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MĀORI TELEVISION APPEALS TO HORSE LOVERS

Thursday, 3 May 2007 - Lifestyle & Entertainment

An award-winning international documentary series, THE HORSEMEN, will take viewers on a fascinating voyage around the world to discover how different horsemen have preserved their traditional way of life and their passion for horses. 

From Mongolia to Argentina, from the legendary cowboys of America to the proud Arab horse riders, never before has such a comprehensive and high quality documentary series been produced on the world’s horsemen. Premiering on Māori Television on Friday May 25 at 10.00 PM, the series is entertaining, informative and uplifting, and the mix of wildlife and human adventure will appeal not only to horse lovers but to wider audiences everywhere. 

Episode 1 & 2 – Friday May 25 at 10.00 PMGardians – France; Zaianes – Morocco 

Episode 3 & 4 – Friday June 1 at 10.00 PMAndalusians – Spain; Mongols – Mongolia 

Episode 5 & 6 – Friday June 8 at 10.00 PMCsikos – Hungary; Kyrgyz – Kyrgyzstan 

Episode 7 & 8 – Friday June 15 at 10.00 PMNez Perce Indians – US; Cowboys – US 

Episode 9 & 10 – Friday June 22 at 10.00 PMGauchos of Patagonia – Argentina; Fulani of Makilingai – Cameroon 

Episode 11 & 12 – Friday June 29 at 10.00 PMSumbanese – Indonesia; Bedouins of Wadi Run – Jordan 

Episode 13 & 14 – Friday July 6 at 10.00 PMKadiweus – Brazil; Connemara Pony Breeders – Ireland 

Episode 15 & 16 – Friday July 13 at 10.00 PMBasotho – Lesotho; The Charros – Mexico 

Episode 17 & 18 – Friday July 20 at 10.00 PMWarriors of the Marquesas – French Polynesia; Snowy River Stockmen – Australia 

Episode 19 & 20 – Friday July 27 at 10.00 PMWakhis – Pakistan; Akhalis – India 

THE HORSEMEN screens on Māori Television every Friday night at 10.00 PM from May 25. 

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Contact

Sandy Hodge

Kaiwhakaputa (Publicist)

Māori Television

DDI: +64 9 539 7009

MOB: +64 21 325 826

EML: sandy.hodge@maoritelevision.com