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HOLO HOLO PANIOLO • Hawaiian Cowboys
Holo holo in Hawaiian, means to get around and that's what this documentary is all about. Filmed on five Hawaiian islands, it takes you to the large spreads like Parker Ranch, and to some of the smaller homesteads of the native Hawaiians. It all started in 1833 when King Kamehameha recruited 3 vaqueros from Alta California to train the Hawaiians how to ride, rope and catch the wild cattle. 98 minutes.
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SCENES FROM HOLO HOLO PANIOLO

Wild Cattle. In the beginning, the paniolo's job was to catch wild cattle. They would rope them at night when the critters came out for water and tie them to a tree. The next day, they snubbed them to their saddle horn and headed down the mountain for a wild ride with the bull in tow.

It began with the vaqueros
Three vaqueros from Alta California trained the Hawaiians. Two returned, but Ramon stayed behind. Godfrey Kainoa is a descendant of that early vaquero and works on the Kahua Ranch.

The Hawaiian saddle.Unique to the Islands, is the Hawaiian saddle with its awe awe. It's a rawhide fork cover with integral braids, attaching it to the rigging ring. The saddle can be stripped down to the bare tree, making it waterproof for swimming cattle to the boats.

The famous Parker Ranch
This ranch was the first in Hawaii and is one of the largest in the US, with 175,000 acres and 17,000 head of cattle. The ranch use the modern, sophisticated methods of cattle handling and is an example of how Hawaii keeps up with the times.
Paniolo tradition. The tradition is passed down in families. Emerson teaches his six year old son the skills. This little guy can barely reach the stirrups, but he already has perfect balance on the horse and will make one heck of a paniolo.

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