As the riders crossed paths, they jerked back the shoulder closest to their opponent to make it look as though the challenger’s weapon made contact. While it looked like the horse and rider brushed the bike as they galloped past, the distance between the two opponents was actually about 15 feet.įor the second pass, the horse and motorcycle moved toward each other on a pre-planned course with six feet of space between them. A stuntman placed the motorcycle in position approximately 60 feet away from Cody and Marcus and then switched off the motor, leaving the headlights on. Marcus’ stunt rider Cody used his knees and reins to cue the horse to step forward and paw at the ground several times to give the impression of a fidgety animal. A Friesian horse named Marcus portrayed the Black Knight’s mount, and the American Humane safety representative on set found him to be gentle, attentive and well prepped to work with the motorcycle. Though this jousting sequence looks dangerous, the production went to great lengths to achieve the action safely. The horse turns and stops, then the jousting match continues as the knight and Fred careen toward each other and both get tossed off their respective rides, leaving the horse to trot off into the moonlight. With lances at the ready, the knight gallops up quickly and passes Fred on the bike. It would seem the options package for Indian motorcycles has greatly expanded, because for some inexplicable reason, this bike comes equipped with a jousting device right on the handlebars. Fred jumps on a motorcycle and the camera focuses on the horse’s leg as it paws the ground, itching for a fight.
To achieve this action, a trainer placed the bull dog, Pomeranian, and retriever on their marks and then stood off-camera cuing them to bark.Ī showdown in Old Tyme Mining Town pits Fred (Prinze Jr.) against the Black Knight Ghost, who glows ominously from atop a black horse also decked out in armored garb. Three canine groupies sit on the steps and bark their admiration for the Scoobster, who graciously thanks his fans. Scooby’s Friends and Foes: At the grand opening of the Coolsonian Criminology Museum, myriad fans greet the gang as soon as they hit the red carpet.