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A year at Sillywrea, in the stunning landscape of Northumberland’s Allen Valley – at Britain’s only horse-powered farm! It is run by the remarkable John Dodd who, instead of using tractors, still relies on five giant Clydesdale horses to work the land. Together with his son-in-law and grandson, they battle the elements to make a living and preserve a rare way of life.

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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.

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