Horse Healing (2025) Movie Script
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[Amber] You're such
a cute little horsey.
You know they're
not horses, right?
They're ponies.
Yeah, they are.
They're just mini horses.
Well, they sure
don't look like horses.
They're so tiny.
Well, here's a fact.
Pound for pound, miniature
horses are actually stronger
than the standard horse.
What else do you
got, Miss Know-It-All?
A miniature horse's memory
is better than an elephant's.
Thanks for the school session.
But I'm starving.
Can we go eat now?
Yeah, he's like a balloon.
But still not
the same as princess.
[water babbling]
Oh, he'll be bigger
than her soon enough.
[Amber] One day perhaps.
[David] How was lead training?
Great.
Princess does better each time.
Cream Puff did even better.
[David laughing]
So how long is
mom gonna be gone?
[David] She'll
be gone for a week.
Why can't she just
have a normal job
that she doesn't
have to travel for?
I want your mother to
be home just like you do.
She's a farm vet.
You live your life on the road.
There's no local office.
I think we can manage without
your mother for seven days.
It's gonna go by so fast,
you'll never know she's gone.
Well, we'll definitely
miss her cooking.
[David laughing]
I'll miss it too.
Life's good and I'm loving
every single moment of it
Every breath feels like
a gentle kiss so infinite
The sun is shining brighter
Painting skies with bliss
This heart of
mine is open wide
Nothing feels amiss
Feels like I'm reliving
my dream life once again
Hey.
[gate creaking]
Bye, Princess.
Good girl.
[Amber vocalizing]
Okay. [laughs]
Okay, that's enough.
[feet thudding]
[door clacking]
How tall do you
think he's gonna get?
Ponies don't get
taller than 14.2 hands.
And he's already at
10 hands. [laughs]
And I'm sorry, but I don't think
he's gonna get taller than that.
Well, that's okay.
He's still gonna be as
strong as a regular horse.
Just you watch.
He thinks he's the
biggest horse in the world.
So I don't think you have
anything to worry about.
[Sam laughing]
[David laughing]
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Princess.
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Princess.
Princess.
[Amber gasping]
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Princess is bleeding.
Please, you have to
come out and help her.
[bag crinkling]
What happened?
What's wrong with Princess?
[David] Get the medical bag.
Okay.
[bag crinkling]
It's okay.
It's gonna be okay, Baby.
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Princess.
Come on, Princess.
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She's dead. [cries]
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Why?
Go find your sister.
All right.
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I am drowning
I'm drowning
I'm drowning
In the river of
my own thoughts
Every current
pulls me deeper
Every current
pulls me deeper
Into the darkness
where I'm lost
Into the darkness
where I'm lost
Whispers echo in the water
Whispers echo in the water
Voices I can't quite escape
Voices I can't quite escape
In the silence
they are louder
Dragging me through
each mistake
I'm sinking down
[Amber crying]
No end in sight
Caught in this endless fight
My mind's a storm
No shore to see
Is there a way
to set me free
I am drowning and
drowning and drowning
In the river of
my own thoughts
Searching for a lifeline
[wind whooshing]
[leaves rustling]
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[Amber sobbing]
What happened?
I didn't lock the gate panel.
So she got out [sobs] and I
guess she ran into the fence
because I just found her
lying there all bloody.
[Amber crying]
So I just left her.
Usually, when things
like that happen,
people look for
someone to blame,
but you can't blame yourself.
I'll never forgive
myself. [cries]
-It's not your fault.
-Accidents happen.
By now, she's already crossed
over the Rainbow Bridge
and is in paradise.
It's a lot prettier
there than here.
Why'd this have to happen to me?
Why my animal?
I don't think anybody in
the world will ever be able
to understand why we
lose the ones we love,
but we just have to trust
God even when it hurts
and know he has a reason
for why these things happen.
We're just teenagers,
but even Mom and Dad
and all the grownups
in the world
ask themselves
the same question.
Why?
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How's Amber doing?
I'm just giving her
some space right now.
I'm gonna give her a
few days out of school.
Maybe that'll help
her feel better.
Maybe I need to get
her another pony.
I don't know.
I deal with these
cases all the time.
You know, it's really
heartbreaking to lose an animal,
and you don't want
to just go out
and feel like
you're replacing it.
Maybe I'll take her down
to the small county auction,
and we can find an animal there.
She's not gonna
want to go down there,
so you're just gonna
have to surprise her.
That's if she
wants another animal.
I'm sure she's gonna
connect with something.
See, you leave town again.
Trouble hits.
I'm stuck cleaning up the mess.
When am I gonna
get my wife back?
I should be back soon.
I'll call you tonight.
Love you.
Love you.
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I just finished telling
Cream Puff about his mother.
What are you doing?
Well, I'm not crying anymore.
I'm watching Dad bury Princess.
Watching that, sitting around
thinking about this stuff.
It's not gonna help you.
We should go to my room.
Come on, get out of the window.
I guess you're right.
[shovel scratching]
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[fan whirring]
When darkness calls
It pulls it breaks
But I will rise
I won't come by
A fragile flame
It dares to go
Through endless night
I'll let it grow
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You know what's funny?
I woke up early this morning
to go and feed Princess.
For just a second, I
thought she was still here.
Yeah, I went out to feed
Cream Puff, but he wouldn't eat.
I even tried grain,
but he still wouldn't.
Let's go spend some
time down at the beach.
I'll be in the truck.
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My mother always taught
me that if your neighbor
ever comes to you in need
and it's in your power to
give them what they need,
you be there to help 'em.
When I was 12 years old,
my neighbor came to me.
He was a 14-year-old boy.
He wanted to borrow my
ax, so I gave it to him.
And I figured he wanted
to chop some wood
for his family like I did.
But that's not why he wanted it.
He wanted to see how
strong a turtle shell was.
Unfortunately, the shell
wasn't strong enough
to withstand the ax.
I thought it was my fault
for the longest time
'cause I'm the one
that gave him the ax.
[David sighing]
There I was, I was just
trying to do a good deed
and something bad happened.
You know, in my heart,
I was just doing
something good for my neighbor.
It took a long time for me
to realize that it
wasn't my fault.
How'd you get over it?
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Well, I felt so bad
inside for such a long time,
I finally told my
mother about it.
And you know what she said?
[Amber] What?
She said, I was no more
responsible for the actions
of others than I was for causing
the rain to fall. [laughs]
And I got over it real
fast because, number one,
she believed it wasn't my fault.
[bird cawing]
And number two, she
was right. [laughs]
And so I'm gonna tell
you the same thing
today that my mother told me.
"It's not your fault."
You couldn't control Princess
running through the fence.
I know it hurts
inside of your heart,
but we have to move forward.
Not only do we have to forgive
others when it's tough,
we have to forgive ourselves.
And that's one of the hardest
lessons to learn in life
and one of the
hardest things to do.
And sometimes it
just takes time.
But we're gonna start today.
Right?
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I'm feeling okay.
Daddy took me to
the beach today,
and we had a long talk about
how it wasn't my fault,
and he made me feel a
little bit better, I guess.
