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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- America is the land - of opportunity and dreams.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07- A diverse mix of cultures - and religions.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- A magnet for those - hoping for a better life.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- The place has captured - my imagination ever since childhood.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- Images and locations from films - and television series...
0:00:19 > 0:00:22- ..are etched in my mind.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- It's now one of my favourite - holiday destinations.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- According to folklore, - Prince Madog of Gwynedd...
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- ..was the first man - to reach America.
0:00:32 > 0:00:36- The Welsh have regularly - settled here ever since.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- The Quakers came first, followed by - farmers and miners a century later.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- But what about present-day America?
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- I'm here, following the trail - of three products from Wales.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- An ingredient to flavour - luxury chocolates.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- A knitwear business - in South-West Wales.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57- And a special animal...
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- ..leaving its mark - across the United States.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Five generations - of the same family...
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- ..have long been producing clothing - and textiles in West Wales.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- Their products can now be found - in Selfridges and Harrods...
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- ..and on Jermyn Street - and Savile Row.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- The Corgi factory - has received the Royal Warrant.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- And their customers - read like a who's who list.
0:01:41 > 0:01:47- Hugh Grant, Prince Charles - and Elton John, to name but a few.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- The company - is run by Chris and Lisa Jones...
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- ..a brother and sister - carrying on the tradition.
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- They're keen for their jumpers and - socks to enter the worldwide market.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- We're here in the boardroom...
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- ..surrounded by old photographs...
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- ..of not only the factory - but your family.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- The man in the centre...
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- ..was my grandfather, Glyn Jones.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- The photograph up in the corner - is of my father, Huw Jones.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- That's my uncle in the corner.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- He must be five or six. - Another Jones - Elfyn Jones.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40- You're a family of Joneses.
0:02:41 > 0:02:43- Which Jones established the company?
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- The company was founded in 1893...
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- ..by John Rhys Jones.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- He was my great-great-grandfather.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- Did he start out making socks?
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- Yes, he made socks - for the coal miners...
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- ..to wear to chapel on a Sunday.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- During the '60s, they started - making Argyle sweaters...
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- ..similar to the ones - you'd see on a golf course.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- But since Lisa and Chris - took over...
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- ..bold colours have replaced...
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- ..the grey and black socks of old.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- Uniquely-designed sweaters - are a big part of the business.
0:03:23 > 0:03:29- The materials used in this factory - come from four corners of the world.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- Cashmere from Mongolian - and Himalayan goats.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- Italian and Egyptian cotton.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40- Merino wool for the kilt socks - of the army regiments of Scotland.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- And Pembrokeshire wool - for Welsh socks.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- We're the last company in the UK - to use this type of machinery.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- What's so special - about this machine?
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- This is called hand intarsia.
0:03:57 > 0:04:03- As you can see, each colour - is pulled through by hand.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- Then you pull the carriage across...
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- ..which gives you the stitch.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- Though you don't knit - by hand here...
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- ..the work is done by hand - despite having machines.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- It's very dexterous work.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- It takes 10 hours - to make one jumper.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25- Goodness me!
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- The company trades with - a long list of countries.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- Britain, of course, - the United States...
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- ..Japan, European countries...
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- ..Russia, Canada, South Africa, - Korea and Australia.
0:04:50 > 0:04:55- Iconic shops such as Selfridges and - Harrods also stock their clothing.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- Within this factory in Ammanford...
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- ..50,000 pairs of socks - are knitted each year...
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- ..some of which are worn - on famous feet.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- Sorry to interrupt, Helen. I can see - you're ironing on the labels there.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- Tell me about some of the customers - who buy these socks.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- Who are your most famous customers?
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- Elton John.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- Jude Law.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- Peter O'Toole.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Daniel Craig.
0:05:30 > 0:05:31- Liz Hurley.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- Christina Aguilera.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36- Christina Aguilera.- - Meg Matthews and Liam Gallagher.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- Ronnie Corbett.
0:05:39 > 0:05:40- Ronnie Corbett.- - Ronnie Corbett.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42- Ronnie Corbett.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- Ronnie Corbett.- - Small ones for him then!
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- Prince Charles.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- These are important socks for us.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- Prince William - chose the colour combination.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- He designed them? - How did that come about?
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- Did you ask him?
0:06:06 > 0:06:11- No, we were visiting the St James's - Palace valet with a new jumper...
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- ..for Prince Charles.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- We showed him the socks...
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- ..and he said he thought his son - might like a few pairs.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- So Prince William and - Prince Harry chose the colours...
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- ..and this design has sold well.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Prince Harry too?
0:06:31 > 0:06:32- Prince Harry too?- - Yes.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- He designed black and red ones - for the regiment he was in.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- Prince William's big day - isn't far away.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- Do you think he'll be wearing these - on his wedding day?
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- I don't think so, but we'll see.
0:06:48 > 0:06:53- And the Prince's stripy socks have - been the company's best-sellers.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58- The Royal connection has helped - market the company overseas...
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- ..especially on the other side - of the Atlantic.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06- Tell me about America.
0:07:07 > 0:07:12- Which designers and shops - do you mainly do business with?
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- I go out there - with a range of our products...
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- ..and swatches of our new designs.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- I visit stores such as Barneys, - designers such as Tom Brown...
