The Best Horse Movie List

A Fine Step is a story of a girl and her father move next to a world champion Paso Fino horse and the horse's injured rider after her mother dies. Featuring actress Anna Claire Sneed and actors Luke Perry and Armand Assante this horse movie has the somewhat cliché classic redemption story line. While not one of my favorite horse movies out there it is still a good one even if it is a little predictable. My favorite thing about the whole movie is that the horse is a Paso Fino. Usually horses in movies are Thoroughbreds, Mustangs, Warmbloods, or Quarter Horses. There are not many horse movies out there about or with gaited horses.  

Rated: PG - IMDb: 5.3/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 44% audience score

A Horse for Summer is a touching story about redemption, faith, and finding yourself. Mandalynn Carlson plays Summer Dean, who is a troubled teenage girl that is sent to live with her Uncle Kent. Her Uncle, who is struggling financially to keep the farm going, takes her under his wing and teaches her hard work and perseverance. While living with her Uncle she also discovers her faith but also a bond with horses. Slowly these elements begin to give her a new life path which allows her the opportunity to turn her life around. Actors Dean Cain and Christopher Atkins star alongside Carlson in this faith filled horse movie.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 4.8/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 64% audience score

All Roads Lead Home is an adventure filled drama for the horse crazy and non horse lovers in your family. Chances are this horse movie will fill you with a huge range of emotions from happiness to grief this film explores the complexity of life. This movie is mainly about Belle, played by Vivien Cardone, who is heart broken after her mom dies. Like many other horse movies out there Belle is sent to a family relative to live on their farm. In this movie the relative is her grandpa Hock. While at her grandfather's ranch Belle befriends a horse and a dog who together help her begin to heal. This classic story of letting go of the past in order to find hope in the future, while battling the things that hold us back, is what makes this movie relatable to the horse lovers and non horse lovers alike.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 5.8/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 55% audience score

Starring Nicole Kidman, Brett Climo, and Robert Coleby this horse movie is set in the 1860s. Seventeen year old Dave Powers, who is the apprentice to a horse trainer at the time, offers to ride Archer to the Melbourne Cup race. Based on the true story of Archer, the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup, this film follows Archer and Dave throughout the 600 mile race from Melbourne. The adventure is anything but easy which makes Archer's Adventure an exciting and intense film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I didn't even know about Archer the horse or the incredible journey Dave and Archer took, which makes the film that much more exciting. If you want to look this movie up on IMDb you have to search Archer instead of Archer's Adventure.

IMDb: 5.7/10 

In Barbie and Her Sisters in a Pony Tale, Barbie and her three sisters go on an exciting vacation to a riding academy in the Swiss Alps. But each sister has her own goal when it comes to riding and horses which causes some tension among the group. Things get further complicated when Barbie finds a mysterious horse in the wild. Luckily, as sisters they all know how to pull together and remember what is truly important even if it takes some reminding. I always loved the Barbie movies when I was a young girl primarily because of the the colorful outfits, fun story lines, and happy endings. I am so glad that there is a new Barbie horse movie out there for the younger generation of both Barbie and horse lovers out there.  

IMDb: 6.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 79% audience score

Based on the famous novel by Anna Sewell, the Black Beauty film provides everything that the book does. Oftentimes it doesn't feel like movies live up to their book counterparts, but with Black Beauty it does. In case you are not familiar with the book or the film the story is about a horse's life and is told from his perspective. The fil follows the horse from when he was born through his retirement and all his friends and owners along the way. This movie explores not only horses and what they must think of humans but also human nature. This movie is not light hearted, in fact there are several scenes that make me cry, but it is a film worth watching. There are a ton of versions of this horse movie out there but I have only seen and only pulled ratings for the 1994 version. I would also like to note that while it says rated G I definitely think that it is more PG/PG-13 with the animal abuse.

                            Rated: G - IMDb: 6.6/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 76% audience score

Join Cathryn Harrison as she plays Jenny Gray in the horse film Blue Fire Lady along side Mark Holden. Like other horse movies this one has the girl who loves horses and whose mother dies because of a riding accident leaving her alone with her father who doesn't want her to ride anymore. But in this film Jenny who wants to continue to ride though finds a racehorse trainer that will allow her to be around the horses and help out. While working with the horse trainer she begins to bond with a wild horse named Blue Fire Lady. As she and Blue Fire Lady bond she starts to rediscover herself, move past her grief, and put her life back together. Overall, this movie is a little predictable since it is so similar to other horse movies but it is still a great one to watch. 

