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0:00:28 > 0:00:32- My name is Rosie Gleeson - and I come from Cardiff.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- I've been learning Welsh - for over three years.
0:00:35 > 0:00:40- I'm 28 years old and I live with - my partner, Lucy, and Tai, our dog.
0:00:41 > 0:00:46- Lucy and I are engaged and - we're getting married in October.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- We may start a family one day.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- The dream - is to speak Welsh in our home.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55- For the next two days...
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- ..I'll have a taste - of a Welsh-speaking home life.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- I'll live - through the medium of Welsh...
0:01:02 > 0:01:08- ..as I move in with the Metcalfes - in Llanrhychwyn, the Conwy Valley.
0:01:09 > 0:01:14- For help to follow the programme, - use the website and the app...
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- ..and don't forget the subtitles.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- I met Hywel, my Welsh tutor, - two years ago.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- I learn - through conversations with Hywel.
0:01:35 > 0:01:41- Hywel thinks it's important to learn - to use Welsh in the everyday world.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- In everyday life.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- I want to learn real Welsh.
0:01:47 > 0:01:48- This is Tai, the dog.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- Tai is a Welsh dog.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- I love Tai and Tai loves me.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- He feels sad today - because he's seen my suitcase.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- Tai is thinking, - "Oh! Rosie's going away!"
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- I hope to have - an interesting experience.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20- I hear there are six children - on the farm, so I'm a bit nervous.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- It will be hard - to remember all those names...
0:02:27 > 0:02:32- ..but I look forward to lots of fun, - lots of noise, lots of chat...
0:02:32 > 0:02:33- ..and lots of people.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- We're the Metcalfe family...
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- ..from Tan Yr Eglwys, Llanrhychwyn, - near Llanrwst.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- Llanrhychwyn is a small hamlet - just outside Trefriw.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- Most people here - work in agriculture.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- Others work on the coast - or in Llanrwst.
0:02:59 > 0:03:04- We're farmers but our fencing work - is our bread and butter.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- It's mainly agricultural fencing.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- During the next two days, - we'll perform our daily duties...
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- ..of checking on the cattle - and feeding them.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- We also have a few sheep - which are in need of shearing.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- We speak very little English - from day to day.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- Llanrwst and Trefriw - are totally bilingual villages...
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- ..and you can - go about your business in Welsh.
0:03:32 > 0:03:33- We're very lucky.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- Hi. Are you alright?
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- Yes, thank you. Nice to meet you.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- Yes, thank you. Nice to meet you.- - You too.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- Welcome to Llanrhychwyn. - I'm Gwyneth and that's Elgan.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- The others - will introduce themselves to you.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53- I'm Penri, the eldest. I'm 14.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55- I'm Siencyn and I'm 13.
0:03:55 > 0:03:56- I'm Nel and I'm 11.
0:03:58 > 0:03:59- I'm Branwen and I'm 9.
0:03:59 > 0:04:00- I'm Branwen and I'm 9.- - I'm Leusa and I'm 7.
0:04:01 > 0:04:02- What's your name?
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- What's your name?- - Moi.
0:04:04 > 0:04:05- How old are you?
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- How old are you?- - Two and a half.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- Have you been here before?
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- No, it's my first time - in Llanrhychwyn but I like it.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16- It's a special place.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- It's very different from Cardiff.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23- Yes. I live - in the middle of the city.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- There are lots of houses, - cars and people there.
0:04:28 > 0:04:29- It's really quiet here.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- I like it. I like it.
0:04:32 > 0:04:33- Very good.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- Have you been to North Wales before?
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- Have you been to North Wales before?- - I went up Snowdon with my father.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- That was when I was ten years old.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- I enjoy walking with my father.
0:04:44 > 0:04:50- You can go up to the intake - with Elgan to see the sheep...
0:04:50 > 0:04:51- ..and to feed them.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- This is the intake - and those are Welsh Black cattle.
0:05:07 > 0:05:12- We keep Welsh Blacks because they're - good at grazing on rough ground.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- What's the Welsh word for calves?
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- What's the Welsh word for calves?- - Lloeau.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- What about one calf?
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- What about one calf?- - Llo.
0:05:22 > 0:05:23- One calf.
0:05:24 > 0:05:25- Another calf.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27- A little calf over there.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Pass the feed, Pens.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- That's good, boy.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- What sort of food is this?
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- It's a blend of barley and wheat.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- There's treacle in there too.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- It's a mixture of those things.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- It's a mixture of those things.- - Great! That's very interesting.
0:05:53 > 0:05:54- Would you like to try it?
0:05:54 > 0:05:55- Would you like to try it?- - No, thank you.
0:05:56 > 0:05:57- It's nice. Try it.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- Branwen has given - the red calf a name.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- Yes - Brenig.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Yes - Brenig.- - Hello, Brenig.
0:06:13 > 0:06:14- Brenig is so cute!
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- Rosie, why don't you give them - the rest of the feed?
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- Yes - put it in a pile - on the ground.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- They don't usually eat - women from Cardiff!
