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Back to the Hawaiian roots
The paniolo is part of the Hawaiian culture and goes back many generations. At the RK Cattle branding, Sonny Keakealani helps his two daughters. As they work, you hear them speak Hawaiian, preserving the language.
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Colt starting
A few decades ago, horses were not broke until they were powerful and rank 7-year olds. Today, a gentler method is used, influenced by the Dorrances. Brothers Jim and Luke Neubert of Alturas, CA show how it’s done with malleable 3-year olds.
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The Hawaiian loop
The Hawaiians were innovative in many ways, including the loop they used to catch calves for branding. Kimo Hoopai of the Ponoholo Ranch demonstrates how it's thrown.
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Abraham Akau, Kualoa Ranch
The indomitable spirit of the paniolo is best expressed by this old-time Parker Ranch horse breaker. He is in his 80s now, but still looks back with glee at the perils of roping wild cattle and breaking 7-year old colts!
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Palani Ranch and the stone walls
In the highlands above Kona, are the stone walls that held the first cattle. They are still used by the Palani Ranch. Here, they sort cattle in the stone corral that has served the ranch for over 150 years.
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