I still kind of feel
like it is my fault
because I'm the
reason she got out.
But he says not
to worry about it.
And that I'll feel
better eventually.
I don't know about
getting another animal.
I'll probably get them hurt too.
I can't just forget
about Princess.
I mean, every day
she's there in my mind.
I can't stop thinking about her.
Sometimes I still see
pictures of her running
through the fields playing.
I think it's just too early
for anyone else right now.
Maybe with more time. [sighs]
I don't know.
Yeah. Okay.
Love you. Goodbye.
Woke up this morning
The sun's shining bright
But shadows of yesterday
haunt me at night
Tangled in chaos
I'm lost in the fray
Trying to find my way
But I'm drifting away
Got a heart full of dreams
that keeps slipping away
Like sand threw my fingers
They're fading each day
In this whirlwind of chatter
Can't find my own voice
In the noise of the wreckage
I'm lost with no choice
My life is a mess
Can't you see
Pieces of paper flying
wild just like me
Where are you taking me?
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I told you it's a surprise.
You're gonna like it.
And I think you
really need this.
Why, you don't
trust your old dad?
[Amber] Not really.
[David laughing]
I talked to your mother
about it, and she agrees.
Does that make you feel better?
[Amber] A little bit.
[David] You're in
for a big surprise.
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You have to eat, Cream Puff.
I know it's hard for you to
go on 'cause you miss her.
I wish we could bring
her back for you.
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I thought maybe a brush
would cheer you up.
I'm sure she's looking
down at you right now.
And you have to remember,
she'll always be with you.
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[door creaking]
Are you getting out?
You brought me
to a horse auction.
No, I'm not getting out.
[David sighs]
Look, I thought
it'd be a good idea
for you to get a new horse.
That's the surprise.
It's not just a horse auction.
It's a donkey auction too.
You can at least come look
at the animals, right?
[Amber sighing]
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[Auctioneer] Brand
new [indistinct].
Two, got three dollar bill,
-[indistinct] three.
-Yes.
[Auctioneer] Now four, five,
-six, seven, eight.
-Yup.
[Auctioneer] Seven,
now eight, eight dollars.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] Now nine.
Now 10.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 11.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 12, 12, 12.
11 [indistinct].
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 13, 14, now 15.
15 right here. 15.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 16, 17.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 18.
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17, now 18.
[indistinct] $17.
16, 16.
[indistinct chatter]
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[person coughing]
[horse neighing]
[hooves pattering]
[person laughing]
$5, 7 1/2,
[indistinct] $5, 7 1/2.
[horse neighing]
This place is horrible.
[Auctioneer] Five.
[David sighing]
Five.
These aren't just
animals from a breeder.
[Auctioneer] Seven, eight.
Nine.
These are animals
that need to be saved.
[Auctioneer] 11.
[Bidder] 10. [laughs]
[Auctioneer] 10,
11 now, you're out.
10, now 11, $11.
-They've been abused.
-$11, $11, $11, $11.
Neglected, now thrown away.
And many of these
folks around us think
they're not even worthy of life.
[David sighing]
Sometimes I wish I
could save 'em all.
[hooves pattering]
Come on.
[birds chirping]
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[horse neighing]
Which one is that one?
Let's go ask.
[horse neighing]
[horse neighing]
[horse neighing]
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[horse neighing]
Tag 500.
She's a baby Percheron.
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I want this one.
We'll take her.
[birds chirping]
She's perfect.
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The sun came out.
Looks like Princess approves.
[David laughing]
[metal clanging]
How can I help you?
I'm interested
in buying Tag 500.
They broke that horse.
Who do I talk to?
That's the man
you need to talk to.
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I was told you're
the man to talk to.
We're interested
in buying Tag 500.
You don't want that horse.
The Amish dumped her off.
I have plenty other
horses that are better.
We're not interested
in any other horses.
How much?
[Seller] 2,300.
2,300.
You know what?
I'll cut you a deal.
2,000, she's yours.
Deal.
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I didn't think I could ever love
another horse like Princess.
So I was really mad when
he took me to the auction.
But then I saw her,
and everything changed.
It was the most
incredible moment.
Our eyes locked together,
and it's like she was
asking me for help.
Suddenly I just forgot
about everything.
All of my anger, all of my
grief, and all of my sadness.
Because I knew in that moment
she needed me just as
badly as I needed her.
So what kind of horse is she?
A baby Percheron.
Surprise.
You don't have to eat
Dad's cooking tonight.
Woo-hoo.
[Amber] Yes.
Pizza time.
I'm as hungry as a horse.
This isn't the only surprise.
The horse will be
here in the morning.
[Amber gasping]
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It's not your fault.
I forgive you.
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Eight years gone
The clock just
keeps on turning
Memories flicker
like a candle's flame
In the quiet moments
My heart's still yearning
for your laughter
Dad, I'm calling
out your name
Every sunset paints
a picture of our time
In the shadows, I still
feel you close to me
Through the tears and
through the trials I find
Your love's a guiding light
It's my remedy
Oh, I miss you more
with every passing day
Wish you were here to
help me find my way
Though the years have flown
Your spirit never fades
In my heart, you are
always, always my escape
Walking down the road
where we used to talk
Words unspoken, but
I feel you by my side
Chasing after dreams
Still I hear your knock
In my silent moments,
you are my trusted guide
Every star that shines
reminds me of your smile
Every breeze that whispers
feels like you're nearby
It went well.
She's in love with
the horse and so am I.
And she led well.
No, I had 'em take her
to the road in the back.
Well, it's less
traffic, you know?
She probably
would've been spooked
from all the trucks
passing on the main road.
Well, I'm just gonna
keep her in the barn
until I get more crowd panels,
and then we'll move
her to the other side.
Yeah, I'm gonna go get
her that gift I got her.
And maybe we'll
take her for a walk.
[bell ringing]
Do you wanna meet me at
the library in about an hour?
[indistinct chatter]
No way.
We had a new horse come today.
What kind of horse?
Another pony?
A baby Percheron.
Wow.
I have a Percheron
poster in my room,
and my dad really loves them.
He says they were war
horses in World War I.
That's really cool.
So have you seen her?
I haven't seen her yet,
but I'm hoping it'll help Amber
feel better about Princess.
I'm sure it will.
Who wouldn't fall in love
with a baby Percheron?
I'll meet up with
you another day.
Maybe you can come by
and see the new horse.
That would be amazing.
See you later.
When light breaks
through the willow trees
Whispers of the past
in an evening breeze
Front porch swing
with a creaky sound
Echoes of the day
The newest star
Look what I got for you.
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Thought you might need this.
It's beautiful.
Fresh grooming bag
for a fresh start.
She's gonna be afraid,
and she's gonna think maybe
when you get close to her
or raise your hand,
she might get hit.
So we gotta take it slow.
But I think the grooming bag
is gonna help you get closer.
She's gonna get those
feel good feelings,
and she's gonna
recognize your hand
and your presence to feeling
good and feeling love.
You ready to take
her for a walk?
[Amber] Yes.
