Top 100 Horse Movies

A Day at the Races (1937) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video A veterinarian posing as a doctor, a race-horse owner and his friends struggle to help keep a sanitarium open with the help of a misfit race-horse. Director: Sam Wood, Writers: Robert Pirosh (screen play), George Seaton (screen play), Stars: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx

All Roads Lead Home (2008) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video The story is about a 12 year old girl who loses her mother in an automobile accident. Her father struggles with the loss of his wife and trying to raise his young daughter who believes her father is partly responsible for her mother's death. When Belle, struggling with the loss of her mom, is sent to live with her grandfather, she soon becomes the savior of all living things! An old race horse and Atticus the dog change Belle's life, and in turn the life of those who love her. Director: Dennis Fallon Writer: Douglas Delaney Stars: Peter Coyote, Jason London, Vivien Cardone

All the Pretty Horses (2000) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Two Texas cowboys head to Mexico in search of work, but soon find themselves in trouble with the law after one of them falls in love with a wealthy rancher's daughter. This moving, rugged adventure combines drama, excitement and romance in an epic story of a young man's journey through love, longing, betrayal, loss and survival. Director: Billy Bob Thornton, Writers: Cormac McCarthy (novel), Ted Tally (screenplay), Stars: Matt Damon, Penélope Cruz, Henry Thomas

Along the Navajo Trail (1945) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD U.S. Deputy Marshal Roy investigates the disappearance of a government agent who has come to Dale's father's Ladder A Ranch. The bad guys want the land the ranch sits on because they know an oil pipeline is planned through this location. Songs include the title song and the famous song "Cool Water." Director: Frank McDonald Writers: Gerald Geraghty (screenplay), William Colt MacDonald (novel) Stars: Roy Rogers, Trigger, George 'Gabby' Hayes

Archer’s Adventure (1985) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD Archer’s Adventure is the exciting story of a young stable boy who rode an amazing horse named Archer some 600 miles across Australia to enter the Melbourne Cup of 1862. A testament to the robust horses of Australia. On VHS tape. Director: Denny Lawrence Writers: Anne Brooksbank, Bob Ellis (idea), 1 more credit » Stars: Brett Climo, Robert Coleby, Ned Lander , Nicole Kidman

Big Spender (2003) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD Orphan Eddie Burton is not bad, but too many screw-ups land him repeatedly in jail, so his 8-year old son Will, simply abandoned by his 'mother', has nobody else then Eddie's granny. When... Director: Paul Schneider Writer: Jayne Martin Stars: Casper Van Dien, Graham Greene, Tara Spencer-Nairn

Black Beauty (1994) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life. Director: Caroline Thompson, Writers: Anna Sewell (novel), Caroline Thompson (screenplay), Stars: Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Docs Keepin Time

Blue Fire Lady (1977) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video About a girl who dreams of working with horses despite the fact that her mother died in a horse-related accident. Defying her father she moves to the city, takes a job at the racetrack & promptly falls in love with a troubled horse. Director: Ross Dimsey Writer: Bob Maumill (original story and screenplay) Stars: Cathryn Harrison, Mark Holden, Peter Cummins

Boots Malone (1952) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape Boots Malone is jockey's agent and a bit of a wheeler-dealer who went from living at the Ritz to living in a room at the stables when his star jockey was killed in an accident. Director: William Dieterle, Writers: Milton Holmes, Harold Buchman, Stars: William Holden, Stanley Clements, Basil Ruysdael. On VHS Tape.

The story of a young trainer who takes a job working for the man who murdered his father to exact revenge. A mutual love of horses forces a bond between the two men as they train a fast quarter horse named Blue Chip. When a young man agrees to race a wonderful quarter horse, a crooked, wife abusing, gambler has plans to sabotage the contest. Director: William Beaudine Writers: Gordon Ray Young (novel), Adele Buffington (screenplay) Stars: Chuck Courtney (Actor), Donald Woods (Actor), Leif Erickson, Rand Brooks

Tells the story of a troubled youth who opts for community service at a camp for the blind to pay for his crimes. He finds friendship with a blind gymnast & together they overcome obstacles through teamwork & show jumping. Director: David Mackay Writers: Virginia Gilbert (screenplay), Barbara Clark Wanbaugh (story) Stars: Jeremy London, Gina Philips, Megan Gallagher

Casey's Shadow (1978) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Casey is a young boy in a family that trains racehorses. His best friend, a foal they call "Casey's Shadow", looks to be a loser, but comes out a champion. A young boy and his Quarter-Horse-training father raise and train a foal that takes them all the way to the All American Quarter Horse Futurity.

