Ten-year-old Sunny Matthews (Kelsey Mulrooney) is emotionally and physically broken. A horrific car accident took her loving father's life and also left her disabled. With a damaged spirit and a deep sadness within her, it... more » is only a horse named Ginger that has been through his own share of hard times that can reach her. As the two bond, they discover a talent for barrel racing competitions, which slowly draws them both back into the real world. Based on a true story, this uplifting tale captures the reawakening of a little girl's spirit after a traumatic time and offers valuable lessons about the healing power of friendship. Miraculously, things begin to change when Sunny and her mother Kathleen (Isabel Glasser Pure Country, Forever Young) move next door to a horse ranch run by a one-time rodeo star Ben Taylor (Tom Amandes the Long Kiss Goodnight). Sunny s recovery begins as she develops an affinity for Ben, and a love for a mean-spirited, crippled horse named Ginger. This inspirational family film also stars Academy Award winning actor Stuart Whitman, Academy Award nominees, Theodore Bikel and Terry Moore, plus Charles Shaughnessy and Madeline Zima from television s The Nanny.« less
I really love this movie. It is my 2nd chance to be with a friend. He has almost lost his life and God gave him a 2nd chance.
Alice B. from SANDY, UT Reviewed on 8/26/2013...
An inspiring story of understanding, giving and love, in the spirit of Black Beauty. A car accident leaves 10 year-old Sunny Mathews unable to walk without crutches. In addition, she becomes emotionally withdrawn, reluctant to communicate with anyone around her. When she moves with her mother next door to a horse ranch run by former rodeo star Ben Taylor, Sunny develops a fondness for Ben and a mean crippled horse named Ginger, and she begins to make progress on the road to recovery.
Christina T. from HIAWATHA, KS Reviewed on 4/12/2011...
Great family movie! Very realistic. Shows how we all go through things and that we all have choices to make. That there is always a chance for a new beginning.
JoAnna T. Reviewed on 5/14/2010...
A wonderful horse story for the whole family -- no swearing or inappropriate scenes -- and it provides an encouragement for a child who has suffered loss or injury. The story develops along typical feel-good lines but the ending has a nice twist that adds to the depth and character of the film.
Rebekah M. (PossumAnnie) from JOPLIN, MO Reviewed on 3/29/2010...
The whole family really liked this DVD. Touching, yet humorous. A great story about not giving up.
Movie Reviews
BEST MOVIE EVER!!
02/16/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hello I am 9 years old! And this movie is defintly for horse lovers in my age range! I saw it on tv and wanted it so bad!! I kept on looking for it and now is my victory!! It's about a girl who hurts her leg and moves to a moter home after her dad and her are in a car crash and she's hurt on her leg and the dad died! She found that there was a horse farm behind her house!! then she gets in a pen with a horse that nobody can handle ! The horse rears!(remeber she is on a crutch from her leg). The guy says get out kid you'll die from her!! Than the horse stops rearing and LET"S HER PET HER! It was a mericale! I cannot tell you the rest beacuse it will take away the suprise but I want to thank everyone who made and put this on tv! I loved it so much! I cannot tell you how much!! So I hope Sunny(the girl or acter) get's to live a horsey life! And ginger the horse live's long!!
Thanx a million! This is succcccccchhhhhhhhhhhhh a ggggrrreeaattt mmoovviiee!!
It brought me (a girl) and my brother come to sad and happy tears! It's a real tearpuller!!"
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
10/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a Horse lover and i have a horse that looks just like ginger. It brought tears to my eyes. i am sure it will bring tears to your eyes too. I realy enjoyed the Drama of it all and all the exitment in it. I LOVED IT!!!!!!"
Awsome Movie For Horseback Riders And Barrel Racers
05/29/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love riding and horses. I am also a barrel racer myself. This is a great movie for horse lovers and riders alike. I recomend this move for anyone who likes horses. An inspiring tale for horselovers."
Great kids movie with a great message
David E. Kline | Memphis, Tennessee USA | 02/06/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My kids cant see this movie enough! I would recomend it to anyone...even has a good message for adults."
Excellent Movie for Kids to learn compassion and healing
K. Agee | Mt. Juliet, TN United States | 11/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My daughters (Ages 10, 8, and 4) and I caught this movie on the local Trinity Newtork last night. We were all glued to the set to watch this heartfelt movie. I was pleased with the story line and actors. I was quite taken by the deep sense of compassion and forgiveness that the main little girl character, Sonny, portrayed in the end towards another little girl. As a horse owner, I did catch the fact that the writers used a male horse at times to portray the female horse "Ginger" in the script - however, my daughters did not catch this until I pointed it out to them. As well as they used an Arabian at one point in time to show "Ginger's" fancy movement, when in fact the horse Ginger was "said" to be a Quarter Horse breed. (Again, most people would not pick up on this and neither did my girls) Also, having over 30 years of horse experience including barrel racing, I know that it is highly unlikely that a little girl could jump on a powerful horse the first time and ride fast barrels like was shown in the movie... But this did not at all affect my daughters as they watched since kids of course are natural dreamers to a point of being unrealistic (which is a good thing). I highly recommend this movie if you're interested in wholesome story line. Note: there was a couple of times the word "dang it" was used in the beginning. There is also one scene in the beginning where Ben, the main adult character (cowboy at the ranch) strongly shakes the little girl Sonny, when she has gone into a presumed-dangerous horses pen without permission. It should be noted that this movie shows how Sonny chooses to disobey at least 3 times, and thus, suffers the consequences of doing so. As a parent, I liked how the movie shows kids that there ARE serious consequences to their disobedience. Excellent movie that I will get a copy of."