Thousands of Canadian breed horses were exported in the 19th century, many of whom were subsequently killed in action as cavalry horses in the American Civil War. These exports decreased the purebred Canadian population almost to the point of extinction, prompting the formation of a studbook and the passage of a law against further export.
The car seen in the beginning is a black 1985 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z 2 door t-top.
The Mongolian yurt scenes were filmed in the Badlands of Alberta Canada.