0:06:29 > 0:06:30- A bit too much?
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- No, it's fine.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- It's cloudy but it's warm - and you can still see a lot.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- Over here, you can see - part of the Conwy Valley.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- You can't quite see - the valley floor.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- Where's Snowdon?
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- That's Lliwedd and that pass - is called Bwlch Y Saethau.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- The summit of Snowdon - is hidden by clouds.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- Snowdon is there, - directly in front of you.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- I enjoyed that experience.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- It was wonderful.
0:07:07 > 0:07:12- I'm really lucky to have a chance - to come here and experience this.
0:07:15 > 0:07:16- It's brilliant.
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- I felt a little bit - scared of the animals at first.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- That changed when I started to meet - some of the animals.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30- Once I got used to them...
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- ..I grew in confidence - to be around the animals.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- First, we shear the sheep's stomach.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- That's the wool from its stomach.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59- There's a technique to it.
0:08:06 > 0:08:11- How many sheep - can you shear in a day?
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- I used to go out shearing - every day in the summer.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- During those days, - I'd shear up to 300 sheep in a day.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23- Wow! That's a lot of sheep.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- She didn't say she - didn't understand me, which is good.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- She was good and she was talkative, - fair play.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- When we fold the fleece, - we pull the sides in.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- Fold it into a long line.
0:08:46 > 0:08:52- When you ask her something, it takes - her longer than a native speaker...
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- ..to give you an answer.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- Then, we find a hole - or make a hole in the fleece.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- We then put it - in the bag, over here.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- Are you happy to have a go - at folding the next one?
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- Yes, I'm happy - to have a go at the next one.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- Very good.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- Pull it into one long line.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- I'll bring the sides in for you.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- Before I came here, I was worried - about my clothes and my hair.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- I was worried - about speaking Welsh too.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- I was worried about everything - but I'm happy to be dirty.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- I feel inspired.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47- OK?
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- OK?- - Very good.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- Thanks for your help.
0:09:51 > 0:09:52- Thanks for your help.- - Let's put it in the sack.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- Do you like playing rugby?
0:10:06 > 0:10:08- Do you like playing rugby?- - Yes.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- Do you play rugby at school?
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- Do you play rugby at school?- - Yes.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- But we play for a club - more than school.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- We don't play much rugby at school.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- We only play if there's - a competition coming up.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- What club?
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- What club?- - We play for Nant Conwy.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- Brilliant.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- It's just down the road. - Not far from here.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- Did you play rugby - when you were younger?
0:10:36 > 0:10:41- Unfortunately, when I went to school - girls weren't allowed to play rugby.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- We were only allowed - to play netball and hockey.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- I don't like hockey or netball.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- Do you enjoy watching rugby?
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- Do you enjoy watching rugby?- - Yes. I love it.
0:10:57 > 0:10:58- I'm tackling you!
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- Oh, no! You tackled me.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08- Do you want to hear a story - called Smot On The Farm?
0:11:10 > 0:11:11- Great.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- I have some small animals - to show to you, Smot.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Can we go and look for them, Dad?
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- Moi would sit next to her, - listening to stories all day long.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- Smot, what's keeping you so long?
0:11:31 > 0:11:33- Baa! Baa!
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- I can't see any lambs.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- It was a wonderful experience.
0:11:42 > 0:11:48- I went up to the mountain - and I saw all the animals.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- I learned about life on the farm.
0:11:54 > 0:11:55- I had lots of fun.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- I feel really lucky and I can't wait - to go back tomorrow.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- I'm just happy.
0:12:05 > 0:12:06- The end.
0:12:06 > 0:12:07- The end.- - I want it again.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- Rosie will cook the kids' breakfast - tomorrow and we'll have a lie-in.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- What's a lie-in?
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- Yes - that sounds great.
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0:12:35 > 0:12:36- Say thank you, Moi.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- Do you want some milk?
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- Yes? Do you want some milk?
0:12:41 > 0:12:42- Do you want some milk?
0:12:43 > 0:12:44- Yes, please.
0:12:48 > 0:12:49- Say thank you, Moi.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Do you want anything else?
0:12:52 > 0:12:53- Toast?
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Yes. Can I have toast, please?
0:12:57 > 0:12:58- Good morning.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- Good morning.- - Good morning.
0:13:00 > 0:13:01- How are you?
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- How are you?- - Fine, thanks. Did you sleep well?
0:13:04 > 0:13:05- Yes, we had a great sleep.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- Have the children eaten?
0:13:08 > 0:13:09- Have the children eaten?- - Yes, they've eaten.
0:13:10 > 0:13:11- They had cereal and toast.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- They had cereal and toast.- - Very good.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- They're ready for the day.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- I think you must be Super Mum - to do this every morning.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- Come with Rosie and me, Moi.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- Where do you come from originally?
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- From the Llyn Peninsula.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36- It's very different - from this mountainous area.
0:13:36 > 0:13:41- The Llyn Peninsula is all coastline - and I do miss the sea.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- There are plenty - of mountains and trees around here.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- Do you go back - to the Llyn Peninsula often?
