Britain Wins Military Horse Jumping In Munich (1963)

Munich, Federal Republic of Germany (Western Germany). CU. Bathroom scales, someone in boots steps on them to be weighed. CU. Soldier chalking rider indicator board - weighing jockeys before the military horse jumping competition. CU. Horse's front hooves padding round. Various shots of horse having harness and saddle put on. Various shots of riders in small village starting off on cross country part of the Military equestrian event. Various shots of riders going through farm yards, woods and across open country during the event and also the arrival at finish. MS. Rider dismounts and with his saddle gets weighed again. MS. Rider hoses horse down after event and wipes sweat off. Various shots of British rider Miss Susan Fleet on Gladiator in the riders stadium of the riding school of Riem in Munich. She is seen taking jumps, some in slow motion. Various shots of British rider Captain James Templer on "My Lord Conolly" riding to the event. Various shots of the British team receiving the prizes, they are the eventual winners. (F.G.) Date found in the old record - 28/08/1963. FILM ID:2677.03 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/