Traumatised by an abusive past that has rendered him mute, Sebastian finds work as a groom in a polo yard working for an aspiring young polo player who has it all.  When his employer is unable to re-train Liberty, a nervous, failed racehorse, Sebastian bonds with the wayward animal sensing it too has suffered and secretly trains as a polo player ultimately changing both their lives.

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Riding Liberty is a 20 minute short film set within the backdrop of the polo world, giving a beautiful insight into the horsemanship and dedication needed in polo, the healing capacity of horses and the retraining of racehorses for polo.  

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Writer/Producer/Director: Cassandra Thomas 

Writer/Producer: Jonnie Hurn