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- Yes, my mother - and three brothers live there.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- My brothers have children...
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- ..and my children - love to visit their cousins.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- This is the oldest - surviving church in Wales.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- It's thought there was a Celtic - church on this site originally.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- A timber building.
0:14:17 > 0:14:18- It says here...
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- ..as you enter the building, - you'll sense a special atmosphere.
0:14:23 > 0:14:26- It's very calming, - as you'll find out.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- The stained glass window - is also special.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- It's one of the - oldest ones in Britain.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- It contains a touch of yellow.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- What's the story of the church?
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- What's the story of the church?- - Llywelyn had a hunt in Trefriw.
0:14:44 > 0:14:50- Siwan, his wife, would walk up here, - to the church, to worship.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- Which Llywelyn was this?
0:14:54 > 0:14:55- Which Llywelyn was this?- - Llywelyn The Great.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- And who was Siwan?
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Llywelyn's wife.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04- Siwan had to walk up here, - to the church, to worship.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- When she was pregnant, it was - difficult for her to walk here...
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- ..so Llywelyn built a church - lower down, in Trefriw, for her.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- Siwan and Llywelyn - had a church here and in Trefriw?
0:15:18 > 0:15:19- Wow!
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- Do people come here - to attend the services?
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- Yes, but there isn't a service - here every Sunday.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- There's a service here - around three times a year...
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- ..plus some christenings.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- Sometimes, they hold services - for animals here.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- Services for animals, in the church?
0:16:05 > 0:16:06- Services for animals, in the church?- - Yes.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Wow! What sort of animals?
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- A donkey, - some dogs and lots of horses.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- I think that's a really good idea.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- And cats too.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24- It isn't very nice - if they do a poo!
0:16:26 > 0:16:27- I agree.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- One, two, three, whee!
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- Are you alright?
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- You peel the potatoes, Rosie, - and put the skin in here.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- Do you cook a roast every Sunday?
0:16:48 > 0:16:49- Do you cook a roast every Sunday?- - No.
0:16:50 > 0:16:54- The children play rugby - on Sunday mornings, so it's tricky.
0:16:54 > 0:16:59- I try to cook a Sunday roast every - week when the season's finished.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- It's one of the few meals - everyone likes.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- Some of them are fussy, so it's good - to have something we'll all eat.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10- Do you cook Sunday lunch?
0:17:11 > 0:17:12- I like Sunday lunch.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- I sometimes cook it during the week.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- It's easier for me - to cook a roast during the week.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- I'm really busy on Sundays.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- I have to see my family on Sundays.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- Do you go walking on Sundays?
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- Yes, I go walking with my father - and I go on long walks with my dog.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38- I'm sure you eat out a lot.
0:17:39 > 0:17:40- Yes, I eat out a lot.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- I'm lucky - because I live in Canton...
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- ..and there are - lots of restaurants there.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- I like going to places - which serve authentic food.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- Food from different countries? - I see.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- Is it difficult - to do your shopping here?
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- No. We're lucky - in Llanrwst and Trefriw.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- We have butchers and grocers.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- There's one supermarket in Llanrwst.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- There's more choice down the coast - in Llandudno and Colwyn Bay.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- Mam! You put that there.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- No, I don't - want it there... oh, that's great.
0:18:33 > 0:18:34- Hello! How are you?
0:18:35 > 0:18:36- Welcome to Nain's house.
0:18:37 > 0:18:38- Thank you very much.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- Leusa has come with you.
0:18:40 > 0:18:42- Very good. Take a seat.
0:18:42 > 0:18:43- Thank you.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45- It's hot.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47- Your garden is really lovely.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- Do you think so? It's hard work.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- Yes - it must be a lot of work.
0:18:52 > 0:18:53- Yes - it must be a lot of work.- - I do my best.
0:18:54 > 0:18:55- Take a seat and have a drink.
0:18:56 > 0:18:57- It's really hot today.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- Yes, but it's sunny - and I think I'm really lucky.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04- Have you enjoyed yourself?
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- Yes, I really enjoyed myself - and I've had lots of fun.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09- You speak Welsh really well.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11- You speak Welsh really well.- - Thank you. I'm trying.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- Did you see the gwartheg - cattle?
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- Buchod - cows?
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- Oh! Yes.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- I saw the cattle, or cows, - below the mountain.
0:19:23 > 0:19:24- Yes, that's right.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28- We call that area of land - the intake.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- Do you enjoy - living so close to the family?
0:19:34 > 0:19:35- Yes, very much so.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- They're great company.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40- Nain, can I have a drink of water?
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- If you want a drink of water, - go and ask Nel or Branwen.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- You want a drink of water?
0:19:49 > 0:19:50- Yes.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- He talks non-stop.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53- He's great company.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- Would you like to live on a farm?
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- Would you like to live on a farm?- - Yes, I think so.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- I want to move to the countryside.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- Before this week...
