In October, I got a phone call from a friend Melanie Henderson who had been contacted by Davie Gardiner (a music & all things Shetland promoter). SOCKS has become an internet sensation after appearing in a TV advert set to Fleetwood Mac's track Everywhere.Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.HE’S the pony who may be the internet sensation of the year.And now his owner and trainers have gone public on the Shetland Pony’s role.Mari Williamson’s stallion Socks has already been viewed more than 2 million times on Youtube ‘moonwalking’ on a cliff in the advert set to the 1980s track Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac.The 60 second commercial for broadband provider Three sees the dancing horse impress other ponies and almost tumble off a cliff, before hiding his moves from a local farmer, with the slogan ‘Silly stuff. FL. It matters.’Mari, 42, who runs the Benston stud farm on Shetland, has told of her amazement at five-year-old Socks’ new found fame.He was even given the VIP treatment during the shoot by having his own hairdresser who attached 40 clips to his mane for each day of filming.Mari was approached last year to supply the ponies for the advert, which was filmed on the cliffs of Eshaness on the islands.She said: “I thought they did a terrific job with the advert and it was surreal watching it for the first time.“Socks is a plucky pony who just loves attention and I think that’s why he was picked out to be the star.“He spent a week filming the advert and he took it all in his stride, he is blissfully unaware and is keeping his hooves firmly on the ground.”Socks was prepared for his starring role for two weeks by local animal trainer Elaine Tait, who told how she taught him to ‘moonwalk’ by giving him carrots as gifts.She said: “Since I only had two weeks in order to get Socks ready to moonwalk, I had to work quickly to gain his trust.“I had to encourage him to go up on his rear legs as well - usually this is something that a trainer tries to get his horse or pony not to do, but because of the choreography of the ad, it was something we had to do.“In order to get him to paw the ground, which is probably one of the most important parts of the moonwalk process, I placed a facecloth to the ground that he would paw.“Eventually, he would know to paw the ground without the facecloth being there.”The moonwalking Shetland horse advert was filmed by award-winning filmmaker Dougal Wilson, famed for his festive ads for John Lewis.Local hairstylist Bjoern Larson fitted Socks with extensions and used luxury products on him for the shoot.One of Mari’s other ponies, Hugh, also starred on the advert, which launched during Coronation Street last week.However, she insisted that despite his fame she will not be cashing in by selling Socks.She added: “He has never been for sale and I won’t be selling him no matter what the price.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.
Registered AU2706 with the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society Sire: Plumtree Gin-Rummy (32¾ " Chestnut with a … ! Bjorn & Marie Sharp of Sharp Image in Scalloway spent many hours bleaching & dying the extensions to as near to Socks' natural colour as possible. A skewbald filly foal called Benston Quartz off Swarthoull Veeda. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Both worked for a production company based in London called Blink. The company have won numerous awards - well impressed. Hughie had been missing Socks so badly. !Socks' first foal arrived. A Shetland pony doing the moonwalk is the new star of an advert which has taken the internet by storm. I had taken Hughie from their field & was brushing him prior to tacking up for a hack around the road. Shetland Pony Stallion.
Socks was turning into a greater character week by week.
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National Quality Classic and Modern Shetlands for Show, Pleasure and Breeding! The weather was very changeable & challenging. A Shetland Pony will require the same basic grooming techniques as does any other equine breed. Socks the Shetland Pony, the star of the Three ad and internet sensation! The travel & hard work were well worth it when Socks was 2 nd in his class thanks to John Lawrie for his superb handling & showing. Moonwalking equine star of Three television advert meets his adoring fans. After the filming was over, Socks & Hughie had a brief reunion which was lovely to witness. Of all the things to do, I searched Google for the 2 gentlemen. I was delighted when they suggested Elaine Tait from Burra to undertake the mammoth task. Davie was looking for contact details of Shetland Pony Studs who would be willing to show a couple of gentlemen from south their ponies. You can unsubscribe at any time. My initial reaction was that I wouldn't have the time but I'm glad that when Davie phoned a couple of days later that I had a morning free. I was honoured to have been part of it & to be there for the final scene at the Eshaness Lighthouse was incredible. Buckskin Shetland Pony 3yrs... REG.
After a few trips back to see Socks, more photos & more movement videos, Socks was confirmed as the selectors choice as the 'star'. This includes washing, brushing, and combing the pony regularly in order to keep the coat smooth, clean, and healthy. An inquisitive nature & so sweet.
Release date: 12 July 2013. Stallion-Belleview, FL. ! Moonwalking Shetland pony Socks was … Not really understanding what they were looking for they saw the ponies. The next thing I knew, Socks was alongside us wanting to get groomed too. I must admit, I was still a little confused as to what it was all about. A world of great items like Calendars, T-shirts, Signs, Plush & Stuffed Animals, Address Labels, Socks, Jewelry, Earrings,Ornaments, etc. HE’S the pony who may be the internet sensation of the year. The other pony they happened to like was Socks' daughter. When it came to finding out about the 2 men, well I was astonished. He'd waded out into the loch, found the end of the fence & gone around it to get to us. 100% Satisfaction Guranteed. My initial reaction was that I wouldn't have the time but I'm glad that when Davie phoned a couple of days later that I had a morning free. So, so chuffed. Socks the Shetland pony wears his heart on his sleeve. Socks needed hair extensions fitted to his mane to give him a fuller look. by Deborah Leggate - 18th February 2014. ! Shetland Pony Gifts, Products & Merchandise for all Shetland Pony lovers. A young couple on a romantic first trip to Scotland have enjoyed a special “meet and greet” with Shetland…
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