Run, Appaloosa, Run

I clearly remember watching this movie at the Fox Theatre in Sacramento, Ca 58 years ago. At 8 years old, I was already an ardent horse lover and seeing this film created a lifelong love for the Appaloosa breed and long distance riding. Mary was a very special and strong willed woman - she inspired me to become an endurance rider and to ride Appaloosa's in the Tevis Cup - a 100 mile horse race.

The story is exciting and heartwarming and brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. Thank goodness it finally came out on DVD so I can watch it on rainy afternoons. I purchased my last horse, an Appaloosa with markings, much like Holy Smoke's.

It's crazy to think what an effect a movie can have on a young girl.

Tlrhine.

Years ago I lived about 15 miles from Omak, in the town of Malott.My wife & I have seen the Suicide Race, as its now called, a couple of times. Todate there has only been a couple of females enter the race. 2008 was the 75th anniversary for the Omak Stampeede. Just before the race the announcer mentioned the film & said that Adele Palacios was in attendance that day.

Also, there was a reunion of previous Rodeo Queens. One was from late 40's ( 1946 I think ) one was from 1951, & then most of the remaining years were in attendance. It was a very moving & refreshing experience to see that so many people were still involved in that sport.

I was walking around the kitchen on a sunny April morning in Upstate NY (a rare thing) and for some reason the song "Run Appaloosa Run" popped into my head.....as it has done so every 8-9 months or so over the last 35 years. Having a moment to spare, I decided to do a search on "Run Appaloosa" and lo-and-behold was carried to IMDb where others who were touched by this movie so many years ago have left a portion of their memories with us. Although I doubt any of the earlier writers will return to view responses to their comments, I want you all to know that I thank you....I thank you for the gift of your words. For some reason, I always thought I was a little nuts in remembering this jingle, and now for some other reason I'm crying....go figure. Once again, thank you.

I just got done watching this for the first time in about 35 years, it was as good as I recalled! First time for my hubby and he really enjoyed it too! We have had appaloosa for many years, our 2 yo stallion looks just like the horse used in this film.

We lost our 26 yo Appy mare last November, we'd owned her all her life, and will miss her for many more years to come. They kinda 'grow' on you, feisty, fast, and DAMMED smart!

I think the word 'Squaw' is used once, and some might find that offensive. Other than that, I think any child from toddler age on would love this film. Be warned though, this can result in a life long passion for the Appaloosa Breed!

Like the previous commentator, I too consider this one a Fond Movie Memory. Will never forget the scene of the Horses on the Plains, or the heroic and sometimes funny overtones. Movies which show Animals in a Heroic type scene, coming to the aid of their well-treating human counterparts, I can't help but get choked up by.

I have no memory of anything in the movie that I would now consider offensive under current standards for Political Correctness in a film, and I was much too young to make any such critical analysis when viewing it as a child. However, I shall never forget the Song, which concluded, "Appaloosa, Appaloosa, Proudest Horse a Boy (or Girl) Could Ever Ride!"