[gate clanging]
Ooh
On a dusty road,
I'm driving through
With a heart
that's missing you
Long nights with
the moon as my guide
Around every bend,
your memory never hides
Through the miles
I keep holding on
Every turn brings
me closer to home
With your love shining
like a distant star
I'm bound to find
where you are
The new horse is amazing.
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So why are you sad?
I'm happy.
I really am happy.
I mean, we had this
amazing walk together
and Dad bought me a beautiful
new grooming set for her.
I guess I just wish that Princess
was here to meet her too.
I was like that
when Grandma died.
We always used to have
that special Sunday
when we baked
together after church.
But when she died, it's
like baking died with me.
But then Mom told me, Grandma
would be happier in heaven
if she saw me baking
and doing the things
she taught me to do.
So now when I bake, it's like
I'm doing it for grandma.
You didn't play a part in
Grandma passing away, though.
It's not your
fault Princess died.
It was an accident.
I'm sure she's happy that
you saved another horse,
and now Cream Puff
isn't alone anymore.
She would want you
to take care of her.
Well, I have picked
out a name for her.
Let's hear it.
Raven.
I love that name, and I'm
sure Princess would love it too.
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Dad, do you think
horses go to heaven?
I think they do.
I mean, the Bible
talks about Jesus
coming back on a white horse.
So where does he get
the horse, right?
I know the Bible says that,
but I'm still having a
hard time believing it.
Don't worry.
Princess is in heaven,
and she's watching down
over you right now.
Then I don't want
her to be upset
and feel like I've replaced her.
Do you really believe that?
Do you really think that
Princesses are gonna forget
all the good times
you two had together?
All the love you gave her?
How well you took care of her?
Well, no.
Exactly.
So Princess is happy that
you saved another animal,
and she would want
you to love Raven
just like you loved her.
Okay.
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[switches clicking]
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Hey, Dad, I'm going
to Amy's for a bit.
I'll catch you later.
I got some fresh pine
shavings for Cream Puff.
Oh, that's great.
You can give those to Amber.
She's taking him for a walk,
so she can put them
in his stall for me.
Okay.
Have fun.
Catch you later.
An echo of silence
A promise unkept
A sudden sharp flash where
the sun failed to shine
All the secrets that linger
I know, Boy.
Why would you wanna walk with
me after I killed your mother?
Across my warm skin
You probably hate me, don't you?
In the stillness I ponder
I'm sorry.
This guilt is my debt
I will break through the
line when my story begins
[pony neighing]
The stars lay before me
Like ghosts in the haze
In corners
Where's Amber?
She didn't want to hang out.
She wanted to spend some
time with Cream Puff.
She's still depressed
about Princess?
Yeah.
I tried talking to her.
Mom and Dad have spoke to her.
One minute she's happy.
The next minute
she's sad. [sighs]
I think she's starting to heal,
but I guess it just takes
longer for some people.
I'll try to encourage her more.
Maybe that'll help.
But I just haven't
had the chance to
'cause she's been missing
so many days at school.
That's the only thing we can do.
Just try to keep a
smile on her face
and be patient with her.
But I think she'll be
coming back to school soon.
Well, I won't wait for
her to come back to school.
I'm gonna visit her.
And also, I wanna
see the new horse.
That'd really be great.
I really need some
help cheering her up.
By the way, she named
the new horse Raven.
Wow. That's an awesome name.
Well, I have to get going.
I don't want Cream Puff to think
something happened
to me. [laughs]
Okay, [laughs] see you later.
[melancholic music]
Grandpa.
[David] Hey, Dad.
How's Amber doing?
Well, she's doing okay.
There's a lot of mixed
emotions going on.
One minute she's sad,
one minute she's happy.
I don't know.
When things die,
we keep on living
and have to maintain being
positive all the time
and keep going and do the
best we can every day.
It's tough having to
be the sensitive one.
Hope you're being
patient with her.
I'm being patient with her.
I'm not just gonna tell
her to get over it.
-Okay?
-Yeah, just stay positive,
and you know, things
will get better.
What do you know
about Percherons?
They're big and strong
and they're really a lot calmer
than most of the
other draft breeds.
And I think she'll be able
to get along with her well.
And the girls told me that
they're getting tired
of your cooking.
What'd they say
about my cooking?
And that's why I'm here.
I'm gonna do the
cooking for you tonight.
[David laughing]
Grandpa.
-Yeah.
-Let me show you
the new horse.
Oh.
[uplifting music]
[water splashing]
Grandpa seemed so
excited about Raven.
I didn't know he knew
so much about horses.
I know.
He just walked right up to her,
and she wasn't even scared.
It was like they
knew each other.
Probably all those
years of Grandma making
him buy her horses
rubbed off on him.
She even ate hay
right out of his hands.
She won't even do that for me.
Last dish.
And I'm ready for bed.
[dish clinking]
So am I.
I wanna wake up early
so I can see Raven.
That's good for you.
Cream Puff will have to
wait for me to get up.
By the way, Grandpa's cooking
is a lot better than Dad's.
Hey, I heard that.
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Hey Dad, can we take
Raven for a walk today?
I gotta head to
work. I'm sorry.
Oh, well, what if I
took her for a walk.
Alone?
Well, you know she was perfect.
I just don't think
that's a good idea.
Maybe wait till I get back.
I don't see how you being there
is gonna make any difference.
Look, tidy up a little bit.
And I'm sorry, I've kept you
outta school long enough.
But you gotta go back.
Okay. Bye.
I'll see you later.
I'll clean up the house
a little, I guess.
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Hey, I'm back.
You know, Amy really misses you.
You have to start
hanging out with us more.
How'd the walk
with Cream Puff go.
It didn't go too good.
Cream Puff doesn't
really like me right now,
but Raven did great.
I took her out for a walk,
and she was doing fine,
until she tried to
wrap me around a tree.
But Dad said you weren't
supposed to walk her by yourself.
Well, I'll keep that
little secret between us.
I'm gonna go feed my baby,
give him some treats.
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Dad, I have a
confession to make.
Let's hear it.
I took Raven out for a
walk while you were gone.
I'm sorry for disobeying
you, but I was just excited,
and I was kind of mad
that you didn't trust me
to walk her by myself.
I trusted you.
I just didn't trust Raven.
I didn't want you to get hurt.
Are you mad?
I'm not mad. I'm disappointed.
But in a way, I'm glad.
I'm happy you had the courage
to come tell me
instead of hiding this.
If you wouldn't have told me,
and I found out, I
would've punished you,
but because you told
me, I'm gonna let it go.
So, how did it work out for you?
How was the walk?
It started out okay,
but then you're right,
I did almost get hurt 'cause
she wrapped me around a tree.
[David laughing]
See, Dad's always right.
Remember that.
Now I'm gonna reward
you with a hug.
One day.
Oh, it'll be so good for
you to finally be home.
Thank God I was able to talk
to you during this whole thing.
I don't know what I
would've done without you.
Yeah, I'm doing better now.
I'm not so sad anymore.
And I'm just in love with Raven.
And guess what?
Dad bought me a new lead rope,
and he says since we have
such a close bond together,
I can take her on
walks by myself now.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Love you. Bye.