Champions (1984) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video The true story of Bob Champion, a British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer. Rather than succumb to the disease, however, Bob stages a miraculous recovery and goes on to win the 1981 Grand National steeple chase on the horse Aldaniti. Director: John Irvin, Writers: Bob Champion (book), Jonathan Powell (book), Stars: John Hurt, Gregory Jones, Mick Dillon

Cowgirls n' Angels BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video Cowgirls n' Angels tells the story of Ida, a feisty and rebellious young girl, who dreams of finding her father, a rodeo rider. While searching for her dad, she connects with the Sweethearts of the Rodeo, a team of young female rodeo riders. Accepted by her new "family," Ida finds a new passion that redefines her life. Starring: Bailee Madison, Dusta Kimzey Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes

Coyote Summer (1996) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD While Callie's mother is in England on an assignment, Callie must learn how to pull her weight around the ranch and learn some responsibility. As Rafe, a talented young horse trainer, reaches out to her by teaching her to ride, she helps him discover that something is seriously amiss about Kiah, a "wild" thoroughbred horse. Director: Matias Alvarez Writer: Karen Krenis Stars: Vinessa Shaw, Adam Beach, Bruce Weitz

Dark Horse (1992) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video The life of a trouble-making young miss turns around when she sees a Championship horse on the ranch where she must fulfill her community service sentence. But when a horrifying accident destroys her new-found world. In HD. Starring: Ed Begley Jr., Mimi Rogers Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes

Dreamer (2005) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) believes that a severely injured racehorse deserves another chance. He and his daughter Cale (Dakota Fanning) adopt the horse (in fact is a mare)and save it of being sacrificed by the owner (David Morse). The arrival of the mare to Crane's farm, will be the perfect opportunity for both father and daughter to reconstruct their lost familiar bond. Director: John Gatins, Writer: John Gatins, Stars: Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Oded Fehr |

Every Second Counts (2008) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video Every Second Counts is the tale of a girl who is gifted with horses & has the ability to become a champion. She is faced with the tough decision of pursuing her father’s equestrian dreams or going to college & following her own heart. A 17-year old equestrian faces the biggest decision of her life - whether to pursue her father's dream of becoming a professional, or her aspirations to go to college and lead a normal life. Director: John Bradshaw Writers: Arthur Martin Jr., Kevin Commins, 3 more credits » Stars: Stephen Collins, Barbara Williams, Magda Apanowicz

Father's Choice (2000) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video The fast-paced city life of two sisters is turned upside down when they are sent to live in the country with their father after their mother is killed. Director: Christopher Cain Writer: Richard Leder Stars: Peter Strauss, Mary McDonnell, Michelle Trachtenberg

Flash is about a young boy named Connor whose idyllic small town life begins to crumble. His father leaves home to look for work & he has to sell his horse. The boy is sad to learn his horse’s new owner is cruel & must take action. On VHS Tape. Director: Simon Wincer Writer: Monte Merrick Stars: Lucas Black, Brian Kerwin, Shawn Toovey

Flicka (2006) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch. When a father sells his daughter's wild mustang, she schemes to secretly enter a wild horse race and use the prize money to buy back her horse's freedom. Director: Michael Mayer Writers: Mark Rosenthal (screenplay), Lawrence Konner (screenplay), 1 more credit » Stars: Alison Lohman, Tim McGraw, Maria Bello

Flicka 2 (2010) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video Carrie is a big-city teenager whose life is turned upside down when she moves to a horse ranch in Wyoming to live with her father. But everything changes when Carrie meets Flicka, a wild, jet-black mustang who's just as free-spirited and strong-willed as Carrie. The two form a special bond and Carrie opens her heart to her father and a handsome, local boy, but when a jealous rival puts Flicka's life in jeopardy, Carrie must do whatever it takes to save her best friend. Director: Michael Damian Writers: Jennifer Robinson, Mary O'Hara (character in the novel "My Friend Flicka") Stars: Patrick Warburton, Tammin Sursok, Clint Black

Flicka 3 : Country Pride (2012) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Toby and Flicka step in to help a stable owner and her daughter save their business from falling to a rival horse trainer who is stealing their clients. Director: Michael Damian Writer: Jennifer Robinson Stars: Clint Black, Lisa Hartman, Kacey Rohl

Forty Thousand Horsemen (1941) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Three young Australians join the army at the beginning of World War I and are assigned to the Australian Light Horse cavalry, which is serving in Palestine. The three eventually take part in the attack during the Battle of Beersheba, which was the last cavalry charge in modern warfare. Director: Charles Chauvel Writer: Elsa Chauvel Stars: Chips Rafferty, Betty Bryant, Grant Taylor

Francis the Talking Mule (1950) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD Francis is a very special mule – he can talk. This is the story of his adventures as the army mule & the soldier who winds up looking like a lunatic because of him. Through the hilarity, Francis is busy uncovering a spy mission. Director: Arthur Lubin Writers: David Stern (novel), David Stern (screenplay) Stars: Mickey Rooney, Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina, Zasu Pitts

Frontier Pony Express (1939) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Frontier Pony Express - Set during the Civil War, this is the story of pony express riders who foil a plot to influence the outcome of the war. The villains are sending forged messages to troops on the west coast via pony express. Pony Express rider Roy and his sidekick must round up a pack of villains, as Yankee and Rebel forces contend for the allegiance of California, before Roy can turn his attentions to the girl. Director: Joseph Kane Writer: Norman S. Hall (original screenplay) Stars: Roy Rogers, Lynne Roberts, Raymond Hatton

