Read about the Pony Express on Horse Canada, and watch Danielle Chuchrun in Mochila: A Pony Express Adventure on YouTube.As cities to live in go, I think I've gotten pretty lucky. I can’t wait to do more projects with those sweet ‘lil buggers on set! I’ve learned so much through not only having my own animals but working with them especially. They continue to make my filming experiences greater every time.

I have been unbelievably blessed with the opportunity to work with some incredible animals and handlers. I treat them just like I do anyone else, they’re usually the first ones I say good morning to on set, and always get kisses after we wrap. I love getting to work with the same horses repeatedly because you really build a bond, they learn to trust you and you them. Their unique individual personalities bring so much happiness to my heart. Words can never express the love that I have for horses. What do you enjoy most about working with horses? I especially loved working with the baby mules on Storm Rider – they were precious!! 9. I’d probably have to say anything that allows me to be in the saddle, filming with horses on the ground is always fun but riding them throughout scenes is even more fun. I have had some incredible experiences working with animals, horses especially. I’ve honestly filmed so many I don’t know if I could pick just one. What was your favourite horse- (or mule) related scene to film? It was raining most of the time which made for some stunning shots. We always have so much fun working together. What a fun project! Mainstay Productions and John Lyde never cease to amaze me. Please tell us about your experience for Mochila: A Pony Express Adventure. (I’m literally belly laughing right now just thinking of it.) 7. Uncomfortable and for some reason the grunting sounds every time it would get bumpy made me die laughing. I do have to say one of my favourites was battling laughter the entire time riding double bareback with Rocky Myers while filming Survivor when we were galloping around the rocky canyon. I’ve been launched through a metal fence covered in barbed wire when my horse ran out of control in the mountains, jumped over a flaming log to escape a barn engulfed in flames and the horse had never seen fire before as we were trapped inside, had a horse lose its footing pulling a buggy uphill and have to jump out and try and get the horse and rig up with my co-star as it’s sliding down a hill. Lol, I’ve had quite a few funny behind the scenes moments when working with horses. Any behind the scenes horse-related stories to share? I am currently getting ready to start a film next week called Pursued that I can’t wait to share more on in the future! 6. It was all shot in first-person perspective. I recently wrapped on a film called Knockout, which was crazy fun to film. I had the opportunity to film a pilot for ABC, The Death of Eva Sophia Valdez, with Gina Torres, which was such a blast. Do you have any current projects you’d like to share?Ī film I did last year called Riot with Dolph Lundgren and Chuck Liddell was recently released. They are incredibly smart and I legitimately loved being around the mules. I LOVED my George! That boy went wherever and everywhere I asked him. I really had never been around or spent time with mules before, but in all honesty…I almost took that little goofball home with me when we wrapped. How was it like to ride “Storm” the mule? All the riding offset has certainly helped with everything I’ve needed to do on set. I’m working horses at least three to four times a week. Do you ever ride outside of filming?ĪBSOLUTELY! I am always on a horse, trail riding, working horses with my aunt. My half Arabian, Marquis, is more my laid back babe, we love (okay…he loves) grazing on the hilltop and going for nice relaxing trail rides. We love running through the mountains bareback and exploring. My purebred is my adventurer he is my go-to when I just want to let loose. There is nothing in the world that compares to the time I spend with them. Of course, my two boys are my absolute favourites. There are SO many horses that I LOVE riding. Ohhhh my goodness… I honestly can’t answer that question. Do you have a favourite horse to ride? If so, please tell us about him/her. But it wasn’t until around nine that I really started riding and falling in love with it. My aunt breeds, trains and shows Arabian and Andalusian horses, so she’s had me on them since I was a baby. I have been around horses my entire life. Nationals doing a victory pass after winning a national title. Danielle riding her horse, Marquis, at U.S.

Danielle double shot of love