IMDb: 6.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 88% audience score

Breaking Free is a great horse movie in fact it appears to be the same movie as A Leap of Faith. The description here is the same one as the one for A Leap of Faith. This movie provides a sweet take on the old theme of love being able to heal people. The two main characters in the film are Rick and Lindsay, played by Jeremy London and Gina Philips. Rick is a troubled teenager who is working at a mobility training camp for the blind instead of serving time in a juvenile detention center. At the mobility training camp he ends up working at the barn with the horses who begin to show him a new perspective on his life. But when Lindsay, an ex-gymnast, comes to the mobility training camp for the blind things really begin to change. As he helps save a starving stallion and helps Lindsay find her competitive spirit again Rick finds new meaning in his life. It is also worth noting that while I love this movie I do not agree with the PG rating and would suggest that it is more PG-13 in my opinion. 

                            Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.5/10

Horse movies like Champions don't come around very often. This film is based on the true story of British jockey Bob Champion. Starring John Hurt, Gregory Jones, and Mick Dillon this movie follows the story of one of the best horse racing jockeys of all time, Bob Champion, and his battle with cancer. The movie takes you from when Bob Champion learns about his cancer, through the different radiations, to his remission, then his return to horse racing, and eventually his ride and win in the Grand National Steeplechase. His win in the 1981 Grand National Steeplechase on the horse Aldaniti, after everything he went through, is nothing short of incredible and even borders on miraculous. Overall, this film is a great comeback story.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.5/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 69% audience score

Cowgirls 'N Angels is a cute rodeo themed horse movie about a girl named Ida who is on a quest to find her rodeo father. While on her mission to find her dad Ida, played by Bailee Madison, meets lots of unique people along her journey including a group of female rodeo riders. As she gets further into the world of rodeo and lies along with truths are exposed this young horse lover will find out that some of the greatest treasures we find are the ones we are not searching for. Overall, this movie is up there with the cutest horse movies available. While it may make you cry it also has humorous parts to laugh at, therefore making it a good family movie option.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 79% audience score

The horse movie, Danny, has the story line that all horsecrazygirls want to happen in there own life. In this film a young girl named Janie Neely is working at a high end horse barn called Longvue stable. Janie can't afford a pony of her own but she dreams of the day she is able to get one. So, when the spoiled daughter of the wealthy stable owner gets a super cute pony named Danny things become that much more difficult. But as Andrea finds she doesn't like the pony and can't ride him very well the horse trainer at the barn asks Janie to help with Danny's training. Unfortunately, Danny goes lame so the family decides to sell him. Luckily someone decides to buy Danny for Janie, who rehabs him and them takes him to the show against Andrea and her new pony.

Rated: G - IMDb: 7.5/10 

Starring Dakota Fanning, Kurt Russell, and Kris Kristofferson the horse movie Dreamer is inspired by a true story. This was one of the first horse movies I remember ever seeing and I still love it. The film is centered around a racehorse named Sonador who breaks her leg during a race. Ben who is the vet on hand, happens to have his daughter with him when the mare breaks her leg, so he decides to buy the horse instead of letting her be put down. The daughter quickly bonds to Sonador and the family grows closer with the addition of the thoroughbred mare. But the family is having financial problems and the father doesn't understand the horses worth, especially after she can't be used as a broodmare. Luckily the daughter sees something he doesn't and the mare eventually makes a successful return to horseracing. 

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.8/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 78% audience score

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure the horse movie is based on the story of Felicity the American Girl doll. The story is based on Felicity who is living during the American Revolution. While things are getting tense in the colonies Felicity has her own worries. Not only is there her best friend whose family sides with the king but there is also the pretty mare Penny that has an abusive owner. Felicity will need to navigate these every changing times, her friendships, and come up with a plan to rescue penny. Shailene Woodley, Kevin Zegers, and David Gardner star alongside each other in this film. My favorite thing is that it is unlike other horse movies as it has an unique story line.

IMDb: 6.7/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 73% audience score

If you loved Flicka then get ready for the horse movie Flicka 2. This film is about a teenage girl that has to move to her father's ranch from the city after her sick grandmother is no longer able to care for her. But the move is not easy for Carrie. She in a new place, her relationship with her father is strained, and she has no friends. As she spends more time at the ranch things begin to change. Carrie finds a wild mustang to tame, she begins to gain a friend, and she starts to reconnect with her father. Overall, this is a great adventure filled inspiring film that will keep the family entertained. The actors and actresses in this movie include Patrick Warburton, Tammin Sursok, and Clint Black.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.0/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 72% audience score

Free Rein is a Netflix Original TV series about a teenage girl from the United States who goes to an European island of the coast of the United Kingdom for the summer to stay with her grandfather. While spending the summer with her grandfather Zoe encounters a mysterious horse whom she begins to bond with. But this isn't the only thing happening during her summer adventure. There are also new friendships, enemies, and family relationship struggles. the summer at her mom's childhood home on an island off the coast of England, where she bonds with a mysterious horse. Watch Jaylen Barron, Freddy Carter, and Manpreet Bambra star alongside one another in this fun horse tv series.

