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0:00:29 > 0:00:33- I'm Cara, I come from Pembrey - and I've learned Welsh.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35- I'm a teacher.
0:00:35 > 0:00:36- I'm now fluent...
0:00:37 > 0:00:42- ..but I rarely get a chance to - speak Welsh in everyday situations.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- I'm about to have that chance - as I spend two days...
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- ..in the company - of the Breese family...
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- ..on a farm in Pennal, Machynlleth.
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- For help to follow the programme, - use the website and the app...
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- ..and don't forget the subtitles.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- I started to learn Welsh - when I was at school.
0:01:13 > 0:01:14- That was many years ago.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- I passed my GCSE, - but I learned it parrot-fashion.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- I couldn't hold a real conversation - with anyone.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- Years after I left school, - I started working in Ammanford...
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- ..as a police officer.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- I tried to have a conversation - in Welsh with an elderly lady...
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- ..who needed to speak Welsh to me - to explain what had happened to her.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- I realized I couldn't help her...
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- ..and I felt really guilty.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- I decided I had to do something.
0:01:49 > 0:01:54- I'd studied French at university - but I didn't speak my own language.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- It was important to me to have - another go at learning Welsh.
0:01:59 > 0:02:04- It will be nice to have a chance to - speak Welsh in natural situations.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- It will help me know what to say.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- Basic things - which I don't already know.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- It will be nice - to visit another part of Wales...
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- ..and have an opportunity - to hear new accents.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- I'm really looking forward to it.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- Cheerio, girls.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- See you next week.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- We're the Breese family - and we live in Cefn Crib, Pennal...
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- ..not far from Machynlleth.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- I'm Sian and these are my children.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- John, my husband, is busy farming.
0:02:54 > 0:02:55- Megan...
0:02:57 > 0:02:58- ..Gwenllian and Ieu.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- We live on Cefn Crib farm - and we also have a caravan park...
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- ..a campsite and a glamping site.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- We look forward to having Cara - with us this weekend.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19- She can mix with a family which - lives through the medium of Welsh.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- KNOCK ON DOOR
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- Hello!
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- Hello. How are you? Welcome.
0:03:35 > 0:03:36- Hello. How are you? Welcome.- - I'm Cara.
0:03:37 > 0:03:38- Hiya. I'm Sian.
0:03:38 > 0:03:40- Did you have a good journey?
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- Did you have a good journey?- - Yes, thank you.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- Hello. What's your name?
0:03:45 > 0:03:46- Gwenllian.
0:03:47 > 0:03:48- Who's this?
0:03:48 > 0:03:49- Who's this?- - Megan.
0:03:49 > 0:03:50- Ieuan.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- Ieuan, Megan, Gwenllian and Sian. - I'll try to remember your names.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- You're camping, so you need - somewhere to pitch your tent.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02- Yes, please. I've got a tent.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- Do you want to help pitch the tent?
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- Do you want to help pitch the tent?- - Will you help me? That's great.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- This is my tent.
0:04:14 > 0:04:15- Can you help me, please?
0:04:16 > 0:04:17- I'm hopeless.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- What's the Welsh word - for instructions?
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- Cyfarwyddiadau.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- Cyfarwyddiadau? Lovely.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- Let's see what's in the bag.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- What's the Welsh word for poles?
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- What's the Welsh word for poles?- - Polion.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- I've never done this before.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- That's obvious!
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- Oh, it's coming along nicely now.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- It says that it should only - take ten minutes to do this.
0:04:57 > 0:04:58- Maybe not.
0:05:01 > 0:05:02- Do you camp here yourselves?
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- Do you camp here yourselves?- - Yes, sometimes.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- Do you like doing it?
0:05:06 > 0:05:07- Do you like doing it?- - Yes.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- What's happening?
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- It's complicated, isn't it?
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- Ieuan, would you be happy - to peg the tent, please?
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- Lovely. Thank you.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- What's the Welsh word for 'to tie'?
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- What's the Welsh word for 'to tie'?- - Clymu.
0:05:36 > 0:05:37- Do lots of people camp here?
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- Do lots of people camp here?- - Yes, in the summer.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- It's a lovely place. It's so green.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- Will I be safe overnight?
0:05:48 > 0:05:49- Are there bears here?
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- Will I see anything scary?
0:05:53 > 0:05:54- No.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- What's monster in Welsh?
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- What's monster in Welsh?- - Anghenfil.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- There are no monsters around here.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- It looks comfortable and sturdy.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- Well done, everyone. High five.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12- Thank you very much. Fab.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- What else is happening on the farm?
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- Shearing.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- Shearing sheep.
0:06:24 > 0:06:25- Can I help out?
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- Can I help out?- - Yes. Come and see.
0:06:28 > 0:06:29- Let's go.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- How many sheep - need to be sheared today?
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- There are 60 sheep in there...
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- ..and around 50 there.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51- How do you help? What's your role?
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- I wrap the fleece - and put it in the wool bin.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- I then brush the bits of wool.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08- What do we have to do?
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- Put the bits in the middle.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- The bits of wool go in the middle.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- Yes, then you fold the fleece - like this.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- Roll it up.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- Take this bit - and tuck it in, like that.
