MECHANICAL HORSE

The mechanical horse puppet emulates a horse’s gait through rotating hip movement and a rocking motion that translates into the neck and head. Remote control servos activate eye blinks, brow expression and ear movement, giving the horse life-like facial features for close-up capability. Each horse requires three puppeteers to perform properly and most often is rigged onto a camera car or process trailer. This allows the horse and rider to seamlessly integrate into the natural scenery and gallop alongside other real horses. 

Mechanical Horse A

Mechanical Horse B

Mechanical Horse Skins

BLACK

CHESTNUT

WHITE

DARK BAY

DAPPLE GREY

CHROMAKEY 

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FLIPPING HORSE

Full-Sized Static Horse with Black Skin and 63" Withers

On the set of 300

​The flipping horse travels on a carriage that runs on a 24’ track. There are two pneumatic cylinders charged with either a compressor or nitrogen tank:. The effect causes the full-sized horse bust to nose dive, flip, or be thrown varied distances into the ground. The horse is also ride-able, allowing a stunt rider to also be thrown. 

Demo of the Flipping Horse Rig

OTHER HORSE PROPS

Falling Down Horse (Black)
Full-sized standalone horse, 63" Withers

Dead Horse (Black)
Full-sized static horse with posable legs

Emaciated Dead Horse (Light Bay)
Full-sized static horse, right side face up

Horse Head (Black)
Full-size, Hand Puppeteered

Horse Head (White)
Full-size, Hand Puppeteered

Horse Head (Chestnut)
Full-sized, Hand Puppeteered

Animatronic Horse Mask