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- ..as well as boutiques - in the Meatpacking District...
0:07:28 > 0:07:33- ..and shops such as Zoom - in the well-known Hamptons.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- We also visit shops in Newport - such as Royal Male.
0:07:37 > 0:07:43- So, the more you go out there on - business, the more orders you get.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- Yes. This year, - we're designing for J.Crew.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- They're a very trendy, - urban company...
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- ..with shops all over the world.
0:07:53 > 0:07:58- Keeping the Corgi label on - our socks has made a big difference.
0:08:07 > 0:08:13- Leaving the factory, it's time to - head from the south to the north.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- There's something about - this part of Wales...
0:08:21 > 0:08:24- ..that makes me feel as if - I'm on holiday.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- Crossing the Menai Bridge - is something I never tire of.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- Its engineering is incredible - and the scenery, spectacular.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- The Menai Strait - has a key role to play...
0:08:41 > 0:08:46- ..in the growth of Welsh produce - over recent years.
0:08:46 > 0:08:52- One company has harvested salt - from this clean and fresh seawater.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- The company is called Halen Mon, but - I've never seen a salt farm before.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- Richard Hughes Roberts, who's been - here since its beginnings...
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- ..shows me around.
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- So does the process begin with the - water being pumped from the Menai?
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- Yes, that's right. - The pumps are embedded in the beach.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- We have to pay Her Majesty...
0:09:21 > 0:09:26- ..so that we can keep the pumps - running under the beach like this.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- What is it - about the Menai's water...
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- ..that makes it ideal - for creating Halen Mon?
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- It's a great place - to draw seawater...
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- ..because the tide passes through - the Menai Strait four times a day.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- So it's very clean water.
0:09:45 > 0:09:50- It's very pure water that's been - filtered by the pebbles and sand...
0:09:51 > 0:09:52- ..before being processed.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- ..before being processed.- - Mussel beds along the beach...
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- ..also filter the water.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- After being pumped from the sea - outside the farm...
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- ..the saltwater is then boiled - at a low temperature...
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- ..and left to crystallize.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- When the crystals have formed, - they're ready to be harvested.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17- Every part of the process - has to be carefully undertaken...
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- ..because the crystals - are very fragile.
0:10:21 > 0:10:26- These large, white flakes are - what makes Halen Mon so distinctive.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- Yes, they are.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- I lift them out - and carefully set them down there...
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- ..ready for the next process.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43- Though the process is slow, - it's a vital procedure...
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- ..for the purity of the salt - and the unique taste...
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- ..the company is known for.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- The produce has changed - over recent years...
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- ..to incorporate - some unexpected ingredients.
0:10:58 > 0:11:03- The chef at Harvey Nichols - helped us out in the beginning...
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- ..to come up with - the organic spiced sea salt.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- Since then, - we've developed smoked sea salt...
0:11:12 > 0:11:18- ..vanilla and also celery sea salt.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- And the smoked sea salt...
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- ..is used in some unusual ways, - isn't it?
0:11:27 > 0:11:28- Yes, indeed.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- In America, it's used in chocolate.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- A woman called Fran in Seattle - came up with the recipe.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- As it happens, - those particular chocolates...
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- ..are Mr Obama's favourites.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- And we've all heard of him!
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- That's been great marketing for us - because word got around.
0:11:49 > 0:11:54- Fran came here - to see how the salt was made.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- She brought three boxes - of these chocolates with her...
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- ..and they were wonderful.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- Unfortunately, there are none left!
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- This is one story I can't ignore.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- The world's most powerful man...
0:12:15 > 0:12:19- ..likes his chocolate - with salt from North Wales.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- But the salt is only half the story.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- The smoky flavour is also created - on the island, close to Benllech.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- Anglesey is famous - for its oak trees.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- The Derimon Smokery in Dulas...
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- ..is responsible - for the smoky flavour.
0:12:44 > 0:12:49- So, Gwen, is this the oven - where the salt is smoked?
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- Yes, this is the oven we use - just for the salt.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- The salt is smoked for four days...
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- ..and is turned only once...
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- ..to deepen the flavour.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- I understand that this salt...
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- ..is used in Seattle...
0:13:09 > 0:13:13- ..to make Barack Obama's - favourite chocolates.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- How did you feel on hearing that?
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- How did you feel on hearing that?- - It's brought us a lot of publicity.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- And, of course, - they're wonderful chocolates...
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- ..made with Halen Mon's - smoked sea salt.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- Have you tasted them?
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- We were given just the one.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- We cut it up into pieces - and shared it with everybody.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- It was very nice.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- Like everyone else, - he's always welcome here.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- We'd be thrilled if he dropped by.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- We run a bed and breakfast too, - so he could stay here!
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- Like all the best ideas, - it's such a simple and obvious one.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- As I follow the trail - of these products from Wales...
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- ..it's time for me to go - from one island...
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- ..to an island of a different kind.
0:14:04 > 0:14:09- The American market is an obvious - target for worldwide companies...
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- ..due to its size - and numerous opportunities...
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- ..to attract a wider audience.
0:14:16 > 0:14:21- The two companies I've visited have - cracked this competitive market.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- I'm on a journey to discover more...
