# Old-Versus-New Animated Short The Disney 'Get a Horse' Clip Revisits a Classic Debate By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-get-a-horse References: [latimes](http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-zany-disney-short-sizes-up-3d-battle-in-animated-get-a-horse-20131127,0,5346665.story) & [disney](http://disney.com/) While some people were incredibly excited to see the latest animated film to hit theatres, 'Frozen,' others were anticipating the [animated short](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-garden-wall) that opened it, the [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel) 'Get a Horse' clip. Paying homage to the studio's original style of animation, it cleverly blends the old with the new in a way that brings the debate of which is better to the big screen. By doing so, the Disney 'Get a Horse' short shows that each style has its merits on its own. Directed by Lauren MacMullan, the Disney 'Get a Horse' short begins completely in the old style with [Mickey Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-friends-ski) on a road adventure with his classic friends. But an impatient Peg-Leg Pete and his new-fangled automobile begins to make some trouble and in their battle for the road, they begin to bounce between colors and dimensions seamlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blending Old and New Animation Styles:** Opportunity for animation studios to showcase their range by combining classic animation elements with modern techniques. - **Nostalgia-driven Entertainment:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the emotional appeal of nostalgia by reviving classic franchises and beloved characters. - **Seamless Transitions Between Mediums:** Opportunity for filmmakers to experiment with combining live-action and animation elements in a way that blurs the line between the two mediums. ### Who This Affects Most - **Animation Studios:** Opportunity for animation studios to create new works that blend classic animation elements with modern techniques. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the power of nostalgia by reviving classic franchises and characters to create new content. - **Film Industry:** Opportunity for filmmakers to experiment with combining live-action and animation elements, creating new and innovative forms of entertainment that blur the line between mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Drawn Animation Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-grogu-and-dust-bunnies.md) - [Animated Short Film Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-date.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Animated Sports Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls.md) - [Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricktoons.md) - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Playful Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-vespa.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walt-disney.md) - [Body-Positive Disney Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect.md)