The script that I try to use for my videos
is starting with the horse running up the pasture to be haltered, then slow
close ups while tied to the trailer.
Then we do a mock vet check, checking gums, all 4 feet and generally
touching all over and trot out and back. Then tacking up, mounting, walk, trot,
canter and dismount in arena or round pen. Sometimes I’ll do some free longing.
Then we take the horse on the trail and
show it crossing water, going up and down hills, sometimes climbing over rocks
and logs, whatever seems to make sense.
First time I did this was from the back of
my recently started arab. I think I was more impressed with him
handling neck reining and speed control while I controlled the camera than the
horse we were selling, it was really interesting.
It really wasn’t that big of a deal
to put that level of video together, although it wasn’t professional by
any means. And we did have people
really appreciate that much information.
Marlene
-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of amber applegate
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 9:57
AM
To: Sullivan; jen cochran; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [RC] Old gelding
No.
But I am getting close. One of the differences on my search is that I am
looking for a TWH. So the video is most important to see the gait. I look for
the rearend action, the animation of the horse. There are a lot of things that
I need to see on a video that can be shown and analyzed when looking at gaited
horses. I try to make it REAL clear that the seller is to print out my wants
and get me everything that I am asking for. I also agree with Penny, that it is
only fair to pay this person to spend the time and postage for a good video. If
I am going to pay for the video, and because I ask for so much, I offer to pay
even more than the average, if they don't get it right, I won't pay or if I did
already, I will send it back and ask for them to do it right. Frustrating for
all, but if they want to sell and back their statements, then I want to buy,
with all my questions settled in my mind.
----- ***Amber, excellent
criteria, but have you EVER seen a video this good? I have been sent
horse videos, and they either show the horse trotting in circles for 20
minutes, or a whole herd thundering around a field!!!
What I always
want to see, is good side vews of horse standing square, and
close ups of legs!
(Exception,
Bette's video of Halynov and progeny was very well done!)