Rated: TV-G - IMDb: 7.3/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 89% audience score

Green Grass of Wyoming is a horse film with a Romeo and Juliet feel that features Peggy Cummins and Robert Arthur. In the film there are two prominent families of racehorse breeders that have a long standing feud. As two young people, one from each family, fall in love with one another they get into a complicated relationship. Things are further complicated when a white stallion named Thunderhead is stealing mares away from stables across Wyoming. One mare in particular is a favorite to win the big race coming up, the question is will the families be able to put aside their differences long enough to get the mare back?

IMDb: 6.1/10 

This incredible documentary is one of the best horse movies out there. The documentary explores the true story of Dutch immigrant Harry DeLeyer and his special horse Snowman. The story of Harry DeLeyer's travel from Europe to the United States after World War II and eventual purchase of a horse bound for slaughter is inspirational. But the story by no means stops with the purchase of the horse, the story continues as DeLeyer and Snowman develop a strong bond that eventual leads them to winning the triple crown of show jumping. The whole family will want to watch this incredible, inspirational story of this horse bound for the glue factory becoming an international winning showjumping horse unfold in this documentary. This is truly one of the best underdog, redemption, inspirational stories in the horse world.

IMDb: 7.6/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 81% audience score

Heartland is a widely popular TV series based on the Best-Selling Books by Lauren Brooke. The TV series stars Amber Marshall, Shaun Johnston, Michelle Morgan, and many more. This series starts with Amy as a young teenager who has a gift for communicating with horses, especially the troubled ones. After her mother's death when they were trying to rescue an abused horse. Understandably Amy carries wounds from this and struggles to heal emotionally. Luckily, she has a good support team at Heartland which is a a family ranch that works to rescue and rehabilitate horses. Throughout the seasons there are many ups and downs among the family along with plenty of wild adventures. 

IMDb: 8.4/10 

Horse Crazy: An Adventure That Will Lasso Your Heart is a sweet and funny family horse movie. In the movie three kids decide to capture a horse of their own. In order to capture a wild horse they decide to escape to Nevada. When the car breaks down in the desert the three kids venture off and come across a gorgeous horse that has been taken by horse thieves. Tyler, Stoney, and Sam must work together to free the horse from the evil horse thieves and return the horse to his rightful owner. Follow these adventurous kids on their wild adventure and see if they can complete their mission.

If you are trying to find this movie on IMDb it is called Horse Crazy.

Rated: G - IMDb: 6.0/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 70% audience score

Horseland is a fun TV series that was one of my favorites for a while. This TV series is filled with fun adventures, friendship, and talking animals! In this exciting TV show horseback riders at a barn called Horseland learn what it means to be a true horse person. Not only must the riders learn horsemanship, riding skills, and grooming but they must also learn how to navigate friendships and their own changing lives. The horses in this series along with a dog and pig can all talk to one another and they often do especially about their owners. There was even an online horse game based on this TV series for a while although it is no longer around.

IMDb: 5.8/10 

A sequel to National Velvet, International Velvet stars Tatum O'Neal as Sarah Brown. In the film Sarah is sent to live with her aunt Velvet Brown who is played by Nanette Newman after her parents pass away. (Elizabeth Taylor played Velvet in the 1944 film National Velvet in case you were confused). Sarah is a young girl with a love of horses and the riding talent to go far. Watch as she fights for her place in the horse world, overcomes hardships, and makes new connections in this sweet yet action packed film. Plus, if you want an extra long movie night watch National Velvet and then International Velvet. With two great horse movies the horse filled fun doesn't have to stop!

Rated: PG - IMDb: 5.9/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 72% audience score

Based on a true story the movie Jappeloup: The Ride to Victory follows the real-life story of Pierre Durand and his horse Jappeloup. Follow Pierre Durand, played by Guillaume Canet, as he quits his job as a lawyer to pursue the Olympics with a special horse Jappeloup de Luze. There a lots of ups and downs in the journey to the Olympics for this horse and rider. Plus, Durand has a difficult relationship with his horseman father and has some difficulty with his own self worth. Luckily, Jappeloup de Luze and Pierre Durand are able to overcome everything to win the gold medal in show jumping at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. You won't want to miss this inspirational film, after all horse movies like this one do not come around often.

