Director(s): Jen Miller & Sophie Pegrum-- Horsefly Films Rare Equine Trust
STALLION OF A DREAM: California and the Camarillo White Horse is the quintessential California story. From the 19th Century, Californians have sought a slicker means of locomotion, but before lowrider. . . rs, hotrods and freeways, California was the birthplace of an endangered rare horse breed that set it apart: The Camarillo White Horse. For a century these horses have embodied the California dream to spectators worldwide, evoking California’s storied past of immigration and empire-building and illuminating shifting attitudes on race, social status and personal identity. Into the cauldron of desire, possibility and the alchemy of transformation that was early California, came the aristocratic Spanish colonists known as the Californios, among them the Camarillo family. In this early California landscape the horse was central to traditions and culture. More than a conveyance or a tool for work— the horse was, like the car a century later, a deep reflection and expression of individuality. With their arrival in California on the Hijar expedition in 1834 aboard a ship that may or may not have held Napoleon Bonaparte’s doom within its planks, the Camarillo family transformed wild California. Adolfo Camarillo's embrace of the vanguard mirrored California's own spirited ethos reflected in our state motto “Eureka!”, meaning “I have found it!” But what is it Californians have found? Gold? The next freeway exit? A dreamer’s Paradise? For the Camarillos, the dream began with a horse, for in 1921, Adolfo created a new breed of horse: The Camarillo White Horse. Adolfo, with his stallion Sultan, embarked on an equine journey that would become more than a personal identity or brand. The White Horse would become his family legacy; their gift to California and the world. Adolfo and Sultan ignited a spark in spectators everywhere, embodying all that was good in the collective dream of California. Today these living vessels of history battle time itself. How can these endangered horses survive the next decade, let alone the next century? STALLION OF A DREAM searches for answers show more
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Tanya7 years ago
Oh My Goodness ???? This is Just Beautiful ???? I just found this and have tears in my eyes getting to see what you where able to Make . ????????Just beautiful.
Catherine9 years ago
Beautiful!! A very worthwhile adventure ????
Catherine9 years ago
Amy9 years ago
This takes me back to high school. I would pass the ranch/horses everyday . Keep them going!!
Amy9 years ago
Cathie9 years ago
It's beautiful! Can't wait to see the finished film. Thank you for doing this project. ?
Christine9 years ago
I wish you good luck with this beautiful film! I love the white Camarillo horses, and all the people who are part of these wonderful horses.
Christine9 years ago
Martina9 years ago
Please contact my son if you want more footage of the horses. My dad took movies from the early 50s through the late 60s, and my mom Carmelita loved to ride these horses, as did I. My son's email is xirtus@gmail.com. He has the old film my dad made. Also, I would be honored to have you use my poem about the Santa Barbara fiesta parade.
Edward9 years ago
THE BEST