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Travel Directions:
From Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), take Morley Road, Exit 131, north 3.6 km to Hwy 1A, turn left (west) on 1A, 12 km to “Buffalo Paddock” sign. Turn left (south) at the “Peacekeepers” building, proceed 0.8 km to gate, continue 0.4 km to the second right hand turn. There is a green dumpster behind the birch trees on your right. Note: If you pass the vandalized building with the flat roof and the “MEN” sign on the front, you have gone too far.

[Alternately, if you are coming from the cliffs at Seebe, turn right (north) onto 1X (the road you came in on), go 2.1 km to intersection of 1A; go right (east) 8.8 km; turn right (south) at “Peacekeepers” building, proceed as directed above.]

The park is officially closed during wintertime though access by foot is feasible, weather permitting. You might want to contact Ray Greenwood, (403) 881-2614, for access arrangements, which may require payment of a $5 fee. Security guards in the area have been known to save paperwork by collecting fees from visitors on the spot.

Remarks:
This simple, lighthearted scene tells the viewer a lot about the film’s protagonists.  In “Doubt there’s a filly that could throw me” and “Let’s get,” Jack shows us a bit of his fearlessness and impatience, qualities that would dictate the course of his tragic life and, ultimately, his fate.  Meanwhile, Ennis is preoccupied with tying knots, and in “You wanna watch it there. That horse has a low startle point,” warns Jack that some creatures can be overwhelmed by fright.

Important:
Always obtain appropriate permission before entering private property and Native reserve lands. You may encounter horses roaming. Drive slowly and be prepared to stop. Do not leave valuables in parked cars.

Quotation:
“Doubt there’s a filly that could throw me.”