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Walt Disney Film “Secretariat” Looking for Horses!

race horses Walt Disney Pictures is gearing up for a new film called “Secretariat”. It’s a true story about the life story of Penny Chenery, owner of the racehorse Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown in 1973. Casting for actors is underway and you can find out about it here.

Not only are they looking for people to be in the film, but they need horses! The website dedicated to the horse says they are going to have an open casting call for horses to portray the legendary 1973 Triple Crown winner.

"The selection of the horses to portray Secretariat is a matter of great interest to me," said Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s owner. "I am delighted Disney is embracing the challenge of finding the best representative for my handsome colt."

Filming starts September 28th! This sounds like a great film and I love the fact that it’s a true story.

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  1. Casandra Holland

    Hi, I have Horse for you. Her name is Moonlight Sage. She is a chestnut thoroughbred with white socks and is an ex-race horse, but she still runs fast in her open field in Chester, Connecticut. She has also been in the movie “Dreamer” and is looking forward to playing many more onstage roles. She is a good horse and I love her. I know she will make a great addition to your Secretariat family!

  2. tvnewsbadge

    They should check out Rainaway, a rescued horse and the great grandson of Secretariat. Story here

    http://www.jamesrivernews.com/2008/09/another-look-secretariats-descendants.html

  3. Nathan Huraczy

    I am 8 years old and live in Horse Capitol of the World, Kentucky. I would love to be in the movie about the great Secretariat. I am with Images Model and Talent Agency in Lexington, Kentucky. Or you can email me directly at phuraczy@yahoo.com

  4. karley

    hi my name is karley im 12, love to act and sing and im intristed in acting in this moive its my dresm and i hope you guys will contact me at kworkman16@4dv.net thanks for your time.

  5. Sasha

    I think it is great that they are making a family movie thats based on a true story. My name is sasha and i am 13 years old. I think i would be a great addition to this movie. Pleasecontact me at sasha769@gmail.com if you are interested in seeing some headshoits of me. Make the subject ” casting of Secretariat” and i will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.

  6. Domonique

    Hi my name is Domonique and I am 7 years old and I am interest in acting in this movie. I am not like everyone else that is listed, I am new to all of this but I am fully of personality and I can adapt to any environment. Please contact me if you need a head shot at trendyknows@aol.com. Thank you in advance.

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  8. carly

    omg i would love to audition for this, i ride english and can jump 3 feet im ten years old. i can take directions easily. please contact me!!!!!!!!!!!! btw my name is carly! i also love disney

  9. carly

    if u email me i can send pictures of me riding and headshots

  10. Emma Maring

    hi, i am 11 years old almost 12 and often mistaken for 15 or 16 and i would love to be in the movie. I horseback ride and i love horses so i think i would be great for the movie! please give me a shot, i am also from Colorado.

    Thanks

  11. desarae

    PPPPPLLLLEEEAAAASSSSEEEE email me i would love to be on disney channel it is my BBBBIIIGGGEEESSSSTTT dream i may not have acting expeirence but im smart young and ready for my close UP ( LOL ) <3 pick ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. Tyler Jones

    hey!!! I was sent a message on talenthunter.com that you where interetsed in me here’s the message…i would love to audition for this movie…”I love horses, a lot”..So i would be honored to do this instead of love

    Date:09.03.09
    Subject:Disney Wants you for a New Disney Film. You Have Been Matched and Selected to Apply. Do Not Miss Out and Apply ASAP to be Included!

    Date:09.04.09
    Subject: Urgent Casting Update for Disney Pictures “Secretariat”. Response Needed.

    Thank you
    TYLER JONES

  13. Tyler Jones

    oh and my email is heavenly_angel630@yahoo.com
    Thank you AGAIN
    TYLER JONES

  14. Elle Eckerd

    hi,it has always been my dream to act with and disney channel star since i was about 5 or 7 and i am about to be 11 in october e-mail me if you want me for a star on disney channel! bye:)

  15. Jason

    I sent my headshot and resume to Sheila Jaffe Casting for an acting role. My email address is cjase22007@aol.com. Being in this movie would be great and Secretariat is a great story. Please contact me.

  16. TravisTuell

    Hi. my name is Travis Tuell. I am 23yr old male and live in Louisville,ky. I missed the casting call here in Louisville and want to be in this really bad. I have great personality and can handle anything. used to model here locally. if possible please write me at Tc_Tuell@Yahoo.Com
    thankyou,
    Travis Tuell

  17. TravisTuell

    mainly looking for an extra position.

  18. TravisTuell

    also my father works at Churchill downs. I work there once a year so I know everything about the place. once again my email address is Tc_Tuell@Yahoo.Com

  19. Christal Atwood

    Would love to be an EXTRA! I would love to be one of the classy ladies wearing a hat. I also have beautiful daughters that would make great EXTRAS as well.

    Can submit pictures.

    Christal.atwood@yahoo.com

  20. Lisa Bendel

    Hi, i am lisa. i am 14 years old, blond, tall, blue eyes, and i love horses over all. I am a really great rider and i can ride endlish and western, some dressage, and most of all, I am a good actor. I have not been in a movie, but I have been in acts at our school. I know that i might be what you are looking for either for the leading role, or for any side role. i have been looking for movie auditions, but this one caught my eyes, because something that i am most confortable with and that i understand and am not afraid of will be in the movie; horses. Please write back to me at hondulisa@yahoo.de . I would be overjoyed to be part in this movie and i would definetly give my best!

    With hope,
    Lisa

  21. Swoleha M Khan

    N’ name = Saleha
    Date of birth: 21/11/1993
    Height: 5′5′
    Weight: 50 kg
    Style: Very innocent & Simple
    Hair Color: Black
    Eye’s color: Brown
    Email add: salehakhan.786@rediffmail.com
    maazamir.khan@gmail.com
    Cell no: 9922487551
    Talent: Acting, singing, modeling.
    Hobbies: Acting, Dancing, watching TV.

  22. graysen

    im a great horseback rider im 13 and i have been riding horses sence i was 4 it would be a dream to be in a movie with horses, i dont have a horse though:(
    i have wanted a horses sence i was 4 but my family can afford one :(

  23. Fiadh

    hi my name is Fiadh, im 15 years old i ride english and have jumped up to a metre 20 (around 3′10) and am used to handeling thoroughbred and lively horses. Im new to acting but really would love to get a chance to start in a horse movie. you can contact me on fiadhmelina@hotmail.com

  24. ariel

    Hello my name is Ariel Taylor and I would love and enjoy being in this movie.
    I have experience by being in plays, short movies and etc. This is my dream and I would love for you to contact me at arieltaylor75@yahoo.com you will be surprised by my performance and the sparkle in my hazel eyes will love me. It’s alrite if you dont call me or email me, because I would try harder next time.

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