0:14:24 > 0:14:29- ..about the impact Welsh produce - is having on American customers.
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0:14:48 > 0:14:50- Manhattan, New York.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- When I'm here, I feel as if I've - reached the centre of the world.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- As Frank sings, if you can make it - here, you can make it anywhere.
0:14:58 > 0:15:03- That's true of show business as well - as business, commerce and fashion.
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- The Corgi company from Ammanford - already trades with America...
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- ..stocking major stores - such as Barneys...
0:15:16 > 0:15:21- ..and deals with Ralph Lauren, - and boutiques such as Royal Male.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- Manager, Lisa Wood, - also liaises with designers...
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- ..on their individual collections.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- Here we are. - Why don't you show me around?
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- First stop today is J.Crew - in the Tribeca district.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- A brand which has more than - 300 stores across America.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- These items in the corner - look very familiar, Lisa.
0:15:44 > 0:15:45- Here we are in J.Crew.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- Here we are in J.Crew.- - Tell me a little about the company.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- We started doing business with them - two years ago.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- They have ten shops in New York - alone...
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- ..as well as an Internet site.
0:15:59 > 0:16:04- They buy a lot from us, and we get - repeat orders every year.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- Do they sell just socks...
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- ..or do they also sell your jumpers - and cardigans?
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- Socks at the moment, but next week - I'm meeting the accessory buyer.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- Fingers crossed, - we'll soon be supplying accessories.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- How does it work? Do they chose - the different designs each season?
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- Or do they wait and see - which are the best-sellers?
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- I come here every year to show - the new collections to the buyers.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- They then choose the new styles.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- I bring colour cards along...
0:16:40 > 0:16:46- ..and they design different colour - combinations on the computer...
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- ..which become exclusive to J.Crew.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- There are new collections - for summer and winter.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- These are the ones I like. - They're very retro.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- They're like Wales's football socks - from the '70s.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- You can buy an Adidas shoulder bag - to go with them.
0:17:04 > 0:17:05- Remember those in school?
0:17:05 > 0:17:06- Remember those in school?- - Yes.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- I remember 1970s retro. Very good!
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- You're taking me now - to the Upper West Side.
0:17:22 > 0:17:23- What's up there?
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- What's up there?- - We're visiting Marlon Gobel...
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- ..an up-and-coming designer...
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- ..in top-end fashion.
0:17:34 > 0:17:39- He doesn't have a shop, but he'll - show his collection at Fashion Week.
0:17:39 > 0:17:44- His designs will then be available - to buy in Bergdorf Goodman.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- Is it all work and no play - when you come here?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- Of course!
0:17:50 > 0:17:56- I'm sensing you enjoy going to all - these places in Manhattan by taxi.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- It's like Sex And The City!
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- I suppose so.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- Though Marlon Gobel - is a new label...
0:18:03 > 0:18:07- ..he's a well-known face - in the fashion world out here.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- He designs unique cashmere items, - created in Ammanford...
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- ..and sold in the exclusive - Bergdorf Goodman...
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- ..for a price that would even empty - Elton John's wallet.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- Gosh, this is so fun - because this is always the way.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- It starts happening, - and I see spring emerge...
0:18:29 > 0:18:35- ..out of these colour swatches - and patterns, and suddenly...
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- With New York Fashion Week - at an end...
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- ..it's time to move on - to the autumn collection.
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- Lisa presents samples and ideas - for new textiles and designs.
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- It's so interesting to see how - concepts for a new design develops.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- I'm seeing the creative process - for myself.
0:18:55 > 0:18:56- Mix some textures.
0:18:56 > 0:18:57- Mix some textures.- - What is this?
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- You could mix that - with some of these images.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- You're killing me here. - Look at that. Wow.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- Sign me up for... Yeah.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- It's a creative partnership - two - people from different backgrounds...
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- ..designing in tandem.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- The pair's enthusiasm is infectious - and has an effect on me.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- But I want to know what makes - a designer from New York...
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- ..want to work with a company - 3,000 miles away.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30- There's a trust with Lisa - that she...
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- There's no judgement on when I'm - coming up with this idea...
0:19:35 > 0:19:40- ..of, like, produce sweaters - or I say, supermarkets or secrets.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42- She laughs with me, not at me.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- Lisa never tells me it won't work.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- She says, "It'll be fun for us - and fun for you."
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- He's obviously a big fan of yours, - Lisa.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- I'm going to keep him - for a while longer, I think.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- With your own fashion and design - background...
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- ..it must be superb working with - an up-and-coming young designer...
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- ..who's breaking into - this competitive market.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- Yes, it is.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- I'll go home with footage - of the fashion show...
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- ..and show everybody in the factory - who make the sweaters.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- They'll see - what we've produced in Ammanford...
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- ..out here on the catwalk.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- It's the type of thing you see - on television.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- It's hard to believe - we started the process...
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- ..and the sweaters we made - in our factory end up out here.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- Tell me about Marlon's - latest collection.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50- This is one of the cable sweaters. - It's 10-ply cashmere.
0:20:50 > 0:20:55- You made this, of course. - Did you make all the knitwear?
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- Yes, we made it all.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- This started out as strips...
