Arabian horses

Collection title

JRT Collection

ID

JRT00358

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1988

Production year

1988

Abstract

A documentary about the history of Arabian horses which live freely in nature, with a horse breeder or in the desert. Certain types of Arabian horses have been selected, the best ones have been chosen in terms of beauty, endurance and strength, and according to their origin. There is love of horses since the era of the prophet Mohamed (peace upon him) and the Great Arab revolt led by the Hashemites and by Cherif Houssein Ben Ali and his sons, this revolt was related to the use of horses since Arabian horses have been Kept in the Royal Jordanian stables, supervised by the princess Alia Ben Houssein for the revolt. Presentation of stables, horse boxes, horse breeding and the care provided to them.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Agriculture, breeding

Secondary themes

• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites
• Society and way of life / Sport and games

Credits / Cast

• Hazou Nouma - Author of original work
• Hazou Nouma - Director
• Hanjou Aissa - Speaker

Period of events

• 1988

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Amman

Original language

English

Media running time

19m44

Additional information

Varieties of horses - desert of Rum - Al Harana palace - Echouwik palace - Princess Alia Bint El Hossein