A BUSINESSWOMAN and her horse are set to hit the big screen after filming as extras in the first of a trilogy.

Emma Smith, of Blackbrook, Taunton, was one of 12 owners and horses who spent a day shooting at Brean Sands before Christmas for The Wall of Lyon, which is due for release later this year.

And her horse Miss Dixie Bell so impressed the director that it was filmed nearest the camera.

Miss Smith, aged 30, who runs ES Pet Care, said: "It was something I'd wanted to do for a long time.

"There were about 500 applicants and 12 of us from all over the country got picked, including a horse that was in Braveheart.

"They really liked the look of Dixie and put us camera-side.

"We had to canter and gallop in formation up the beach and then part around the actor.

"The was a lot of re-shooting and filming from different angles and we're in four scenes.

"It was a lovely experience and to share the day with my horse was very special - Dixie's my world. It was a day I'll never forget."

Miss Smith regularly competes with Dixie in showing and dressage events, added: "As it's a trilogy, we're hoping we get used again."

The Wall of Lyon sets the scenes for an epic journey spanning time and exploring humanity and our perception of who we are.

It is heavily influences by ancient mythologies and interlaced with what we have become in our modern world.

It was written and directed by Ashleigh Harley and stars Wolfie Hughes, whose previous credits include King Arthur: Excalibur Rising.