19/06/2026
Today is National Pets in Film Day.
We give a salute to the hundreds of thousands of horses who have appeared and starred in the film industry. Some of the greatest movies of all time have been written around the life of a horse.
Their quiet presence speaks louder than words. People don’t just watch these horses—they feel for them. They cheer for them, laugh with them, and sometimes even cry.
Honoring them means recognising the feeling they bring and the stories they help tell.
Below are three famous horse movies. How many more can you name?
Black Beauty (2020). Probably the quintessential horse story, Black Beauty has been recently brought back to the limelight again with a film starring Kate Winslet as the voice of the beloved horse as she narrates the story of her own life.
Secretariat (2010). Based on a true account, this film tells the story of a woman who takes charge of her father’s stable without any knowledge of racing. She then makes history by winning the first triple-crown in 25 year, with her horse, Secretariat.
War Horse (2011). This Stephen Spielberg film, based on the novel of the same name, tells about a beloved horse, Joey, who is bought by the British Army for World War I. The horse has many encounters throughout Europe during the war, including being captured by Germans at one point.
