My Friend Flicka (1943)

Ken McLaughlin is a precocious 10yearold who lives with his family on a remote Wyoming ranch When Ken returns home from school with failing grades his father Rob blames the boys lack of personal responsibility At the suggestion of his wife Nell Rob allows Ken to choose a single colt from the herd to raise as his own Much to his fathers dismay Ken chooses a fiery mustang filly but the two soon become fast friends