In greece, arguably the birthplace of modern civilization, a remarkable and ancient horse, genetically unlike any other, is facing extinction.

The unlikely triumphant saga of the illustrious horses that are a polish national treasure and how a beleaguered nation rose up to become the pinnacle of arabian horse breeding.

In 1879, europe’s last wild horse ran off a cliff attempting to avoid capture. the loss of the last tarpan has led to centuries long efforts to revive the extinct horse.