The Silver Brumby is an Australian animated children's television series written by Jon Stephens and Judy Malmgren based on Elyne Mitchell's Silver Brumby books. A total of thirty-nine episodes were produced by Media World between 1994 and 1998 and these were broadcast on CBBC in the United Kingdom and RTE in Ireland. The episodes featured Thowra, a silver colt, his brothers Storm and Arrow and their friends the bush animals in their continued quest to resist the Men's efforts to capture them. The series was remade into a feature length film by Media World Features and Lions Gate Home Entertainment with Barnholtz Entertainment in 1993. The title was changed to "The Silver Stallion," and starred Russell Crowe and Caroline Goodall. The Australian based film was directed by John Tatoulis and produced by Colin J. South, and went on to win 5 Film Festivals.
Horseland is an American animated series produced by DIC Entertainment. It is a comic mischief program following events in the lives of a group of children riding at Horseland, an equestrian school and stables. Their adventures include riding, and raising and entering their horses in competitions. The show premiered on September 16, 2006 as part of CBS's new Saturday morning cartoon block, KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS. Concurrent with the series, the online virtual pet game that it was based upon was updated to complement the show by launching a new "Junior version" of the game based on the program and featuring its various characters and locations. After three seasons, the show's original run ended on CBS on September 19, 2009. Reruns of Horseland then aired nationwide on the digital subchannel This TV; two episodes aired each weekend until September, 2010. As of February 5, 2011 Horseland is again part of Cookie Jar TV on CBS. It has 7 books for the series related to the episodes. The books can be purchased online.
Dream Horse is a heartwarming true story about Jan, a supermarket cashier, who decides to breed a racehorse in her small Welsh town. With the help of her community, Jan forms a syndicate and navigates the challenges of horse breeding, facing obstacles and triumphs along the way.
The Selfish Giant is a drama film about two young boys, Arbor and Swifty, who find solace and excitement in the dangerous world of scrap metal collection. As they work for a local scrap dealer, they navigate through poverty, friendship, and the tempting allure of illegal activities. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's short story, the film is a gritty portrayal of life in a working-class neighborhood in Yorkshire, England.
Bibi and Tina, two teenage girls, embark on an adventure with their horses in the small village of Falkenstein. They encounter various challenges including a jealous businessman, a teenage witch, and a woman who turns into a man. Together, they navigate through friendship, love, horse racing, and magic.
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.
A farm boy trains a wild colt on his own.
In post-American Civil War era, a one-armed man named Colt Saunders becomes a successful cattle rancher and moves to a small town. However, he has to confront his past and face challenges including misunderstandings, land grabbing, and marital problems. Along with his brothers, Colt navigates through the complexities of post-war life and strives to protect his ranch from various threats.
After an avalanche traps a herd of horses, a family must come together to rescue them and reconcile their differences during the holiday season.
Running Free is a movie that tells the story of a horse named Lucky who is born in captivity in a mining town in Africa. After being separated from his mother, Lucky forms a bond with a young stableboy who takes care of him. When the mining town is deserted, Lucky and the stableboy set out on a journey across the desert, facing various challenges and forming new friendships along the way. Together, they strive for freedom and survival.
Farmyard Symphony is a lighthearted animated comedy that takes place on a farm, showcasing the antics and misadventures of various animals. The film features a henhouse, a rooster, a water mill, a trough, sheep, a pig and piglet, a lamb, a horse, a hen, a goose, a foal, a donkey, a cow, a chick, a calf, a bull, birds and a birdhouse, all brought to life through anthropomorphism. The story is accompanied by the famous William Tell Overture, creating a lively and entertaining experience for viewers. The film is part of Disney's Silly Symphony series, showcasing their trademark whimsical and creative style.
In this classic western drama, a young boy named Jody grows up on a California ranch and experiences the harsh realities of life through the adventures he has with his red pony. From dealing with false accusations to witnessing illness and death, Jody learns about love, self-sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships.
When a singer is mistaken for a famous boxer, he must fight in the ring while trying to navigate the deception and chaos surrounding him. With the help of a taxi driver and a newspaper reporter, he must overcome obstacles and prove himself both in the boxing ring and on the stage.
Home in Indiana is a 1944 movie that tells the story of a young orphan boy who finds love and redemption in the world of horse racing. Set in Indiana, the film explores themes of family, friendship, and overcoming adversity.
The romance of a rancher's niece and a rival rancher's son parallels that of a stallion and a mare.
A happy-go-lucky veterinary student, paralyzed for life in a college polo meet, finds love with a young woman who leaves her fiancée to help him overcome his handicap.
Young Joe is paralyzed as he is bucked by a wild horse, a strawberry roan. Angered, his father, Walt, tries to shoot the horse but is stopped by his foreman, Gene Autry. The roan escapes and Autry, told to leave the ranch by Walt, finds and trains the horse, now named Champ, in hopes that by returning it to Joe it will provide him with the will to overcome his disability.
A young horse wishes to be one of the king's horses, and while trying to achieve it, finds out that one of the king's horses mysteriously disappear every night.
A young woman is tormented by nightmares of her miscarriage. She becomes unfaithful to her husband and meets various lovers. Eventually, reality begins to unfurl around her.