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- ..that we weaved in and out - to look like cable.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- A lot of work has gone into this.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- A lot of work has gone into this.- - You can tell by the weight.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- There's a lot of cashmere in that.
0:21:10 > 0:21:11- It must be warm.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- It must be warm.- - 100%.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- This took over a kilo of cashmere - to make.
0:21:16 > 0:21:21- It would probably cost - around 1,500 in a shop.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- 1,500 in one of - these exclusive shops!
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- Yes, such as Bergdorf Goodman.
0:21:31 > 0:21:32- This is unusual.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- What is it?
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- It's a heart.
0:21:38 > 0:21:43- I can see it now, with the veins - running down the arms.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- This is one of the sweaters - we made...
0:21:46 > 0:21:50- ..during the first year - of working with Marlon.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- Was this made in the factory - in Ammanford?
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- Yes, it took over a day to make.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- Only six of these have been made...
0:22:01 > 0:22:05- ..and they sell them - in Bergdorf Goodman for 2,100.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- 2,100? Wow!
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- And they've all been sold.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- 100% sell-through, - which is what we want.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38- The day has worn me out.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- But Lisa has one appointment left - in her schedule.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- The taxi heads through - Manhattan's fashionable quarter.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- The Meatpacking District.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- Lisa has incredible energy, - and during her week here...
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- ..she'll visit 20 companies.
0:22:55 > 0:23:00- She will show them jumpers and socks - and discuss colours and cuts...
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- ..with individual designers - to combine creative ideas.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- What kind of shops are there here?
0:23:09 > 0:23:13- Mainly clothes shops, - but everything here is trendy.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15- What about this shop?
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- Jussara Lee, whom we've been - working with for a while.
0:23:19 > 0:23:20- Is that your stuff in the window?
0:23:20 > 0:23:21- Is that your stuff in the window?- - Yes.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- We made the cardigan and the jumper.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- The cardigan - is a Valentine's special.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32- I can see the hearts on it.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34- Let's go inside.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42- Hello, hello!
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- Hi!
0:23:44 > 0:23:46- How are you?
0:23:46 > 0:23:51- The fashionable Jussara Lee boutique - is the final appointment.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- The Brazilian designer - started her label in the '90s.
0:23:56 > 0:24:01- She provides a custom-made service, - creating individual pieces.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05- The Corgi company has been - creating knitwear for her...
0:24:05 > 0:24:07- ..for some years.
0:24:07 > 0:24:12- I want to ask Jussara what it's like - working with the Welsh designer.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- She's full of praise for her.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- Sometimes, sewing my labels, - I feel even guilty...
0:24:19 > 0:24:24- ..because some of the things - that we bring into the store...
0:24:24 > 0:24:29- ..and put our label on, - are actually her creations.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- That's all cashmere.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- Is this the one that I shot - last time you were here?
0:24:35 > 0:24:36- It was a different colour.
0:24:36 > 0:24:37- It was a different colour.- - What about the factory?
0:24:38 > 0:24:42- Do Jussara's customers have any idea - of where the knitwear comes from...
0:24:42 > 0:24:44- ..and of Wales as a country?
0:24:44 > 0:24:47- You know, I think that...
0:24:47 > 0:24:50- ..I mean, I don't know, - but I feel every time I say...
0:24:51 > 0:24:54- .."Our sweaters - are made in Wales"...
0:24:54 > 0:24:56- ..I just feel so proud of it.
0:25:00 > 0:25:04- It's been fun - going around Manhattan with Lisa.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07- She has incredible energy - and enthusiasm.
0:25:07 > 0:25:09- And you need it here.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- What she offers - is a high-quality service.
0:25:12 > 0:25:17- There are many people here in one of - the world's fashion capitals...
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- ..who appreciate what she and - the women in Ammanford can create.
0:25:24 > 0:25:24- .
0:25:31 > 0:25:31- 888
0:25:31 > 0:25:33- 888- - 888
0:25:39 > 0:25:41- The following day...
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- ..I fly to the other side - of the United States...
0:25:45 > 0:25:48- ..to a town that's a nirvana - for chocolate-lovers.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18- I was always a big fan - of the sitcom, Frasier...
0:26:18 > 0:26:21- ..which was set here in Seattle.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- He and his brother, Niles, - were a laughing stock...
0:26:24 > 0:26:28- ..as a result of their discerning - taste for the finer things in life.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31- But it could be said - that the citizens of Seattle...
0:26:32 > 0:26:37- ..are searching for a little luxury - and sophistication in their lives.
0:26:46 > 0:26:50- Seattle residents - are known for their love of coffee.
0:26:50 > 0:26:53- It's little wonder Starbucks - started here in the '70s.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56- Because of its mild weather...
0:26:56 > 0:26:59- ..they also like to eat chocolate - with their coffee.
0:27:00 > 0:27:04- There's a tradition here - of supporting artisan businesses.
0:27:04 > 0:27:08- One of the most prosperous - is Fran Bigelow's chocolate company.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23- Fran opened her first shop in 1982.
0:27:24 > 0:27:29- She's acknowledged for reviving - the desire for quality chocolates.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33- Fran's aim is to retain - the flavour's purity...
0:27:33 > 0:27:36- ..and combine it with - the best ingredients.
0:27:38 > 0:27:40- Here in the United States...