0:07:30 > 0:07:31- Twist it.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- Can I have a go?
0:07:39 > 0:07:40- Yes.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- That was a different experience - but I enjoyed it.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- It's fascinating because - I can feel the lanolin on my hands.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- It isn't smelly.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- I expected it to stink - but it doesn't smell at all.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- I really enjoyed talking to Ieuan - and learning about shearing...
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- ..and what happens to the fleece.
0:08:32 > 0:08:33- I enjoyed it.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- Back in the house, - Meg has prepared lunch.
0:08:44 > 0:08:45- Water?
0:08:45 > 0:08:46- Water?- - Yes, thanks.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- Thank you, Meg, for making lunch.
0:08:48 > 0:08:49- Thank you, Meg, for making lunch.- - Thank you.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- Why did you decide to learn Welsh?
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- I've been learning - for three and a half years.
0:09:04 > 0:09:05- You speak it really well.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- You speak it really well.- - Thank you very much.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- I was working as a police officer - in Ammanford.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- A lot of people speak Welsh - in that area...
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- ..and I had to make an effort - to learn the language.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- Was it difficult to learn Welsh?
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- Yes, I had terrible trouble - in the beginning.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- Everyone struggles with mutations.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- I worried too much - about little details.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39- Speaking is all that counts - and the details come naturally.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43- Everyone understands you, - even if you make mistakes.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- You also need opportunities - to speak Welsh.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- Yes, and that's why - I'm so happy to be here.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- I go to Welsh classes - every Thursday evening...
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- ..but other than that, I have - few opportunities to speak Welsh.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- Do you all go to Welsh schools?
0:10:04 > 0:10:05- Do you all go to Welsh schools?- - Yes.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Meg is taught entirely - through the medium of Welsh.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- So Welsh - is the language of this family.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- Yes, we always speak Welsh and so do - their grandparents on both sides.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- We struggle - to speak English to each other.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- It isn't natural - for you to speak English.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- Come and see the bell tents - after lunch.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- Great. I've never seen one before.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- Great. I've never seen one before.- - You can help make the beds.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44- I've got a job too? Brilliant.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- Will you help Mam today?
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- Do you always help Mam?
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- Do you always help Mam?- - Yes, she's a good little helper.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- This is the bed that needs changing.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- Is there anyone - staying here tonight?
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- Yes. There's a crew - staying here tonight.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- They're celebrating - someone's 50th birthday.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- Members of the same party are - camping in the field, with you.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- This tent is really lovely.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Yes, and there's a log burner here.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- What's the Welsh word - for comfortable?
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- Cyfforddus.
0:11:35 > 0:11:36- Cyfforddus.- - It's really cosy.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- It's lovely and warm - when the sun's shining.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- It really is lovely.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- The bell tents are occupied...
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- ..so I can't stay - in a luxurious tent tonight.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- I'm sure my tent - will be comfortable.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- I just hope there are - no wolves or bears...
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- ..roaming around here at night!
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- I hope it doesn't rain.
0:12:08 > 0:12:09- We'll see.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- If it happens, it happens.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- It was lovely - to meet Cara this morning.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- She speaks Welsh really well...
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- ..although she's only had lessons - for three years.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- She's doing a great job.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30- We'll all prepare a picnic tomorrow - and take it to Llyn Barfog...
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- ..an area which isn't far from here.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- There are lots of tales - associated with it...
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- ..and we'll share those with her.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- We'll also give her - some more tasks on the farm.
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0:13:06 > 0:13:08- Welcome back.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- Cara is about to start her - second day with the Breese family.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- Gwenllian and Bob - are waiting for her.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- Who do we have here?
0:13:19 > 0:13:21- Who do we have here?- - Bob.
0:13:22 > 0:13:23- How old is Bob?
0:13:23 > 0:13:24- How old is Bob?- - He's almost ten.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- He's quite old - but I'm sure he works hard.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- What does he do on the farm?
0:13:31 > 0:13:32- What does he do on the farm?- - He herds the sheep.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- Can Bob do any tricks?
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- Can Bob do any tricks?- - Yes.
0:13:37 > 0:13:38- Sit.
0:13:40 > 0:13:41- Paw.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- Have you got a dog?
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- Have you got a dog?- - Yes. I have two sheepdogs.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- Their names are Poppy and Cayo.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- They're brother and sister...
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- ..and they're really naughty, - unlike Bob!
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- Let's go and have some breakfast.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03- Great. Let's go.
0:14:07 > 0:14:08- Hello! Good morning.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- Good morning. Are you OK?
0:14:11 > 0:14:12- Yes, thank you.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- Were you comfortable in the tent?
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- Were you comfortable in the tent?- - Yes. Everything was fine.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- I was lucky.
0:14:20 > 0:14:21- I've made you a cuppa.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24- Lovely. Thank you very much.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- Is everyone alright this morning?
0:14:26 > 0:14:27- Is everyone alright this morning?- - Yes, thank you.
