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      • While there are plenty of horse films out there, many of them are fictional. While these films can still be worth watching, some horse movies tend to be unrealistic in many aspects. Fortunately, these true-story horse movies do a great job telling the story of some of the most famous horses and what life is really like as an equestrian.
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  1. Apr 12, 2022 · The Very Best Horse Movies Based on a True Story. We all know that horse movies are a dime a dozen. But which ones are based on a true story? Turns out, there are quite a few! In this blog post, we’ll take a look at twelve horse movies that actually happened.

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  3. Mar 6, 2023 · Fortunately, these true-story horse movies do a great job telling the story of some of the most famous horses and what life is really like as an equestrian. The names of horses in movies featured on this list include the legendary Secretariat, Seabiscuit, and Phar Lap.

  4. Feb 25, 2012 · Here are my top 10 movies about horses that were “inspired by true events”: 1. Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) – From Disney, this film tells the story of how the famous Lipizzaner Stallions of the Spanish Riding School were saved from destruction during WWII through the efforts of Col. Alois Podhajsky (director of the Spanish ...

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    • The Black Stallion (1979) Based on the classic children's novel by Walter Farley, the 1979 film adaptation of "The Black Stallion" stands head and shoulders above most other movies starring a horse.
    • Seabiscuit. Voted the best horse-racing movie by the horse experts at Deep Hollow Ranch, 2003's "Seabiscuit" put "Spider-Man" star Tobey Maguire into the role of an underdog jockey in an enthralling story set during the Great Depression.
    • National Velvet. "National Velvet" is one of the oldest and most celebrated movies about a bond between a woman and her horse. Released in 1944 and based on a book by Enid Bagnold, "National Velvet" was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two.
    • War Horse. Directed by Steven Spielberg, "War Horse" debuted in 2013 to applause from both critics and audiences. The film begins in 1912 with the birth and auction of English sporting horse named Joey to a farmer who uses him to help plow fields instead of participating in athletic competitions.
    • Walk. Ride. Rodeo. Based on a true story, this Netflix original movie relives the inspirational story of Amberley Snyder. If you haven’t heard of her, she’s a famous rodeo barrel racer who beat the odds by surviving a devastating car accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down.
    • A Champion Heart. This family-friendly drama tells the story of Mandy Renner, a 15-year-old girl who is grieving over the loss of her mother and working off a debt at a ranch working with a wounded horse (and works on her own wounded heart in the process).
    • War Horse. Good luck keeping your eyes dry during this heart-wrenching war movie about a boy and the bulletproof bond he has with his horse. Jeremy Irvine plays Albert, the son of a farmer who falls head over heels for a colt named Joey.
    • Free Rein: Valentine’s Day. The Free Rein Valentine’s Day flick is the ultimate movie for young horse lovers. As a Netflix original, you won’t have to worry about this one leaving the service anytime soon.
  5. Jul 3, 2024 · Based on a true story, Shergar, Ireland's most decorated thoroughbred and perhaps the greatest race horse of all time, is kidnapped by IRA terrorists and held for a $2 million ransom. Can a young stable boy save Shergar's life... and his own before it's too late?

  6. May 16, 2022 · That’s why horse movies — whether based on true stories, about the actual sport of horse racing and riding, or just a classic cowgirl flick — should top your movie night shortlist. They’re wholesome, they’re a lot of fun, and they’re usually going to make you cry.