May 4, 2012 · With the man from Snowy River at their heels. And he ran them single-handed till their sides were white with foam. And alone and unassisted brought them back. For never yet was …

As he raced across the clearing in pursuit. With the man from Snowy River at their heels. And he ran them single-handed till their sides were white with foam. And alone and unassisted brought them …

The poem tells the story of a horseback pursuit to recapture the colt of a prizewinning racehorse that escaped from its paddock and is living with the brumbies (wild horses) of the mountain ranges.

"He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko's side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough; Where a horse's hoofs strike firelight from the flint stones every stride, The man that holds his …

Mar 9, 2018 · 'He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko's side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough, Where a horse's hoofs strike firelight from the flint stones every stride, The man …

But the man from Snowy River let the pony have his head, And he swung his stockwhip round and gave a cheer, And he raced him down the mountain like a torrent down its bed, While the others stood and …

He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko’s side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough, Where a horse’s hoofs strike firelight from the flint stones every stride, The man that holds his …

May 13, 2011 · Read, review and discuss the The Man from Snowy River poem by Andrew Barton Paterson on Poetry.com

Discover The Man From Snowy River, a classic Australian poem by Banjo Paterson. Read about the thrilling horse chase and the brave rider from the Snowy River.

With the man from Snowy River at their heels. And he ran them single-handed till their sides were white with foam. And alone and unassisted brought them back. For never yet was mountain horse a cur. …