Christopher Whitlow

“On the back of a horse you will find Paradise.” Documenting adventures with this ethereal being 💜 I call this type of horse training ‘freestyle’ riding. The goal is to ride big and loose and relaxed. To offer guidance, confidence and balance but ultimately to get out of their way. To encourage relaxation and fun. Channeling their natural excitement into powerful focused flowing movement. They move and play naturally in the wild to stay fit and that’s the mindset i try to help the horse achieve. For me, Horse riding is much like a martial art and with this horse, I think of the Training with the mindset of training a boxer. Charged up but also completely relaxed. Power. Stamina. Agility. focus. Rhythm. Flow. Courage and encouraging confidence. As riders; The horse we get on is different from the horse we get off and it’s our job to try and ensure that change is for the better. If done correctly, the synergy starts to take place and you’ll find a creature operating from a place of freedom and Joy. As if they are galloping in the fields with their herd. Completely connected to each other in an unspoken language. . #horsesofinsta #horsestuff #equestrianmemes #welovehorses #horse #horsebackriding #stuntriding #classyequestrians #wild #thewitcher #gameofthrones #lordoftherings #freedom #horse #filmhorses #funnymemes #adventure #flight #vikingstyle #beard #longhairgentleman #stunt#isleofman #irishdraught #inspiringquote

Pre Morning coffee vibes...☠️⚔️ REIVARN: Chaos. Vengeance. Destiny. An absolute honour to work with such a phenomenal cast and crew on this brilliant project. Thank you. This scene was the audition scene and it’s really interesting to see the character evolve from self tape in the shed to the final interpretation . @seanbouldfilms @rosssyner_director @ben_keen_producer @loumurrall @benwaldron97 @brandon__wall @james_p_broome @connorashm0re @steadi.ben @markelknight @stagefight_ltd @jacksmartfilms_ @painted_by_paul_ @jurassica85 @artdept_han @luleilai @eloiseleighx @jameswilkinsonofficial @50_bars_of_grey @toby.csondor @richtgrimes @official_joe_kirton @edhalstead @longhairedgentlemen @mockingbird_film_co . . #boxing #vikings #film #actor #gameofthrones #zachhemsey #chaos #fitnessmotivation #joker #war #thewhitcher #wheeloftime #lordoftherings #dothraki #fighter #vikingsvalhalla #valhalla #fight #motivation #mentalhealth #beard #stunt #movie #champion #meditation #fighting #workout

Meditation: 'The Only Way out, Is through’ The song "Nice To Meet Me" I believe to be a genuine musical masterpiece. Each line of lyrics , for me, commands hours of meditation and introspection. The words are a rallying call to oneself on the battlefield of life. The instrumental sounds like a war machine in full flow. Perfect for a moving meditation like striking training. Together. Through the darkness, pain and chaos; They can draw a necessary evolution out of the soul. The obstacle in the way, becomes the way. Thank you to the brilliant Will on camera and Owen on the pads. A true pair of legends. The Isle of Man Boxing academy for allowing us to film. A brilliant modern facility with its base in good solid hard work, dedication and attitude. And Zach for the inspiring words. 'If you're going through hell, keep going'. #boxing #boxinggym ##ufc #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #zachhemsey #muaythai #fitnessmotivation #fitnessinspiration #boxingmotivation #boxingskills #rdxsport #wbcboxing #strength #fighter #gym #bellator #fight #motivation #karate #selfdefence #sports, musicvideo #mmalife #rocky #champion #underdog #meditation #fighting #workout #kraven

From the Inception of the concept to the finished creation, this work was built through the shared effort of brilliant minds and highly skilled hands — working across many specialist disciplines, locations, and time zones, all toward a shared vision. I’m genuinely in awe of everyone involved and of the accomplishment of that process as a whole. Much of this was achieved practically, with a team of expert creatives bringing together a fantastic ensemble of performers, stunts and the Iconic ‘Harry’ the horse on an epic purpose build set with a huge practical turntable build in. Being part of that environment - surrounded by world class professional solving complex creative challenges with care, generosity, and deep respect for their craft - was a real privilege. It was a wonderful opportunity to apply multiple stunt disciplines to a cast role utilising horsemanship, combat, wire work and trampoline elements shot in camera. I’ll be sharing more about the journey and what went into creating a piece like this. For now, thank you to everyone involved. It was truly an honour to work on this project with you, and I’m grateful to everyone I met along the way. 🙏🙏🙏 The brilliant @adamnberg brings fantasy to life with immersive scale in “Romance” for @audible 📖🌹🌀🧺 Airwyn @lenlap Agency: @fold7 Exec Creative Director: @davidbilling Creative Director: @jamesahudson , Rob Griffiths, Jess Ardizzone Creative: Kirsty Smith, Adam Brewer Chief Strategy Officer: Yelena Gafuman Strategy Director: Buster Stonham Head of Creative Services: Maggie Roberts Project Director: Katie Bailey Head of Production: Michelle Hickey Junior Producer: Izy Brand Designer Director: Alex Gill, Ben Gibbons Creative Artworker: Shnar Songprasert Head of Account Management: James May Snr Account Director: @tobyjmoore Senior Account Manager: Meg Hugil Client: @audible Campaign Producer:@loracetacc Creative Operations: @emma_j_shepherd Senior Creative Director: @abbymcmac_ Senior Manager: @dynotor Production Company: @smugglersite Director: @adamnberg EP: @tomknight0 Producer: Ben Croker PM: Andrea Harvey + credits continued in comments

