Dark Horse Productions provides animal training, wrangling and production support for film, television, advertising and live events. Led by Adam Battaglia, described as Australia’s only horse master with combined qualifications in animal behaviour, training, education and zookeeping, the company brings more than 25 years of experience to projects worldwide. Its 300-acre training and production facility is located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, and the team has contributed to more than 500 productions.

Services include animal casting and sourcing, training and wrangling, horse stunt coordination, script breakdowns, pre-production and budget planning. The company can also provide livestock, vehicles, saddlery, props, transport, yarding and animal housing. It works with domestic and exotic animals, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, primates and big cats, and supplies trained horses, riders and period equipment for productions.

Dark Horse Productions supports international projects with sourcing, permits, visas, quarantine and transport coordination. Its approach emphasizes positive reinforcement, on-set safety and animal welfare, with veterinary supervision and compliance documentation available.