**UPDATE**
Okay, that's it everyone! Comments are closed while I put on my detective hat and find the answers to as many of these questions as I can. Check back in tomorrow!
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Hi everyone! This Thursday on the blog I will be answering questions about Heartland - production details, broadcast details... you know, the sort of thing that tends to pile up in the comments. So, if you have a question THAT HAS NOT BEEN ANSWERED ALREADY, head over to this post on the blog and ask away in the comments!
To be clear: this is not a Q&A about or for specific cast or crew members - everyone is working really hard on the last week of shooting Season 4, so they won't be able to answer anything (plus, if you click the Q&A link on the right hand side of this page you'll see a whole bunch of "Answer" posts by almost everybody involved in the production.) I just want to give you a chance to have some "nuts and bolts" type questions answered.
So - have you asked a question in the comments that I haven't been able to get to yet? If so, ask again below and I will do my very best to answer! Although remember... I don't know everything!
smokeydunkin wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 11:19 AM
My question is, dose Amber (Amy) do all the horse healing on tape, or dose a trick horse do it?
Kimberly W wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 11:52 AM
Hey. I was wondering if Heartland is filmed on an actual farm, or is it just a set? The Bartlett farm is my dream home
Taylor B wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 12:17 PM
Is it likely if there will be a season 5 or not? I hope that Heartland goes on for a very long time! My fave tv show by far and it is soooo great to watch very sunday that it is oN! I have never and will never miss and episode!
Sarahh wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 12:49 PM
Hey! I love watching Heartland! do you know when Season 3 will be out on dvd?
PrairieClover wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 12:53 PM
I have a question that I haven't asked yet, but I also don't think has been answered yet.
I have heard so much of the Heartland music on the CBC Canada Live Pod-casts. I was wondering if this was intentional, to use music from the pod casts, or to have mostly Canadian musical content? Either way very cool.
mathilde wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 1:20 PM
hello
i will know: amy and ty will they marry?
thanks
Daniela Garcia wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 1:33 PM
hi i live in mexico and i ask that going to play the season 4 and the movie in mexico i really impacient for see season 4 and the movie in spanish ok bye ♥
Rather.B.Riding wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 2:25 PM
Hey BW
I still want to know what make that green purse Lou has is cause I REALLY want one!!!!! Purses are an addiction and it drives me mad every time I see that purse!! :) lol
Nikki wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 2:30 PM
Just wanted to know: The woman who plays Lindy Bartlett. Who is she and does she actually sing? I know she's only in one episode, but I've been wondering for a while, cuz that's my favourite Heartland episode.
Lisa wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 3:31 PM
I know the actors work about 7 months a year. How long is a typical work day? Do they work on weekends? I know they all work very very hard and us fans really appreciate it!!
Jessica wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 3:33 PM
I was wondering If we will be seeing more of Amy doing any horse healing?
p.s. I still love Heartland but I'd also love to see more of that.
Amanda wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 4:30 PM
Are you male or female?? lol
I have been trying to picture you (blog whisperer) writing these posts but it is really hard without knowing the answer to this question!!
Diana wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 4:47 PM
I was wondering if we will ever have Heartland stuff to buy other than the dvd and books? It seems that if there isn't any products to buy of a show by Season 4 that there will not be any.
Terry wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 4:53 PM
My daughter saw the black sweater Amy was wearing on the Christmas episode December 12th and now wants me to find one for her for Christmas. Any idea where it came from and how I might get one?
Sask Girl wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:00 PM
Hey BW
I was wondering what happened to Amys big truck she won last year in the Ring of Fire.. It said she had it for a year??
By the way the A Heartland Christmas was so good!!!
Thanks
Sask Girl
Valérie wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:05 PM
Hi, I have a question for you BW in particular: How did you decided to be a Blog Whispered? And do you know the actors as friends, or just as actors?
Veronica wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:09 PM
hey will Ty and Amy get engaged soon and what is happening between Lou and Peter
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Kim wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:16 PM
will we get to see some of the other horses from the book series? Like Sundance and Dazzle?? And do you guys know if Lauren Brooke will be writing more Heartland specials...one where Amy and Ty get back together
Indy wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:18 PM
Hi I was wondering,
Will heartland ever get a draft horse?
Rachel ;) wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:26 PM
Hey BW!
First of all I loved the Christmas movie! It was amazing. Second of all my question is will we see more of Amy working with horses? And will we see more of characters like Badger, Jake, Lisa, etc? The show is awesome but I would love to see more horses and some more characters! ;) ~ Rachel
Sonia in PEI wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:26 PM
Hi, how are the ratings for the show? Do you know if your viewership is increasing? I hope so, it's great to see a Canadian, grassroots, family television series do well. :)
Willy wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:29 PM
Will there be video posted from the Dec. 4th Charity Hockey Game?
Lauren wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:35 PM
Where can you send fan mail to the cast? Specifically for Amber and Graham.
