Alexandra Burroughs with the Calgary Herald wrote an interesting story about John Scott, an Albertan animal wrangler, stunt co-ordinator, and movie enthusiast who could be considered "the godfather of Alberta showbiz.""I've just always loved this business," says Scott, cowboy boots firmly planted on the damp soil of the southern Alberta ranch settled by his grandfather 101 years ago.
"I had grown up playing cowboys and Indians as a kid, so to be able to do the real thing and get paid for it was quite an event."
The fascinating story goes on...
Known as one of the best animal wranglers in the world, Scott has worked on more than 120 movies, including Oscar-winners Unforgiven, Days of Heaven and Legends of the Fall. His reputation is so deeply rooted in Hollywood that director Peter Jackson brought him to New Zealand in 2000 to work as the horse stunt co-ordinator on the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
About the animal stars he trains and works with:
"Some of these horses have been in more pictures than most actors," says Scott standing amongst his four-legged stars.
"These are professionals. They're trained to be around lights, smoke, gunfire -- they don't spook easy."
The article also mentions that Scott has the largest collection of wagons and buggies in North America. Definitely a worthwhile read!
Photo credit: Leah Hennel, the Calgary Herald
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