IMDb: 6.7/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 62% audience score

Based on the Newbery Medal-winning novel by Marguerite Henry, King of the Wind follows the incredible story of the Godolphin Arabian. From the birth of this incredible foal, to being gifted to the King of France, to becoming one of the most important foundation sires for the Thoroughbred this movie takes you through the defining moments of this horse's life. There are tons of insightful and interesting moments in this film featuring the stable hand Agba and the Godolphin Arabian. This really is a wonderful story of the bond we have with horses while also educating people about horses and lineage. The cast of this movie includes actors and actresses Richard Harris, Glenda Jackson, Jenny Agutter, and Nigel Hawthorne.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.4/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 57% audience score

Lost Stallions: The Journey Home is a great movie filled with adventure. In the film a teenage boy Jake Gattison travels to Harmony Ranch with his mother after his father dies. The ranch is suppose to help families heal after major traumatic events or difficulties. At the ranch Jake begins to bond with a young stallion named Troubadour that the ranch owner is trying to tame. As Jake bonds with the stallion he starts his own healing process. When the stallion escapes the ranch though Jake is determined to get him back.  With the help of his two friends on the ranch Jake goes on an incredible journey to find the stallion and bring him back.

IMDb score: 6.1/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 46% audience score

The TV series McLeod's Daughters is a heartwarming story about two sisters that reunite at their family ranch when their father passes away. The two sisters, Tess and Claire, inherit the cattle ranch Drovers Run after their father dies and at first they have different visions for the ranch. Ultimately, they come together and decide to keep the ranch going. However, nothing comes easy for them in the Australian outback. They will need all the help they can get from their housekeeper, her teenage daughter, and a local girl. Watch as these independent women come together to save the ranch and repair their own relationships with one another along the way. This TV series features Aaron Jeffery, Rachael Carpani, Simmone Mackinnon and other accomplished actresses and actors.

Rated: TV PG - IMDb: 7.3/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 84% audience score

Talk about a classic horse TV series. Starring Allan Lane, Connie Hines, Alan Young, and of course Mister Ed this TV show is a hilarious one. In the show Wibur inherits a horse when he and his wife buy a new house. The horse, Mister Ed, talks but only to Wilbur which causes problems between Wilbur and his family as he starts spending more and more time with Mister Ed. Plus, Mister Ed starts getting out and causing trouble around the neighborhood especially when he starts calling people. Will Wilbur and Mister Ed be able to coexist peacfully and discover how to be friends? You will have to watch this quirky shpw to find out. Check out Mister Ed.

Rated: TV G - IMDb: 7.0/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 72% audience score

My Friend Flicka is one of the great classic horse movies. In the film, based of the book by Mary O'Hara, rancher Rob McLaughlin and his wife Nell are at a crossroads when it comes to their son Ken. Ken has been struggling in school and seems all around irresponsible. Luckily, Nell convinces Rob to give Ken a chance to prove himself by letting him pick out a foal to raise and train. When Ken picks out a filly named Flicka, who doesn't appear to be the best, his father is worried. Ken is ready to prove his father wrong and show him that he can be responsible. As he and Flicka grow closer and their bond begins to strengthen Ken's family relationships begin to change as well. This film featuring Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, and Rita Johnson showcases redemption, love, and family bonds in a special way.

IMDb: 6.5/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 79% audience score

This horse movie is based off the young adult novel by acclaimed author Frank Sacks. The film, Nico the Unicorn, is a story about a young boy named Billy who is in a car accident that leaves his leg permanently damaged. In the hopes of getting a fresh start Billy and his mom move to a new town. When they get to the new town they find a neglected horse that happens to be pregnant. Eventually the mare has her foal and it turns out to be a unicorn. The unicorn, named Nico, has magical powers and begins to help Billy and his mom. 

IMDb: 5.7/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 70% audience score

If you want a funny movie that is quirky and fun this may be the horse movie for you. Racing Stripes is about a zebra who is abandoned when he is a foal. Luckily, he is found by a man and his daughter who own a farm where the zebra is raised alongside other farm animals. Right by the farm is a racetrack where Stripes watches horses train for the Kentucky Derby. After watching horses train for great horseracing careers Stripes decides he wants to race in the Kentucky Derby. With the help of his friends and the girl who rescued him he may just be able to accomplish his goal. In the film the animals can talk which adds another layer of funny to the movie. This film includes appearances and voices by Frankie Muniz, David Spade, Snopp Dogg, Hayden Panettiere, and more.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 5.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 42% audience score

In this sequel, to the acclaimed movie The Man From Snowy River, Jim Craig returns to the Australian high country. Jim Craig, played by Tom Burlinson, has a lot to face with his return to the area. Not only are rich ranchers driving out smaller farmers but his girlfriend is being pursued by a rich rancher. Things do not get easier when the father of Jessica Harrison, played by Sigrid Thorton, advocates for the new suitor. Will Jim be able to help the ranchers and get his girlfriend back? You will have to watch Return to Snowy River to find out. If you want to keep movie night going you can grab both of these horse movies. 

