They found Cass Ole at his ranch in San Antonio, and his temperament and appearance suited him for the role.

Cass Ole and his fellow horse actors trained at a California ranch for several weeks before filming began.

[2] After the two films had been released Cass Ole became a celebrity, showing up to be admired at fundraisers and special events.

In 1980 he won the Humane Society Award for The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals at the International Horse Show in Washington, D.C.

His retirement show was under the direction of professional horse trainer George Gipson of Tenaha, Texas.