Gallant Bess (1946) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video In addition to the horse playing a dual role, the horse was also a gelding which is a male, not a female. Quite an acting challenge for any actor. Director: Andrew Marton Writers: Marvin Park (story), Jeanne Bartlett (story), 1 more credit » Stars: Marshall Thompson, George Tobias, Clem Bevans

Gus (1976) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Gus the mule starts out as the mascot for a loosing American football team called the Atoms. Later it is learned that Gus kicks a mean field goal, so he is moved from mascot to team member and helps to turn the teams luck around. Director: Vincent McEveety Writers: Ted Key (story), Arthur Alsberg, Stars: Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes

Harry & Snowman - Special Director’s Edition BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck bound for the glue factory. Harry paid eighty dollars for the horse and named him Snowman. In less than two years, Harry & Snowman went on to win the triple crown of show jumping, beating the nation's top pedigree horses and wealthiest socialites. Harry deLeyer (Actor), Harriet deLeyer (Actor), Ron Davis (Director, Producer, Writer)

Hidalgo (2004) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video Viggo Mortensen portrays legendary wild west rider Frank T. Hopkins, - in a 3,000-mile race for survival in the Arabian Desert. Viggo Mortensen (Actor), Omar Sharif (Actor), Joe Johnston (Director)

Horse Crazy (2001) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Horse CrazyThree horse crazy kids sneak away to Nevada in the hopes of capturing mustangs to ride home. They have an adventure which ends in outsmarting a ring of horse thieves & returning a prized stallion to his owner. Director: Eric Hendershot, Writer: Eric Hendershot, Stars: Michael Glauser, Brittany Armstrong, Jonathan Cronin

Horse Crazy Too (2010) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video When a prize foal is stolen, two young siblings and their teenage babysitter must work together and catch the thieves before their family's ranch goes into foreclosure. A dangerous journey lies ahead, but with a little mountain magic, sometimes it pays to horse around! Director: Eric Hendershot Writer: Eric Hendershot Stars: Arizona Taylor, Elizabeth Johnson, Brittany Armstrong

Hot to Trot (1988) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Hot to Trot is about a stockbroker named Fred who just lost his mother & must share his family business with his no-good step-father. However, Fred also inherits Don, the talking horse with a knack for reading the stock market. Director: Michael Dinner Writers: Stephen Neigher (story), Hugo Gilbert (story), Stars: Bobcat Goldthwait, Dabney Coleman, John Candy

In Pursuit Of Honor (1995) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video A group of cavalry men defy orders to destroy hundreds of the army’s horses & take the horses for the Canadian border to save them. Caught up in the moment, the soldiers neglect to consider the consequences of their rash & brave actions. Director: Ken Olin Writer: Dennis Lynton Clark Stars: Don Johnson, Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar

International Velvet (1978) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video This is a sequel of sorts to "National Velvet.” A family tragedy brings Velvet’s niece, Sarah, to England. Sarah joins forces with a descendant of the great Pie and eventually makes the British three-day event team where she finds Olympic glory and true love. Director: Bryan Forbes, Writers: Enid Bagnold (novel), Bryan Forbes, Stars: Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins

Into the West (1992) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video Grandpa Ward gives a horse he found to his grandchildren, who keep it in their tower-block flat in Dublin. The horse is stolen from them, and the two young boys set out to find it and flee on it. Director: Mike Newell, Writers: Jim Sheridan, David Keating (additional writing), Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Ciarán Fitzgerald

Justin Morgan Had a Horse (1972) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video Justin Morgan Had a Horse - A story about the foundation sire for the Morgan breed, a runt named Little Bub. Joel knows the animal is special & is given the task of breaking him. To everyone’s surprise, Little Bub proves to be quite a horse. Director: Hollingsworth Morse Writers: Calvin Clements Jr., Marguerite Henry (novel), Stars: Don Murray, R.G. Armstrong, Whit Bissell

King of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers (1943) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD Saboteurs are blowing up government warehouses (during World War II). Roy and his pals work undercover to put an end to their operations. Director: Joseph Kane Writers: Olive Cooper (screenplay), J. Benton Cheney (screenplay), 1 more credit » Stars: Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, Bob Nolan

(1942, Monogram, aka CODE OF THE REDMAN) In the western wilderness, a wild and seemingly dangerous stallion, the leader of a pack of roaming horses, threatens all life in the area. This includes humans, too. Both Indians and cowboys are after the stallion, but it seems only a brave Indian Chief can tame him. Director: Edward Finney Writers: Sherman L. Lowe (story), Arthur St. Claire (story) Stars: Chief Thundercloud, Rick Vallin, Barbara Felker

King of the Wind (2009) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video In 1727, an Arab colt is born with the signs of the wheat ear and the white spot on his heel: evil and good. And thus begins the life of Sham. He is a gift to the King of France, through a series of adventures with his faithful stable boy, Agba, he becomes the Godolphin Arabian, the founder of one of the greatest thoroughbred racing lines of all time. Director: Peter Duffell, Writers: Marguerite Henry (novel), Phil Frey, Stars: Richard Harris, Glenda Jackson, Frank Finlay

