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Preparation for the scene in which ringwraiths chase Arwen.

Horses appear to rear and spin as the Wraiths pursue Arwen (Liv Tyler) and jump obstacles in the chase sequence. The horses, Bob, Chico and Zee were trained Polo Cross, Cross Country and Dressage horses. All the rearing horses were trained for at least six months in pre-production prior to performing any of the rearing sequences. The jumping horses were purchased for their jumping abilities. According to production, in total there were 5 rearing horses, 20-25 confident jumping horses, 3 falling horses at a gallop and 5 that would lie down and stay down on cue.