0:14:28 > 0:14:29- The weather's lovely. We're lucky.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- The weather's lovely. We're lucky.- - Yes, so let's go for a picnic.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34- We can go up to Llyn Barfog.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- There are lots of myths - associated with that area.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- Is it far from here?
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- Is it far from here?- - Yes, it's quite far.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- Who's coming with us?
0:14:44 > 0:14:45- Who's coming with us?- - We're all coming.
0:14:46 > 0:14:47- Great.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- Do you want to meet Lili the horse?
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Do you want to meet Lili the horse?- - Yes. I think I've already seen her.
0:14:53 > 0:14:54- Is she a black horse?
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- Is she a black horse?- - Yes.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57- Lovely. What shall we do with her?
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- Lovely. What shall we do with her?- - Brush her.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- Brilliant. I can't wait.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- Megan, how long have you had Lili?
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Megan, how long have you had Lili?- - For a month and a half.
0:15:09 > 0:15:10- Is that all?
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- Is that all?- - Yes. Nearly two months.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- You're about to brush her. - How often do you do that?
0:15:17 > 0:15:18- Every day, if I can.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- But if it's raining, - I just leave her.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26- Why is it important to brush her?
0:15:26 > 0:15:27- Why is it important to brush her?- - To keep her clean.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- OK. I see.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35- I only use this brush on the neck.
0:15:35 > 0:15:36- I only use this brush on the neck.- - Just the neck. I see.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- Do you want to have a go?
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- OK. Tell me - if I'm brushing too hard.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44- No, that's fine.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- What's the Welsh word for 'to ride'?
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- What's the Welsh word for 'to ride'?- - Reidio.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- Do you ride Lili often?
0:15:52 > 0:15:54- Yes. I ride her every day, if I can.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57- If it's raining, I don't ride her.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00- Do you stick to riding in the field?
0:16:00 > 0:16:02- Do you stick to riding in the field?- - No, I ride around the farm.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- Do you go riding alone?
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- I ride with Mam sometimes - but I go alone most of the time.
0:16:09 > 0:16:10- Oh, lovely.
0:16:11 > 0:16:12- Thank you for showing her to me.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- Thank you for showing her to me.- - That's alright.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16- That was interesting.
0:16:24 > 0:16:25- Hello! How are you?
0:16:25 > 0:16:26- Hello! How are you?- - Hiya.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- I've been brushing Lili.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- Are we ready to prepare the picnic?
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- May I wash my hands?
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- What will we eat?
0:16:47 > 0:16:48- Salad and some rolls.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- Do you want to slice some tomatoes?
0:16:51 > 0:16:53- Do you want to slice some tomatoes?- - Yes. I'll start with the tomatoes.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- What sandwiches - do you like, Gwenllian?
0:16:58 > 0:16:59- Ham.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- Is Llyn Barfog high up?
0:17:03 > 0:17:04- Is Llyn Barfog high up?- - Yes, it's pretty high.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- It's chilly up there - so you'll need a hoody.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- That's OK. I'll take a raincoat - with me, just in case.
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- Cara pops into Machynlleth to buy - a sweet treat for the picnic.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- Ooh! A customer.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36- Hello. How are you?
0:17:36 > 0:17:37- Hello. How are you?- - Hello.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- I'm going on a picnic to Llyn Barfog - this afternoon.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- It would be a good idea - to take a couple of cakes.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50- What can you recommend?
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- Personally, I like them all.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- Personally, I like them all.- - It depends what you fancy.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- There are some children - coming on the picnic.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- I think Ieuan, Megan and Gwenllian - would like the cookies.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- Yes - children love them.
0:18:10 > 0:18:11- Three cookies, please.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- What's the Welsh word - for piece, as in slice?
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- Darn.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25- Two pieces of the butterscotch - and walnut cake, please.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- I'll fetch a knife.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- Where are you staying?
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- I'm staying in Pennal with a family.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- I'm camping in a tent, - which is an experience!
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- Yes, I can imagine.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44- The cake and the cookies - are in there.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- How much do I owe you?
0:18:48 > 0:18:49- Six takeaway cakes.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- One, two, three, four, five, six.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- That's 9, please.
0:18:56 > 0:18:57- That's 9, please.- - That's 20.
0:19:02 > 0:19:03- And that's 11 change.
0:19:04 > 0:19:05- Thank you very much.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11- Thank you. Goodbye.
0:19:11 > 0:19:12- Thank you. Goodbye.- - Ta-ta!
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- Tell me about this place.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- There's a legend - about King Arthur.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- A huge water monster known as Afanc - lived in the lake.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- It was a water dragon - which lived here.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- Afanc killed anyone - who went anywhere near Llyn Barfog.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- It also went on the rampage around - farms at night, killing people.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- King Arthur was asked - to rid the lake of Afanc...
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- ..so he came here - on the back of his big horse.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- Arthur's horse was called Llamrai.
0:20:10 > 0:20:11- Arthur's horse was called Llamrai.- - Llamrai?
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Llamrai carried - some magical chains here...
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- ..which Arthur used to lasso Afanc - and drag it out of the lake.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- Llamrai left a hoof print - in a stone over there...
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- ..which is known - as Carn March Arthur.