0:27:40 > 0:27:44- ..there's a tradition - of mixing the salty and the sweet.
0:27:44 > 0:27:47- Snickers bars, - Cracker Jack and salty popcorn.
0:27:47 > 0:27:51- By working in tandem - with a company from Wales...
0:27:51 > 0:27:56- ..Fran has found a way of appealing - to the luxury end of the market.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- These chocolates contain Halen Mon.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03- These are the ones - favoured by President Obama.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- One of the best-sellers - is the smoked salt caramels.
0:28:11 > 0:28:14- The centre contains pure sugar...
0:28:14 > 0:28:16- ..that has been caramelized.
0:28:17 > 0:28:20- The outer layer is then - sprinkled with smoked salt...
0:28:21 > 0:28:23- ..as decoration.
0:28:23 > 0:28:25- Halen Mon is used for that.
0:28:25 > 0:28:29- I want to know more about Fran's - relationship with the company.
0:28:30 > 0:28:33- We visited Wales. - It was just over two years ago.
0:28:33 > 0:28:38- We saw how they were making - the salt, which was fascinating.
0:28:38 > 0:28:42- We hadn't been to Wales before, - and we fell in love with it.
0:28:42 > 0:28:47- It was wonderful. All the people - we met, we were just enchanted.
0:28:47 > 0:28:50- You're not allowed to say too much - about this...
0:28:50 > 0:28:55- ..but I'm allowed to say that your - chocolates have had high accolades.
0:28:55 > 0:28:59- President Obama is a fan. How did - that feel when you heard that?
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- It was just thrilling.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- I think the President coming out...
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- ..and loving the chocolates...
0:29:08 > 0:29:11- ..was the biggest thing - that ever happened to us.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- We couldn't believe it. - We were thrilled.
0:29:22 > 0:29:26- This salt - comes from the Menai's waters.
0:29:26 > 0:29:31- It's smoked by oak trees - growing on Anglesey.
0:29:31 > 0:29:33- And it's now used here in Seattle...
0:29:33 > 0:29:37- ..a port situated beside - the Pacific Ocean.
0:29:37 > 0:29:40- I'm looking forward - to tasting these.
0:29:46 > 0:29:50- Fran has three shops in the city, - all selling chocolate.
0:29:50 > 0:29:52- I'm on my way to one of them now.
0:29:52 > 0:29:57- But I don't think the chocolates I - prepared earlier will be on display.
0:29:57 > 0:30:02- Who knows, maybe the President - himself will be enjoying those.
0:30:04 > 0:30:09- This is where I realize that they - sell for an artisan price too!
0:30:09 > 0:30:13- 25 for a box of 20, - which works out to 1 a piece.
0:30:16 > 0:30:20- Halen Mon has received - worldwide acclaim for its salt.
0:30:20 > 0:30:25- It's been a pleasure coming to - the furthermost corner of America...
0:30:25 > 0:30:29- ..to see it being used - in such an unusual and tasty way.
0:30:40 > 0:30:44- Before continuing my journey, - I have some free time...
0:30:44 > 0:30:46- ..to visit a nearby mall.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- I'm no big shopper, - but here in the mall...
0:30:49 > 0:30:53- ..is a shop, run by a Welsh woman - who's settled in Seattle.
0:30:56 > 0:30:58- Nerys Jones is a singer...
0:30:58 > 0:31:04- ..who came here with her husband and - opened a shop called Oil & Vinegar.
0:31:04 > 0:31:07- The shop sells vinegar and oil, - among other things!
0:31:08 > 0:31:13- Where are you from originally, - and why did you move to Seattle?
0:31:13 > 0:31:17- I'm originally from - Llanfair Caereinion in Mid Wales.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20- The best place to live, of course!
0:31:20 > 0:31:22- Love brought me to Seattle.
0:31:23 > 0:31:26- I met my husband, - who comes from the West Coast.
0:31:26 > 0:31:27- Is he not from Seattle?
0:31:27 > 0:31:30- Is he not from Seattle?- - No, he's from just outside Portland.
0:31:31 > 0:31:35- I met my husband through friends - when I was living in Holland.
0:31:35 > 0:31:39- Matt saw the concept of the shop - and wanted to come home for a while.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42- I said I'd come too for a while.
0:31:42 > 0:31:44- And that was five years ago!
0:31:45 > 0:31:46- We'll see how it goes.
0:31:46 > 0:31:49- We'll see how it goes.- - How would you describe Seattle?
0:31:50 > 0:31:53- It's very outdoorsy. - It's a lovely place to live.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- We're surrounded by water - and mountains.
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- On a sunny day when there's snow...
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- ..it's beautiful here.
0:32:03 > 0:32:05- The people are very friendly.
0:32:05 > 0:32:08- I like living here.
0:32:08 > 0:32:12- But it's a very long way from home.
0:32:12 > 0:32:17- You sell delicatessen produce - as well as oil and vinegar here...
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- ..including Halen Mon from Wales.
0:32:21 > 0:32:22- Is that why you sell it?
0:32:23 > 0:32:25- No, not really.
0:32:25 > 0:32:29- Matt came home one day - with boxes of Halen Mon.
0:32:29 > 0:32:34- I said, "This comes from Wales." - He didn't know what Halen Mon was.