Legend (1985) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video Tom Cruise stars in this visually stunning fantasy-adventure in which pure good and evil battle to the death in a mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals. A classic tale of good & evil, darkness personified wants to bring everlasting night by killing the unicorns. Jack becomes involved when darkness takes the woman he loves. He must save the unicorns & his girl to save the light. Director: Ridley Scott Writer: William Hjortsberg Stars: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry

Let It Ride (1989) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video A nosy cab driver gets a hot tip on a race horse and wins big, but he can't seem to stop gambling. Will he go broke or walk home with a pretty penny? Director: Joe Pytka, Writers: Jay Cronley (book), Nancy Dowd (screenplay), Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen

Lost Stallions: Journey Home (2008) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD After the death of his father, troubled teen Jake Gattison travels with his mother to Harmony Ranch, a special retreat for families dealing with problems. There, Jake discovers a kindred spirit in Troubadour, a young stallion that has lost his mother and is acting out, unsettled and distressed. Ranch owner Chief works to calm the uneasy horse. Jake witnesses Chief's determination with the stallion, and begins to see the wisdom in the old man's words and deeds-lessons he can apply to his own life. Director: David Rotan Writer: Lovinder Gill Stars: Alex Hugh, Mickey Rooney, Jan Rooney

Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD During World War II, the Lipizzan Stallions of the famous Spanish Riding School were in danger of being destroyed. They are rescued by General George Patton and the U.S. Army. Director: Arthur Hiller, Writers: AJ Carothers, Alois Podhajsky (book), Stars: Robert Taylor, Lilli Palmer, Curd Jürgens

Misty (1961) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Based on Marguerite Henry's award-winning novel, this heartwarming drama centers on Paul and his sister, Maureen, who set out to catch a beautiful, elusive mare called Phantom during Chincoteague Island's annual Pony Penning event. Paul and Maureen devise a foolproof plan to become Phantom's owners, but everything changes when they learn that the wild mare has given birth to a colt. Director: James B. Clark Writers: Marguerite Henry (novel), Ted Sherdeman Stars: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith

Moondance Alexander (2007) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Inspired by a true story, this family adventure features an all-star cast, including Don Johnson, Olympic-skating silver medalist Sasha Cohen, Lori Loughlin and Kay Panabaker. Life is a rough ride for awkward, friendless, 15-year-old Moondance (Panabaker). But when a Pinto pony named Checkers leaps into her life, Moondance pursues a dream she never knew she had. Although Moondance returns the horse to his rightful owner, the gruff and mysterious Dante Longpre, she is convinced that Checkers is a champion jumper in disguise and is determined to help him realize his full potential. Director: Michael Damian, Writers: Janeen Damian, Michael Damian, Stars: Kay Panabaker, Don Johnson, Lori Loughlin

My Brother Talks to Horses (1947) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD Expect things to be different at the Penrose dinner table. Ma insists everyone perform yogic deep breathing. Mr. Puddy, a boarder, has news of an edible beer bottle he's inventing. And little Lewie Penrose? He's been communicating with horses. "Butch" Jenkins, a child actor in the earlier National Velvet, returns to play Lewie in this tale of a racetrack bettor eager to exploit the boy's gift and an older Penrose sibling (Peter Lawford) who looks out for Lewie's interests. Director: Fred Zinnemann Writer: Morton Thompson (novel) Stars: Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins, Peter Lawford, Beverly Tyler

My Friend Flicka (1943) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video Ken McLaughlin struggles to please his family in any way. He comes back from boarding school boasting poor grades and facing going through the fifth grade again, much to his fathers dismay. Director: Harold D. Schuster (as Harold Schuster), Writers: Francis Edward Faragoh (adaptation), Lillie Hayward (screenplay), Stars: Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson

My Pal Trigger (1946) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video Gabby refuses to breed his horse the Golden Sovereign with Roy's. When the Sovereign and Roy's horse escape, Skoville shoots the Sovereign by mistake but Roy is blamed and jailed. A year later Roy returns with Trigger, the son of the Sovereign. Directors: Frank McDonald, Yakima Canutt (uncredited) Writers: Paul Gangelin (story), Jack Townley (screenplay), Stars: Roy Rogers, Trigger, George 'Gabby' Hayes

Natalie's Rose (1998) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video Natalie's world is turned upside down when her mother loses her battle with cancer. Natalie's father sends her to Nevada for Christmas to visit her aunt's ranch. Shortly after her arrival, she meets a pure white horse on the farm and names her Rose. With each passing day as she rides and cares for "Rose," Natalie learns to accept death as a season of life. Director: Paul McKellips Writers: Paul McKellips, Heather Rezin-McKellips Stars: Heidi Creel, Lynn Marie Sager, Sam Taft

National Velvet (1945) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video A jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes. Director: Clarence Brown, Writers: Enid Bagnold (novel), Theodore Reeves (screen play), Stars: Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald Crisp

Phar Lap (1983) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD This movie chronicles the life of the much-loved Australian racehorse Phar Lap, who raced to stardom in the 1930s, and the gentle groom who loved him. Despite having to carry increasing amounts of weight, the horse is unbeatable. Phar Lap’s tale ends tragically when he dies under mysterious circumstances soon after winning his most important race—the Agua Caliente Handicap in Mexico.