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- From here, they dragged Afanc - all the way to Cader Idris...
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- ..and dropped it into - an isolated lake called Llyn Cau.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- Let's hope - Afanc never comes back, Gwenllian.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- Had you all - heard that tale in school?
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- Yes.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- Thank you - for taking care of me this weekend.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- I really enjoyed it.
0:20:58 > 0:20:59- I enjoyed my time here.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- I've learned so much from you.
0:21:03 > 0:21:08- I've learned all about bell tents, - how to brush a horse...
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- ..and how to pitch a tent, - thanks to you three.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- Thank you very much, everyone.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- I've also learned a bit - about the area's history.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- I'm not familiar with the area, - so it's nice to hear these fables.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- I hope to return to this area - in the near future.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- You're welcome. We enjoyed it too.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- We had fun. Thank you.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- Hopefully, my time here - has improved my Welsh too.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- It's nice for you - to practice your Welsh.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- It was a great experience. - Thank you all.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- We had a great time with Cara - this weekend.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- She's seen our life on the farm...
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- ..and also with the glamping - and the campsite.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- We enjoyed showing her - the views up at Llyn Barfog...
0:22:07 > 0:22:12- ..and sharing some of the fables - associated with this area with her.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14- We had a good time.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19- Her Welsh is good, considering she's - only been learning for three years.
0:22:20 > 0:22:21- She's great.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- She's welcome - to come camping here any time...
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- ..but she'd prefer - the luxury of glamping next time!
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- I'd like to return to this area - with my family.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- I'm not so sure - I'd want to camp again...
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- ..but it's been an experience!
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- This is a lovely area and I'd - encourage everyone to come here...
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- ..to appreciate - the Welsh countryside.
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0:23:35 > 0:23:38- There are 59 racecourses in Britain.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- This is one of them - - Ffos Las in Carmarthenshire.
0:23:42 > 0:23:46- There are 8,000 racehorse owners - in the country...
0:23:46 > 0:23:51- ..and Janet Davies is number 23 - on the list of National Hunt owners.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- In this programme, - we focus on the speedy steeds.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57- Welcome to Ceffylau Cymru.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08- We take a look behind the scenes - with a racehorse owner.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14- This is the sport of kings - which also appeals to commoners.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- The roots of horse racing - can be traced to Roman times.
0:24:20 > 0:24:25- It's a sport which is - full of pain, pounds and pedigree.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28- Hold on tight!
0:24:33 > 0:24:35- The thrill of competition...
0:24:36 > 0:24:39- ..is the highlight - for any racehorse owner or trainer.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- A day at the races is a combination - of joy and disappointment.
0:24:44 > 0:24:48- From jockey to bookie, - from handicap to horseshoe.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50- Everyone's on tenterhooks.
0:24:50 > 0:24:53- But the hard work is done - before this stage.
0:24:54 > 0:24:58- Our story begins at the stables, - with Brychan and Janet.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04- Janet Davies - is a successful businesswoman...
0:25:05 > 0:25:09- ..who runs - a translation company in Cardiff.
0:25:10 > 0:25:15- Owning horses may be her hobby - but her professional instincts...
0:25:15 > 0:25:19- ..mean it's a well organized - and successful venture.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25- Her horses - are trained by Evan Williams...
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- ..on his farm - in the Vale Of Glamorgan.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33- Janet, what sparked - your interest in racehorses?
0:25:33 > 0:25:35- A combination of things.
0:25:35 > 0:25:39- I remember being in my grandmother's - house many years ago...
0:25:40 > 0:25:44- ..watching horse races with her and - my sister on a black and white TV.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47- We had a few pennies - to bet on horses.
0:25:47 > 0:25:52- I think it was my grandmother's way - of keeping us out of mischief!
0:25:52 > 0:25:56- Apparently, my great-grandfather - worked as a groom...
0:25:56 > 0:25:59- ..so it seems - horses were in my blood.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02- My interest - also stemmed from the fact...
0:26:02 > 0:26:06- ..that a friend of mine - owned a point-to-point horse.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10- I started to follow - point-to-point races...
0:26:10 > 0:26:11- ..and I enjoyed it.
0:26:14 > 0:26:16- When did you buy - your first racehorse?
0:26:16 > 0:26:18- Back in the summer of 2008.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21- The point-to-point season - was over...
0:26:22 > 0:26:25- ..and I told my husband - I'd like to own a horse.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29- He said, "If you want - to own a horse, buy it yourself."
0:26:30 > 0:26:34- I visited another yard - before I came here, to meet Evan.
0:26:34 > 0:26:38- I fell in love with a horse - called King's Theatre.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44- Of course, he was expensive - and I said I had to look elsewhere.
0:26:45 > 0:26:49- He said, "As this is your first - horse, let's have shared ownership."
0:26:50 > 0:26:52- "You buy 50% - and I'll keep the other 50%."
0:26:53 > 0:26:57- Evan had faith in the horse - although it had never raced.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02- The months passed - and the horse showed great promise.
0:27:02 > 0:27:06- A few days before the horse - was due to run his first race...
0:27:07 > 0:27:10- ..my husband decided to buy a share.
