The Roy Rogers Show is a classic western TV series from the 1950s. It follows the adventures of Roy Rogers, a singing cowboy, and his trusty palomino horse Trigger. Together, they protect the town from various threats and solve mysteries while entertaining audiences with their music and comedy.
In this TV show set in California, a young boy is rescued by a horse and forms a strong bond with it. He learns about friendship and survival as they navigate the ranch together. The show explores themes of family and the special bond between a boy and his horse.
Annie Oakley was an American Western television series that fictionalized the life of famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley. It ran from January 1954 to February 1957 in syndication, for a total of 81 black and white episodes, each 25 minutes long. ABC showed reruns on Saturday and Sunday daytime from 1959 to 1960 and from 1964 to 1965.
Black Beauty is a pure black, thoroughbred horse in late 19th Century rural England who is adopted into the household of James Gordon, a local doctor and widower, and befriended by his daughter Vicky, son Kevin, and their friends Albert and Robbie.
The New Adventures of Black Beauty was the title of a television drama series produced in the early 1990s.
A young thief seeking revenge for his brother's death is trained by the once-great, aging Zorro, who is pursuing his own vengeance. In 1821, Don Diego DE la Vega fights against Spain in the Mexican War of Independence as Zorro, a mysterious avenger. Montero learns DE la Vega's identity and kills his wife Esperanza. Twenty years later, Montero returns from exile with Elena, his adopted daughter. DE la Vega escapes from prison and encounters Alejandro Murrieta, whom he takes as his protege. Together, they plan their revenge on Montero and work to free the people from oppression.
National Velvet is an American drama series
In 1850, California is voting on statehood. Zorro, now Don Alejandro De La Vega, protects the ballots and foils a plot. His wife Elena is blackmailed into divorcing him, and three months later, Zorro feels the people no longer need him. He attends a party where he becomes suspicious of French Count Armand. Zorro must save his friend Guillermo's family and stop Armand's plan to build a railroad. He uncovers a secret society and their plot to throw the United States into chaos. With the help of his son Joaquin, Zorro saves California and continues his mission.
Wildfire is an American animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1986. The series follows the adventures of Sara, a 13-year-old girl growing up in the American West, as she discovers her true identity as a princess-in-hiding from another realm who is destined to fight an evil witch. The show was first broadcast on CBS for a single 13-episode season from September 13 to December 6, 1986.
Seabiscuit is a movie based on the true story of an undersized racehorse who becomes a symbol of hope and determination during the Great Depression. The film follows the journey of Seabiscuit, his jockey, and his owner as they overcome adversity and achieve success against all odds.
Every year the Chincoteague fire department rounds up the wild ponies of Assateague Island and holds an auction to thin out the herd. The young children set out to raise enough money in hopes that the Phantom will be caught in this years round up. They soon realize they will get more than they bargained for when the Phantom has a surprise for everyone: a foal named Misty.
In the 1890s, a cowboy and his mustang horse compete in a treacherous horse race called the Ocean of Fire across the Arabian desert, encountering various obstacles and enemies along the way.
Secretariat tells the true story of Penny Chenery, a housewife and mother who becomes the first female owner of a Triple Crown-winning racehorse. With the help of trainer Lucien Laurin and jockey Ron Turcotte, Penny navigates the male-dominated horse racing industry and leads her horse, Secretariat, to an incredible victory.
After a riding accident leaves a girl and her horse traumatized, a horse whisperer helps them overcome their fears and form a bond.
Thunder is a television series which aired on Saturday Mornings on NBC during the 1977-1978 television season. The show centered around the adventures of Cindy Prescott and her friend, Willie Williams and featured Thunder, a black stallion who ran wild near the ranch owned by the Prescott family: The cast also featured Cindy’s parents: Bill, a rancher, and Anne, a veterinarian. Thunder was always there to rescue Cindy and/or Willie in times of trouble “caused by others’ misdeeds and thoughtlessness,” including a forest fire caused by a practical joker, and Willie being hit by a stray bullet fired by teens in a no-shooting area. Also playing a part in the adventures was Willie’s stubborn mule, Cupcake, who was trained to “burp” on camera. For about a month, in an effort to improve ratings, the producers of Thunder re-titled the show “Super Horse, Starring Thunder.” Thunder was created by the creators of Fury, another show featuring a stallion. This show also aired on NBC, from 1955 to 1960. Thunder was part of a 90-minute block of three live action shows to debut on NBC during the 1977 season, along with Search and Rescue: the Alpha Team and The Red Hand Gang. It was the only one of the three run for a full season in the United States, with all episodes aired.
Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story is a heartwarming drama that tells the inspiring true story of a young girl named Cale Crane who forms a special bond with a racehorse named Sonador. Against all odds, Cale and Sonador overcome obstacles and defy expectations to achieve their dreams. Set against the backdrop of the horse racing world in Kentucky, this film explores themes of perseverance, family relationships, and the power of dreams.
Born free in the American West, Black Beauty is a horse rounded up and brought to Birtwick Stables, where she meets spirited teenager Jo Green. The two forge a bond that carries Beauty through the different chapters, challenges and adventures.
The Champ tells the story of a washed-up boxer who tries to make a comeback while dealing with personal struggles and maintaining a relationship with his young son.
Tall Tale (1995) tells the story of Daniel, a young boy who embarks on an adventure and encounters legendary figures from the Wild West. With the help of these characters, including Pecos Bill and John Henry, Daniel learns important life lessons and discovers the power of dreams and imagination.
Clint Barkley first sees Smoky as a runaway, and drives him back to the ranch where he meets the owner, Julie Richards. He is given a job on her ranch, but the head cowhand is doubtful about Clint and fears that since he refuses to talk about himself, he must have some dreadful secret in his past. Clint and Smoky become close to each other, weathering the hardships of Western life and the suspicions of others together, until one day, Smoky tragically vanishes. Will Clint ever see him again?