Pit Pony (1997) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Set early in 20th century Nova Scotia, Pit Pony is about 10 year old Willie, the son of a coal miner. His father is injured, so he is forced into the mines to support the family. His bond with a pit pony helps him make it through the tough time. Based on the Best-Selling Book Director: Eric Till Writers: Heather Conkie, Joyce Barkhouse (book) Stars: Ben Rose-Davis, Richard Donat, Jennie Raymond

Primo Baby (1990) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape A tomboyish juvenile delinquent, Paschal Draney, is sent to live in a foster home run by a well-known horse breeder where he befriends a Thoroughbred seemingly crippled by a congenital eye defect. Director: Eda Lishman Stars: Tim Battle, Jackson Cole, Janet-Laine Green

Racing Stripes (2005) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video An abandoned zebra (voice of Frankie Muniz) grows up believing he is a racehorse, and, with the help of his barnyard friends and a teenage girl (Hayden Panettiere), sets out to achieve his dream of racing with thoroughbreds. Director: Frederik Du Chau, Writers: David Schmidt (story), Steven P. Wegner (story), Stars: Frankie Muniz, David Spade, Snoop Dogg

Riding High (1950) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video A horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race. Director: Frank Capra Writers: Robert Riskin (screenplay), Melville Shavelson (additional dialogue), Stars: Bing Crosby, Coleen Gray, Charles Bickford

Riding Tornado BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer A burdened young man finds a troubled horse and contacts a South African horse whisperer for help. The horse whisperer leads the pair down a path of redemption where they heal one other. Inspired by actual events. Director: Regardt van den Bergh Writers: Paul Boekkool (additional writing), Darron Meyer, Stars: Danny Keogh, Quentin Krog, Lean van den Bergh

Ruffian (2007) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD Academy Award nominee Sam Shepard stars in the extraordinary true story of the greatest filly racehorse of all time, RUFFIAN. Undefeated in her first ten races, Ruffian is fast on her way to becoming one of the most successful thoroughbreds in horse racing history. Yet as the two-year-old's reputation continues to grow, so does the pressure to enter her in a one-on-one match against the 1975 Kentucky Derby-winning colt, Foolish Pleasure. Director: Yves Simoneau, Writers: Jim Burnstein, Garrett K. Schiff, Stars: Sam Shepard, Mark Adam, Lisa Arnold

Run Wild, Run Free (1969) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD Philip Ransome, a northern English boy about 10 years old, has been mute since age 3 and spends his days roaming the moors alone. His parents despair of a cure. Philip (Mark Lester, Oliver!) is a young autistic boy living in the countryside of Northern England. With no explanation for his condition, Philip's parents search for answers without any success. When Philip encounters a rare white pony with blue eyes, he ends up meeting The Moorman (John Mills, Ryan's Daughter), a retired colonel who is sympathetic to his condition, and, shortly thereafter, Diana (Fiona Fullerton, A View to a Kill), a young girl his age. With the newfound friendships in his life, Philip begins to open up, but will it last for long? Newly remastered. Director: Richard C. Sarafian Writer: David Rook (novel) Stars: John Mills, Mark Lester, Gordon Jackson

Run, Appaloosa, Run (1966) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Run, Appaloosa, Run is the story of a Nez Perce girl (Mary) who trains & performs on horses as a trick rider. She adopts an orphan colt named Holy Smoke until he is forced out of her hands and through several bad owners before they are reunited. Director: Larry Lansburgh Writers: Janet Lansburgh, Larry Lansburgh (story) Stars: Rex Allen, Walter Cloud, Jerry Gatlin

Running Free (2000) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video The tale of the extraordinary life and times of Lucky, a horse that was born in captivity but achieves his dream of running free with the help of a stableboy. The adventurous and inspiring story of a remarkable friendship between a boy and a colt named Lucky. Directed by Sergei Bodrov (Prisoner of the Mountains). Narrated by Lukas Haas (Mars Attacks!) Director: Sergey Bodrov, Writers: Jean-Jacques Annaud (story), Jeanne Rosenberg (story), Stars: Chase Moore, Maria Geelbooi, Arie Verveen |

Seabiscuit (2003) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.Director: Gary Ross, Writers: Laura Hillenbrand (book), Gary Ross (screenplay), Stars: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks |

Secretariat (2010) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video Penny Chenery Tweedy and colleagues guide her long-shot but precocious stallion to set, in 1973, the unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown. Director: Randall Wallace, Writers: Mike Rich, William Nack (book), Stars: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Margo Martindale

Shergar (1999) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video An epic tale set against the stunning Irish landscape, Shergar is a based on a true story of a kidnapping of a horse by IRA terrorists and a boy's daring attempt to rescue him. Director:Dennis C. Lewiston, Writer: Dennis C. Lewiston, Stars: Alan Barker, Billy Boyle, Stephen Brennan

Simpatico (1999) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD Simpatico is about a group of schemers whose horse racing gambling scam is uncovered by an official who blackmails them. 20 years into the future two of them have become successful trainers, until they realize their scam problems aren’t over. Director: Matthew Warchus Writers: Sam Shepard (original play), Matthew Warchus (screenplay), Stars: Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges, Sharon Stone