“When you take the lead rope off, you are left with one thing – the truth.” Liberty training builds a trusting, respectful, and more intuitive connection between horse and rider while enhancing mental and physical well-being for both. For the Horse: Increased Trust: Horses develop greater trust as they engage voluntarily, responding to body language and voice cues. Freedom of Movement: Without tack, horses can move naturally, improving balance and emotional well-being. Confidence & Engagement: Horses become more confident and mentally stimulated as they make decisions and problem-solve. For the Human: Improved Communication: Riders learn to communicate subtly and clearly through body language, enhancing their horsemanship. Stronger Bond: The relationship becomes more cooperative, built on respect rather than control. Personal Growth: Liberty training promotes patience, mindfulness, and a deeper understanding of the horse. Mutual Benefits: Deeper Connection: Both horse and rider enjoy a more harmonious partnership. Enhanced Enjoyment & Performance: The training is fun, mentally stimulating, and can improve overall performance in other disciplines. Thank you Jensen. Massive respect to @natasha.christian.x who does an absolutely phenomenal job of caring for and training these beautiful creatures and for being bold enough to begin the liberty journey.

‘’In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you’’ 🐎🐴🙏

‘Spellbound’ Eivør - Trøllabundin. Shot on IPhone / Dj mini 3 for Regal Equine 🦄🦄🌅🪬💜

West Flies The Raven is a short film by prolific filmmakers @mockingbird_film_co @rosssyner_director and @ben_keen_producer to see it for FREE @millenniumpoint as part of #bhamfilmfest go to birminghamfilmfestival.com

“The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears'' . I've always loved this Arabian proverb but it was at this moment that I understood what it truly meant. . We are truly honoured to spend time with these ethereal creatures. It was once said that "The horse is a universal symbol of freedom without restraint, because riding a horse made people feel they could free themselves from their own bindings." . . . #horsesofinsta #horsestuff #equestrianmemes #welovehorses #horse #horsebackriding #stuntriding #classyequestrians #dothraki #thewitcher #gameofthrones #lordoftherings #fitness #epicgames #filmhorses #funnymemes #thenevers #flight #vikingstyle #beard #longhair #iomtt #isleofman #irishdraught #equestrain

Lots of fun getting rowdy playing this pugnacious, rosacea faced, rotten toothed drunken purist rioter at the Puppet Show 🍺 ☠️ 🧙‍♀️ A selection of @anthonymarksaul stunning on-set stills from 'The Nevers'. . Loved this gig. It was an absolute honour to observe these artist at work bringing these brilliant characters to life. From their morning rehearsals, watching them build up to the finished scene was amazing. Maybe I'm just a geek, but I find t.v. / movie sets, particularly on this scale, are absolutely fascinating . Everyday there was something insanely creative and complicated happening in every department. All Artists at the top of their game across all the disciplines of film making creating stunning work. All brought together on set by a team of Assistant Directors who are often handed 'challenging' / borderline impossible instructions and tasked with bringing them to reality under strict time and budget constraints. When it's done with the level of efficiency, charisma, respect and good humour that it was by the AD teams leading this job, it's nothing short of organisational art work. Thank you to the legends who made this possible and all the brilliant people I met along the way. I hope you're all living your best ones. . @ohdenis as Dr. Edmund Hague Pip Torrens as Lord Massen @jginorton as Hugo Swan amymanson as Maladie @laurafdonnelly as Amalia True anngskelly as Penance Adair #thenevers #filmmaking #hbo #nevers #victorian #steampunk #punk #tvshow

‘When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have’ Sir Winston Churchill. 🙏 . These two were absolute stars on set and it really was a honour to work with them 🦄🦄 ⚔️ . #film #horses #horse #horsemanship #filmphotographer #filmset #horsepower #filmmakinglife #horsebackriding #production #horse #equesteian #productions #stunthorse #rearinghorse #action #cinematography #cinematographers #friesian #fresianhorse #horsesofinstagram #moviehorse #viking #fantasy #got #vikings #valhalla #stunt #thewhitcher . @seanbouldfilms @rosssyner_director @ben_keen_producer @loumurrall @benwaldron97 @brandon__wall James Broome @connorashmoore @steadi.Ben @markelknight @stagefight_ltd @jacksmartfilms_ @painted_by_paul_ @jurassica85 @artdept_han @luleilai @eloiseleighx @50_bars_of_grey @toby.csondor @edhalstead

💀 ⚔️ RAGNARÖK ⚔️ 💀 . A few more snaps showing the awesome work done by all departments. Such a phenomenal amount of work goes in making movies and it was an absolute honour to work with these brilliant creatives. . @edhalstead #film #filmmaking #lordoftherings #filmdirector #gameofthrones #filmset #dothraki #filmmakinglife #filmproducer #production #productioncompany #productionlife #productions #longhairmen #aragorn #ragnar #cinematography #ragnarlothbrok #cinema #action #cinematicvideo #cinematicphotography #viking #fantasy #got #vikings #valhalla #stunt #thewitcher . @seanbouldfilms @rosssyner_director @ben_keen_producer @loumurrall @benwaldron97 @brandon__wall James Broome @connorashmoore @steadi.Ben @markelknight @stagefight_ltd @jacksmartfilms_ @painted_by_paul_ @jurassica85 @artdept_han @luleilai @eloiseleighx @jameswillkinsonofficial @50_bars_of_grey @toby.csondor