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.6/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 83% audience score

Riding Tornado is a horse movie inspired by a true story. In the film a young man with emotional struggles comes across a troubled horse that he names Tornado. In order to try and help Tornado overcome his fear and distrust Pierre, played by Quentin Krog, hires a South African horse whisperer named Barrie. With the help of Barrie, played by Danny Keog, Tornado and Pierre may just be able to come together and help one another heal their emotional wounds. The story of patience, redemption, and healing in this movie is one that we can all connect to. If you are looking for this movie on other platforms such as IMDb it appears to be called Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer.

IMDb: 6.0/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 33% audience score

The movie Ruffian is the true story of one of the best racehorses of all time. Ruffian was an incredible thoroughbred mare who ran and won her first ten races. As Ruffian's fame rose in the horse racing world many wanted her to do a one-on-one match against the 1975 Kentucky Derby-winning colt, Foolish Pleasure. Ultimately, she would be entered in the match despite the growing concerns of her trainer Frank Whiteley. During the race she broke her leg and after attempted treatment she still had to be put down. Overall, this incredible true story of grit, determination, and talent combined with great cinematography makes this one of the best horse movies out there. 

Rated: TV PG - IMDb: 7.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 96% audience score

Running Free is a film filled with adventurous story of a boy and a colt named Lucky. Lucky, who is born on a ship heading from Germany to Africa, is separated from his mother when the ship docks in Africa. A young boy comes across the young horse and takes a liking to him. War soon breaks out though and Lucky runs away to the nearby desert where he comes across an antelope and a native girl that help him survive. But the boy will not let the horse go that easy. Watch this inspiring story of friendship, over coming hardships, and finding yourself. Chase Moore, Maria Geelbooi, and Arie Verveen star alongside one another in this film.

Rated: G - IMDb: 5.7/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 72% audience score

In Second Chances, a young girl named Sunny Mathews is in a horrible car accident that kills her father and leaves her not only with physical injuries by emotional and spiritual injuries as well. Her mother ends up moving them both after the car accident and that is when Sunny meets former rodeo star Ben Taylor and his horse Ginger. Sunny soon begins to bond with Ginger and the horse begins to pull her out of her shell. Ben and Ginger have had their own hardships but together this trio begins to work through their physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. While it is one of the more cliché horse movies it is still a sweet story about faith, friendship, and recovery that will tug at your heart strings. 

Rated: G - IMDb: 6.5/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 79% audience score

The film Shergar is based on the true story of a famous racehorse in Ireland who is kidnapped by IRA terrorists. The thoroughbred named Shergar had an extremely successful horseracing career and was sent to a farm to stand stud which is where he was kidnapped. Ultimately, the IRA demanded a $2 million ransom for the horse, which was reported as wanting to be use to fund weapons. Where the movie departs from the true story is where a young boy runs away from school, comes across the stolen horse, and decides to rescue him. This film directed by Dennis C. Lewiston is full of action and adventure. It features actors and actress Alan Barker, Billy Boyle, Stephen Brennan, and Virginia Cole. 

Rated: TV 14 - IMDb: 5.4/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 82% audience score

In this exciting, adventure filled film a young girl befriends a beautiful white stallion. Unfortunately, the stallion she befriends though has a reputation among fellow ranchers for being dangerous. But Molly has spent a lot of time bonding with the stallion and she knows he is actually gentle. But the other ranchers are hard to convince of this fact, but she must convince them in order to save her new friend. Watch Molly McGowan, Don Megowan, Claire Kelly, and John Cason in this horse movie all about fighting for what you believe in and overcoming prejudice in Snowfire.

IMDb: 5.7/10 

This animated horse movie from Dreamworks is one of my favorite horse movies of all time. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, has everything a good horse movie should have. There are heart warming moments, excitement, adventure, adversity, triumph, and more. The story is centered around a wild Mustang stallion who lives in the Old West of the late 19th century. During the 19th century the west is beginning to be settled and this mustang must deal with all the changes. From being captured by the army, to being taken into an Indian tribe, and trying to find his heard again there are many challenges this wild horse must face. The music in the movie is by Hans Zimmer and some of the voices in the movie are by Matt Damon, James Cromwell, and Daniel Studi.

Rated: G - IMDb: 7.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 77% audience score

In Storm Rider a teenage girl named Dani seems to have it all money, looks, a nice horse, horseback riding skills, and more. That is until her family losses it all and she has to give up her life as she knows it to stay with her Uncle Sam. While living with her Uncle at his ranch and working with a special mule Dani begins to realize what perhaps she did not have it all. Luckily, it is never too late to change and with the help of her new friends and animals she may just be able to figure out what exactly it is she wants and what is important. The cast of the film include Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, Danielle C. Ryan, and Jacob Buster. 

