So I am a fan of horse movies....I know shocker. I have seen many of them over my growing up years and my father likes to tease me with "What!? A horse movie you haven't seen?" There are the iconic classics of Black Beauty and The Black Stallion, the exhilarating stories of Hildalgo and War Horse, and the rags to riches stories of Dreamer and Seabiscuit. All touch our hearts with the amazing displays of the courage, resilience and mesmerizing beauty of the Equus.
Now, not only do I appreciate a movie that has horses in it, but I appreciate even more when it is well done. Am I the only one who cringes when the horse they claim as a "pure wild Mustang" happens to look just like a pure Arabian? Or a person flopping excessively on a horse's back when they are supposed to be a ribbon winning rider? Anyway, no horse movie is perfect but there are those ones that seem to do their very best to make things look as authentic as possible.
I just got done watching a movie called Open Range which is about two men traveling in the old west with their free grazing cattle and the adventure that ensues. Although it is not a strictly horse movie, horse play a pretty good part in it, since they happened to the main mode of transportation back then. :) As I watched this movie the other night I was reminded of how much I appreciate actors who truly wish to ride the horses in the movies themselves. They actually learn to ride. And they aren't half bad either. Of course not all wish to do that and have their stunt doubles ride for them in the really tricky scenes but that's why people like me dream for the job right? :) However I do appreciate those who dare to go the extra mile and complete the genuine horse movie experience. Perhaps they understand to the breathtaking freedom they give us.
Since I am highly interested in horses and film, it comes as no surprise that I observe them quite closely. I hope to every once in a while, share my thoughts on a particular horse movie and share it with you all. So watch those movies closely, and what are some favorites of y'all's?
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