[upbeat music]
[wood thudding]
[melancholic music]
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[somber music]
I have an idea.
What is it?
What if we let Cream Puff
and Raven play together?
Maybe they could be friends.
I don't know.
She's a large horse.
Wouldn't she hurt him?
I just thought he
wouldn't feel so sad
about his mom if
he had a friend.
Okay, but let's take him
for a walk first just
to see how they do.
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When I look at her, she
reminds me of Black Beauty.
The Amish started training her,
and she did great when Dad
and I took her for a walk.
She seemed so sad
at the auction.
And when she came here,
it was like a weight
was taking off of her back.
Well, she looks happy
and she let us groom her,
but I did notice how
she jumped when my hand
got too close to her face.
She must have been hit before.
That's why she's scared
when we raise our hands,
she probably thinks
it's gonna happen again.
Either that or she's worried
that we're gonna take her away
to another horrible place.
I think she's still kind
of getting adjusted.
I mean, she's happy,
but she still doesn't quite
know what's going on, I think.
Everything's still
kind of uncertain.
So you do have a
lot in common then.
What do you mean?
Well, you haven't brought it up,
but we all know you still
feel bad about Princess
and that you're scared
of being hurt again.
I'm getting better, but
of course I'm still upset,
and I admit, I'm scared of
hurting her like I did Princess.
If you hadn't lost Princess,
who knows what would've
happened to Raven?
Another life wouldn't
have been saved.
So in the end, Princess
did save her life.
And that's a very special thing.
That is a nice way
to think about it.
I just wish Princess
was here with Raven.
She is here.
Princess will never leave
our hearts or this farm.
You're sweet. Thanks.
[melancholic music]
Surprise.
-Mom.
-Mom.
You're home.
Wow.
I missed you so much.
Hey, stranger.
[melancholic music]
[melancholic music continues]
So, how did it go?
I do have some
concerns with her eyes.
She's got some inflammation.
So I'm thinking it's uveitis.
What's uveitis?
Uveitis is the middle
layer of the eye, the uvea.
And when that becomes
inflamed, it damages the eye,
and eventually the
horse goes blind.
Is it curable?
Unfortunately there is no cure.
But I did bring in
some supplement for her
that could help prevent
the inflammation.
Omega-3s are great for
fighting the inflammation
and boosting the immune system.
And if this is an
autoimmune condition
that her body was born
with, it's gonna help.
Okay, girl.
Fall came quicker
than we all expected,
and it's only gonna get colder.
I wanna teach you how
to put a blanket on
because even though
you might not like it,
you're really gonna need it.
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[melancholic music]
My dad put up a new camera so
I could watch her at night,
but it was too dark to
really see anything.
So I thought Christmas lights
would be the prettiest option.
Yeah, we were having trouble
getting our two donkeys
to go inside the barn,
and I thought it was
because it was too dark.
So I put some Christmas lights
up, and they went right in.
Then you're up. [laughs]
[Amy laughing]
I woke on a Saturday morning
The light barely crept
Among the shadows
where whispers entwined
An echo of silence
A promise unkept
A sudden sharp flash where
the sun failed to shine
All the secrets that linger
Beneath the pale breath
[Amber and Amy laughing]
As I trace the cold silver
Across
It's incredible to see
how fast a horse can
come from being abused
and abandoned to loving
again and finding happiness.
It wasn't that easy though,
and it was a slow process.
But I'm so happy she
walked into my life.
It's so great that
you're happy again.
I didn't think we were
ever gonna get Amber back.
It was like we
healed each other.
Horses are healers.
That's what they do.
They make people happy.
Well, I sure am happy
Life's good and I'm loving
It's brushing time, baby.
Every single moment of it
Every breath feels
like a gentle kiss
You're excited.
So infinite
The sun is shining brighter
Painting skies with bliss
This heart of
mine is open wide
Nothing feels amiss
Feels like I'm reliving
my dream life once again
Every step I take
feels lighter
Free from all the pain
The colors of the world
found a sweeter hue
Oh, the magic in the air
I see it shining through
Yay honey
Isn't today beautiful
You see the way
the flowers bloom
The way the wind
sets us free
Hold my hand
Let's dance beneath
the endless sky
Today's a masterpiece
and we're the reason why
Life's good and I'm loving
every single part of it
A melody of joy
A rhythm I can't quit
With every beat my soul
just sings and takes fight
Oh in this dream I'm living
Everything feels right
Yay honey
Isn't today beautiful
[indistinct chatter]
You see
The way the flowers bloom
The way the wind
sets us free
Hold my hand
Let's dance beneath
the endless sky
Today's a masterpiece
[pony neighing]
When light breaks
through the willow trees
Whispers of the past
on an evening breeze
Front porch swing
with a creaky sound
Echos of the day
The newest star
Dust on the mantle
Framed photograph
Life played out on
a warn photograph
Your laughter's gone
Just a haunting trace
Every room I feel
your lost embrace
Dust on the mantle
Framed photograph
Life played out on
a warn photograph
Your laughter is gone
Just a haunting trace
In every room I feel
your lost embrace
Gone are the nights
of fireflies and tales
Loneliness hits
like midnight feels
I see Amanda's back.
Now she can put all the
puzzle pieces back together.
Okay, I admit it.
The place would fall apart
without my wife. [laughs]
Well, I'm glad that things
are getting back to normal
and you have one happy
girl back here now.
I have a whole house
of happy girls now
because of that horse.
Who would've thought that only
a horse could heal her heart?
-Grandpa.
-[birds chirping]
You ready to go?
Go where?
Go get a new rope
halter for Raven.
[Amber] Yeah.
[engine rumbling]
[melancholic music]
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I'm getting sleepy.
I'm gonna go to bed.
Okay.
I'm gonna stay up and watch
her just a little bit longer.
I know you wanna stay up,
but we have to get some sleep.
I know. And I will.
Just for like two more minutes.
Someone's getting cranky.
[lips smacking]
Come on, baby.
[Sam laughing]
We have to go to bed, baby.
[cat growling]
[Sam laughing]
Someone's cranky.
[lips smacking]
[melancholic music continues]
Good night, Raven.
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I want you to know that
I will always love you.
It has been hard not
having you here with me.
But now I can finally have
peace that you're in paradise.
I am happy that you get
to be loved on by Jesus.
To have him looking
after you brings me joy,
and my tears have
changed to a smile.
I know that you are
watching down over me
and that we will always have
our special bond together.
I also know that you would
want me to really love Raven,
and to do that, I must
let go of my guilt.
I will always keep
you in my heart.
I love you.
[melancholic music]
Dad was right again.
He usually is.
He said that the hardest
part about forgiveness
is forgiving yourself.
That's definitely true.
Do you remember when I broke
Mom's vase from Grandma?
Yeah.
She told me she wasn't
mad it was broken.
She was just worried I was
hurt, but I was mad at myself.
She loved that vase,
and she knew grandma
wouldn't be able
to buy her another one.
You had a hard time
forgiving yourself?
I still feel horrible
about it to this day,
but I did forgive myself
because Mom said
nothing meant more
to her in the world
than my feelings.