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- ..I didn't know - whether or not I'd like it.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- But now that I've been here, - I know I do like the countryside.
0:20:21 > 0:20:22- I like the animals...
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- ..and I'm a little bit jealous - of the people who live here.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- It's a lovely place.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- You'll have to move to North Wales.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- You'll have to move to North Wales.- - I do want to move to North Wales.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- The thing is, - my family lives in the south.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- I think I could move to Brecon...
0:20:47 > 0:20:52- ..or to the Rhondda Valley, which is - near Cardiff but in the countryside.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- I had a lot of fun.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- My time here was really special.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- Do you want some more gravy?
0:21:10 > 0:21:11- I'll fetch some more now.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- It's great - to meet someone from Cardiff.
0:21:16 > 0:21:21- The children speak Welsh to her - without giving it a second thought.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- It was great to have Rosie with us - for two days.
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- I really enjoyed shearing with her - and having breakfast with her.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- It would be fun - to visit Rosie in Cardiff.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- It's one thing to sit in a classroom - and speak Welsh.
0:21:43 > 0:21:48- Unfortunately, she must choose - which shops to visit carefully...
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- ..if she wants to speak Welsh.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- Life in Cardiff - is very different from country life.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01- I'm a bit jealous.
0:22:03 > 0:22:08- I think living in the countryside - is healthy and lots of fun.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- It was interesting - to be with someone...
0:22:15 > 0:22:18- ..who doesn't quite - speak Welsh like us.
0:22:18 > 0:22:23- It's great that people who come from - the biggest cities in our country...
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- ..try to speak Welsh - and try to learn it.
0:22:27 > 0:22:28- It was fun. I enjoyed it.
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- She's really kind - and she's really nice.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- It would be great - to see Rosie come back...
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- ..to see how much she remembers - of what we taught her.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- One, two, three, whee!
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- She'd become fluent in no time...
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- ..if she lived - in a Welsh-speaking area.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- After this experience, - I think I want a big family.
0:23:02 > 0:23:07- A big family - has a chance to have lots of fun.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- A big family can learn - lots of new things together.
0:23:12 > 0:23:16- The Metcalfe children - were at ease and very nice.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21- If I can have children like - the Metcalfes, I want a big family.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27- But I also think - that Gwyneth is Super Mum.
0:23:30 > 0:23:31- She does everything.
0:23:32 > 0:23:37- Thank you very much for giving me - such a wonderful experience.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43- Cheers. Thank you very much.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46- Cheers, Rosie.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48- Thank you too, Rosie.
0:23:49 > 0:23:52- What's important - for Rosie to do now, girls?
0:23:53 > 0:23:54- To keep speaking Welsh.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- I'll definitely keep speaking Welsh.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- I'll practise a lot - when I get back to Cardiff.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- Come back and see us soon.
0:24:05 > 0:24:06- Yes - come up here again.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- If you're ever in North Wales, - remember to pop in and see us.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- Yes - I'd like to - stay in touch with you.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16- Yes. That would be great.
0:24:16 > 0:24:17- Brilliant.
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0:24:26 > 0:24:31- In this series, we look at - the world of horses in Wales.
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- From hooves to cobs, - from racing to shows.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41- We feature the unique world - of horses and owners.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08- The horse - is a fascinating creature.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16- It's somewhere between - the domesticated and the wild.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23- That's one of the elements - which makes the horse exciting.
0:25:28 > 0:25:33- I'm Brychan Llyr and, - with top breeder, David Oliver...
0:25:33 > 0:25:37- ..we'll lead you through - an exciting equine adventure.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42- David is well-known for his success - at The Royal Welsh...
0:25:42 > 0:25:47- ..winning the 2014 Cuddy - Supreme In-hand Championship.
0:25:49 > 0:25:53- What I enjoy most - is preparing horses for the shows.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57- I handle them, I get them ready, - I trim them, I feed them...
0:25:57 > 0:26:00- ..and I form a bond with that horse.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04- When I take that horse to a show, - it presents itself at its best.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10- Horses play a huge part - in Brychan's life.
0:26:10 > 0:26:15- He enjoys racing in the saddle but - we'll take it easy in this series.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19- Ask anyone in the equine world - what draws them to horses...
0:26:19 > 0:26:23- ..and everyone - will give you a different answer.
0:26:23 > 0:26:28- My answer is that horses thrill me.
0:26:30 > 0:26:36- In this programme, the story of - a family which lives near Llandysul.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41- Brychan and I will visit their stud - regularly over a period of time...
0:26:42 > 0:26:46- ..and we see the excitement, - the success and the hard work.
0:26:46 > 0:26:49- The journey begins - at the stable door.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59- We'll focus on breeding horses - in this programme...
0:26:59 > 0:27:02- ..and this is - one of the best studs in Wales.
0:27:02 > 0:27:07- The Menai Stud bloodline - goes back over several generations.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10- These horses - are special and successful.
0:27:17 > 0:27:21- Menai is one of Wales's oldest - and most influential studs.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26- Its success can be traced - as far back as 1914...