Emily wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:43 PM
I hope this question wasn't already asked.
I was wondering if A Heartland Christmas will be out on DVD to buy. If it is going to be, when?
Linda wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:47 PM
Will there be a season 5? Does Amy and Ty get married? Does Lou's marriage make it through there long distance relationship?
alexandra wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 5:48 PM
hey
my question is :is the heartland christmas going to sell on dvd?
Josefine Sand wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 6:00 PM
Do you know when they'll air in Denmark?
Breanna wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 6:21 PM
Why does the show not follow the Heartland books. Don't get me wrong, I have read all the books and was extatic when I found out there was going to be a show, but a lot of it doesn't make sense. Mallory only shows up in one book, Lou marries Scott, Amy goes away to vet school, Spartan goes back to his original owners who he was stolen from, and Tim lives in Australia in the books. I am slightly confused.
Alicia wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 6:26 PM
Are there ever any tours of the sets?? That would be an amazing experience.
Sarah Robinson wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 6:47 PM
Hey BW
i didnt get a chance to watch the movie will it play any other time on tv besides christmas day?
Victoria wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 7:13 PM
Hey ever one at heartland. I just want to know if The Heartland Christmas will be on the 4th season. What i mean is on the DVD of the 4th season or will it just go on it's own DVD or will it not go on a DVD that is all i want to know thank. Oh and I LOVE HEARTLAND XD talk to u next post.
SnowBunny wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 7:17 PM
Hi BW, I actually have 2 questions:
1) When will Heartland start in Germany ? It was at first supposed to start in the summer, then it was pushed to fall - and it is still not on yet...
2)Can you please tell me /us some information on the actor that portrays Badger.(His name,age, etc)
Thanks a lot !
Rachel stevens wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 8:10 PM
All those horse tricks that Amber (Amy) do they work on real horses?
Is there season five coming out?
And where can you get the dvds in stores?
Are there tours of the sets?
Thanks a lot!!!!
Taylor wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 8:38 PM
Will Amy ever find out what happed between Ty and Blair???
Taylor wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 9:05 PM
Will Amy ever find out what happed between Ty and Blair??
Is Heartland is made on an actual farm, or is it just a set? The Bartlett ranch looks amazing!
Claire wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 9:16 PM
First i am a huge fan so i bought the first and second season and really want the 3rd and fourth season and cn't find them any where because i live in California
Big Bear wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 9:38 PM
This is a strange question but hey that's me: every character who drives around the gravel turning circle in front of the house goes over the grass; is this a running gag amongst the cast or is there just one really bad stunt driver? ;) Love the show, you guys are making magic!
Big Bear wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 9:59 PM
Will there ever be a chance, publicised in advance, to see a live filming of any scenes (if we promise to be very quiet!)?
Heartland84 wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 10:44 PM
Hi BW!!!:)
I was just wondering if there will be any more contests where you can winna visit to the set like katherines earlier in the year?
Thanks!!!
KH wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 10:48 PM
I love the show.
I have been trying to find the wallpaper as well as exploring the house. SO how do I get into "EXPLORE HEARTLAND?"
David in Vancouver wrote:
Posted December 14, 2010 11:28 PM
Is it just me or is Amber Marshall a ringer for a young Hillary Clinton?
Lily wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 12:42 AM
Does all the things that Amy does with the horses, to help is the same kind of stuff that people actually use on their horses?
i know some people use T-touch, but like the other stuff like join-up, etc...
I love heartland!! :D
Emily wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 1:05 AM
well, i have 2 questions.
but first i would like to say that i love the heartland series! everybody is great. perfect cast! perfect producers! pretty much everything i would have thought of!
kay. first question.. approx. how many seasons will there be?
second question.. Will amy and ty stay together for the rest? in one episode.. ty said something about maybe them going off and starting their own business?? but i hope they do stay together!! they are the PERFECT couple! :)
Val wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 3:06 AM
Great idea, BW :)
Some months ago it was mentioned that Chris will direct several episode this Season but I only read about one (either 415 or 416). So do you know, now that the Season is almost finished, how many eps he really directed?
Thanks.
Christina wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 6:43 AM
Hey.
My question is: where exactly is the set of heartland? I just love the area where the series is set.
I would like to visit it once, but therefor I've to know where this area is.
Thanks
louise wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 8:19 AM
Hello, I"m a great fan of Heartland and I'm french. I would know when A Christmas Heartland will in France ?
Thank you
Malin wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 8:49 AM
I love heartland but it's not showed in Sweden wich is bad. Would love it if we could see it here in Sweden.
To the question, how many seasons will there be?
horselvr98 wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 9:17 AM
Hey BW I was wondering if the actor that plays Sam(Matthew Knight), is related to the actor that plays Badger(Jack Knight)? They look alike and I think they might be brothers but I'm not sure!