0:27:10 > 0:27:12- We were in a taxi in London...
0:27:12 > 0:27:17- ..when he phoned Evan to tell him - he wanted to buy the other half.
0:27:17 > 0:27:20- The horse ran two days later - and he won.
0:27:20 > 0:27:24- That may have been - the worst thing to happen to us...
0:27:24 > 0:27:27- ..because we fell in love - with racing.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- Since that day, we've enjoyed - a pretty good level of success.
0:27:35 > 0:27:39- Janet's horses have run - at meetings across the UK...
0:27:40 > 0:27:43- ..including Ffos Las - and Chepstow in Wales...
0:27:43 > 0:27:47- ..and over the border - in Ludlow, Ascot and Cheltenham.
0:27:48 > 0:27:53- Court Minstrel, one of her horses, - came through a thrilling race...
0:27:53 > 0:27:56- ..to win - the 2013 Scottish Champion Hurdle.
0:28:01 > 0:28:04- It's a lovely morning - in Llancarfan, Janet.
0:28:04 > 0:28:06- It can be breezy here.
0:28:06 > 0:28:08- Yes, and extremely cold.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- Talk me through - what's happening here.
0:28:11 > 0:28:13- Our horses are out on the yard.
0:28:13 > 0:28:15- We don't own all these horses.
0:28:16 > 0:28:20- They're taken - out of their boxes in the morning...
0:28:20 > 0:28:24- ..to be taken - either on the gallop...
0:28:25 > 0:28:29- ..to go onto the sand - or simply for some light exercise.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32- It depends - on the condition of the horse.
0:28:32 > 0:28:37- The jockeys are warming them up, - waiting for Evan's instructions.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40- You seem like a happy person to me.
0:28:41 > 0:28:42- This must give you a thrill.
0:28:42 > 0:28:44- This must give you a thrill.- - Yes.
0:28:44 > 0:28:48- It's a great way to relax - and forget about work and worries.
0:28:55 > 0:28:56- There's an incline here.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00- Yes, and some of them find it tough.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- Some of them - gallop up there, mind you.
0:29:07 > 0:29:11- There's a huge variety - in the way Evan trains each horse.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- Some horses may not come up here.
0:29:14 > 0:29:17- They sulk and refuse to come here.
0:29:17 > 0:29:20- We have to listen to the horses.
0:29:20 > 0:29:23- Do you enjoy watching them train?
0:29:23 > 0:29:25- Do you enjoy watching them train?- - Yes. It's the best part of it.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- Being outside and watching - our horses doing their best...
0:29:29 > 0:29:31- ..gives me great pleasure.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47- Evan Williams grew up here, - on Aberogwrn farm...
0:29:48 > 0:29:50- ..in the Vale Of Glamorgan.
0:29:51 > 0:29:56- He was a point-to-point jockey - before he became a trainer.
0:29:56 > 0:30:00- His structured days - include exercising the horses...
0:30:00 > 0:30:03- ..discussions - with jockeys and owners...
0:30:04 > 0:30:06- ..and entering horses in races.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09- Mrs Davies - is a very, very good listener...
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- ..but where - she's a successful owner...
0:30:13 > 0:30:17- ..is that - she makes her own mind up as well.
0:30:19 > 0:30:24- A racehorse trainer enjoys people - giving them their opinions.
0:30:25 > 0:30:30- If you think you're right all - the time, you'll never move forward.
0:30:31 > 0:30:35- An owner can have an opinion on a - horse I perhaps wouldn't have seen.
0:30:35 > 0:30:38- It's nice to get an owner's look - on the whole situation...
0:30:38 > 0:30:42- ..because it can sometimes - point you in the right direction.
0:30:47 > 0:30:48- I like Evan's style.
0:30:52 > 0:30:55- When they've done their work - and been washed...
0:30:55 > 0:30:57- ..they're let out to graze.
0:30:57 > 0:30:59- Are your horses out here?
0:30:59 > 0:31:01- Yes, a few of them are here.
0:31:02 > 0:31:05- They were running earlier - and now they're relaxing.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08- You can see - that they are totally relaxed.
0:31:09 > 0:31:10- They're very content.
0:31:10 > 0:31:13- They'll be out here - until lunchtime...
0:31:14 > 0:31:17- ..so they'll graze - for a good two hours.
0:31:20 > 0:31:23- You can see - that they really are relaxed.
0:31:23 > 0:31:28- It's good to see there's a time for - working and a time for relaxation.
0:31:28 > 0:31:29- It's just like people.
0:31:30 > 0:31:34- We work hard and play hard - and so do these horses.
0:31:44 > 0:31:49- As we've seen, Janet enjoys watching - her horses on Evan Williams's farm.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53- Brychan had the pleasure - of meeting the horses she owns...
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- ..and I'm about to meet - the ones that she's breeding.
0:32:06 > 0:32:10- Janet, you've already - had a good day with Brychan.
0:32:10 > 0:32:14- We've seen where the horses - are kept and trained.
0:32:14 > 0:32:17- We've seen - how the whole thing operates.
0:32:17 > 0:32:20- But there's another element - to your equine world.
