About Walter Farley
Walter Farley’s love for horses began when he was a small boy living in Syracuse, New York, and continued as he grew up in New York City, where his family moved. Young Walter never owned a horse. But unlike most city children, he had little trouble gaining firsthand experience with horses-his uncle was a professional horseman, and Walter spent much of his time at the stables with him.
Welcome to Black Stallion Ranch!
Join us in celebrating the excitement and adventures of my father’s famous wild horse, “The Black Stallion”!
Black Stallion is as fascinating today as he was 70 years ago when my dad, Walter Farley, dreamed of him running free in the desert. His school story, started on his the kitchen table, carried us around the world by a stallion that the New York Times called “… about the most famous horse of the century.”
Visit our Zazzle Store offering a variety of fantastic fan products.
In case you are looking for the exclusive original Bucephaus figurine in bronze or silver from the Black Stallion movie you have also come to the right place! Visit our Gift Shop to find a few really neat items.
Have you missed any TV episodes of, “Adventures of the Black Stallion” or the IMAX version of “The Young Black Stallion” movie? Have you experienced the magic of “Black Stallion Returns” in the Sahara desert? Want to relive Alec’s first ride on the beach in the original “The Black Stallion”? You can find it here!
There are comics and other works you may have never seen, magazine articles from the past and present, ebooks and foreign language books, too. Also we offer extensive archives to help any horse or school project.
This site is dedicated to the world of your imagination and all things “Black Stallion”. Explore the history and excitement – it’s all here at theblackstallion.com
Letter From Tim Farley
Join us in celebrating the excitement and adventures of my father’s famous wild horse, “The Black Stallion”! Black Stallion is as fascinating today as he was 70 years ago when my dad, Walter Farley, dreamed of him running free in the desert. His school story, started on his the kitchen table, carried us around the world by a stallion that the New York Times called “… about the most famous horse of the century.” This site is dedicated to the world of your imagination and all things “Black Stallion”.
On the News Blog we often have Free Contests in art, writing or just for fun. We gather information about exciting new Horse Books and classic ones too. A variety of children’s books, horse movies and current horse topics are explored weekly.
We’re always looking for new “news” to share so if you have something special please drop me a line at stallionfanmail@aol.com or on Alec Ramsay’s FaceBook page.
If you are a school, teacher or student and you’re interested in participating in any of our Live Events, or volunteering with our non-profit reading program, be sure to visit WildHorseTales.org (Formerly known as Horse Tales Literacy Project).
In case you are looking for the exclusive original Bucephaus figurine in bronze or silver from the Black Stallion movie you have also come to the right place! Visit our Gift Shop to find a few really neat items.
Enjoy the Ride!
~ Tim Farley
NOW ACCEPTING Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP at the Gift Shop
As of end of August 2021 we are accepting your BTC and XRP as payment for our store products at the Gift Shop. Your BTC payment is processed directly to us. Your XRP payment is processed through the XUMM app (xumm.app) available for iOS and Android directly from your XRP wallet to ours.
During the checkout process select “Pay with Bitcoin” or “XRP via XUMM” and you will be presented with an address to send your payment to as well as an option to scan a QRCode for BTC or XRP with your XUMM app from your mobile phone for the payment request. Review the transaction and approve it on your phone. Payment is immediately processed and your order will continue from there. Visit the Gift Shop.
News
Derby 2025!!
May 2, 2025It’s the first Saturday in May – you know what that means? Horses, Hats and juleps! It will be a edge of your seat event.Join in wherever you might be – Date: Saturday, May 3 Post Time: 6:57 p.m. ET TV: NBC Citizen Bull? Journalism? Sandman? Sovereignty? Who Is it… Read more
Belmont Stakes today!!
June 8, 2024Is it Seize the Grey? Sierra Leone? Mystic Dan? On Fox. Saratoga is a shorter track so get set for a fast trip!! Where: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York When: June 8, 2024 Post time: 6:41 p.m. ET Distance: 1 1⁄4 mile Purse: $2 million 1. Seize the Grey… Read more
Preakness!!
May 17, 2024Flying horses!!
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Kentucky Derby 2024
May 2, 2024Is it going to be the favorite Fierceness? Or Sierra Leone? Or the heart favorite Honor Marie? Gotta watch to know ,,, and play to win! Always bet on the Black Stallion! When: Saturday, May 4Coverage starts: 2:30 p.m. ETPost time: 6:57 p.m. ETWhere: Churchill Downs, Louisville KentuckyTV: NBC 1.… Read more
Preakness 2023
May 19, 2023Mage National Treasure Blazing Sevens No. 1 post: National Treasure, 4-1No. 2 post: Chase the Chaos, 50-1No. 3 post: Mage, 8-5No. 4 post: Coffeewithchris, 20-1No. 5 post: Red Route One, 10-1No. 6 post: Perform, 15-1No. 7 post: Blazing Sevens, 6-1 Mage, the fave and Derby winner? Or National Treasure the… Read more
Special Derby Post!!
May 5, 2023Dad & Shelley Groom & Orzel Secretariat painting by Shelley For the 2023 we have a special guest post about some of the GREATEST horses of all time!! By our friend Tobi Lopez Taylor.Thanks for Reading … and writing! Remembering Two Racing Champions: Secretariat and Orzel Guest Post by Tobi… Read more
Classic Black Stallion!!!
April 10, 2023New article on the Black and Kelly! https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/5835/black-stallion-bonafide-classic-among-greatest-horse-fables/ Read more
FREE fun event! Ocala, FL
January 21, 2023Should be a GREAT evening!! The Black Stallion Challenge Cup; A Salute to Literacy. Come join us as all five Marion County School Board Members, the Superintendent of Schools, The Mayor of Ocala, and the Sheriff of Marion County compete for the Cup. Coached by world class professionals. … Read more