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.3/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 65% audience score

Featuring Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling, and Constance Towers Sylvester is a heartwarming film that is filled with adventure and excitement. In the film a teenage orphan girl, who is raising two younger brothers, is trying to make a living through horse training. After she gets fired from her job though she needs a way to bring in an income. In an effort to bring in some money she decides to train one of her horses, Sylvester, for eventing. She hopes that by training the horse for eventing she will be able to compete with the horse at the National Equestrian Trials and then sell the horse for more money. 

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.4/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 90% audience score

The Black Stallion is another one of those classic horse movies. Based on the novel by Walter Farley the story is centered around a young boy, Alec, who becomes enchanted with an Arabian stallion that is on a ship with him. When Alec and the horse wash up on shore after a shipwreck they begin to form a close-knit bond. The bond continues once Alec and the horse return home, where it is decided to train the horse for races. In order to help ensure that the horse wins a big race Alec seeks out the help of the great horse trainer Henry Dailey. Follow this incredible story with a cast made up of Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, and Clarence Muse. While the premise of the movie remains the same across all the different The Black Stallion movies the ratings, reviews, cast members, etc are based on the 1979 version.

Rated: G - IMDb: 7.4/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 83% audience score

The Black Stallion (TV Show) is based on the novel by Walter Farley. In this TV series Alec meets the black stallion when onboard a ship. Unfortunately, the ship crashes and Alec and the horse are stranded together which is when they form a bond. Once Alec and the horse get rescued Alec begins to start entering the horse in races. Follow the exciting, heart racing journey of this unlikely racehorse and his jockey as they make waves in the racehorse industry. The cast of this TV show is made up of Mickey Rooney, Richard Ian Cox, Marian Filali, and others. I have a feeling you won't be disappointed by this horse TV series.

IMDb: 7.1/10 

The horse movie, The Colt, is set during the Civil War. In the film a Union Calvary unit gets a foal when one of the mares gives birth. Unfortunately, war time is not a good time for a foal to be around. But, even though the colt is a hinderance to the Calvary unit no one is able to get rid of him especially after all they have seen in battle. Over time the horse starts to represent hope for all the members of the unit. Both sides of the war and their struggles are shown in this film. Actors in this film include Ryan Merriman, Steve Bacic, and William MacDonald. Just be warned that if you are looking for a movie with a happy ending this is probably not the one for you.

Rated: TV PG - IMDb: 6.6/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 67% audience score

The Electric Horseman is a super fun horse story that stars big name actresses and actors such as Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, Valerie Perrine, and Willie Nelson. This fun horse film is all about remembering where you come from and returning to your roots. In the film a former rodeo star has a small crisis when he hears that the company he is doing a commercial for has sedated the once famous racehorse he is suppose to ride. In order to return to his rodeo roots and release the former racehorse into the wild he steals the horse and rides off into the desert. A TV reporter hears about the stolen racehorse and sets off to find the duo. Horse movies like this are not ones you want to miss, especially with such an incredible cast.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.4/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 57% audience score

This documentary follows the touching story about a family's journey from Texas to Outer Mongolia with their autistic son in order to try and find a way to help him. The scenery, culture, and scenes with the horses is enough to make this documentary worth watching. But the journey of this autistic boy and his family is what pulls at the heart strings and makes this documentary incredible. The documentary was nominated for and won several awards. While The Horse Boy is not one of the most horse related documentary available it does show the relationships we have with horses and how they can help humans. The Horse Boy is also an international bestseller book if you prefer to read. 

IMDb: 7.2/10 

The Horse Whisperer movie is based on the novel by Nicolas Evans. In the movie a teenage girl is traumatized by a horrible riding accident and her horse is left injured. Unsure what to do the girl's mother reaches out to a horse trainer who is said to have a special connection with horses. The horse trainer agrees to help but he insists that the girl also take part in training the horse. As the girl and her horse begin to heal feelings develop between the mom and the horse whisperer. This horse movie is definitely one that will move you and pull at your heart strings (especially with the bitter sweet ending).  The cast of this movie is incredible with Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Neill, and Dianne Wiest, just to name a few. 

Rated: PG-13 - IMDb: 6.6/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 72% audience score

The Inheritance is based on a manuscript by Louisa May Alcott. In typical Louisa May Alcott fashion the story is weaved with elements having to do with coming of age, true love, overcoming hardship, and friendship. Based in the 19th-century a young woman named Edith, who loves horses and is an accomplished rider, is enlisted to be the jockey in an upcoming horse race. No woman has even ridden in the race and not everyone likes the idea of a female jockey. To make matters worse the young woman has an admirer that is socially above her, a cousin has her eyes set on someone also interested in Edith, and her friend Amy is dealing with her own issues. The cast includes Cari Shayne, Tom Conti, and Meredith Baxter.

