Paul Rutledge
Paul has been involved in the film industry for over 30yrs. He has a huge number of credits ranging from Stunt Performing, Stunt Coordinating, Acting and Animal Wrangler.
With his background Paul offers the most comprehensive background for your productions when it comes to Animal Action. His extensive contacts allow him to bring in the most skilled wranglers, trainers, stunt performers and SSE's. Paul is well known and highly respected in the film industry. His hundreds of credits speak for themselves.
Paul owns Action Specialties with his wife Tess Hardy.
With his background Paul offers the most comprehensive background for your productions when it comes to Animal Action. His extensive contacts allow him to bring in the most skilled wranglers, trainers, stunt performers and SSE's. Paul is well known and highly respected in the film industry. His hundreds of credits speak for themselves.
Paul owns Action Specialties with his wife Tess Hardy.
Tess Hardy
Co-owner of Action Specialties Tess has been training horses, dogs and every other animal she could since she was a child. Her poor cat put up with a lot while she was growing up. Tess rode 3 day eventers competitively before working full time in the film industry.
Lesley Laurence
Lesley has been with Action Specialties for over 6 years and is a invaluable member of the the team. She can run set with any type of animal and is always a favourite with crew and productions. Lesley has been training and riding horses since she was a child. She runs her own stable Aim High Stables, which is available for location filming as well. With her background in coaching Lesley is our key riding instructor to our cast and stunt riders. All her personal animals from her cats, dogs, rabbit and horses have appeared in various films.
