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Sigourney Weaver riding horseback?

posted 16 years ago by WarpedRecord
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Was that really Sigourney riding the horse, or did they use a body double?

[–] 16 years ago

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[–] WarpedRecord 16 years ago

Thanks for the details! I'm glad to learn that was really Sigourney. It certainly looked like her.

Sigourney did a little more than walking the horse -- she rode it at a modest gallup. It's certainly something that anyone can learn, but it would take a day or two of training.

I'm sorry to hear the stables have closed.

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[–] WarpedRecord 16 years ago

Thanks for the information. Yes, it's quite possible that Sigourney learned how to ride a horse in prep school. She certainly seems to do it well in this film.

[–] Gerry (5) 4 years ago

Sigourney attended Ethel Walker School in Simsbury CT. From their website:
"Riding has been part of life at Walker’s since its founding in 1911. The social, emotional and character-based lessons that come from a passion for equestrian sports are consistent with our School’s history and mission, and our exceptional equestrian program sets Walker’s apart from its private school peers."

[–] baran_erik 8 years ago

Her father was very wealthy, so it wouldn't be beyond the realm of possibility that she learned to ride when she was a deb.

Life is pain. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

[–] WarpedRecord 8 years ago

Yes, that's quite possible. Horseback riding seems to be largely a pursuit of the wealthy. And "deb" doesn't get used enough for my tastes. ;-)