Detailed Animal Action Report

All horseback riders were stunt riders or experienced actors who were skilled at riding, mounting and dismounting. All running/galloping scenes were well choreographed, and actors used caution while on and near animals. The horse(s) rearing was a trained behavior. When teams of horses pulled wagons or carriages, the drivers were experienced and teams of horses were familiar with each other and accustomed to the pulling action. Whenever horses were seen tied to posts/fences, they were attached to lead ropes tied to posts.

In the opening when a horse and carriage rides down a city street and stops in front of a building, the horses were trained and accustomed to working on sets. The horse crew was allocated near the set where the horses could be prepared and harnessed safely. Once harnessed, the horses were led to set by grooms.

The set was a wide street with tarmac that was checked and walked by the trainer. On action, the horses were driven at a jog. On action, the horses pulling the hearse were driven in the same action.

In the scene where the actor walks through the marketplace, the birds were transported to the studio in their set cages.  All the set cages had previously been checked over by the trainer for safety. In the background two extras walk with their dogs on leashes. The dogs were given food and water between takes.