
Hidalgo(2004)
Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...


Scott, a poor farm boy, is given a wild pony from a wealthy ranch owner's herd to ride to and from school. Scott and his pony soon become an inseparable team, until one day the pony suddenly disappears. Soon after, the ranch owner's handicapped daughter Josie has a wild pony especially trained to pull her cart. But Scott is convinced that Josie's pony is actually his, which leads to a court battle that divides their small Australian town. One child must ultimately lose the pony when true ownership is decided.

Michael Craig
James Ellison

John Meillon
Charles E. Quayle
Robert Bettles
Scotty Pirie

Graham Rouse
Bluey Waters
Alfred Bell
Angus Pirie
Eva Griffith
Josie Ellison
John Meillon Jr.
Kit Quayle
Roy Haddrick
J.C. Strapp

Peter Gwynne
Sgt. Collins

Melissa Jaffer
Mrs. Pirie
Ride a Wild Pony is a adventure film released in 1975 exploring themes of horse, pony, outback. Directed by Don Chaffey, it stars Michael Craig, John Meillon, Robert Bettles. Scott, a poor farm boy, is given a wild pony from a wealthy ranch owner's herd to ride to and from school. Scott and his pony soon become an inseparable team, until one day the pony suddenly disappears. Soon after, the ranch owner's handicapped daughter Josie has a wild pony especially trained to pull her cart. But Scott is convinced that Josie's pony is actually his, which leads to a court battle that divides their small Australian town. One child must ultimately lose the pony when true ownership is decided.
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