The horses featured in the film are all Norwegian Fjords. They are one of the oldest breeds and have been used in Norway for hundreds of years, and as the film shows, are known for their distinct dark stripe that runs through the center of the mane. Manes are typically cut to a mohawk-like crescent shape to emphasize this feature and the breed's neck. The one minor liberty taken in the film is this a very short, if robust, breed; horses in this film are shown to be a good 4-6" taller than their real-life counterparts.