Previews + Extras
Preview of American Horses
S40 E10 - 30s
American horses are icons. Mustang. Appaloosa. Morgan. Quarter Horse. Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people who are continuing in the long tradition of caring for them.
Why The Quarter Horse is Built For Speed
S40 E10 - 2m 10s
The American Quarter Horse was first celebrated for quick bursts of speed, up to 55 mph. It is consistently the fastest horse in the world in the quarter-mile.
Wild Stallions Fight to Mate
S40 E10 - 1m 58s
At the height of breeding season, a band stallion fends off bachelor stallions, eager to claim mares of their own.
How Appaloosa Horses Keep Nez Perce Traditions Alive
S40 E10 - 2m 1s
For the Nez Perce tribe, gathering with the Appaloosa herd is an opportunity to honor something timeless. The tribe uses their horses to dress up and parade in memory of their ancestors and traditions.
Making of "American Horses"
S40 E10 - 10m 53s
Go behind the scenes of "American Horses." The film crew traveled across the country to film America's iconic horse breeds.
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