The star steed was played by a five year old bay thoroughbred called “Let’s Merge” after a six month equine talent search. Robert Redford bought the horse after production was complete and owned him for 18 years before the horse passed away. Robert Redford did all of his own riding Read more…
Champion. His horse, Champion, and his sidekick, Smiley Burnette, usually starred with him. Aided by the popularity of his films, Autry had a string of hit recordings, including “Tumbling Tumbleweeds”(1935) and his signature song, “Back in the Saddle Again” (1939). Did Gene Autry own his horse Champion? After he retired, Read more…
How many horses died in the filming of this movie? None, although the scenes of horses being wounded were so real it is said that Mel Gibson was investigated by an animal welfare organization. How many horses were harmed in the making of Braveheart? But no animals were harmed They Read more…
Male Horse Names President Sheriff Deputy Horseshoe Barley Bronco Blazer Wilbur Buck Franklin Kentucky Trigger Blacksmith Buckeye Bolt What should I name my boy horse? These are some of the most popular names for geldings and stallions that you’re sure to hear time and time again. Amigo. Applejack. Blaze. Buck. Read more…
Generally, horses bred for racing, like Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, tend to be hard keepers. This is due to having a more active metabolism than other breeds. These horses often burn more calories each day compared to a similar sized horse, like an American Quarter Horse. Which horses are easy keepers? Read more…
Between, veterinary costs, feeding, fitting horseshoes, and other related items, the annual cost to keep the horse in good condition is around $3,000. If we add it all up a horse and buggy would require an initial investment of approximately $12,500, with annual operating costs around $3,000-4,000. What is an Read more…
25. For the filming of the climactic charge, 125 horses were trip-wired. Of those, 25 were killed outright or had to be put down afterward. The resulting public furor caused the US Congress to pass laws to protect animals used in motion pictures. What went wrong with the Charge of Read more…
The Outlaw Josey Wales, starring Daniel Craig, resulted in the deaths of at least 100 horses during filming. According to reports, Benjamin-Hut ordered horses to be shot and killed if they walked limping without medical attention. Did old Western movies hurt horses? Many of the horses used in Westerns were Read more…
For sustenance the horses eat desert grass, supplementing their meager diet with pieces of their own dung. Surprisingly, horse manure is a good source of food containing almost three times more fat than the area’s dry grass and almost twice as much protein. How do horses survive in the desert? Read more…
The Namib Desert horse is athletic in appearance, resembling the European light riding horses from which it probably descends, and usually dark in color. Despite the harsh environment in which they live, the horses are generally in good condition, except during times of extreme drought. Can horses run in desert? Read more…