Misty ~ The Movie
Our family watched this movie last night. Even though it’s a bit dated (made in 1961) the message of ‘gentling’ a horse rather than ‘breaking’ one continues to ring true. The movie also holds simple values and virtues that nurture humanity in their relationships with our horsey friends as well as with each other. The dated cliche’s add a certain unintentional sense of humor. Our family highly recommends it!
Quotes from Misty -
“Breakin’ a horse may be the fast way…but gentlin’ a horse is always the sure way.”
“The Phantom’s not a horse, she’s a piece of the wind and sky…that’s why we call her the Phantom.”
Plot Synopsis: Every year the Chincoteague fire department rounds up the wild ponies of Assateague Island, and then auctions off the colts and yearlings to thin out the herd. A young brother and sister, Paul and Maureen Beebe, have set their hearts on owning one particular wild three-year old pony, named The Phantom. The only catch is they have to earn the money, the Phantom has to be captured in the roundup (which she’s been too quick and elusive for in the past), and then they have to outbid everyone else for her in the auction. There are a few surprises and challenges along the way including Phantom’s surprise for Paul and Maureen, a foal named Misty.
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