Hunger Games Horses

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If you enjoyed the movie, and you also happen to like horses, you might be interested in reading about the North Florida Friesians, Dieuwe and Tristan, chosen to pull Katniss and Peeta's chariot in Hunger Games: Catching Fire. An article in my local newspaper features the horses and gives some background information on filming.

Gainesville Sun: Two Marion horses land plum roles in 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire'

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Finally looking at that very interesting link -- thanks, Htmb. It's easy to think of animals as mere background in movies and tv, but obviously highly trained horses are needed to withstand the noise and stress involved in shooting scenes.

Due respect to directors and editors with the sensitivity to extract the best from scenes with animals. You may know of my love for the tv series Boardwalk Empire. Towards the end of this season's finale, there's a poignant, silent shot of a man on a porch. But what raises it to poetry is the inclusion of an old basset hound lying on the edge of the porch, as he gets up and walks to the front door.