Rated: TV G - IMDb: 7.0/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 76% audience score

If you like heartwarming, adventure filled horse movies consider watching The Littlest Horse Thieves. In this film three young kids find out that a local coal mine that uses ponies plans to switch to steam engines. The coal mine plans to destroy the ponies, but when the kids learn of this they decide to rescue the ponies. Unfortunately, stealing several ponies proves to be rather difficult and the kids are found out. But, just as all hope seems lost a catastrophe at the mine occurs and the ponies are needed to save the workers.  Actors and actresses in the film include Alastair Sim, Peter Barkworth, Susan Tebbs, and Maurice Colbourne. 

Rated: G - IMDb: 7.0/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 75% audience score

The Man From Snowy River is another one of those classic horse movies. Featuring Kirk Douglas, Sigrid Thornton, Tom Burlinson, and Terence Donovan this horse movie is filled with thrilling adventure, heart break, and redemption. In the film a young man inherits a run down ranch that he is determined to restore. In order to help return the ranch to its former glory he heads out of town to work for a while and get some capital to build the ranch back up. While he is away he meets some new friends and a young woman looking for help with her prize colt. As the two grow closer not everyone is happy about the relationship. Will Jim be able to restore his farm, get the girl, and help with the colt?  

Rated: PG - IMDb: 7.3/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 89% audience score

The Princess Stallion follows a young teenage girl named Sarah who goes to live with her estranged father in the Scottish highlands after her mother dies. While she is living in the highlands she meets and befriends a hermit who protects the animals in the area from poachers. It is on one of her visits that she sees a majestic white stallion. Her father doesn't believe that the stallion is real but Sarah knows that the horse is real and when she learns that dangerous poachers are after the white stallion she will do everything possible to save the horse. The cast of this movie is made up of Ariana Richards, Andrew Keir, David Robb, Marcia Layton, and others.  

Rated: TV G - IMDb: 6.1/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 64% audience score

The Saddle Club: Adventures at Pine Hollow is my favorite horse TV shows of all time. Growing up as a horse crazy girl this TV show seemed to have everything a horse lover could want. There were horses, friendship, and tons of fun adventures. I always felt that the characters in the TV series were super relatable and I loved the more realistic horseback riding, horse care, and horse knowledge. This horse TV series follows three young girls who ride at a riding stable together. While riding together they form strong friendships with one another, which leads them on riding adventures.  While, this TV series is a little older I still personally love the series and think that other horse crazy girls will love it as well.

IMDb: 8.0/10 

The TV show The Silver Brumby follows a young colt in Australia who is destined to become the ruler of the wild horses. The path to becoming the ruler of the wild horses is anything but easy though, especially with the Mountain Men wanting to take the wild horses. Luckily, Thowra has bush animal friends and his two brothers to help him in his journey. The characters in this TV series are based on the characters from Elyn Mitchell's book. This animated horse TV series is all about family, friends, overcoming struggles, and finding your place in life. Voices of the animated characters are done by people such as Richard Aspel, Leah Campbell, Michael Carman, and Brett Climo.

IMDb: 7.8/10 

The White Pony is a cute, fun, slightly quirky horse movie that takes you on a magical ride. In the horse film a young girl goes to visit her uncle's ranch in Ireland. Leah has always loved horses and while visiting the ranch she gets to ride her cousin's horse. Unfortunately, the horse gets injured while she is riding causing the family to be cold to her. Luckily, a leprechaun befriends her and tells her that the mystical white horse roaming the land is bewitched by a fairy. But, with Leah's help the fairy may be able to return to her true form. Plus, if she can help the fairy she may just have a horse for the local horse race. Cast members in this movie include Olivier Gruner, Warwick Davis, Carly Anderson, and Victoria Farrer.

Rated: G - IMDb: 5.5/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 86% audience score

The Winter Stallion (also called The Christmas Stallion) is about a teenage girl who lives with her grandfather in the mountains  where they raise horses. When Gwen's father passes away her life is thrown into a tail spin. To make things worse her uncle is the one who inherited the farm and he gets to decide whether it is sold to a developer or if Gwen will be able to keep the farm. This touching story about overcoming loss, growing as a person, and dealing with hardships is filled with beautiful scenary and even prettier horses. The cast of this horse film includes Lynette, Davies, Sian MacLean, Daniel J. Travanti, and Patrick Loomer.