Mom said she'd feel sad
if I kept feeling bad.
Of course I didn't
want her to feel sad,
so I forgave myself.
It was just an accident.
Exactly.
It was just an accident.
[uplifting music]
[gate clacking]
Look what I got for you, girl.
Yeah. You know what that is.
You know what that is.
They're carrots.
You can't get it yet.
Let me get it out of the bag.
[bag crinkling]
I brought you this because
I wanted to tell you
how grateful I am
to have you here
and that Amber would've
never healed without you.
Yeah.
[lips smacking]
What would I have done
if you didn't come, girl?
Huh?
Here you go.
Here you go.
Okay.
Do you know how to eat that?
Huh?
Yeah.
Yeah, you do.
Yeah.
[uplifting music]
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[calming music]
I don't think people realize
that not just humans,
but animals are God's creation
and that the animals are just
as special as the humans.
[Amber] Horse healing is
a powerful force of nature,
taking two damaged souls
and connecting them by love,
though it is rarely easy.
Often, the ones involved
have been broken past
all thought of repair.
And afterwards,
learning to live again
is harder than whatever they
had already gone through.
Finding the desire to
live is even harder.
So the process of
bonding with someone
as shattered as I was,
as messy, complicated,
and sometimes presents
more tragedy than before,
but it is beautiful.
After letting
Raven into my life,
I found myself on this unstoppable
whirling path of sadness,
regret, fear, friendship,
and finally love.
Day by day, I found my
broken heart wanting more
and more to be near this horse,
to share in her pain
and find comfort
in the way she understood me.
How we, as two shattered
souls, became one in love
and strengthened a
bond meekly formed
amongst tragedy into something
unbreakable and everlasting.
Something that will exist
far beyond all reach
of disaster and be there for
us to cling to if we find
ourselves at the bottom again.
And that is the beauty of
healing with the horse.
Perhaps the most unexpected
way to find love again,
but, in my opinion,
the most wonderful,
because Raven is more
than just a horse.
She is my most cherished friend.
We were there for
each other as a beacon
of comfort in the darkness
of which we were lost.
And after all that we have
been through together,
nothing can take
that away from us.
Walking down the lonely road
Memories and a heavy load
Empty streets
and silent skies
Whispering your
last goodbyes
Autumn leaves begin to fall
Echoes of your distant call
Stars that fade
in morning light
Chasing shadows of the night
I will meet you
again my friend
In a place where
time can bend
Hearts that break
will start to mend
I will meet you again
Photographs of
times we shared
Moments that we can't repair
Tears that dry
your windswept face
Searching for
your guiding hands
Midnight dreams
where you were dear
Softly calling crystal clear
Hope that lingers
through the bad
Waiting for the sun again
I will meet you
again my friend
In a place where
time can bend
Hearts that break
will start to mend
I will meet you again
Photographs of
times we shared
Moments that we can't repair
Ooh
On a dusty road
I'm driving through
With a heart
that's missing you
Long nights with
the moon as my guide
Around every bend your
memory never hides
Through the miles
I keep holding on
Every turn brings
me closer to home
With your love shining
like a distant star
I'm bound to find
where you are
Ooh
Ooh
Valleys and rivers
I've crossed them all
Through storms and
rain I'll never fall
I hear your voice in
the whispering wind
Soon we'll be together
Where our love begins
Through the miles
I keep holding on
Every turn brings
me closer to home
With your love
shining like a distant
Hey
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
Hey
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
Hey
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Hey
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Hey
Ooh
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
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[Amber] You're such
a cute little horsey.
You know they're
not horses, right?
They're ponies.
Yeah, they are.
They're just mini horses.
Well, they sure
don't look like horses.
They're so tiny.
Well, here's a fact.
Pound for pound, miniature
horses are actually stronger
than the standard horse.
What else do you
got, Miss Know-It-All?
A miniature horse's memory
is better than an elephant's.
Thanks for the school session.
But I'm starving.
Can we go eat now?
Yeah, he's like a balloon.
But still not
the same as princess.
[water babbling]
Oh, he'll be bigger
than her soon enough.
[Amber] One day perhaps.
[David] How was lead training?
Great.
Princess does better each time.
Cream Puff did even better.
[David laughing]
So how long is
mom gonna be gone?
[David] She'll
be gone for a week.
Why can't she just
have a normal job
that she doesn't
have to travel for?
I want your mother to
be home just like you do.
She's a farm vet.
You live your life on the road.
There's no local office.
I think we can manage without
your mother for seven days.
It's gonna go by so fast,
you'll never know she's gone.
Well, we'll definitely
miss her cooking.
[David laughing]
I'll miss it too.
Life's good and I'm loving
every single moment of it
Every breath feels like
a gentle kiss so infinite
The sun is shining brighter
Painting skies with bliss
This heart of
mine is open wide
Nothing feels amiss
Feels like I'm reliving
my dream life once again
Hey.
[gate creaking]
Bye, Princess.
Good girl.
[Amber vocalizing]
Okay. [laughs]
Okay, that's enough.
[feet thudding]
[door clacking]
How tall do you
think he's gonna get?
Ponies don't get
taller than 14.2 hands.
And he's already at
10 hands. [laughs]
And I'm sorry, but I don't think
he's gonna get taller than that.
Well, that's okay.
He's still gonna be as
strong as a regular horse.
Just you watch.
He thinks he's the
biggest horse in the world.
So I don't think you have
anything to worry about.
[Sam laughing]
[David laughing]
[plastic crinkling]
[somber music]
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Princess.
[bag thudding]
Princess.
Princess.
[Amber gasping]
[somber music]
[glass clinking]
Princess is bleeding.
Please, you have to
come out and help her.
[bag crinkling]
What happened?
What's wrong with Princess?
[David] Get the medical bag.
Okay.
[bag crinkling]
It's okay.
It's gonna be okay, Baby.
[plastic crinkling]
Princess.
Come on, Princess.
[somber music]
She's dead. [cries]
[somber music continues]
Why?
Go find your sister.
All right.
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I am drowning
I'm drowning
I'm drowning
In the river of
my own thoughts
Every current
pulls me deeper
Every current
pulls me deeper
Into the darkness
where I'm lost
Into the darkness
where I'm lost
Whispers echo in the water
Whispers echo in the water
Voices I can't quite escape
Voices I can't quite escape
In the silence
they are louder
Dragging me through
each mistake
I'm sinking down
[Amber crying]
No end in sight
Caught in this endless fight
My mind's a storm
No shore to see
Is there a way
to set me free
I am drowning and
drowning and drowning
In the river of
my own thoughts
Searching for a lifeline
[wind whooshing]
[leaves rustling]
[somber music]
[Amber sobbing]
What happened?
I didn't lock the gate panel.
So she got out [sobs] and I
guess she ran into the fence
because I just found her
lying there all bloody.
[Amber crying]
So I just left her.
Usually, when things
like that happen,
people look for
someone to blame,
but you can't blame yourself.
I'll never forgive
myself. [cries]
-It's not your fault.
-Accidents happen.
By now, she's already crossed
over the Rainbow Bridge
and is in paradise.