0:27:26 > 0:27:30- ..to its first mare - - Menai Queen Bess.
0:27:31 > 0:27:35- Peter Jones, his wife Ann and - their sons, Richard and Thomas...
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- ..live here, on Rhyd Y Fenne farm.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42- They all adore horses, - no-one more so than Peter.
0:27:42 > 0:27:45- Horses have been - a big part of my life...
0:27:46 > 0:27:48- ..since I left school when I was 15.
0:27:48 > 0:27:52- Had I concentrated - on cattle or sheep...
0:27:53 > 0:27:57- ..I'd have made more money - than I did from horses!
0:27:59 > 0:28:03- I can only say that - they've brought me great pleasure...
0:28:03 > 0:28:07- ..and they've given me a lifelong - challenge to compete in shows.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- If I didn't have horses, - I'd be totally lost.
0:28:14 > 0:28:19- The stud has enjoyed success with - horses like Menai Shooting Star...
0:28:20 > 0:28:23- ..Menai Fury and Menai Calon Lan.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29- What does the term 'stud' mean?
0:28:29 > 0:28:33- It's an establishment - where horses are kept for breeding.
0:28:33 > 0:28:38- It's different from stables, an - establishment where horses are kept.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40- You breed horses in a stud.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44- We keep stallions and mares - for breeding.
0:28:46 > 0:28:50- How would you explain - what the term bloodline means?
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- You're asking complicated questions!
0:28:56 > 0:28:58- We all started with something.
0:28:58 > 0:29:02- We go back all the way to Queen Bess - and Queen Bee and so on.
0:29:03 > 0:29:05- The source of the well.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- The purest water is always there.
0:29:09 > 0:29:13- You don't know what comes in - from other sources before that...
0:29:13 > 0:29:16- ..but you do know - that my well is totally pure.
0:29:17 > 0:29:21- I try to go back to that well. - It's called line breeding.
0:29:21 > 0:29:26- What's the difference between - line breeding and inbreeding?
0:29:26 > 0:29:30- When it works, it's line breed, - when it doesn't it's inbreed.
0:29:30 > 0:29:33- I'm not sure - if that's a simple answer!
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- Richard is Peter's elder son.
0:29:39 > 0:29:43- In addition to helping with the - horses, he's just sat his A levels.
0:29:44 > 0:29:45- Walk on.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48- What do the horses mean to you?
0:29:49 > 0:29:52- Well, David, - they're part of my upbringing.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55- Horses are part of the family - and I enjoy them.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59- They're in my blood.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- I have the honour - of showing horses...
0:30:02 > 0:30:06- ..which were bred on our land, - at Pant y Defaid Farm.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09- I can't put it into words...
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- ..what those horses mean to me.
0:30:14 > 0:30:16- Good lad.
0:30:17 > 0:30:19- Riding is Richard's passion...
0:30:19 > 0:30:23- ..and Thomas leads - in the in-hand classes.
0:30:23 > 0:30:26- Peter has two worthy apprentices...
0:30:26 > 0:30:31- ..and their contribution - is crucial to the stud's success.
0:30:32 > 0:30:35- I understand - you're the business brain...
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- ..and that you like to make deals - when you sell horses.
0:30:39 > 0:30:43- How important is it - to create a market for the horses?
0:30:43 > 0:30:46- I think that's the most important - thing of all.
0:30:47 > 0:30:51- It's easy to prepare them for a show - and enjoy showing them...
0:30:51 > 0:30:55- ..but others may not be - the best ones in their year...
0:30:55 > 0:30:58- ..and if we don't show them, - we sell them.
0:30:58 > 0:31:01- We sell them on the internet.
0:31:02 > 0:31:03- You have a website, don't you?
0:31:03 > 0:31:04- You have a website, don't you?- - Yes.
0:31:05 > 0:31:07- Our Facebook page is handy too.
0:31:08 > 0:31:11- Dad's a bit of a Facebook addict - at the moment!
0:31:11 > 0:31:14- Do you help out - with that side of things?
0:31:15 > 0:31:20- Yes. Dad's a bit slow and Mam - can't even turn on the television!
0:31:20 > 0:31:25- I do try to help them - join the 21st century!
0:31:28 > 0:31:32- Ann has established a dental surgery - next to the stables.
0:31:33 > 0:31:36- She's far enough from the horses...
0:31:36 > 0:31:40- ..but close enough - to keep en eye on her boys.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43- We know about the Menai bloodline.
0:31:43 > 0:31:46- You've kept your own identity...
0:31:46 > 0:31:50- ..by registering your own ponies - under the Friarly prefix.
0:31:51 > 0:31:55- When I married Peter, I'd had - my father's ponies for years.
0:31:55 > 0:31:57- I couldn't just let them go...
0:31:58 > 0:32:01- ..so I decided to keep - the Friarly bloodline alive.
0:32:01 > 0:32:03- I'm really glad I did it.
0:32:04 > 0:32:07- How do you keep control of Peter - and your sons?
