In The Company Of Horses Dvd

Narrated by actor Lou Diamond Phillips, this two-hour special explores the contemporary world of horses. What's new and special in the equine realm are showcased in eight separate stories. Subject matter concerns: The business of horses. Horses are more than a $100 billion industry in the U.S., and the sport of horseracing accounts for one-quarter of that figure. We go behind the scenes at a premiere thoroughbred auction in Kentucky where untrained yearlings are sold for as much as $13 million. The winning bidder immediately assumes responsibility for the horse that includes health maintenance. In just two decades, incredible advances have been made in equine veterinary care. Years ago, sports injuries could effectively end a horse's career or even kill him. The story of an injured jumper named Alibi demonstrates how modern diagnostic tests and leading edge surgical techniques can give horses longer lives and careers. Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, California is featured.