Guest Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 a theme tune popped into my head for some reason and i can't remember the name of the prog and it's driving me mad, help! there was a weekly tv series in the 70s for kids that featured show jumping and carriage driving etc. It had a memorable theme tune and I thought it was presented by sue barker but i can't find it on google. Anyone remember what it was called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 My goodness Poet, you have me stumped. I thought I knew everything horsey in the 70s but I can only remember 2 horsey programmes - Follyfoot (the Lightening Tree) and White Horses. Can't believe I missed one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yes I was going to say Follyfot, with the lightening tree theme tune, but the description doesn't fit. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyhen Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Haven`t got a clue what it would have been called or the theme music, but I vaguely remember a horsey programme presented by Anne Moore (used to ride a horse called Psalm). Maybe that`s it Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I used to love Follyfoot Farm, have no idea on the other one though sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Its not "horses galore" is it? The theme tune was pulstar by Vangellis, here is the song.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IhLSY4yHGM I used to LOVE it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Its not "horses galore" is it? The theme tune was pulstar by Vangellis, here is the song.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IhLSY4yHGM I used to LOVE it you absolute star!!!!!! no idea why that tune popped into my head, off to have youtube moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 snowy, I was horse obsessed as a kid! This is me at 2 years old http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4717120&l=d75b087f38&id=568396756 I had posters of horses rather than pop stars on my walls. My dad couldn't drive past a field of horses without me wanting to stop and stroke them. When we were on holiday, the first thing I'd make my mum and dad do was find the nearest stables so i could book a hack I never missed a prog on tv that had anything to do with horses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 snowy, I was horse obsessed as a kid! This is me at 2 years old http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4717120&l=d75b087f38&id=568396756 I had posters of horses rather than pop stars on my walls. My dad couldn't drive past a field of horses without me wanting to stop and stroke them. When we were on holiday, the first thing I'd make my mum and dad do was find the nearest stables so i could book a hack I never missed a prog on tv that had anything to do with horses! Yes i have a similar picture of me at the same age on top of a humungous horse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 really odd me and Oh were talking about White horses the song the other day - great minds think alike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I have just listened to it on you tube and feel all snotty and tearful. whilst on subject of kids progs of 1970's can anyone remember "carries War" - ie the version released yrs ago and there was a programme I cant remember the name of where machinery was turning against man - I remember a clip where pylons made odd noises when people walked under them - any ideas on the name. i will go and have my happy memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I also had walls full of horsey pictures which were eventually replaced by pictures of 80's pop stars with bad hair Every week when Black Beauty ended I used to cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 snowy, I was horse obsessed as a kid! This is me at 2 years old http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4717120&l=d75b087f38&id=568396756 I had posters of horses rather than pop stars on my walls. My dad couldn't drive past a field of horses without me wanting to stop and stroke them. When we were on holiday, the first thing I'd make my mum and dad do was find the nearest stables so i could book a hack I never missed a prog on tv that had anything to do with horses! Me too only somehow I never got over it and have had horses ever since.. and still have four now.. well 3 and a bit as ones a tiny mini falabella x shetland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 awwww falabellas are sooooooooooo cute! I had to give up my horse obsession as i had a severe allergy to horses. Had to take piriton every time i went riding but eventually even the piriton didn't work I only have to be near a horse now and my eyes swell, i itch all over and I sneeze uncontrollably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 awwww falabellas are sooooooooooo cute! I had to give up my horse obsession as i had a severe allergy to horses. Had to take piriton every time i went riding but eventually even the piriton didn't work I only have to be near a horse now and my eyes swell, i itch all over and I sneeze uncontrollably! Here's one to make you go ahhh without the sneezes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Poor Poet. When I was little they used to do pony rides at the park in Staines. Apparently I used to wait for the little white one - which dad used to refer to as my horse because he spent enough money on it and felt he'd virtually bought it! I was always drawing and painting horses and donkeys - fuelled by my grandparents living in the New Forest. Then when I started working I had riding lessons - one of the horses had hayfever! Then I stopped for a long time and didn't ride until Erin was having lessons. Had a fabulous time and good instructors - although I fell off and found out I was actually mortal and was lucky not to injure myself. Oh Eggy! What a little dinky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 koojie, i was always drawing/doodling horses too! When we went on a family hliday to the new forest my mum said i tried to drag one of the ponies inot the car with me via the window! Oh that little falabella is so adorable!!!!! Look at him in his cute little coat, what a gprgeous boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 my best birthday was when i was 9 and i got a new Harry Hall riding hat and jodphurs, proper riding boots, riding gloves and lovely leather crop. I used to buy horsey stuff with my pocket money; curry combs, brushes and a headcollar, ready for when i got my own horse! A girl can dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Space Chick Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have always loved horses, but only ever ridden once. I went on a hack when I was in the Brownies, and my horse ran down a steep embankment, I don't think I have ever been so scared and just held on for dear life. It has put me off riding for life, however, I love to give horses a fuss and a cuddle, just not whilst sat on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 My goodness Poet, you have me stumped. I thought I knew everything horsey in the 70s but I can only remember 2 horsey programmes - Follyfoot (the Lightening Tree) and White Horses. Can't believe I missed one! Snowy, you have just brought back a huge tidal wave of memories with Follyfoot and White Horses - as a horse-mad child of the same era I was obsessed with both, and madly in love with the character Steve in Follyfoot. I had the books and everything. White horses was also the same vintage as Belle and Sebastian which included a large husky-like (?) dog. The only other horse-related children's series I loved, although slightly later was Flambards. I still have the books. Anyone remember that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 No, but I remember Follyfoot and the theme tune. I remember the name Flambards, but that might be down to a theme park in Helston - closed now I believe. I read all the Silver Brumby stories - I know some people thought them to be awful, but I loved them. Cried with Black Beauty and poor Ginger. At least the horses weren't killed off in the TV series (not that I remember anyway). Loved the White Horses. Erin used to watch The Chatterhappy Ponies which was filmed up the road (she rode some of them and Daisy is indeed bolshy and Strop threw her into the jumps and she liked the white one best who's name I can't remember, there was a little black one that was quite cute too). But that was more in the 90's - only the ponies spoke and humans made waffley sounds. Perhaps Eggy's daughter remembers that programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 h you couldnt beat the Pullein-Thompson pony books, I still have a load stashed in my spare room I had show ponies as a child and a lovely Welsh cob until I was 18, many many many happy hours were spent with that lovely horse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 No, but I remember Follyfoot and the theme tune. I remember the name Flambards, but that might be down to a theme park in Helston - closed now I believe. I read all the Silver Brumby stories - I know some people thought them to be awful, but I loved them. Cried with Black Beauty and poor Ginger. At least the horses weren't killed off in the TV series (not that I remember anyway). Loved the White Horses. Erin used to watch The Chatterhappy Ponies which was filmed up the road (she rode some of them and Daisy is indeed bolshy and Strop threw her into the jumps and she liked the white one best who's name I can't remember, there was a little black one that was quite cute too). But that was more in the 90's - only the ponies spoke and humans made waffley sounds. Perhaps Eggy's daughter remembers that programme. Yes even I remember... Daisy was our favourite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Erin could sit on Daisy and we'd all watch paint dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