0:32:21 > 0:32:22- You breed horses too.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24- You breed horses too.- - Yes, and it's a new element.
0:32:24 > 0:32:27- We bought a mare - in Ireland in 2009...
0:32:27 > 0:32:29- ..with the intention of racing her.
0:32:30 > 0:32:32- She did race a couple of times.
0:32:34 > 0:32:36- She won a race at Towcester...
0:32:36 > 0:32:40- ..and we could see - that she had great potential.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46- But she sustained a leg injury - when she ran at Hereford...
0:32:46 > 0:32:51- ..and rather than try to find - an alternative home for her...
0:32:51 > 0:32:55- ..we thought we'd try to breed her.
0:32:55 > 0:33:00- We thought if we could get her to - produce a couple of foals, why not?
0:33:04 > 0:33:07- Timoca already has two foals...
0:33:08 > 0:33:10- ..with a third on the way.
0:33:13 > 0:33:17- Timoca comes from - a successful bloodline...
0:33:17 > 0:33:20- ..which includes - Northern Dancer and Mill Reef.
0:33:22 > 0:33:25- Northern Dancer - won the Kentucky Derby...
0:33:25 > 0:33:27- ..in the United States.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32- What are your hopes - when it comes to breeding?
0:33:32 > 0:33:35- Well, we hope to see her foals - on racecourses.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- More than that, - we hope to see them win.
0:33:38 > 0:33:41- That would be a dream come true.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44- I've told - Evan Williams, our trainer...
0:33:45 > 0:33:48- ..to be brutally honest with us...
0:33:48 > 0:33:51- ..and tell us - if they'll make racehorses.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55- These are exciting times.
0:33:56 > 0:34:00- Yes, and I try - not to come and see them too often.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03- They're racehorses, not pets.
0:34:06 > 0:34:08- I look forward to the future.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11- I hope they don't all disappoint me!
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0:34:31 > 0:34:35- I'm with - the racehorse owner, Janet Davies.
0:34:37 > 0:34:41- Court Minstrel is one - of her most successful horses.
0:34:42 > 0:34:47- He's won ten hurdle races, come - second three times and third twice.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53- Brychan met Court Minstrel - at the stables a while back...
0:34:53 > 0:34:57- ..but, in the meantime, - he's had great success.
0:34:57 > 0:35:00- Yes. It's incredible, to be honest.
0:35:00 > 0:35:04- A few days after being on the yard - and praising the little horse...
0:35:05 > 0:35:08- ..he was entered - in a two and half mile race.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11- He'd never - run further than two miles before.
0:35:12 > 0:35:17- I checked his odds that morning, - and they were 25-1.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21- I thought to myself, - "That's worth a flutter."
0:35:22 > 0:35:26- By the time the race got under way, - he'd drifted to 40-1.
0:35:26 > 0:35:31- I'm not a betting woman, - but I couldn't resist it...
0:35:31 > 0:35:34- ..so I put a few pounds on him.
0:35:35 > 0:35:39- He looked magnificent on the day - and he came from nowhere.
0:35:40 > 0:35:43- He was bringing up the rear - and he come from nowhere.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47- He was third or fourth - as he jumped the final hurdle.
0:35:47 > 0:35:51- He passed the rest of the field, - running like the wind.
0:35:51 > 0:35:56- He was so cheeky, he turned his head - to the others, as if to say...
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- .."Hello! I've passed you!"
0:36:00 > 0:36:05- The TV commentators just said, - "How on earth did he do that?"
0:36:05 > 0:36:07- The jockey did brilliantly...
0:36:07 > 0:36:10- ..and Evan did a magnificent job.
0:36:10 > 0:36:13- Evan trained him - to win that huge race.
0:36:14 > 0:36:19- The downside is he can only run - in top class races from now on.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- It will be tough for him...
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- ..but I look forward - to seeing what happens.
0:36:28 > 0:36:30- It'll be a challenge.
0:36:30 > 0:36:31- It'll be a challenge.- - Definitely.
0:36:31 > 0:36:34- The fact that he won - is unbelievable.
0:36:41 > 0:36:43- The big day has dawned.
0:36:43 > 0:36:44- This is the big stage.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47- All the hard work leads up to this.
0:36:47 > 0:36:51- David saw the foals and - I saw the hard work at the stables.
0:36:51 > 0:36:53- Welcome back to Ffos Las.
0:36:57 > 0:37:02- Ffos Las racecourse, Carmarthenshire - is a relatively new course.
0:37:02 > 0:37:06- Janet has a good track record - at this racecourse.
0:37:07 > 0:37:11- Her horses have won here 13 times.
0:37:14 > 0:37:17- The rain was torrential - during our day there...
0:37:18 > 0:37:21- ..but it couldn't dampen - our excitement.
0:37:22 > 0:37:24- Janet has two runners today.
0:37:24 > 0:37:27- Fille De Champs - is making her debut...
0:37:28 > 0:37:32- ..and Copper Birch, - a horse with huge potential.
0:37:32 > 0:37:36- Janet, we've seen the horses - being trained at the stables.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40- It all leads to this - - a race meeting.
