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
News
Leonard Maltin & Jeanne Rosenberg on the Black Stallion
June 21, 2018Here’s an interview by my friend Elizabeth McCall at the Turner Classic Movie festival this summer. A wonderful screening of the Black Stallion film at the landmark Egyptian theater in Hollywood. The movie was introduced by gifted screenwriter and equestrian wonder woman Jeanne Rosenberg and the renowned TCM film critic… Read more
Black Stallion at the Egyptian Theater on Sunday!
April 27, 2018A clean and sharp copy of “The Black Stallion” will be screened at the Egyptian Theater (map) in Hollywood on Sunday, April 29. It’s a bit early, 9:15am, but sure it will be a great show. Screenwriter Jeanne Rosenberg and critic Leonard Maltin will introduce and discuss the film. Try… Read more
The Black Stallion is in the Turner Classic Film Festival!!
March 2, 2018April26-29 TCM will be screening classic films at classic theaters in Hollywood! Special Guests and more! TCM’s passion for classic movies has earned the respect of the world’s most admired directors, producers, writers and actors. http://filmfestival.tcm.com/programs/ About The Festival Held over four days in the heart of Hollywood, the TCM… Read more
Your Horse & You – Care and Safety
June 16, 2017Back from the road and it’s always good to be home! With the wild days of “Wild Horse Tales” (www.HorseTales.org) and all the fabulous stunts the horses and their riders have done over the years – thought we should spend a minute talking about care and safety. It goes without… Read more
Derby Day!
May 6, 2017Will it be Irish War Cry, Always Dreaming or will rain spoil the dream? Could it be the sentimental favorite – that one eyed long shot on the outside PATCH? You’ll need to watch to know! Read more
A Hidden Pearl Harbor Pearl
December 7, 2016To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor tragedy here is part of a seldom seen book Dad wrote back in 1942. “Larry and the Undersea Raider” was the next book after Random House published his very successful “The Black Stallion“. Before Dad enlisted in the Army he went… Read more
Black Stallion movie on July 4th
July 3, 2016Celebrating the 39th anniversary of the production start of “The Black Stallion”. This is a fairly accurate description of the days, and weeks, and years that went into the making of the film. There are a few liberties he has taken and some things omitted to keep the story flowing,… Read more
Belmont!!
June 11, 2016Suddenbreakingnews Cherry Wine Exaggerator Will Exaggerator do it again? I like Desormeaux and their horse (did you know the Black Stallion is Kent Desormeaux’s favorite!) I like Cherry Wine … doesn’t that sound good. And I like the idea of Suddenbreakingnews. Get yourself a little luck with a Bucephalus… Read more