It's a lot prettier
there than here.
Why'd this have to happen to me?
Why my animal?
I don't think anybody in
the world will ever be able
to understand why we
lose the ones we love,
but we just have to trust
God even when it hurts
and know he has a reason
for why these things happen.
We're just teenagers,
but even Mom and Dad
and all the grownups
in the world
ask themselves
the same question.
Why?
[somber music continues]
How's Amber doing?
I'm just giving her
some space right now.
I'm gonna give her a
few days out of school.
Maybe that'll help
her feel better.
Maybe I need to get
her another pony.
I don't know.
I deal with these
cases all the time.
You know, it's really
heartbreaking to lose an animal,
and you don't want
to just go out
and feel like
you're replacing it.
Maybe I'll take her down
to the small county auction,
and we can find an animal there.
She's not gonna
want to go down there,
so you're just gonna
have to surprise her.
That's if she
wants another animal.
I'm sure she's gonna
connect with something.
See, you leave town again.
Trouble hits.
I'm stuck cleaning up the mess.
When am I gonna
get my wife back?
I should be back soon.
I'll call you tonight.
Love you.
Love you.
[somber music]
I just finished telling
Cream Puff about his mother.
What are you doing?
Well, I'm not crying anymore.
I'm watching Dad bury Princess.
Watching that, sitting around
thinking about this stuff.
It's not gonna help you.
We should go to my room.
Come on, get out of the window.
I guess you're right.
[shovel scratching]
[somber music continues]
[fan whirring]
When darkness calls
It pulls it breaks
But I will rise
I won't come by
A fragile flame
It dares to go
Through endless night
I'll let it grow
[suspenseful music]
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[melancholic music]
You know what's funny?
I woke up early this morning
to go and feed Princess.
For just a second, I
thought she was still here.
Yeah, I went out to feed
Cream Puff, but he wouldn't eat.
I even tried grain,
but he still wouldn't.
Let's go spend some
time down at the beach.
I'll be in the truck.
[somber music]
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My mother always taught
me that if your neighbor
ever comes to you in need
and it's in your power to
give them what they need,
you be there to help 'em.
When I was 12 years old,
my neighbor came to me.
He was a 14-year-old boy.
He wanted to borrow my
ax, so I gave it to him.
And I figured he wanted
to chop some wood
for his family like I did.
But that's not why he wanted it.
He wanted to see how
strong a turtle shell was.
Unfortunately, the shell
wasn't strong enough
to withstand the ax.
I thought it was my fault
for the longest time
'cause I'm the one
that gave him the ax.
[David sighing]
There I was, I was just
trying to do a good deed
and something bad happened.
You know, in my heart,
I was just doing
something good for my neighbor.
It took a long time for me
to realize that it
wasn't my fault.
How'd you get over it?
[somber music]
Well, I felt so bad
inside for such a long time,
I finally told my
mother about it.
And you know what she said?
[Amber] What?
She said, I was no more
responsible for the actions
of others than I was for causing
the rain to fall. [laughs]
And I got over it real
fast because, number one,
she believed it wasn't my fault.
[bird cawing]
And number two, she
was right. [laughs]
And so I'm gonna tell
you the same thing
today that my mother told me.
"It's not your fault."
You couldn't control Princess
running through the fence.
I know it hurts
inside of your heart,
but we have to move forward.
Not only do we have to forgive
others when it's tough,
we have to forgive ourselves.
And that's one of the hardest
lessons to learn in life
and one of the
hardest things to do.
And sometimes it
just takes time.
But we're gonna start today.
Right?
[somber music continues]
I'm feeling okay.
Daddy took me to
the beach today,
and we had a long talk about
how it wasn't my fault,
and he made me feel a
little bit better, I guess.
I still kind of feel
like it is my fault
because I'm the
reason she got out.
But he says not
to worry about it.
And that I'll feel
better eventually.
I don't know about
getting another animal.
I'll probably get them hurt too.
I can't just forget
about Princess.
I mean, every day
she's there in my mind.
I can't stop thinking about her.
Sometimes I still see
pictures of her running
through the fields playing.
I think it's just too early
for anyone else right now.
Maybe with more time. [sighs]
I don't know.
Yeah. Okay.
Love you. Goodbye.
Woke up this morning
The sun's shining bright
But shadows of yesterday
haunt me at night
Tangled in chaos
I'm lost in the fray
Trying to find my way
But I'm drifting away
Got a heart full of dreams
that keeps slipping away
Like sand threw my fingers
They're fading each day
In this whirlwind of chatter
Can't find my own voice
In the noise of the wreckage
I'm lost with no choice
My life is a mess
Can't you see
Pieces of paper flying
wild just like me
Where are you taking me?
[upbeat music]
I told you it's a surprise.
You're gonna like it.
And I think you
really need this.
Why, you don't
trust your old dad?
[Amber] Not really.
[David laughing]
I talked to your mother
about it, and she agrees.
Does that make you feel better?
[Amber] A little bit.
[David] You're in
for a big surprise.
[upbeat music continues]
[melancholic music]
You have to eat, Cream Puff.
I know it's hard for you to
go on 'cause you miss her.
I wish we could bring
her back for you.
[melancholic music continues]
I thought maybe a brush
would cheer you up.
I'm sure she's looking
down at you right now.
And you have to remember,
she'll always be with you.
[serene music]
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[door creaking]
Are you getting out?
You brought me
to a horse auction.
No, I'm not getting out.
[David sighs]
Look, I thought
it'd be a good idea
for you to get a new horse.
That's the surprise.
It's not just a horse auction.
It's a donkey auction too.
You can at least come look
at the animals, right?
[Amber sighing]
[door thudding]
[Auctioneer] Brand
new [indistinct].
Two, got three dollar bill,
-[indistinct] three.
-Yes.
[Auctioneer] Now four, five,
-six, seven, eight.
-Yup.
[Auctioneer] Seven,
now eight, eight dollars.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] Now nine.
Now 10.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 11.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 12, 12, 12.
11 [indistinct].
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 13, 14, now 15.
15 right here. 15.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 16, 17.
[Bidder] Yup.
[Auctioneer] 18.
[metal clanging]
17, now 18.
[indistinct] $17.
16, 16.
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter continues]
[person coughing]
[horse neighing]
[hooves pattering]
[person laughing]
$5, 7 1/2,
[indistinct] $5, 7 1/2.
[horse neighing]
This place is horrible.
[Auctioneer] Five.
[David sighing]
Five.
These aren't just
animals from a breeder.
[Auctioneer] Seven, eight.
Nine.
These are animals
that need to be saved.
[Auctioneer] 11.
[Bidder] 10. [laughs]
[Auctioneer] 10,
11 now, you're out.
10, now 11, $11.
-They've been abused.
-$11, $11, $11, $11.
Neglected, now thrown away.
And many of these
folks around us think
they're not even worthy of life.
[David sighing]
Sometimes I wish I
could save 'em all.
[hooves pattering]
Come on.
[birds chirping]
[melancholic music]
[horse neighing]
Which one is that one?
Let's go ask.
