Steven Spielberg creates a War Epic

 

Michael Morpurgo wrote a children’s novel in 1982 named War Horse & it has provided the storyline for the much anticipated movie War Horse directed by Steven Spielberg. 

Several keynote actors are amongst the cast – namely Emily Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Thewlis, Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Tom Hiddleston, Tony Kebbell and Eddie Marsan.

The main Star of the movie is most definitely “Joey”.  Interestingly 14 horses played the role of “Joey” during the film.  Yes there was one main horse called Finders Key, a thoroughbred with a racing career under his belt who became the Principal Actor for the production.

Finder’s Key is a truly remarkable horse when you consider his acting career.  He has starred in Seabiscuit (2003) with Tobey Maguire,  the Legend of Zorro (2005) with Antonio Banderas, Did you hear about the Morgan's (2009) with Hugh Grant, Unstoppable (2010)  with Denzil Washington & Warhorse (2011).

He is presently working on an episode of CSI Miami, where dye gives his bay coat a black look, & Snow White the Movie with Julia Roberts.

Here is the trailer for War Horse.  Check it out

WAR HORSE–THE MOVIE

Bonniconlon New Years Day 2012

Happy New Year to all the Friends,

Members & Helpers of the

North Mayo Harriers.

May 2012 be a Star Year of

Success & Great Happiness.

A brisk Day - New Years Day - location Bonniconlon & as always the local North Mayo Harriers team had installed a range of fences across the countryside.  The land, this hunt covers, is extensive, and one young rider when asked how was the hunt, quietly replied “long!” with a big smile. 

The Sligo Farmers Foxhounds were out with their foxhounds which made for a very spirited day of hunting.  Thanks to the team for a great day.

I had the wonderful joy of being tucked up in a warm jeep for this hunt & rarely ventured out, so there are only a few shots of this hunt. 

The outdoor moments were freezing & there were a few very nasty squalling showers which were enough to send me back to the warmth of the jeep for more minty sweets .

So here are a few of the pictures, not many jumping ones, but a lot of action all the same.








Needless to add, always time for a bit of fun, when its all done & dusted.

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