Smoky (1966) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video A cowboy finds, captures and patient trains a beautiful wild stallion until a bond develops between the two that is almost unbreakable. The cowboy's brother, however, needing money to pay off debts, trades the horse, and tries to sneak the horse out of his pen. The horse, however, senses something is wrong and struggles against being taken, and in the process accidentally kills the brother. Director: George Sherman Writers: Dwight Cummins, Lillie Hayward, Stars: Fess Parker, Diana Hyland, Katy Jurado

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video Join Spirit, a wild young mustang, on an action-packed quest against impossible odds. In his courageous and thrilling journey across the American frontier, Spirit forms a remarkable friendship with a Lakota brave, outwits a relentless group of soldiers, and falls for a beautiful mare named Rain. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a spectacular tale about discovering the true hero inside of you. Directors:Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook, Writer: John Fusco (screenplay), Stars: Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi

Straight from the Heart (2003) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Jordan Donavan, a photographer in New York, is so disappointed when after five years of going steady Edward Morgan offers her not marriage but just to move in with him, that she accepts the... Director: David S. Cass Sr. Writers: Pamela Wallace (book), Pamela Wallace (teleplay) Stars: Teri Polo, Andrew McCarthy, Patricia Kalember

Sylvester (1985) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Charlie is a 16-year-old orphan struggling to raise her two younger brothers when she endeavors to train a wild horse she names Sylvester and turn him into an Olympic jumping champion. In search of a hefty paycheck, cowgirl Melissa Gilbert enlists a former cavalryman to help her win a prestigious three-day event with her favorite bronco. Director: Tim Hunter, Writer: Carol Sobieski, Stars: Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling

The Black Stallion (1979) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. Director: Carroll Ballard, Writers: Melissa Mathison (screenplay), Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay), Stars: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr

The Black Stallion Returns (1983) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video A teenager loses his horse in Morocco and gets him back after various daredevil adventures. In this sequel to "The Black Stallion,” Alec Ramsey travels to the Middle East to rescue his kidnapped horse. Director: Robert Dalva, Writers: Walter Farley (novel), Richard Kletter (screenplay), Stars: Kelly Reno, Vincent Spano, Allen Garfield

The Colt (2005) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video During the heat of battle in the midst of the Civil War, a beguilingly innocent colt is born to Union Jim Rabb's beloved mare. Refusing the orders to shoot it, lest it prove a hindrance, Rabb keeps the colt as a consolation in these desperate times-a symbol of hope that leads the men of the First Cavalry on a journey of self-discovery and newfound brotherhood. Director: Yelena Lanskaya Writers: Mikhail Sholokhov (short story), Stephen Harrigan (teleplay) Stars: Ryan Merriman, Steve Bacic, William MacDonald

The Cup (2011) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video The 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race, brotherly love and the triumph of the human spirit. A true story. The inspirational true story of horse racing legend Damien Oliver, who overcame incredible odds to win the 2002 Melbourne Cup Trophy. Director: Simon Wincer Writers: Eric O'Keefe (screenplay), Simon Wincer (screenplay) Stars: Bryan Martin, Stephen Curry, Jodi Gordon

The Derby Stallion (2005) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it. The Derby Stallion is a heartwarming family film about a teenage boy who beats the odds to become a winning steeplechase jockey. Director: Craig Clyde, Writer: Kimberly Gough, Stars: Bill Cobbs, Zac Efron, William R. Moses

The Electric Horseman (1979) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video Sonny Steele used to be a rodeo star, but his next appearance is to be on a Las Vegas stage, wearing a suit covered in lights, advertising a breakfast cereal. When he finds out they are going drug the horse in case its too frisky, he rides off into the desert... Director: Sydney Pollack, Writers: Robert Garland (screenplay), Paul Gaer (screen story), Stars: Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine

The Great Dan Patch (1949) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video A movie loosely based on the life of a trotting horse legend named Dan Patch. For his 11 year career Dan was undefeated on the track to the point that his only competition became his previous track records. Director: Joseph M. Newman (as Joe Newman) Writer: John Taintor Foote Stars: Dennis O'Keefe, Gail Russell, Ruth Warrick

The Horse Boy (2009) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD This film delves into the strange world of autism, horses, shamanism & Mongolia. An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, The Horse Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in an attempt to find healing for him. When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care, but traditional therapies had little effect. Then they discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity for animals particularly horses and the family set off on a quest that would change their lives forever. Director: Michel Orion Scott Stars: Rupert Isaacson, Kristin Neff, Rowan Isaacson

The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video A businessman uses a show horse ridden by his daughter as a advertising promotion for a stomach-ailment remedy. Director: Norman Tokar, Writers: Eric Hatch (book), Louis Pelletier, Stars: Kurt Russell, Dean Jones, Diane Baker, Lloyd Bochner

The Horse Whisperer (1998) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse. Director: Robert Redford, Writers: Nick Evans (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay), Stars: Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Neill |

