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You might know Jamie Foxx from Quentin Tarantino’s critically-acclaimed Django Unchained (2012), the action-packed journey of a freed slave finding his long-lost wife alongside a talented bounty hunter. A major plot point is that Jamie’s character, Django, is a skilled rider who knows his way around a horse. That wasn’t just for the movie; Jamie...

Hey Heartland fans, you may be surprised to find out that Alisha Newton is a real horseback rider. And she has talent! She plays the character of Georgina “Georgie” Fleming-Morris on the popular drama. On the show, she can’t get enough of horses! From trick riding to show jumping, Georgie tries it all. It’s nice...

Amber Marshall, the star from the popular series Heartland, is a real life horseback rider and owner. Her character, Amy Fleming, is an amazing trainer that specifically works with troubled horses. Each episode usually includes her communicating with neglected or difficult horses. It turns out Amber is quite the rider, and even owns a few...