0:32:07 > 0:32:09- It must be a tough job!
0:32:09 > 0:32:11- It must be a tough job!- - Yes. I do my best.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13- Peter tells me you're the boss.
0:32:13 > 0:32:15- Really? That's good to know.
0:32:16 > 0:32:19- What does the future hold - for your family stud?
0:32:21 > 0:32:23- Have you made any plans?
0:32:23 > 0:32:25- Have you made any plans?- - That's a big question.
0:32:26 > 0:32:30- I'm lucky that both my sons - share my passion for horses.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38- It seems likely that they'll follow - a different path from me.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41- Richard wants to study to be a vet.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46- That will take him out of the system - for at least five years.
0:32:48 > 0:32:53- I'm not sure what Thomas - wants to be, apart from a playboy!
0:32:54 > 0:32:58- He says he wants to - follow in his mother's footsteps...
0:32:58 > 0:33:00- ..and become a dentist.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03- Who knows?
0:33:03 > 0:33:06- I hope they keep the business going.
0:33:06 > 0:33:10- Four generations of our family - has bred horses here...
0:33:10 > 0:33:14- ..and it would be a shame - if it all went to waste in the end.
0:33:14 > 0:33:18- I think you can rest easy. - The boys seem keen to me.
0:33:18 > 0:33:19- I hope so.
0:33:19 > 0:33:23- I'd be a happy man if I could - look down and see it or look up!
0:33:28 > 0:33:30- The Menai Stud is interesting.
0:33:30 > 0:33:34- Different mountain ponies - and Welsh cobs are bred here.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- Section A, Section B, - Section C and Section D horses.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45- Section A - is the Welsh Mountain pony.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- Section B - is the Welsh Pony Of Riding Type.
0:33:49 > 0:33:52- Section A ponies - are lively and stocky.
0:33:52 > 0:33:58- Section B ponies are slightly bigger - and have riding characteristics.
0:33:58 > 0:34:01- Section C - is the Welsh Pony Of Cob Type.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03- These are active and strong.
0:34:10 > 0:34:14- Section D is The Welsh Cob, - Richard's favourite.
0:34:16 > 0:34:18- Many consider - this powerful, agile horse...
0:34:19 > 0:34:22- ..to be the best - for driving and for riding.
0:34:23 > 0:34:27- The Welsh Cob is known as - an excellent horse the world over.
0:34:28 > 0:34:31- I like to think - I know a bit about horses...
0:34:31 > 0:34:36- ..but it's such a wide field, - there's a lot I don't know too.
0:34:36 > 0:34:38- For example, showing horses...
0:34:38 > 0:34:42- ..and the detailed preparation - that goes into it.
0:34:43 > 0:34:47- So, I've come to Menai Stud - to learn about this subject...
0:34:48 > 0:34:51- ..and, hopefully, - to avoid being eaten by horses!
0:34:55 > 0:34:59- Showing season stretches - roughly from May to October.
0:34:59 > 0:35:03- It's a busy time in the stables - as they prepare the horses...
0:35:04 > 0:35:07- ..load the vehicles and make sure - the equipment is in order.
0:35:10 > 0:35:14- I'm familiar with a lot of work, - such as washing and loading...
0:35:15 > 0:35:17- ..but one of the jobs - is alien to me.
0:35:18 > 0:35:22- This one's going to the show, - so how do you prepare her?
0:35:22 > 0:35:26- We must wash her and we must - trim the hair under her chin.
0:35:26 > 0:35:31- We'll get rid of all this hair - so she looks the part in the ring.
0:35:31 > 0:35:32- Will you shave her?
0:35:34 > 0:35:38- Yes, we'll shave the muzzle - and singe the hair with a candle...
0:35:39 > 0:35:40- ..to get rid of it all.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49- I've never seen anything like this.
0:35:49 > 0:35:50- I'm amazed.
0:35:52 > 0:35:56- Cardi Llwyd is - one of the best horses on the yard.
0:35:56 > 0:36:01- Peter has high hopes for him, - so he must look his very best.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03- He's a bit ticklish.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07- I think - I'd be ticklish down there too!
0:36:07 > 0:36:09- Especially if two men tickled you!
0:36:11 > 0:36:14- It's important to us - that the horses look their best.
0:36:14 > 0:36:17- The Royal Welsh is our shop window.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26- Do I need to wish you luck?
0:36:26 > 0:36:27- Do I need to wish you luck?- - Yes.
0:36:27 > 0:36:30- You always need luck - in the Royal Welsh.
0:36:30 > 0:36:32- Yes. We need luck.
0:36:32 > 0:36:37- We don't know what the temperature - will be out there, so we need luck.
0:36:39 > 0:36:41- We've done all we can.
0:36:41 > 0:36:46- The horses look as good as we can - get them, under the circumstances.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48- They're majestic creatures.
0:36:50 > 0:36:52- They certainly look good.
0:36:52 > 0:36:55- We've been lucky - for the past two years...
0:36:55 > 0:36:58- ..so we hope our luck is in - again this year.
