Justin Morgan Had a Horse1972Justin Morgan Had a Horse
1972
In post-Revolutionary Vermont, a schoolteacher and singing master takes a small, sturdy colt as payment of a debt. Others scoff at the little horse, but Justin Morgan sees something special in him. The true story of the founding of the Morgan horse breed.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
The true story of a Vermont schoolmaster and the little horse that founded the Morgan breed. A gentle tale of honest work, patience, and integrity in early America.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Justin is taken advantage of by a local businessman over his debts, shown as unfair, and he perseveres. Nothing else of note.
Justin Morgan Had a Horse (1972)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- What did Justin see in the little horse that others didn't?
- How did Justin handle being cheated?
- What did you think of the way Justin treated his horse?
- Would you like to have a horse like Figure? Why?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: no violence; a businessman takes advantage of Justin's debts.
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Justin Morgan Had a Horse DVD (Disney Generations Collection / The Wonderful World of Disney)
DVD · January 26, 2012
Coming later
Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.