• by Amy Corr  @MediaPostOTL, October 10, 2014

Budweiser ads have majestic Clydesdales, while a campaign for Strongbow Hard Apple Cider has a slow-motion horse named Brian. "Cider at Its Bestest" debuted Oct. 1 and it's certainly the quirkiest ad for hard cider that I've seen. Created by Droga5, the 60-second spot marks the brand's launch in the U.S. "Slow Motion Horse" features a couple walking barefoot on the beach, close to sunset. The couple is relaxed, carefree and enjoying a glass of Strongbow over ice. The night is memorable for another reason: Brian, the slow-motion horse. When Brian is in the frame, the ad's music is loud and crisp. When his slow horse's behind leaves the frame, the music stops and the ad goes silent. Once Brian moseys back in, the music begins again. Watch it here.