0:32:34 > 0:32:37- He understands a little Welsh - but not much.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43- Since then, the salt - has become incredibly popular.
0:32:44 > 0:32:49- Customers have been coming back to - the shop, wanting this smoked salt.
0:32:49 > 0:32:52- It's been great.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58- People have heard that the President - is fond of these chocolates.
0:32:58 > 0:33:01- Are your customers aware of that?
0:33:01 > 0:33:04- In the beginning, - they just came in and bought it.
0:33:05 > 0:33:09- Then, later, because President Obama - liked Fran's chocolates...
0:33:09 > 0:33:12- ..they came back, wanting the salt.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- Who would've thought of combining - salt and chocolate?
0:33:16 > 0:33:19- Fran does a very good job of it.
0:33:20 > 0:33:23- But, of course, as you say, - the spin-off...
0:33:23 > 0:33:27- ..is the fact that you sell - the smoked salt in your shop.
0:33:29 > 0:33:35- It's remarkable how success can - depend upon the smallest of details.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- President Obama's approval - has brought publicity...
0:33:38 > 0:33:40- ..to one Anglesey company.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44- And the Royal warrant is a boost - for an Ammanford company.
0:33:44 > 0:33:48- Sometimes, marketing campaigns - aren't necessary.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51- All that's needed is a little luck.
0:33:51 > 0:33:55- My American adventure continues...
0:33:55 > 0:33:59- ..as I track down an animal from - Wales that's galloping forwards.
0:33:59 > 0:34:02- In his case, - luck is the operative word.
0:34:03 > 0:34:03- .
0:34:11 > 0:34:11- 888
0:34:11 > 0:34:13- 888- - 888
0:34:20 > 0:34:25- The road movie is one of - my favourite genres of film.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27- The wide, open road...
0:34:27 > 0:34:29- ..and a spirit of adventure.
0:34:30 > 0:34:34- The journey from Seattle to my next - stop is a stone's throw away...
0:34:34 > 0:34:39- ..compared with travelling - coast to coast or along Route 66.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41- But at least it's a taster.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50- It's a relatively short distance - on a map...
0:34:51 > 0:34:55- ..but I get a view of the sea - and travel along straight roads.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58- As I approach - the small town of Roseburg...
0:34:58 > 0:35:01- ..I'm greeted by - a striking landscape.
0:35:01 > 0:35:07- Snow-covered mountain-tops provide - the perfect backdrop for a Western.
0:35:08 > 0:35:12- I'm here on the trail of an animal - that's at home with the mountains.
0:35:13 > 0:35:17- Welsh ponies have always had - a special place in our hearts.
0:35:17 > 0:35:20- We've used them in battle...
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- ..on farms and down coal mines.
0:35:23 > 0:35:27- They're adored for their beauty, - their mild temperament...
0:35:28 > 0:35:30- ..and their dedication.
0:35:30 > 0:35:33- They're now exported - all over the globe.
0:35:33 > 0:35:35- To Australia, Europe and America.
0:35:36 > 0:35:41- I'm travelling through the wonderful - state of Oregon in the North-West...
0:35:41 > 0:35:45- ..to meet one pony that's - a perfect example of its heritage.
0:35:56 > 0:36:00- I'm meeting Carol Maurer, - a Welsh pony breeder.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03- She bought a foal called - Ceulan Lwcus...
0:36:04 > 0:36:06- ..from Dr Wynne Davies - in Llantrisant...
0:36:07 > 0:36:11- ..that's now one of the world's best - Welsh pony stallions.
0:36:11 > 0:36:13- Did you have a nice ride?
0:36:13 > 0:36:16- Yes. Shall we go and see - your pride and joy?
0:36:16 > 0:36:18- How long have you had him?
0:36:18 > 0:36:20- Lwcus is now 17 years old...
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- ..having moved to America - when he was just a few months old.
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- Carol went to Wales - to buy the pony...
0:36:28 > 0:36:32- ..after seeing his photograph - and before seeing him in the flesh.
0:36:33 > 0:36:35- He's a true Welsh pony.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38- So you bought him - before seeing him in the flesh?
0:36:38 > 0:36:40- Right.
0:36:40 > 0:36:45- As I ask Carol about the popularity - of the Welsh pony...
0:36:45 > 0:36:49- ..she tells me these are the - prettiest creatures in the world.
0:36:49 > 0:36:52- And Ceulan Lwcus is no exception.
0:36:52 > 0:36:54- Come here, Lwc.
0:36:54 > 0:36:55- He certainly is pretty.
0:36:55 > 0:36:57- He certainly is pretty.- - He's starting to show his age...
0:36:58 > 0:37:00- ..but he's still a good boy.
0:37:00 > 0:37:02- How are you, boy? How are you?
0:37:03 > 0:37:05- Ceulan Lwcus. He speaks Welsh.
0:37:05 > 0:37:08- When they first came over, they did.
0:37:08 > 0:37:12- It took six months for our ponies - to pay any attention to him.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14- You were trained in Welsh.
0:37:14 > 0:37:16- Of course you were!
0:37:16 > 0:37:20- Do you miss hearing Dr Wynne - speaking Welsh?
0:37:23 > 0:37:25- The Welsh pony and cob - are appreciated...
