The Last Horsemen - Britain's only Horse Powered Farm

A YEAR AT SILLYWREA, BRITAIN'S ONLY HORSE-POWERED FARM.
A year in the life of the remarkable John Dodd who farms in the stunning landscape of the Allen Valley in Northumberland. John is unique: instead of using tractors, he still relies on five giant Clydesdale horses to work the land. He has passed on his skills to his son-in-law David and is now teaching his grandson Richard. Together they battle the elements to make a living for themselves and preserve a rare and wonderful way of life. This beautifully photographed film is based on the acclaimed Tyne Tees Television series The Last Horsemen.
DVD includes NEW chapter/episode "A Good Day Off", consisting of previously unseen footage of John and David enjoying a trip to the closing down sale of a Shire horse museum. As buyers compete for lots coming under the hammer high prices are paid for gleaming harness and majestic horses. But John and David still manage to come home with a bargain or two!
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[@wernerschuessler1970]

Having watched all of The Last Horsemen makes one humble and slows down everything. Both my Dad and Grand-Dad were horse-working farmers before they eventually had to start on tractors and trailors. John from Northumberland will always be a true hero in my memory. My he rest in peace, and may the God he believed in offer him a new an everlasting home.

[@sharondavison7326]

Rest in peace John xxx

[@marcbailey4149]

RIP John

[@alisonraine4652]

RIP John.

[@raymondmiddleton308]

R est in peace john one of the good old ones god bless you