Andy Butcher has always been a “horseman”, growing up with horses and riding from a very early age. Andy also excelled in Motocross, Martial Arts, Boxing and as he got older enjoyed driving performance cars. Once he became a Registered Stunt Performer and Equity member over 25 years ago, given his passion for horses, inevitably, he decided to specialise in the equestrian side of the business.
Having worked alongside many great horsemen from around the world, Andy perfected his skills over many years working as a horse stunt rider, trick rider, jouster, classical rider, carriage driver and liberty trainer. Training and riding horses from young stock to Grand Prix. He also specialises as a Horse Master on set both in the UK and abroad.
Having worked alongside many great horsemen from around the world, Andy perfected his skills over many years working as a horse stunt rider, trick rider, jouster, classical rider, carriage driver and liberty trainer. Training and riding horses from young stock to Grand Prix. He also specialises as a Horse Master on set both in the UK and abroad.
His “apprenticeship” in the business working alongside many great horse riders, trainers and stunt-men gave him the knowledge and ability to cope in any situation in his own right and AB Film Horses was born.
Andy has three sons, one of which has followed him in to the industry, as well as teaching classical riding.
Andy has three sons, one of which has followed him in to the industry, as well as teaching classical riding.
The team at AB Film Horses, led by Andy, have been picked for their specialist knowledge, in order to represent a wide set of skills. The team have a very strong sense of professional conduct and are renowned for their ability to deliver the shot, keeping safety of the personnel and horses in mind at all times.
Fully insured with excellent staff to oversee the project, nothing is left to chance.
Whether you want a single horse for a photo shoot or multiples with highly skilled riders for a battle scene, AB Film Horses can provide TRAINED horses that are used to being in the busy, often noisy environment of a location, film set or studio.
Reference courtesy of Leeds Castle: "If you book a specific horse doing a specific task, you will get it! If you book Andy, you will get him, not an unqualified replacement on the day!" We do not hesitate to recommend Andy, his Team and of course, his beautiful horses.
Fully insured with excellent staff to oversee the project, nothing is left to chance.
Whether you want a single horse for a photo shoot or multiples with highly skilled riders for a battle scene, AB Film Horses can provide TRAINED horses that are used to being in the busy, often noisy environment of a location, film set or studio.
Reference courtesy of Leeds Castle: "If you book a specific horse doing a specific task, you will get it! If you book Andy, you will get him, not an unqualified replacement on the day!" We do not hesitate to recommend Andy, his Team and of course, his beautiful horses.
