
The barbed wire that ensnared and killed real war horses was made of plastic and rubber in the movie. How did they film War Horse without hurting the horse? Horses were trained to limp, their bodies covered with fake blood and makeup that simulated grievous wounds. But during Season 7, Episode 4 of “Game of Thrones,” things may have gone too far. In fact, when it comes to older films, you may have seen them get hurt for real. To make the scene look more action packed, it is filmed at a very slow speed then at regular speed looks fast and furious.ĭo horses get hurt in battle scenes? Anyone who’s watched a battle scene set in a pre-modern and/or fantasy world has seen a horse get hurt.

How did they film horses getting hurt in battle scenes? Some techniques used to ensure the horses safety: Each horse has its hoof in sponge rubber to soften kicks, and mouths are taped to prevent biting.