0:37:26 > 0:37:30- ..for their temperament, beauty, - strength and friendly nature.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33- Both children and adults - can enjoy them.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36- They're very versatile creatures.
0:37:36 > 0:37:41- They've travelled far from Wales, - to Australia and South Africa...
0:37:41 > 0:37:45- ..and here in America, they can be - found in 38 of the states.
0:37:46 > 0:37:50- Their ability to adapt - to different environments...
0:37:50 > 0:37:52- ..is responsible for this.
0:37:52 > 0:37:56- Ceulan Lwcus has certainly settled - into his new home.
0:37:56 > 0:38:00- He's lucky for a number of reasons.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03- Lwcus's characteristics...
0:38:03 > 0:38:07- ..are the reason - why Carol wanted him to sire foals.
0:38:07 > 0:38:11- You have a lovely temperament - and nature, boy.
0:38:11 > 0:38:13- You've been very successful too.
0:38:14 > 0:38:17- He's been very successful - as a breeder as well.
0:38:17 > 0:38:18- Right.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20- He's sired...
0:38:21 > 0:38:24- ..probably about - somewhere between 60 and 70 foals.
0:38:25 > 0:38:27- He's a good boy.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30- You're a pretty little thing, - aren't you?
0:38:30 > 0:38:34- You're looking forward - to running around, aren't you?
0:38:34 > 0:38:37- You have a lovely temperament.
0:38:37 > 0:38:40- This way then. Come with me.
0:38:40 > 0:38:41- Good boy.
0:38:41 > 0:38:43- You're a good boy.
0:38:44 > 0:38:47- Come on then. Uh-uh-uh, don't bite.
0:38:47 > 0:38:52- Though he's starting to age, you - can tell he's a noble creature...
0:38:52 > 0:38:54- ..by his gait.
0:38:54 > 0:38:56- He's lovely, isn't he?
0:38:57 > 0:39:00- For such a small thing, - he's been very successful.
0:39:15 > 0:39:17- Breeding is big business.
0:39:17 > 0:39:22- From seeing Ceulan Lwcus move - so elegantly around the field...
0:39:22 > 0:39:27- ..it's easy to understand why other - breeders would want him as a sire.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40- He's a real stallion, isn't he?
0:39:40 > 0:39:42- He owns this field.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45- Though other ponies live here, - he's the boss.
0:39:45 > 0:39:47- Here he comes!
0:39:51 > 0:39:56- Mares are kept in the stables - over there.
0:39:56 > 0:40:01- He's checking to see that the girls - are watching him parade in the ring.
0:40:01 > 0:40:02- Come on, boy!
0:40:10 > 0:40:14- He's showing that gait, - characteristic of the Welsh pony.
0:40:14 > 0:40:17- He's so pretty and noble - in the way he moves.
0:40:20 > 0:40:23- Let me see you trotting. - There you go.
0:40:23 > 0:40:25- That's it.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37- During the 16th century...
0:40:38 > 0:40:41- ..Henry VIII tried to kill ponies - of this height.
0:40:41 > 0:40:43- But he failed in Wales...
0:40:44 > 0:40:48- ..because they'd escaped to - the uplands and mountains.
0:40:48 > 0:40:50- Thank goodness he failed...
0:40:50 > 0:40:54- ..because the breed - is still thriving to this day.
0:41:02 > 0:41:05- Carol's stables - are full of Lwcus's relations.
0:41:05 > 0:41:10- His girls and boys, nieces - and nephews and his lucky dams.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13- Lydia, Bounce, Lilith, - Chocolate Kiss...
0:41:13 > 0:41:17- ..Ameterasu, Cute As A Bug - and Lyric, to name but a few.
0:41:18 > 0:41:20- Where do they get these names from?
0:41:21 > 0:41:23- Each of them continues - the noble line...
0:41:24 > 0:41:27- ..and is a success in competition.
0:41:27 > 0:41:30- Award-winning offspring...
0:41:30 > 0:41:35- ..add to Lwcus's stock and position - in the pony and cob rankings.
0:41:44 > 0:41:46- This is the rosette room...
0:41:46 > 0:41:50- ..where the ponies' achievements - are displayed.
0:41:50 > 0:41:54- Despite the fact Lwcus - only showed for three years...
0:41:54 > 0:41:57- ..his offspring - have had great success.
0:41:57 > 0:42:01- He's sired close to 70 ponies, - and for five years...
0:42:01 > 0:42:05- ..he's been America's - Section A Champion Stallion.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08- That means his descendants...
0:42:08 > 0:42:12- ..have won the highest number - of points in show.
0:42:12 > 0:42:16- In 2008, he was Champion Stallion - across all sections.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19- He's currently Champion Stallion...
0:42:19 > 0:42:22- ..in the history - of pony breeding in America.
0:42:23 > 0:42:27- It's a century since the first - Welsh pony was exported to America.
0:42:30 > 0:42:34- In 1911, 20 ponies were sold for 15 - each, which, in today's money...
0:42:35 > 0:42:37- ..would cost 10,000.
0:42:37 > 0:42:42- When you consider an agricultural - wage at the time was 37 a year...
0:42:42 > 0:42:48- ..it's remarkable that people spent - half a year's income on one pony.
