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Great All-Around Horse Movies (Alphabetical Order)

The Adventures of the Black Stallion (2005)

Mickey Rooney returns as veteran horse trainer Henry Daly, the role that earned him his fourth Academy Award nomination, from Carroll Ballard’s critically praised 1979 screen adaptation of The Black Stallion. This story follows the further adventures of The Black from Walter Farley’s books, as Henry and young jockey Alex Ramsey (Richard Ian Cox) enter him in France’s biggest horse race, the Prix de Chantilly. Approximately 90 minutes

Adventures of Gallant Bess (1948)

Ted Daniels (Cameron Mitchell) captures, tames and trains a special wild horse that he names Gallant Bess. When Ted gets injured and incapacitated, Bess is stolen from him and he has to decide whether to pursue her - or to stay where he is and pursue the doctor's lovely daughter (Audrey Long) instead. Adventures of Gallant Bess is not to be confused with Gallant Bess, a movie that was released in 1947 about a soldier who finds a horse during WWII).

April Love (1957)

City boy Pat Boone moves to a Kentucky town, bringing with him his minor theft record. Once there, Boone falls for Shirley Jones and a certain horse on one of the racing farms. Getting over his initial dislike of country living, Boone wins the heart of Jones and quite a few horse races as a sulky driver, too. Nominated for an Academy Award: Best Song ("April Love" by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster)

Archer's Adventure (1985)

A brave Australian boy and his horse cross the land down under on their way to a big race.

The Bashful Bachelor (1942)

Rural comedy starring Lauck and Goff as Lum and Abner. Abner trades a delivery car for a race horse, but all turns out fine when the nag wins a big race.

Big Spender (2003)

Having been in trouble with the law many times throughout his life, Eddie Burton (Casper Van Dien) realizes that he could be risking what matters most in his life - his relationship with his young son, Will. As part of a prison work release program, Eddie finds himself at a horse farm and sees it as an outlet to his problems. When a former world-class racehorse named Big Spender arrives at the farm, Eddie's new life goes into a dramatic spiral. Big Spender has since become the victim of an abusive owner once he stopped winning races. In fact, he has been left for dead and has lost the drive to live, much less win any race. Now it is Eddie's responsibility to nurse the horse back to good health and hopefully turn him into the champion he once was. In the process, a rather unlikely and loving relationship between man and horse is born. Based on a true story.

Black Beauty (1994)

A gorgeously filmed adaptation of Anna Sewell's timeless book which faithfully follows the adventures of a beautiful ebony horse from her birth and upbringing to her experiences with various owners. Narrated by Black Beauty herself, this is an exciting and tender tale sure to delight the entire family. With Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Eleanor Bron and Peter Cook. 88 min.
(There are several movie versions of this story, but the Warner Brothers 1994 version is considered one of the best)

Black Gold (1947)

The true story of the Kentucky Derby winner. Owned by an Osage Indian woman, trained by a gruff old man, and loved by his Irish jocky, Black Gold died in a tragic race. Based on the book by Maruerite Henry.

The Black Stallion (1979)

This touching and beautifully photographed tale of a boy and his horse follows the escapades of young Alec Ramsey, who is traveling across the ocean with his father. The ship sinks, and Alec is saved by Black, a handsome Arabian stallion the boy had befriended earlier in the journey. After being shipwrecked on a deserted island, Alec and Black are rescued and returned to their small-town home. Eventually, Black is cared for by former horse trainer Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney), who later takes Alec under his wing to be trained as a jockey. It all leads up to the big race – a stunningly photographed sequence brimming with tension. Mickey Roony won an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

The Black Stallion (TV series - Includes 5 episodes)(1990)

The beloved black racehorse stars in a delightful and adventurous series for the whole family. "The Black" is sure to win every race so long as Alec Ramsay (Richard Ian Cox) is the rider and trainer Henry Daley (Mickey Rooney) is by their side. Based on the novels by Walter Farley.