The Horse with the Flying Tail (1960) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video A palimino cow pony, through a series of owners and adventures becomes a champion mount for one of the US equestrian team. The true story of Nautical, the star jumper of the U.S. Equestrian Team. Director: Larry Lansburgh Writer: Janet Lansburgh (screenplay) Stars: George Fenneman, Dorian Williams, Slim Pickens

The Last Unicorn (1982) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video A brave unicorn and a magician fight an evil king who is obsessed with attempting to capture the world's unicorns. Fantasy about the last remaining unicorn on earth who leaves her home in the lilac woods in the hope that she will find another unicorn somewhere in the world. Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. Writers: Peter S. Beagle (screenplay), Peter S. Beagle (novel) Stars: Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury

The Littlest Horse Thieves (1977) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video About a coal mine who decides to mechanize their process and destroy their pit ponies. Three young children steal the horses to save them, but their plan is foiled. The mine owners must decide the right course of action. Director: Charles Jarrott Writers: Burt Kennedy (story), Rosemary Anne Sisson (screenplay), Stars: Alastair Sim, Peter Barkworth, Maurice Colbourne

"The Littlest Outlaw" was made on location in Mexico in 1955 by Walt Disney and is a charming little movie suitable for the whole family. Never released on DVD and only once on VHS in 1987, it has long since been out of print but has now been released on DVD as a Disney Movie Club exclusive. The acting is top notch by a cast of mainly Mexican actors and the outdoor filming locations make the movie feel real. Director: Roberto Gavaldón Writers: Larry Lansburgh (story), Bill Walsh Stars: Pedro Armendáriz, Joseph Calleia, Rodolfo Acosta

The Long Shot (2004) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video Abandoned by her husband, equestrian and single mother Annie Garrett finds a new life on a Colorado horse farm as a groomer and trainer. Haunted by the death of her sister, once a budding rider as well, Annie hopes to make amends with the past and make her dreams come true by entering a riding contest--until tragedy befalls her beloved horse. Director: Georg Stanford Brown Writer: David Alexander Stars: Julie Benz, Marsha Mason, Paul Le Mat

The Man From Snowy River (1982) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the low lands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet. Kirk Douglas plays two roles as twin brothers who haven't spoken for years, one of whom was Jim's father's best friend and the other of whom is the father of the girl he wants to marry. Director: George Miller, Writers: A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (poem), Cul Cullen (script), Stars: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan

The Princess Stallion (1997) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video About a young girl named Sarah who looses her mother & is sent to live with her father in the Scottish highlands. She befriends a strange hermit who saves animals & is convinced she sees a white horse in the mist hunted by poachers. Director: Mark Haber Writers: Tom Gabbay (story), Mark Grindle (screenplay) Stars: Ariana Richards, Andrew Keir, David Robb

The Red Fury (1984) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video The Red Fury is about a native American boy who falls off a train and ends up in the care of an old drunk. The boy suffers racial prejudice at the hands of white townfolk, so the drunk gives up the sauce, defends the boy and teaches him more horses. Alan Jr. Hale (Actor), Calvin Bartlett (Actor), Lyman D Dayton (Director)

The Red Pony (1949) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video The Red Pony - Based on John Steinbeck’s tragic novel, The Red Pony tells the story of a young boy and his troubled family on a working ranch. Turning to ranch hand Billy Buck for love and support, Tom Tiflin inadvertently drives his family further apart. When his father gives him a red pony to care for, Tom again turns to Billy for help. The child is given a pony which teaches him about responsibility and loss in a very personal way. A ranch boy is gifted with a colt, grows to love him but the colt escapes, with tragic results. Director: Lewis Milestone Writers: John Steinbeck (by), John Steinbeck (screenplay) Stars: Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern

The Rocking Horse Winner (1949) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video This haunting tale of a boy driven to the limits of his life by his mother's materialism is based on one of D. H. Lawrence's most enduring short works. Plagued by his mother's obsession with money, a young boy discovers that by riding his toy rocking horse, he can predict the outcome of future horse races. But the more he wins, the more his mother spends, and the stakes get higher and higher. Director: Anthony Pelissier (as Anthony Pélissier) Writers: D.H. Lawrence (short story), Anthony Pelissier (screenplay) Stars: Valerie Hobson, John Howard Davies, Ronald Squire

The Rogue Stallion (1990) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape The Rogue StallionAbout a girl whose family moves back to New Zealand after her father dies. She is hoping for horses but finds unfriendly locals & a dilapidated house, until she becomes fascinated with a wild stallion that roams the countryside. On VHS Tape. Director: Henri Safran Writers: Ysabelle Dean, Rick Maier Stars: Beth Buchanan, Brian Rooney, Andrew Shephard

The Silver Stallion: King of the Wild Brumbies (1993) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video A mother tells her daughter a fable about the prince of the brumbies, brumby being a term for the feral horses of Australia, who must find its place among its kind, while one man makes it his mission to capture it and tame it. Director: John Tatoulis, Writers: Elyne Mitchell, Jon Stephens, Stars: Caroline Goodall, Russell Crowe, Amiel Daemion

The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video The 1949 film version of the unlikely champion, complete with a perfect Hollywood ending. Seabiscuit, a colt no one believes in, rises from the claiming ranks to become one of most successful racehorses of the 1930s. Director: David Butler, Writer: John Taintor Foote, Stars: Shirley Temple, Barry Fitzgerald, Lon McCallister.