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- Today's prices - are considerably less than that.
0:42:52 > 0:42:56- I ask Carol what she thinks - is the reason for their popularity.
0:42:57 > 0:43:00- They're smart. They're hardy.
0:43:00 > 0:43:03- They don't take much...
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- ..you know, care.
0:43:06 > 0:43:08- They can live out, - they can live in.
0:43:08 > 0:43:10- They can do so much.
0:43:11 > 0:43:14- They're excellent - performance animals.
0:43:14 > 0:43:18- The difference between the ones - that develop in the United States...
0:43:19 > 0:43:21- ..after the initial importations...
0:43:22 > 0:43:26- ..and the difference in the type - and how they looked back in Wales...
0:43:26 > 0:43:30- When we brought ours, - other people started to also...
0:43:31 > 0:43:33- ..and updating the lines.
0:43:33 > 0:43:35- They're an outstanding pony.
0:43:35 > 0:43:38- Extremely versatile. - They can do anything.
0:43:45 > 0:43:48- From where has this special pony - come from?
0:43:48 > 0:43:53- I head back to Wales, - to Miskin, near Llantrisant...
0:43:53 > 0:43:56- ..to the farm of - Dr Wynne Davies MBE.
0:43:56 > 0:43:59- A familiar face in the pony world.
0:43:59 > 0:44:04- He's a prolific winner of many - of Britain's main competitions...
0:44:04 > 0:44:06- ..and an international judge.
0:44:07 > 0:44:10- Dr Wynne breeds between ten and - fifteen foals every year...
0:44:11 > 0:44:14- ..which are sold - to the four corners of the world.
0:44:14 > 0:44:17- It's a week before - Llanelwedd's Winter Fair.
0:44:18 > 0:44:21- An important event - in the racing calendar.
0:44:21 > 0:44:25- It's also an opportunity - for buyers and breeders...
0:44:25 > 0:44:28- ..from all over the world - to come to Wales...
0:44:29 > 0:44:32- ..to see if a particular foal - catches their eye.
0:44:33 > 0:44:36- Dr Wynne's ponies - are competing at the show.
0:44:36 > 0:44:38- Ceulan Casey and Ceulan Cappuccino.
0:44:39 > 0:44:42- Ceulan Lwcus - is Cappuccino's great uncle.
0:44:43 > 0:44:47- Cappuccino, the male foal, - has never been in a show.
0:44:47 > 0:44:50- He's never been outside the farm.
0:44:50 > 0:44:52- It'll be a big shock for him.
0:44:52 > 0:44:54- To be amongst 60 other foals.
0:44:54 > 0:44:59- It'll be a real shock for him to go - in a trailer for the first time.
0:44:59 > 0:45:01- That's your first job.
0:45:01 > 0:45:05- He's never been in a trailer, - so that'll be a shock.
0:45:05 > 0:45:09- What will the judges be looking for?
0:45:09 > 0:45:11- That they're taking big strides...
0:45:12 > 0:45:15- ..and that they're walking - rather than...
0:45:15 > 0:45:19- These two seem to be doing - too much dancing at the moment.
0:45:25 > 0:45:29- The adverse weather - has affected the turnout...
0:45:29 > 0:45:33- ..but Cappuccino - has managed to reach Llanelwedd.
0:45:33 > 0:45:36- Nerves aren't an issue - for Ceulan Lwcus's line.
0:45:36 > 0:45:41- He looks comfortable, - being led by Dr Wynne's son, David.
0:45:41 > 0:45:44- This is the competition - for Section A foals.
0:45:45 > 0:45:50- They all look smart, noble - and incredibly regal to me.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54- Judging the competition - is D T Meecham-Jones...
0:45:55 > 0:45:57- ..from Morriston, - not that I know him!
0:45:58 > 0:46:01- This time, first prize goes to...
0:46:01 > 0:46:06- ..Forlan Honey Supreme from - Mrs Sara Stromberg's stud in Sweden.
0:46:07 > 0:46:11- But the second prize - goes to Ceulan Cappuccino.
0:46:12 > 0:46:15- Beginner's luck, perhaps, - but I think otherwise...
0:46:15 > 0:46:19- ..considering he's one of - Ceulan Lwcus's offspring.
0:46:19 > 0:46:21- It went very well.
0:46:22 > 0:46:24- Almost 50 of them had registered.
0:46:24 > 0:46:27- And of the 30 in the competition...
0:46:28 > 0:46:32- ..to come second out of those - is an achievement.
0:46:32 > 0:46:36- Often, you sell a foal - and they end up beating you.
0:46:36 > 0:46:40- But I don't mind - because it's a good advert for me.
0:46:47 > 0:46:50- The United States of America - is enormous.
0:46:50 > 0:46:53- It's more of a continent - than a country.
0:46:53 > 0:46:55- From New York on the east coast...
0:46:55 > 0:46:58- ..to Seattle on the west coast.
0:46:58 > 0:47:01- As you'd expect - from such a large country...
0:47:01 > 0:47:03- ..they have everything they need.
0:47:04 > 0:47:06- Well, almost everything.
0:47:06 > 0:47:09- It's refreshing to see - that some have to come to Wales...
0:47:10 > 0:47:12- ..to find that special something.
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