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Heavy Horse Pull

This short documentary offers a humorous look at horse-pulling contests in Ontario and the people who prepare for them. We travel from the farm to the contest, where excitement runs high and the quips do not lack in local colour. Which of these magnificent creatures will be able to pull the heaviest load and win the prize?
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This short documentary offers a humorous look at horse-pulling contests in Ontario and the people who prepare for them. We travel from the farm to the contest, where excitement runs high and the quips do not lack in local colour. Which of these magnificent creatures will be able to pull the heaviest load and win the prize?

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  • director
    Roberta King
    Ronald Squire
  • producer
    Beryl Fox
  • executive producer
    Don Hopkins
  • photography
    Robert Fresco
  • sound
    Ian Hendry
    Bill McLelland
    Peter Shewchuk
    Glenn Squire
  • editing
    Roger Pyke
  • sound editing
    Ronald Sanders
  • re-recording
    Terry Cooke
  • music
    Prairie Oyster
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