The Wild Stallion (2009) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video A story about two girls, CJ and Hanna. CJ lives on a ranch, Hanna comes to visit and decides to photograph wild horses for a school project. The girls become great friends and learn of a plot that might jeopardize the mustangs. Director: Craig Clyde Writers: Bryce W. Fillmore (screen story), Craig Clyde (screen story), Stars: Connie Sellecca, Fred Ward, Miranda Cosgrove

Thicker Than Water (2005) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video After discovering her late father once married a rodeo queen, an attorney travels into horse country and finds more family. Director: David S. Cass Sr. Writer: J.P. Martin Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Lindsay Wagner, Brian Wimmer

Thunderhead son of Flicka (1945) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD A young boy tries to train Thunderhead, a beautiful white colt and the son of his beloved Flicka, to be a champion race horse. A sequel to My friend Flicka and young Roddy wants to train the wild son of his beloved Flicka. Once fully grown Thunderhead makes it clear that he belongs in the wild, so tearfully Roddy sets him free to follow his heart. Director: Louis King Writers: Mary O'Hara (novel), Dwight Cummins (screenplay), Stars: Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson

Tonka (1958) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Tonka is about a young Souix named White Bull who proves his manhood by capturing & training a wild colt named Tonka. When his cousin claims rights to the colt, White Bull frees his horse who ends up in the hands of the US calvary. Director: Lewis R. Foster Writers: Lewis R. Foster (screenplay), Lillie Hayward (screenplay), Stars: Sal Mineo, Philip Carey, Jerome Courtland

Touching Wild Horses (2002) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD After a car accident that claimed his father and sister's lives and left his mother in a coma, a boy is sent to live with his reclusive aunt on Sable Island, a world-renowned wild horse preserve. Director: Eleanor Lindo Writer: Murray McRae Stars: Mark Rendall, Jane Seymour, Charles Martin Smith

Two Bits and Pepper (1995) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video Two Bits and Pepper tells the tale of two young children who are kidnapped by a bumbling pair of criminals for ransom. The kids manage to make fools of their captors and are rescued by a couple of talking horses. Comedy about idiotic (the two can't even add 1+1) kidnappers, both played for unknown reasons by Joe Piscopo, who capture two young girls and hold them for ransom. However, in "Home Alone" fashion, the two girls make fools of the two men. The film becomes even sillier as two horses who talk to one another decide to rescue the girls from the kidnappers. Director: Corey Michael Eubanks Writer: Corey Michael Eubanks Stars: Joe Piscopo, Dennis Weaver, Lauren Eckstrom

Virginia’s Run (2002) BUY NOW on AMAZON VHS Tape | DVD | Prime Video A teenage girl, trying to come to grips with the death of her mother in a horse-riding accident, nurtures the foal of her mother's horse. Director: Peter Markle Writers: Valarie Trapp, Peter Markle Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Joanne Whalley, Lindze Letherman

War Horse (2011) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-Ray | Prime Video Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. Director: Steven Spielberg, Writers: Lee Hall (screenplay), Richard Curtis (screenplay), Stars: Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, David Thewlis

Wild Horse Redemption (2007) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Prime Video At a prison in the high desert foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, hard-core criminals are given 90 days to tame wild mustang horses. Most of the inmates who volunteer for the program have never trained a horse before, or even ridden one. Director: John Zaritsky Writers: David Cruise (story), Alison Griffiths

Wild Horse, Wild Ride (2012) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD | Blu-ray | Prime Video Each year, the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge sees 100 people from across the country attempt to tame a wild mustang in 100 days. Following this harrowing feat is a public showcase that determines whether these horses can be saved from a life in captivity. A handful of unforgettable characters set out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild mustang for a Texas competition in this stunning and poignant documentary. Among them: Charles, a Navajo grandfather out to re-capture his youth; George, a grizzled cowboy with a stubborn streak; and Wylene, a blond beauty with a theatrical flare and a nerve of steel. In three months, man and horse must transform from scared strangers to close companions.

Winky's Horse (2005) BUY NOW on AMAZON DVD There is only one thing Winky wants: a horse, a real horse to ride. But horses are expensive. Fortunately it is the season of Sinterklaas; Winky just asks Sinterklaas for a horse. Than everything will work out alright. Or will it? There is only one thing Winky wants: a horse, a real horse to ride, but she knows her parents would never allow her to get one. Luckily at school, Winky learns about Santa and how he gives presents to all the children. With great excitement Winky turns to Santa in the hope of making her dreams come true Director: Mischa Kamp Writer: Tamara Bos (screenplay) Stars: Ebbie Tam, Aaron Wan, Hanyi Han

Young Black Stallion (2003) BUY NOW on AMAZON Prime Video A young girl befriends a wild black stallion. On VHS Tape and Amazon Instant Video. Director: Simon Wincer Writers: Walter Farley (novel), Steven Farley (novel), Stars: Biana Tamimi, Richard Romanus, Patrick Elyas