Emma wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 9:57 AM
what happened to the truck amy won in the ring of fire.
Tiishirt wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 10:09 AM
My question for you:
Will the cast of Heartland ever come to Germany or another country in Europe to sign autographs for fans living here?
Thanks for this chance to ask questions! ;)
Hope a second question is allowed, anyway...
You got something new for the german fans of Heartland? I remember the story about the DVD of Season One, but the DVD is definitely NOT available here in Germany! :(
kyla m wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 10:32 AM
I know Heartland is filmed outside Calgary. Is the town Hudson modeled after a real town? It seems like an ideal place to live!
emily wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 10:45 AM
hi BW
first and foremost, thnx for all the Heartland updates... you are awesome!
my question is, when is Graham's birthday?
thanks for everything ;)
Jessica Lepp wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 10:56 AM
What happened to Spartan? We barely see him anymore
Emilie Claerbout wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 11:06 AM
Hy, I am Emilie and I live in Belgium.
I was wondering if Graham and Amber are also a couple in real life.
Are any of you coming to Belgium any time soon? I would really love that, cause i am dying to meet you ♥ ! And does Amber give clinics in other country's?
I'm sorry for asking so many questions. ;D
Greatings ♥♥♥
Emilie
anne wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 11:12 AM
Hi BW.
I have some questions:
1-In the Heartland movie, in the part when Amy and Ty arrive to the place where were the horses, some of them were dead, these were real?
2-is ther going to be a season 5 of heartland?
3-Will badger return to Heartland?
4-The horses you use in Heartland, are special horses,aren't they?
Leah Furyk wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 12:11 PM
Hi, I was wondering will Badger be coming back into Heartland? Also, will Scott be back in Heartland>? He hasn't been in any of the recent episodes. Thanks,
Paulina wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 12:19 PM
Hey
My Question is :
Will there be Season 5 on Heartland ?
Thank You and Merry Christmas !
Big Bear wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 12:20 PM
In episode 401 there was so much focus on Ty and Blair that we didn't hear much about Amy and Chase's ring of fire tour. Or was I not paying attention? It was a big event for her, are we going to hear more about it?
taylor wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 12:20 PM
Can we expect to see the characters Sam and Joanne Hawke in upcoming episodes - or were their roles solely for the movie?
Kayla wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 12:23 PM
Why was Heartland Season 1 released in the U.S. early in the year, but now you can't buy it here anymore? Will season 2 ever come out here?
Diane wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 12:24 PM
Will the cast ever come to the U.S. to meet fans and do in interviews? We love them here too :)
Lindsay O'Brien wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 2:26 PM
Hey, I'm in school for broadcasting and was wondering what it would take to get a job or an internship with heartland. That would be my ideal job, I'm a rider now and am hoping to move out to alberta for my third year of school and my internship!!
Thanks so much :)
Alan Davis wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 2:54 PM
I have asked this several times on Facebook, but have never seen it answered. Amber/Amy can be seen sometimes sporting a ring on her third finger, left hand. Please do tell! Thanks! And keep up the great work - LOVE the show!
Samantha wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 3:14 PM
My question is: Are we ever going to see any deleted sceans or bloopers of the show on the DVD? What we get is good but i would love to see other stuff.
Pamela wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 3:21 PM
Will we see more of Victor Whitetail? I simply loved that episode - my favorite so far. And that's saying something. I love all of the episodes and recommend the show to my students!
I am a real life horse whisperer who teaches natural horsemanship. In fact, our horse BG Buddy is in the photo at the bottom of Christy's blog yesterday.
It's refreshing to see how accurate and correct the show is with the actual "horse" work. Great job - please keep up the great work!
ZoZoZo wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 3:45 PM
I've already asked this odd question, I know, but...
In episode 317, 'Ring Of Fire', was the colt starting competition, Marion/Amy being the first Female to win, and Amy standing on her horse's back based on what Stacy Westfall did?
Let me explain it better. I know there are many colt starting competitions everywhere, but I was watching one of Stacy's interviews, and she explained it the exact way it was on Heartland. Then, Stacy became the first Female to win that competition (same as Marion, then Amy), and after her success, she stood on her horse's back. Just like Amy did, basing it on what her mom did.
Sorry again for the confusion, and GO STACY!
Ruby wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 4:21 PM
I was wondering if it was possible to write a letter to the cast, if so is there a better time to do it? I think that all the cast members are wonderful actors and I really appreciate their work. Thank you so much!
Carly Weber wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 5:00 PM
Will there be a contest in Heartland to meet the cast personally anytime soon? (Go to the ranch, watch filming *if anyleft , etc.)?
Thanks so much!
Kissandrun wrote:
Posted December 15, 2010 5:01 PM
Hello! BW, I am not a Canadian and I want to know what is in the dishes before starting to eat at the Christmas table?
There are 3 small cylinders, and it seems that Amy pulled at one end.
You could say what it is?