The Black Stallion Returns (1983)

Beautifully filmed sequel to ``The Black Stallion'' follows the further adventures of the prize steed and its owner, young Kelly Reno. The stallion's original owner, an Arab sheik, wants to run the horse in an up-coming race. Teri Garr, Vincent Spano co-star. 104 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.

Blue Fire Lady (1978)

Jenny Grey a horse loving country girl leaves her widowed father to move to the city after her father's frustrations towards Jenny and her desires to ride horses, after her mother had died from a horse-riding accident. Jenny finds work at a country race track and becomes obsessed with a troublesome horse called "Blue Fire Lady." "Blue Fire Lady" shows promise in Jenny's hands, but around everyone else misbehaves and shows no discipline. When "Blue Fire Lady" is put up for auction it is up to Jenny to either buy her or prove her.

Blue Grass of Kentucky (1950)

A fast-moving racing film with romance, action, and lots of heart. Lin McIvor (Bill Williams), who owns a racehorse with his father (Ralph Morgan), is in love with millionairess Pat Armistead (Jane Nigh), whom he adamantly refuses to marry because she comes from a higher station in life. The twist is that Lin doesn't know that his beloved horse was sired by a thoroughbred belonging to Pat's father. Horse-racing fans will be glad to know that there's lots of track action, with many scenes shot at Louisville's famed Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.

Boots Malone (1951)

An absorbing melodrama crammed with authentic racetrack lore. William Holden plays the title character, a down-on-his-luck jockey's agent looking for the big score. Enter a 15-year-old rich kid (Johnny Stewart) who is eager to learn how to ride and shows considerable promise. Smelling money, Boots takes the kid under his wing, and before long the two develop a genuine rapport. Complications both domestic and deadly arise as the boy's mother, as well as a group of gangsters, each seek to derail the boy's career. Much of Boots Malone was shot at actual racetracks, reinforcing this entertaining film's authenticity.

Born To The Saddle (1953)

A young man goes to work training horses for a rancher he suspects played a part in his father's death. But the young man's suspicions are curtailed when he becomes friendly with the rancher. Chuck Courtney, Donald Woods, Leif Erickson and Karen Morley star; directed by William "One Shot" Beaudine. 70 min.

Boy From Indiana (1950)

Midwestern lad Lon Decker (Lon McCallister) lands a job jockeying the racehorse owned by Mac Dougall (George Cleveland), unaware that the owner has been using drugs to push the pony along. After Texas Dandy is gored by a bull, its participation in the climactic race is jeopardized, but thanks to Lon's tender loving care, the horse not only runs the race, but wins it.

Breaking Free (1995)

When troubled, cynical teen Rick (Jeremy London) chooses service at a camp for the blind over serving time at a correctional facility, he thinks he's found the easy way out. Instead, it's the way to a new life. Friendship. Step by step, as Rick helps a blinded gymnast rediscover the joys of competition through equestrian show jumping, they begin to take control of the most important journey of all... a journey called life.

Breezing Home (1937)

Socialite stable owner becomes a part of a romantic triangle involving a devoted horse trainer and a nightclub singer, who receives a horse named Galaxy, along with its trainer, as a gift from her latest flame. Crooked gambling endangers the horse's life.

Brighty of the Grand Canyon (1967)

Based on Marguerite Henry's book, a Grand Canyon dwelling burro uses his wits and courage to save himself and his friends from some sticky situations. True story.

Broadway Bill (1934)

Pressured by his nasty wife Helen Vinson into working in her family's business, Warner Baxter abandons both his job and his marriage to start life anew as the owner of a racehorse, Broadway Bill. Baxter runs into trouble with fees, jockeys, gamblers, the law, and an often-ill horse, but he receives emotional support from Vinson's understanding, charming sister Myrna Loy. Broadway Bill wins the climactic race, but dies in the Winner's Circle. Having lost his championship horse, Baxter finds solace in the loving arms of Loy. Directed by Frank Capra.

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