0:37:40 > 0:37:44- Here we are, at Ffos Las - on a cold and windy day.
0:37:44 > 0:37:47- You're hoping - to have a successful day.
0:37:47 > 0:37:49- Yes, we hope so.
0:37:49 > 0:37:53- Copper Birch has been in the stables - for three months...
0:37:53 > 0:37:54- ..waiting for a race.
0:37:55 > 0:37:56- He's been raring to go...
0:37:57 > 0:38:01- ..but bad weather has meant - that races have been cancelled.
0:38:02 > 0:38:04- We hope he does well today.
0:38:04 > 0:38:08- You're also racing a new little mare - for the first time today.
0:38:09 > 0:38:10- Yes - Fille De Champs.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13- We bought her about a year ago.
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- We've been waiting and waiting - for her to race.
0:38:19 > 0:38:23- She's ready to race - and I hope she'll be alright.
0:38:24 > 0:38:27- This kind of race - will be an education for her.
0:38:28 > 0:38:32- She's been entered in a flat race, - rather than a hurdles race.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34- We want to see if she settles.
0:38:35 > 0:38:39- She's like a child - going somewhere for the first time.
0:38:43 > 0:38:47- The official term for this kind - of racing is National Hunt.
0:38:48 > 0:38:53- It involves racing on the flat, - usually over a variety of hurdles.
0:38:54 > 0:38:57- Copper Birch - will run in the Handicap Chase.
0:38:58 > 0:39:02- In a handicap, the best horses - carry more weight in the saddle...
0:39:03 > 0:39:04- ..to make it a fair race.
0:39:05 > 0:39:09- The Grand National is the most - famous handicap race of them all...
0:39:10 > 0:39:12- ..but Ffos Las will do nicely today.
0:39:13 > 0:39:17- Brychan, you have more experience - of racing than me.
0:39:17 > 0:39:19- What's your advice to me?
0:39:19 > 0:39:20- What's your advice to me?- - My advice is never bet!
0:39:21 > 0:39:24- When you see the bookie - arrive by helicopter...
0:39:24 > 0:39:26- ..you know it's a mug's game!
0:39:26 > 0:39:28- I'll follow Copper Birch.
0:39:28 > 0:39:31- I had a nice price on him, at 7-1.
0:39:31 > 0:39:33- I'll sit with Janet - to watch the race.
0:39:34 > 0:39:35- Have you had a flutter?
0:39:35 > 0:39:38- Yes. My money's on Fille Des Champ.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40- I can't wait to see the race.
0:39:40 > 0:39:42- Fingers crossed for Janet.
0:39:44 > 0:39:49- Copper Birch runs first, and Brychan - joins Janet in the pre-parade ring.
0:39:50 > 0:39:54- Owners, trainers and jockeys - meet here to discuss tactics.
0:39:56 > 0:39:59- Minutes before the race. - What happens now?
0:40:00 > 0:40:03- All the horses are in the ring, - as you can see.
0:40:04 > 0:40:07- They're walking around, - starting to warm up.
0:40:07 > 0:40:11- Owners and trainers are here - and, when the bell rings...
0:40:11 > 0:40:14- ..we'll be joined by the jockeys.
0:40:14 > 0:40:18- Evan will tell our jockey - how to run the race.
0:40:18 > 0:40:19- How are your nerves?
0:40:19 > 0:40:21- How are your nerves?- - Alright, at the moment.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24- I may get nervous later.
0:40:24 > 0:40:28- This horse has a mind of his own, - so anything could happen.
0:40:32 > 0:40:34- Come on, number nine!
0:40:34 > 0:40:36- Come on, number nine!- - Yes. Let's hope for the best.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39- And they're off!
0:40:39 > 0:40:41- They're racing!
0:40:43 > 0:40:44- That's fast!
0:40:45 > 0:40:50- Yes, when you consider - they'll run three miles in the mud.
0:40:51 > 0:40:52- He jumped that one well.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54- He jumped that one well.- - Good boy.
0:40:55 > 0:40:57- He's at the rear but he looks happy.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01- Over the second safely.
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- Here they come, - in front of the stand.
0:41:06 > 0:41:09- All the runners - are still in the race.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12- Yes, and they're bunched together.
0:41:12 > 0:41:13- Yes - it's a close race.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19- There's growing excitement - in the stand.
0:41:19 > 0:41:23- Everyone's watching - the horse they've backed.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28- No wonder they're struggling - in this weather.
0:41:28 > 0:41:30- The ground is really heavy.
0:41:31 > 0:41:35- The important thing is the jockey - knows when the horse is too tired...
0:41:36 > 0:41:37- ..and he stops him.
0:41:40 > 0:41:44- He's sixth and he's slowing down.
0:41:46 > 0:41:50- I think it would be better - if he didn't jump any more now.
0:41:51 > 0:41:53- That's how accidents happen.
0:41:55 > 0:41:58- Unfortunately, - it's too much for Copper Birch...
0:41:58 > 0:42:00- ..and the jockey pulls him up.
0:42:01 > 0:42:05- It's disappointing, but it's a - relief that the horse is uninjured.
