Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Reality TV Show’s Cast, Crew and Supporters Celebrate Filming’s Finale

The Worlds of Televison Production and Dressage Converge

New friendships were to be had between the staff at the farm and the show’s crew, as well. Dover’s assistant trainer, Katherine Bateson-Chandler, said it was interesting to learn about what it takes to put together a TV show. “It’s a whole different world.” Plus, having the crew around was fun. Bateson-Chandler, who was looking forward to her one-year anniversary on May 7 to husband Carl, has been working with Dover for 14 years.

The show’s supervising producer, Lauren Myer of Hoboken, N.J., said this was her first time working with horses and, though she has never been on one, that is only because the opportunity has not presented itself. She and associate producer Amanda Sardone both said working with the horses presented some interesting challenges. They said the cameramen would be adjusting their sound or another component on their cameras, and the horses would nibble on their hair or start sticking their noses into some odd places.

But, horse rider or film producer or family, all mixed and mingled on the dance floor with one joyous and uniting thought: It’s a wrap!

While filming for The Search for America's Next Equestrian Star: Dressage is done, the next several months will be devoted to bringing it all together and getting it ready for the TV screen. The release date has not been established yet, but check for updates at DressageDaily.com, an official sponsor of the show, for details as soon as they are available. The show’s Web site is: americandressagestar.com

Shaneen Kohler for DressageDaily.com

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