Rated: TV PG - IMDb: 6.3/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 54% audience score

Thunderhead: Son of Flicka is the sequel to one of the best classic horse movies of all time. In this thrilling sequel Flicka gives birth to a beautiful white colt. Ken decides to train the white colt to become a racehorse but the horse gets injured ending his career. Meanwhile, a wild Albino stallion that has been stealing horses away from ranches has become more bold. Eventually the wild stallion steals the heard putting the family in a tough financial position. Will Thunderhead and Ken be able to save the family? What will happen to Thunderhead now that his racing career is over? Find out the answers to these questions and more when you watch the movie. The actresses and actors in this movie include Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson, and Pati Hale.

IMDb: 6.4/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 72% audience score

Touching Wild Horses is a sweet horse movie that will tug at your heartstrings. In this horse film a young boy is left almost orphaned after a car accident takes his father, sister, and leaves his mother in a coma. As a result of this accident the young boy is sent to live with his aunt on a remote island that has an incredible horse preserve. Mark spends time studying the wild horses with his aunt growing closer to the beautiful animals. One day though Mark and his aunt spot an orphaned foal that is struggling to survive on his own. Unfortunately, there are strict rules to not interfere with the wild horses so the pair is unsure what to do. Actors and actresses in this horse film include Mark Rendall, Jane Seymour, Gloria Slade, and Charles Martin Smith.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 6.5/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 71% audience score

Unbranded is an incredible documentary that follows four men on a journey from the border of Mexico to the border of Canada on horseback. The horses used for the journey are all formally wild mustangs and a burro which is poetic since the documentary is meant to shed light on the wild mustang overpopulation in the west, shrinking grazing lands, and water shortages that are putting pressure on these horses. The documentary is filled with hardship, friendship, and perseverance. There are some difficult moments in the documentary for horse lovers so just know that there are some hard moments before watching this movie. 

Rated: PG-13 - IMDb: 7.3/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 84% audience score

Legendary director Steven Spielberg directed this incredible movie War Horse, which was based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway play. In the horse film a young boy's beloved horse is sold to the Cavalry during World War I by his father. After learning of his horse being sold Albert decides to enlist in the British Army in the hopes to find his horse. Horse movies as heartwarming and simultaneously heartbreaking are hard to find. You won't want to miss this story of friendship, love, and overcoming difficulties. Cast members of this horse movie include Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch, and David Thewlis.

Rated: PG-13 - IMDb: 7.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 74% audience score

Based on a true story, Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken follows a runaway orphan girl who joins a traveling performing group after seeing them at a local fair. What exactly is it that Sonora does with the group? She dives with a horse off a high dive. The son of the owner of the group helps her learn and perfect this skill, which draws the two together. But just as everything begins to look like it is coming together a major issue comes up threatening Sonora's new life. This horse film is truly inspirational and heartwarming, which makes it a must watch in my opinion. Actresses and actors in this horse movie include Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Schoeffling, Cliff Robertson, Dylan Kussman, and Kathleen York.

Rated: G - IMDb: 7.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 89% audience score

Chances are you have probably heard of the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge. But maybe you aren't exactly sure what it is or what the horse training journey looks like. The good news is that Wild Horse, Wild Ride (Documentary) takes you through it all. The documentary follows seven of the different horse trainers participating in this challenge and the journey with their mustangs over the course of the 100 days and the end competition. This is an incredible documentary filled with heartbreak, triumph, inspiration, and compassion. You get to see the struggles in this documentary which is very powerful as it makes that incredible bond between humans and equines even more special when you see or achieve it.  

Rated: PG - IMDb: 7.5/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 84% audience score

Wind Dancer is a sweet, heartwarming horse movie filled with inspiration and perseverance. In the touching horse film a young girl is injured in a riding accident leaving her paralyzed. Unsure what to do for his daughter a widowed father finds an equine therapist who may be able to help his daughter emotionally and physically. However, the road to recovery is hard and wounds and there may even be new wounds that surface. While this horse film is a little predictable it is still a cute, sweet movie you should consider watching. Actresses and actors in this film include Mel Harris, Matt McCoy, Brian Keith, Raeanin Simpson, and Nicholas Guest.

Rated: PG - IMDb: 5.2/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 50% audience score

Not a lot of horse movies have a prequel but The Black Stallion does have one in the Young Black Stallion. This horse film follows a young girl that gets separated from her father during World War II in Arabia. While wandering by herself in the desert she befriends a majestic black colt. Together the two will go on a wild adventure filled with difficulty, triumph, and friendship in an effort to return to their homes by helping one another. While the two are eventually separated and grow up the girl always remembers the black stallion she met in the desert. The cast of this horse movie is made up of Biana Tamimi, Patrick Elyas, Richard Romanus, and Gerard Rudolf.  

Rated: G - IMDb: 5.6/10 - Rotten Tomatoes: 67% audience score