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Jewels of the seventh art, jewels of equestrian cinema: films you must watch as a horse lover

Horses are exciting, large, strong and beautiful animals that have inspired many films throughout the history of cinema.

Today we are going to share with you some of those jewels of equine cinema.

So it’s time to prepare the popcorn and sit down to watch this list of recommended tapes.

Jewels of equine and equestrian cinematography

The first movie we are going to recommend is based on the story of Albert and his horse Joey.

A story that moves even the toughest because it is a sign of loyalty, friendship and struggle.

From afar, Albert sees the colt playing with his mother, but it is impossible to get closer.

As time goes by, he keeps trying and the horse is attracted to the apples that he brought him, but for some reason he did not finish approaching.

Later, in an auction held in the town, the horse is auctioned.

It just so happens that the buyer is none other than Albert’s father.

Once at home, Albert begins to train him for agricultural work and it does not work.

Effort and perseverance make Albert and Joey admired in their region.

After a good season at Albert’s house, the horse is sold to the army to go to war.

There begins the adventure of the horse and its owner to promote the meeting and the way back home.

Once in the militia the animal is subjected to all kinds of hard work, exhaustion and abuse, but it is still a strong horse that overcomes it.

The hostile situation makes Albert enlist with the aim of finding his horse.

This decision gives an interesting course to the story and makes the moment of the reunion more exciting.

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Moondance Alexander

This comedy directed by Michael Damian and written by Janeen, is based on true events.

In it, the world of little Moondance, a girl not very well received at school, is altered by the appearance of a pinto-colored horse, named Checkers, who has escaped from her corral.

The girl returns the animal to its owner, who is convinced that he possesses a jumping champion.

Moondance begins training with Checkers, thus beginning a relationship that will end with the triumph in an important competition of this modality.

This is definitely a movie you can’t miss… It is an equine jewel.

Oceans of Fire, one of the jewels of equestrian cinema

This is an incredible story, directed by Joe Johnston and starring Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson and Omar Sharif, whose original name is Hidalgo.

The story tells about an Arab leader who invites Frank T. Hopkins and his horse to participate in the three-thousand-mile race through the tremendous Arabian desert.

This is an unprecedented event, since this event was only reserved for national horses or horses of noble blood.

But Hopkings and his mixed-breed horse were special, since they participated in the Buffalo Bill show in the Wild West and had achieved numerous successes in long-distance races, and, logically, they accepted the challenge despite the fact that they had many impediments and a very unfavorable environment prepared for them.

Black Beauty

In a small English stable, an unusual horse is born, which is baptized as Black Beauty.

But, despite what it might seem at first, the majestic black horse was destined to have a comfortable, quiet and sedentary life.

This film narrates the life of this unique animal, which remembers all its experiences over two long decades.

Such as his birth in England, his happy childhood and his maturity, a moment in which everything changed and he had to go through different owners who did not exactly behave well with him.

Finally, fate was merciful to this beautiful horse and brought him full happiness.

How? You have to watch it to get rid of doubts.

You can’t miss these jewels of the seventh equine art!

Secretariat, the greatest jewel of equestrian cinema

Secretariat is an enthusiastic and moving film released on October 8, 2010 in the United States.

Later released on February 18, 2011 in Spain.

This film was starred Diane Lane and John Malkovich.

The film was widely accepted by the public, although it was also criticized.

The truth is that people came to the theaters with great excitement to meet the triple crowned.

Disney company managed to raise around 59 million dollars in the United States.

While with international box office takings the figure rises to 60 million.

It can be said that this film obtained an overall average of approximately 120 million dollars.

Secretariat, The film

The film tells the story of Secretariat, a foal born at Meadow Farm in late March 1970.

A horse that is loved by its owner from birth and trained to be a winner by Lucien Laurin.

Two years later, he began the competitions for the Big Red at the North American racetracks, where he won 7 of the 9 matches in which he was registered.

Such victories earned him the title of “Horse of the Year” in 1972.

And a year later he becomes the winner of the United States Triple Crown.

The numbers left on the track are:

1:59 in Louisville,
1:53 in Baltimore
2:24 in New York

These track records have been unbeatable for many years. Even today they are a reference and challenge for racehorses.

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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion (2016)

After a horse takes her to a fantastical world ruled by an evil general, a brave girl sets out to save that world once and for all.

An ideal fantasy movie for an afternoon with the little ones in the house.

Bibi & Tina

It is another of those equestrian jewels available on Netflix.

Bibi, a teenage witch, and her friend Tina, have endless adventures full of magic in which horses are always the protagonists.

On Netflix we can find four films with the adventures of this pair of horse-loving friends.

Running Wild (2017)

While tending a herd of wild horses, a widow fights against all odds to protect a reintegration program for prisoners she runs on her ranch.

This drama talks about second chances and is ideal for a Sunday afternoon at home.

Series that are part of the jewels of equestrian cinema and TV

In addition to the movies, there are also equestrian series that are worth watching…

That is why today we recommend the following so that you can spend a pleasant time with your family.

Netflix’s Free Rein

A Quince girl of Los Angeles spends the summer on an island off the coast of England where her mother lived during her childhood. There he meets a mysterious horse with whom he creates a great bond.

Currently, on Netflix Spain, there are 2 seasons of this series available. Another of the jewels of equestrian life.