[horse neighing]
[horse neighing]
[horse neighing]
[melancholic music continues]
[horse neighing]
Tag 500.
She's a baby Percheron.
[melancholic music continues]
I want this one.
We'll take her.
[birds chirping]
She's perfect.
[melancholic music continues]
The sun came out.
Looks like Princess approves.
[David laughing]
[metal clanging]
How can I help you?
I'm interested
in buying Tag 500.
They broke that horse.
Who do I talk to?
That's the man
you need to talk to.
[melancholic music]
I was told you're
the man to talk to.
We're interested
in buying Tag 500.
You don't want that horse.
The Amish dumped her off.
I have plenty other
horses that are better.
We're not interested
in any other horses.
How much?
[Seller] 2,300.
2,300.
You know what?
I'll cut you a deal.
2,000, she's yours.
Deal.
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[somber music]
I didn't think I could ever love
another horse like Princess.
So I was really mad when
he took me to the auction.
But then I saw her,
and everything changed.
It was the most
incredible moment.
Our eyes locked together,
and it's like she was
asking me for help.
Suddenly I just forgot
about everything.
All of my anger, all of my
grief, and all of my sadness.
Because I knew in that moment
she needed me just as
badly as I needed her.
So what kind of horse is she?
A baby Percheron.
Surprise.
You don't have to eat
Dad's cooking tonight.
Woo-hoo.
[Amber] Yes.
Pizza time.
I'm as hungry as a horse.
This isn't the only surprise.
The horse will be
here in the morning.
[Amber gasping]
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It's not your fault.
I forgive you.
[somber music]
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Eight years gone
The clock just
keeps on turning
Memories flicker
like a candle's flame
In the quiet moments
My heart's still yearning
for your laughter
Dad, I'm calling
out your name
Every sunset paints
a picture of our time
In the shadows, I still
feel you close to me
Through the tears and
through the trials I find
Your love's a guiding light
It's my remedy
Oh, I miss you more
with every passing day
Wish you were here to
help me find my way
Though the years have flown
Your spirit never fades
In my heart, you are
always, always my escape
Walking down the road
where we used to talk
Words unspoken, but
I feel you by my side
Chasing after dreams
Still I hear your knock
In my silent moments,
you are my trusted guide
Every star that shines
reminds me of your smile
Every breeze that whispers
feels like you're nearby
It went well.
She's in love with
the horse and so am I.
And she led well.
No, I had 'em take her
to the road in the back.
Well, it's less
traffic, you know?
She probably
would've been spooked
from all the trucks
passing on the main road.
Well, I'm just gonna
keep her in the barn
until I get more crowd panels,
and then we'll move
her to the other side.
Yeah, I'm gonna go get
her that gift I got her.
And maybe we'll
take her for a walk.
[bell ringing]
Do you wanna meet me at
the library in about an hour?
[indistinct chatter]
No way.
We had a new horse come today.
What kind of horse?
Another pony?
A baby Percheron.
Wow.
I have a Percheron
poster in my room,
and my dad really loves them.
He says they were war
horses in World War I.
That's really cool.
So have you seen her?
I haven't seen her yet,
but I'm hoping it'll help Amber
feel better about Princess.
I'm sure it will.
Who wouldn't fall in love
with a baby Percheron?
I'll meet up with
you another day.
Maybe you can come by
and see the new horse.
That would be amazing.
See you later.
When light breaks
through the willow trees
Whispers of the past
in an evening breeze
Front porch swing
with a creaky sound
Echoes of the day
The newest star
Look what I got for you.
[serene music]
Thought you might need this.
It's beautiful.
Fresh grooming bag
for a fresh start.
She's gonna be afraid,
and she's gonna think maybe
when you get close to her
or raise your hand,
she might get hit.
So we gotta take it slow.
But I think the grooming bag
is gonna help you get closer.
She's gonna get those
feel good feelings,
and she's gonna
recognize your hand
and your presence to feeling
good and feeling love.
You ready to take
her for a walk?
[Amber] Yes.
[gate clanging]
Ooh
On a dusty road,
I'm driving through
With a heart
that's missing you
Long nights with
the moon as my guide
Around every bend,
your memory never hides
Through the miles
I keep holding on
Every turn brings
me closer to home
With your love shining
like a distant star
I'm bound to find
where you are
The new horse is amazing.
[somber music]
So why are you sad?
I'm happy.
I really am happy.
I mean, we had this
amazing walk together
and Dad bought me a beautiful
new grooming set for her.
I guess I just wish that Princess
was here to meet her too.
I was like that
when Grandma died.
We always used to have
that special Sunday
when we baked
together after church.
But when she died, it's
like baking died with me.
But then Mom told me, Grandma
would be happier in heaven
if she saw me baking
and doing the things
she taught me to do.
So now when I bake, it's like
I'm doing it for grandma.
You didn't play a part in
Grandma passing away, though.
It's not your
fault Princess died.
It was an accident.
I'm sure she's happy that
you saved another horse,
and now Cream Puff
isn't alone anymore.
She would want you
to take care of her.
Well, I have picked
out a name for her.
Let's hear it.
Raven.
I love that name, and I'm
sure Princess would love it too.
[somber music]
Dad, do you think
horses go to heaven?
I think they do.
I mean, the Bible
talks about Jesus
coming back on a white horse.
So where does he get
the horse, right?
I know the Bible says that,
but I'm still having a
hard time believing it.
Don't worry.
Princess is in heaven,
and she's watching down
over you right now.
Then I don't want
her to be upset
and feel like I've replaced her.
Do you really believe that?
Do you really think that
Princesses are gonna forget
all the good times
you two had together?
All the love you gave her?
How well you took care of her?
Well, no.
Exactly.
So Princess is happy that
you saved another animal,
and she would want
you to love Raven
just like you loved her.
Okay.
[melancholic music]
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[switches clicking]
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Hey, Dad, I'm going
to Amy's for a bit.
I'll catch you later.
I got some fresh pine
shavings for Cream Puff.
Oh, that's great.
You can give those to Amber.
She's taking him for a walk,
so she can put them
in his stall for me.
Okay.
Have fun.
Catch you later.
An echo of silence
A promise unkept
A sudden sharp flash where
the sun failed to shine
All the secrets that linger
I know, Boy.
Why would you wanna walk with
me after I killed your mother?
Across my warm skin
You probably hate me, don't you?
In the stillness I ponder
I'm sorry.
This guilt is my debt
I will break through the
line when my story begins
[pony neighing]
The stars lay before me
Like ghosts in the haze
In corners
Where's Amber?
She didn't want to hang out.
She wanted to spend some
time with Cream Puff.
She's still depressed
about Princess?
Yeah.
I tried talking to her.
Mom and Dad have spoke to her.
One minute she's happy.
The next minute
she's sad. [sighs]
I think she's starting to heal,
but I guess it just takes
longer for some people.
I'll try to encourage her more.
Maybe that'll help.
But I just haven't
had the chance to
'cause she's been missing
so many days at school.
That's the only thing we can do.
Just try to keep a
smile on her face
and be patient with her.
But I think she'll be
coming back to school soon.
Well, I won't wait for
her to come back to school.
