small shows - to prepare for the big ones.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- Hunters Riding (Small Hunter)
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- The horses enter the ring, - then they begin by walking around.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- I like a horse which walks well.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- It must walk - as though it means business.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- Not ambling along.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- I ask them to trot...
0:15:49 > 0:15:50- ..and then to canter.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- Maybe a gallop.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- I'll check their legs - to make sure they're clean.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- They're two really nice horses.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17- One behaved better than the other - and that's what swung my decision.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- It was close.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30- The next class is a bit of fun.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35- It's a class for children - on lead rein ponies.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- They're not strong enough - to ride off the lead rein.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- It's a fun way - for children to start.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- I enjoy judging classes for children - because they're the future.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- They'll take over from us - and they're talented.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- I've been a judge at a few - local shows in recent weeks...
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- ..and I've seen improvement - in many of the children.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- It shows - they're willing to listen...
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- ..and they don't sulk when you - point out what they're doing wrong.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- They come back to learn more - and it means a lot.
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- In Wyn's equine calendar, the show - season leads to the hunting season.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- Hunts are an integral part - of country life.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- They're a good way - to keep horses fit...
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- ..and ready - for point-to-point races.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47- Wyn, a Pembrokeshire Hunt Master, - invited me to the season opener.
0:17:49 > 0:17:54- The dress is traditional - red for - the masters and black for me.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- This will be my first hunt.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- Everyone's arrived.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02- I'm not sure about this, - but we'll see.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04- There's a lot here.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- Everyone's having a tot of whisky - or brandy before the off...
0:18:09 > 0:18:11- ..to settle the nerves.
0:18:11 > 0:18:13- I asked for a bottle!
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- I'll feel better once we get going.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- Fox hunting - is now illegal, of course.
0:18:27 > 0:18:32- Before the hunt sets off, a scent - is dragged over the fields...
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- ..and that's what attracts the dogs.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- Apparently, urine works really well.
0:18:48 > 0:18:49- You go first.
0:18:50 > 0:18:51- Are you sure?
0:18:51 > 0:18:53- Thanks for that!
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- Through the river we go.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- # Gee up, little horse #
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- Hey! Good boy.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- One little jump - across the river so far.
0:19:13 > 0:19:14- It was fine.
0:19:15 > 0:19:16- Nobody's fallen off.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- We'll see.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- My confidence will grow as we go.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- Oh!
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- Here we go.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- You did really well, fair play.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- I had hoped - to see you hit the ground!
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- Not to hurt yourself, obviously. - Just for fun!
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- I enjoyed it - and everyone's been friendly.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- But I'm not sure how - I'm going to drive home after this!
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- It's already starting to hurt.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Are you alright?
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- HE LAUGHS
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- I last saw Wyn - at The Pembrokeshire County Show...
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- ..to explore unfamiliar territory.
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- Today, I'm more comfortable...
0:20:31 > 0:20:36- ..because I'm here to talk to Wyn - about point-to-point races.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- The equine calendar is perpetual.
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- The hunting - and point-to-point seasons...
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- ..both take place - from winter to late spring.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- Every horse which runs - in a point-to-point race...
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- ..must have participated - in four hunts that season.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- Preparations for point-to-point - races continue in Llandre Ganol...
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- ..and though mine and Wyn's - racing days are over...
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- ..it's nice to be able to share - some experiences.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- Wyn, describe point-to-point racing.
0:21:21 > 0:21:22- Wyn, describe point-to-point racing.- - It all began years ago.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- People raced their horses - from one village church to the next.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- It was a way for farmers - to race their own horses.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- They weren't thoroughbreds back then - but things have changed.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- It's a sport - which I enjoy immensely.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- I really do enjoy it.
0:21:44 > 0:21:48- I show horses - because that's what pays the bills.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- I do point-to-point - because I really enjoy it.
0:21:53 > 0:21:58- I enjoy taking a horse which has - perhaps had too much running...
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- ..and bringing it back - to win in point-to-point.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06- Were you a rider?
0:22:06 > 0:22:08- Yes, I can say I was a jockey.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- Not much of a jockey, - but I did do it.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- I was desperate to do it...
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- ..and I did it.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- I enjoyed every minute, - even when I hit the ground!
0:22:20 > 0:22:21- I loved it.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- It's the most fun - you can have on a horse.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- When you go to the races...
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- ..and you hear the hooves - getting closer and then passing.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- You're in the middle of that noise - and you face 18 jumps.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- You didn't look like you'd retired - when I saw you on Hunky Dory.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- I enjoy doing the work at home.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52- I suppose that's what I enjoyed - right from the start...
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- ..and I should have left it there!
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- The day I have to stop - riding them at home...
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- ..is the day - the time has come to stop it all.
0:23:05 > 0:23:07- I enjoy every minute of it.
0:23:08 > 0:23:09- You don't dwell on that, do you?
0:23:09 > 0:23:11- You don't dwell on that, do you?- - No. I'm too simple for that!
0:23:13 > 0:23:15- You've got to have fun.
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