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0:37:17 > 0:37:22- The Royal Welsh is one of the - world's biggest agricultural shows.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26- It's the shop window - for the Menai Stud horses.
0:37:26 > 0:37:30- Success at the show - means success for the business.
0:37:30 > 0:37:34- They've won in the past - and it went well again this time...
0:37:34 > 0:37:36- ..thanks to some hard work.
0:37:38 > 0:37:42- It's good to see the next generation - from The Menai Stud...
0:37:42 > 0:37:45- ..literally take the reins.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49- Richard tasted success - amid fierce competition.
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- Menai Cardi Llwyd won the - Stallion 8 Years Or Older class.
0:37:55 > 0:38:00- As a commentator, David witnessed - the celebrations and the tears.
0:38:05 > 0:38:07- A smile from Peter.
0:38:09 > 0:38:10- Yes - Peter's smiling.
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- Richard Jones leading Menai Cardi - Llwyd, his parents' horse.
0:38:19 > 0:38:22- Peter and Ann Jones - have a day to remember.
0:38:29 > 0:38:32- Next, it was Thomas's turn - with Menai Lady Catkin.
0:38:32 > 0:38:37- His horse had been out in the fields - with her foal until recently.
0:38:39 > 0:38:42- It was a last-minute decision - to show her.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46- Incredibly, she was crowned - the Section C Supreme Champion.
0:38:53 > 0:38:55- It went really well.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00- It was her first show, - so it could have gone either way.
0:39:01 > 0:39:05- As it was her first show, - she could have refused to budge.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07- Thankfully, it went well.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11- Her name will be on that trophy.
0:39:11 > 0:39:15- That's a massive privilege - and an honour for me.
0:39:16 > 0:39:17- She's a special mare.
0:39:18 > 0:39:23- You'd think she'd been in since - February but she was in the field.
0:39:25 > 0:39:30- The icing on the cake was Richard - winning on Menai Cosmopolitan...
0:39:30 > 0:39:34- ..in the Welsh Cobs - Four Years And Over class.
0:39:34 > 0:39:36- I'm crying again.
0:39:36 > 0:39:40- He beat over 70 other entrants - on the final day of the Show.
0:39:44 > 0:39:49- This got him his ticket to compete - in the Horse Of The Year Show.
0:39:52 > 0:39:56- As you can see, I can't believe it - and I'm a bit speechless!
0:39:57 > 0:39:59- There are no words to describe it.
0:40:02 > 0:40:07- Winning a championship like this - only happens to experienced horses.
0:40:09 > 0:40:14- Winning at The Royal Welsh, - the most important show of them all?
0:40:14 > 0:40:16- I can't describe it.
0:40:16 > 0:40:21- If I do get the A level grades - to get into college...
0:40:22 > 0:40:25- ..the first thing I'll do - is ask for a week off!
0:40:25 > 0:40:28- We'll see how that goes down!
0:40:35 > 0:40:40- After the excitement of - The Royal Welsh, things settle down.
0:40:41 > 0:40:44- But the equine calendar - never comes to a complete stop.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49- There's always - work to be done on the farm.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- Peter seems worried - about the stud's future...
0:40:53 > 0:40:56- ..now that Richard's A level results - are in.
0:40:57 > 0:41:00- Dad's incredibly disappointed - that I got the grades.
0:41:01 > 0:41:05- He's incredibly disappointed - that I'm going to study to be a vet.
0:41:06 > 0:41:10- I'm sure he's disappointed - for all the right reasons.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16- I hope he will miss me - for the five years I'll be away...
0:41:16 > 0:41:20- ..but this situation has to be - resolved one way or another.
0:41:20 > 0:41:23- I'm sure they can cope - for the five years.
0:41:26 > 0:41:30- I'm incredibly proud of Richard...
0:41:31 > 0:41:33- ..for following his dream.
0:41:34 > 0:41:39- But at the same time, I wonder - how things will be here without him.
0:41:41 > 0:41:43- We've got to cope with that...
0:41:44 > 0:41:46- ..and see how it goes.
0:41:52 > 0:41:56- I'm looking to keep - around three cob fillies next year.
0:41:57 > 0:41:58- The rest of them must go.
0:41:58 > 0:42:00- I'd like to keep them all.
0:42:00 > 0:42:04- We have a really good crop - this year.
0:42:04 > 0:42:07- It will be a wrench - to see the mares go.
0:42:10 > 0:42:13- They've been a big part of my life - down the years.
0:42:15 > 0:42:19- Some of these are getting on - - they're 15 and 16 years old.
0:42:19 > 0:42:21- It'll be really hard to see them go.
0:42:25 > 0:42:27- My father's advice to me was...
0:42:28 > 0:42:31- ..to sell the best - and keep the very best.
0:42:31 > 0:42:33- I think that was good advice.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- I'd like to get it down - to around ten cob mares.
0:42:39 > 0:42:43- We must have - around 20 of them at the moment...
0:42:43 > 0:42:48- ..and that's too much work for - someone who's drawing his pension.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59- The Horse Of The Year Show - is the next big competition.
