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
NEW! Black Stallion Returns audiobook
May 7, 2021The NEW audio of Black Stallion returns on all your favorite audio outlets.Audible, Audiobooks, etc.Here’s a free sample: Don’t forget to ride with a winner from the shop! Bucephalus Silver Pendant Read more
DERBY DAY 2021!!
May 1, 2021Gotta be in it to win it!After a wacky 2020 the race is back on!! Is it the favorite Essential Quality? Or Known Agenda? Or sentimental favorites Super Stock or Bourbonic? Don’t forget to tune in;Stream live on NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app. Post time for the 2021… Read more
Rachael Blackmore wins the Grand National!!
April 10, 2021National Velvet comes true!! Mickey Rooney would be very happy & Liz Taylor, too!! Congratulations Rachael Blackmore as the first woman to win the Grand National in the UK!! (and an Irish lass at that – makes a Farley proud :) Fantastic!! watch the race; For a little more luck… Read more
Kentucky Derby 2020!
September 4, 2020Who’s it gonna be? Belmont winner Tiz the Law? Thousand Words? Honor A.P.? Gotta watch to find out; Saturday, Sept. 5 (7:01 p.m. ET post time, NBC) Pick up a little luck at the shop! This is the strangest triple crown EVER! Post position Horse Jockey Trainer 1 (scratched) Finnick… Read more
Black Beauty Webinar – FREE
August 6, 2020Just got this press release of an interesting webinar put on by the American Horse Council next week. Could be a great way to spend an afternoon – in the privacy of your own home! Zoom me in Scotty! Get a Bucephalus on your way to the show!! Don’t forget… Read more
Belmont Stakes today!!
June 20, 2020NBC will televise the Belmont Stakes, starting coverage at 2:45 p.m. Saturday. Post time; 5:42 ET /2:42 PT. It’s been a strange year for everyone – including the horses, Since the triple crown was canceled then rescheduled the Belmont will be run today with no crowd. The race has been… Read more
40th film anniversary. Behind the scenes part 5
February 4, 2020Cowboys & Indians magazine. Stories from the making of “the Black Stallion” (1979) Stop and get a treat for yourself!!! The Black Stallion at 40: Behind the Scenes BY Elizabeth Kaye McCall November 25, 2019 Production Assistant Tim Farley’s Flashbacks on Filming. “I met director Carroll Ballard when he… Read more
40th film anniversary. Behind the scenes part 4
February 4, 2020Cowboys & Indians magazine articles on “The Black Stallion” (1979) SHOP TILL YOU DROP!! The Black Stallion at 40: Stunt Man on a Mission BY Elizabeth Kaye McCall November 25, 2019 Stunt coordinator Glenn Randall Jr. wore many hats during the making of the movie classic. Shortly after Glenn… Read more