0:42:06 > 0:42:09- Are you happy - with the jockey's decision?
0:42:10 > 0:42:13- Yes, because it means - the horse will come home.
0:42:13 > 0:42:18- I need to check that he's OK but - he didn't fall or injure himself.
0:42:21 > 0:42:22- He's exhausted. You can see that.
0:42:22 > 0:42:24- He's exhausted. You can see that.- - Yes. He's shattered.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29- He can run some other time.
0:42:33 > 0:42:36- Janet, how do you feel - after that last race?
0:42:37 > 0:42:38- I feel alright.
0:42:38 > 0:42:43- He did his best and I'm glad - he was pulled up before the finish.
0:42:43 > 0:42:47- The big horses who've run since then - have struggled.
0:42:47 > 0:42:52- Small horses can get through the mud - but it's hard for the big ones.
0:42:52 > 0:42:53- But that's life.
0:42:53 > 0:42:57- On we go to the next race - and Fille De Champs.
0:42:57 > 0:42:59- How do you feel ahead of this race?
0:42:59 > 0:43:01- I feel fine.
0:43:02 > 0:43:04- I want to see if she can behave.
0:43:05 > 0:43:09- I hope she's learned some manners - from Evan's training.
0:43:12 > 0:43:14- She'll run her own race.
0:43:14 > 0:43:20- I hope she'll be quite competitive - but I don't want her to be pushed.
0:43:21 > 0:43:23- The jockey is quite young...
0:43:23 > 0:43:26- ..but I hope he knows - what to do with her.
0:43:29 > 0:43:31- They're off!
0:43:31 > 0:43:34- Fille De Champs - is a runner in this race.
0:43:35 > 0:43:40- She's right at the rear, which is - where she's supposed to be.
0:43:40 > 0:43:42- That should help her stay relaxed.
0:43:42 > 0:43:46- It's possible that the ground - will be too heavy for her.
0:43:47 > 0:43:51- As long as she relaxes - and runs well, I'll be happy.
0:43:56 > 0:44:01- As you can see, she's struggling - with that soft ground.
0:44:04 > 0:44:08- The first four horses - have a substantial lead.
0:44:10 > 0:44:11- She's alright.
0:44:11 > 0:44:16- She's behaving herself - and I think she looks happy enough.
0:44:16 > 0:44:20- We told the jockey to pull up - if he felt she was struggling.
0:44:22 > 0:44:27- If she doesn't like the ground, - she'll remember that next time.
0:44:27 > 0:44:30- If she has a bad experience, - it will stay with her.
0:44:31 > 0:44:33- Let's see what happens.
0:44:33 > 0:44:38- I'll be surprised if she does - finish this race, to be honest.
0:44:42 > 0:44:45- She looks happy - as she approaches the finish.
0:44:51 > 0:44:55- She's done what you hoped she'd do - - she finished the race.
0:44:55 > 0:44:57- Yes, I wanted her - to finish the race.
0:44:58 > 0:45:01- I wanted her - to finish higher than that...
0:45:01 > 0:45:03- ..but this weather is beyond words.
0:45:09 > 0:45:13- Briefly, Evan, - describe the events of today.
0:45:13 > 0:45:16- What people don't understand - is you need days like this.
0:45:17 > 0:45:20- People think we're mad, coming out - when they wind's blowing...
0:45:20 > 0:45:24- ..and the rain's tipping down - but it's important for us.
0:45:25 > 0:45:28- We love horses - and we love seeing them perform.
0:45:28 > 0:45:31- They were bred - to perform in these conditions.
0:45:31 > 0:45:35- National Hunt is all about days like - this, when tough horses win races.
0:45:35 > 0:45:39- Even when it goes wrong, you get - enjoyment out of the preparation...
0:45:40 > 0:45:44- ..the competition and the - camaraderie involved in it all.
0:45:46 > 0:45:48- Janet, how do you feel?
0:45:49 > 0:45:51- SHE LAUGHS
0:45:51 > 0:45:53- I don't know what to say!
0:45:53 > 0:45:56- I'll keep my language respectable!
0:45:56 > 0:45:58- Ffos Las in the rain...
0:45:58 > 0:46:02- ..and two horses - which didn't perform at their best.
0:46:02 > 0:46:04- Never mind.
0:46:04 > 0:46:06- That's how it is - up and down.
0:46:08 > 0:46:11- A horse on Evan's yard - is called Ups And Downs.
0:46:11 > 0:46:13- We've had the downs today!
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- Let's hope for more ups - in races to come.
0:46:17 > 0:46:19- Yes, of course.
0:46:24 > 0:46:28- During the eight years - since we bought our first horse...
0:46:28 > 0:46:30- ..our world has changed.
0:46:31 > 0:46:36- Having horses means you forget about - any problems you may have.
0:46:37 > 0:46:39- I lose myself completely...
0:46:40 > 0:46:46- ..when I watch the horses train, - when I have a cuppa with Evan...
0:46:46 > 0:46:50- ..and when I chat to the jockey - and go to the big races.
0:46:51 > 0:46:56- We're extremely fortunate - to be part of the equine world.
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