0:43:00 > 0:43:04- Will Richard be given time off - from his course in Liverpool...
0:43:05 > 0:43:08- ..to come to the show in Birmingham?
0:43:08 > 0:43:13- This is the eve of the opening day - of the Horse Of The Year Show.
0:43:13 > 0:43:15- We're waiting for Peter to arrive.
0:43:15 > 0:43:18- This is Menai Cosmopolitan's stable.
0:43:19 > 0:43:24- There's a lovely buzz, as everyone - arrives at the NEC and gets ready.
0:43:24 > 0:43:26- I can't wait!
0:43:27 > 0:43:31- The Horse Of The Year Show is one - the world's biggest horse shows.
0:43:32 > 0:43:34- Everything happens indoors...
0:43:34 > 0:43:39- ..and this is the first time - Richard and Menai Cosmopolitan...
0:43:39 > 0:43:42- ..have competed - under artificial lights.
0:43:42 > 0:43:45- They have a trial run - to calm the nerves.
0:43:46 > 0:43:51- It's a new experience to see a horse - I bred being ridden by my son.
0:43:51 > 0:43:52- You must be really proud.
0:43:52 > 0:43:54- You must be really proud.- - Yes. Bursting with pride.
0:43:55 > 0:43:57- He came down here from Liverpool.
0:43:57 > 0:44:00- His preparations weren't great...
0:44:00 > 0:44:04- ..because he's come here - fresh from his Freshers' Week!
0:44:05 > 0:44:09- It's not - the ideal preparation for this...
0:44:10 > 0:44:13- ..but they look really great.
0:44:17 > 0:44:20- It's time - for Richard to enter the ring.
0:44:20 > 0:44:23- All we can do now is wait - and hope for the best.
0:44:32 > 0:44:34- The class is ending...
0:44:34 > 0:44:38- ..and Menai Cosmopolitan - has done as well as any other horse.
0:44:38 > 0:44:42- Fingers crossed - he gets a rosette today.
0:44:53 > 0:44:55- No rosette this time...
0:44:55 > 0:45:00- ..but everyone's proud that Richard - and Cosmopolitan did so well.
0:45:02 > 0:45:06- Peter, you must be proud - of Richard and Menai Cosmopolitan.
0:45:06 > 0:45:08- Yes, I'm extremely proud.
0:45:09 > 0:45:13- I was very proud that he qualified - to come here in the first place.
0:45:13 > 0:45:17- He kept everything together - and put on a really good show.
0:45:18 > 0:45:19- Yes - I'm very proud.
0:45:29 > 0:45:33- Peter and Ann Jones have had - a successful and memorable year.
0:45:33 > 0:45:36- Our journey with them - is coming to an end.
0:45:37 > 0:45:40- I'm in Strumble Head to see - the white horses on the sea...
0:45:41 > 0:45:42- ..and on the land.
0:45:52 > 0:45:55- Your Llandysul farm is landlocked.
0:45:55 > 0:45:58- Do you enjoy - coming down to the coast?
0:45:59 > 0:46:03- One of the great things - about this area is it's drier.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09- The other thing - is the climate is better...
0:46:09 > 0:46:14- ..and there's good grazing here - practically all year round.
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- They really thrive here.
0:46:18 > 0:46:23- To be honest, being down here is - the closest I'll ever get to Heaven!
0:46:25 > 0:46:28- I'd be happy to winter here, - if I were a pony.
0:46:37 > 0:46:41- Peter, from your perspective, - what sort of year has it been?
0:46:41 > 0:46:43- It's been extremely good.
0:46:46 > 0:46:49- We qualified - for the Horse Of The Year Show...
0:46:49 > 0:46:51- ..and we competed there.
0:46:54 > 0:46:57- We had success - with foals being born.
0:46:57 > 0:46:59- It's been a good year.
0:46:59 > 0:47:02- Richard went to Liverpool - and he's settled there.
0:47:03 > 0:47:07- In Richard's absence, - we're lucky to have Thomas's help.
0:47:08 > 0:47:11- We'll have his help - for another year.
0:47:11 > 0:47:16- This time next year, we really - will have to assess the situation.
0:47:16 > 0:47:20- We've got to - cut down on the numbers.
0:47:20 > 0:47:25- Ann and I won't be able to cope - with the numbers we have at present.
0:47:27 > 0:47:30- We may keep some of the ponies - and some of the cobs.
0:47:31 > 0:47:34- We really have to - cut down on our workload.
0:47:34 > 0:47:39- Cut down on the numbers maybe - but you'll never leave the business.
0:47:39 > 0:47:41- I don't think so.
0:47:41 > 0:47:43- No, we won't get out completely.
0:47:44 > 0:47:48- I want to have a horse in my life - for as long as I'm on this earth.
0:47:48 > 0:47:51- My life would be very empty - without horses.
0:47:51 > 0:47:53- That's how I feel anyway.
0:47:56 > 0:47:58- I live for my horses.
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