I'm gonna visit her.
And also, I wanna
see the new horse.
That'd really be great.
I really need some
help cheering her up.
By the way, she named
the new horse Raven.
Wow. That's an awesome name.
Well, I have to get going.
I don't want Cream Puff to think
something happened
to me. [laughs]
Okay, [laughs] see you later.
[melancholic music]
Grandpa.
[David] Hey, Dad.
How's Amber doing?
Well, she's doing okay.
There's a lot of mixed
emotions going on.
One minute she's sad,
one minute she's happy.
I don't know.
When things die,
we keep on living
and have to maintain being
positive all the time
and keep going and do the
best we can every day.
It's tough having to
be the sensitive one.
Hope you're being
patient with her.
I'm being patient with her.
I'm not just gonna tell
her to get over it.
-Okay?
-Yeah, just stay positive,
and you know, things
will get better.
What do you know
about Percherons?
They're big and strong
and they're really a lot calmer
than most of the
other draft breeds.
And I think she'll be able
to get along with her well.
And the girls told me that
they're getting tired
of your cooking.
What'd they say
about my cooking?
And that's why I'm here.
I'm gonna do the
cooking for you tonight.
[David laughing]
Grandpa.
-Yeah.
-Let me show you
the new horse.
Oh.
[uplifting music]
[water splashing]
Grandpa seemed so
excited about Raven.
I didn't know he knew
so much about horses.
I know.
He just walked right up to her,
and she wasn't even scared.
It was like they
knew each other.
Probably all those
years of Grandma making
him buy her horses
rubbed off on him.
She even ate hay
right out of his hands.
She won't even do that for me.
Last dish.
And I'm ready for bed.
[dish clinking]
So am I.
I wanna wake up early
so I can see Raven.
That's good for you.
Cream Puff will have to
wait for me to get up.
By the way, Grandpa's cooking
is a lot better than Dad's.
Hey, I heard that.
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[uplifting music]
Hey Dad, can we take
Raven for a walk today?
I gotta head to
work. I'm sorry.
Oh, well, what if I
took her for a walk.
Alone?
Well, you know she was perfect.
I just don't think
that's a good idea.
Maybe wait till I get back.
I don't see how you being there
is gonna make any difference.
Look, tidy up a little bit.
And I'm sorry, I've kept you
outta school long enough.
But you gotta go back.
Okay. Bye.
I'll see you later.
I'll clean up the house
a little, I guess.
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[uplifting music]
Hey, I'm back.
You know, Amy really misses you.
You have to start
hanging out with us more.
How'd the walk
with Cream Puff go.
It didn't go too good.
Cream Puff doesn't
really like me right now,
but Raven did great.
I took her out for a walk,
and she was doing fine,
until she tried to
wrap me around a tree.
But Dad said you weren't
supposed to walk her by yourself.
Well, I'll keep that
little secret between us.
I'm gonna go feed my baby,
give him some treats.
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[melancholic music]
Dad, I have a
confession to make.
Let's hear it.
I took Raven out for a
walk while you were gone.
I'm sorry for disobeying
you, but I was just excited,
and I was kind of mad
that you didn't trust me
to walk her by myself.
I trusted you.
I just didn't trust Raven.
I didn't want you to get hurt.
Are you mad?
I'm not mad. I'm disappointed.
But in a way, I'm glad.
I'm happy you had the courage
to come tell me
instead of hiding this.
If you wouldn't have told me,
and I found out, I
would've punished you,
but because you told
me, I'm gonna let it go.
So, how did it work out for you?
How was the walk?
It started out okay,
but then you're right,
I did almost get hurt 'cause
she wrapped me around a tree.
[David laughing]
See, Dad's always right.
Remember that.
Now I'm gonna reward
you with a hug.
One day.
Oh, it'll be so good for
you to finally be home.
Thank God I was able to talk
to you during this whole thing.
I don't know what I
would've done without you.
Yeah, I'm doing better now.
I'm not so sad anymore.
And I'm just in love with Raven.
And guess what?
Dad bought me a new lead rope,
and he says since we have
such a close bond together,
I can take her on
walks by myself now.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Love you. Bye.
[upbeat music]
[wood thudding]
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[somber music]
I have an idea.
What is it?
What if we let Cream Puff
and Raven play together?
Maybe they could be friends.
I don't know.
She's a large horse.
Wouldn't she hurt him?
I just thought he
wouldn't feel so sad
about his mom if
he had a friend.
Okay, but let's take him
for a walk first just
to see how they do.
Hey
Oh
Oh
Hey
Oh
Uh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
Hey
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Hey
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Hey
Ooh
Oh oh oh
Uh oh oh
Oh oh oh
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Oh oh oh
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Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Hey
Ooh ooh ooh
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Ooh
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Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
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When I look at her, she
reminds me of Black Beauty.
The Amish started training her,
and she did great when Dad
and I took her for a walk.
She seemed so sad
at the auction.
And when she came here,
it was like a weight
was taking off of her back.
Well, she looks happy
and she let us groom her,
but I did notice how
she jumped when my hand
got too close to her face.
She must have been hit before.
That's why she's scared
when we raise our hands,
she probably thinks
it's gonna happen again.
Either that or she's worried
that we're gonna take her away
to another horrible place.
I think she's still kind
of getting adjusted.
I mean, she's happy,
but she still doesn't quite
know what's going on, I think.
Everything's still
kind of uncertain.
So you do have a
lot in common then.
What do you mean?
Well, you haven't brought it up,
but we all know you still
feel bad about Princess
and that you're scared
of being hurt again.
I'm getting better, but
of course I'm still upset,
and I admit, I'm scared of
hurting her like I did Princess.
If you hadn't lost Princess,
who knows what would've
happened to Raven?
Another life wouldn't
have been saved.
So in the end, Princess
did save her life.
And that's a very special thing.
That is a nice way
to think about it.
I just wish Princess
was here with Raven.
She is here.
Princess will never leave
our hearts or this farm.
You're sweet. Thanks.
[melancholic music]
Surprise.
-Mom.
-Mom.
You're home.
Wow.
I missed you so much.
Hey, stranger.
[melancholic music]
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So, how did it go?
I do have some
concerns with her eyes.
She's got some inflammation.
So I'm thinking it's uveitis.
What's uveitis?
Uveitis is the middle
layer of the eye, the uvea.
And when that becomes
inflamed, it damages the eye,
and eventually the
horse goes blind.
Is it curable?
Unfortunately there is no cure.
But I did bring in
some supplement for her
that could help prevent
the inflammation.
Omega-3s are great for
fighting the inflammation
and boosting the immune system.
And if this is an
autoimmune condition
that her body was born
with, it's gonna help.
Okay, girl.
Fall came quicker
than we all expected,
and it's only gonna get colder.
I wanna teach you how
to put a blanket on
because even though
you might not like it,
you're really gonna need it.
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[melancholic music]
My dad put up a new camera so
I could watch her at night,
but it was too dark to
really see anything.
So I thought Christmas lights
would be the prettiest option.
Yeah, we were having trouble
getting our two donkeys
to go inside the barn,
and I thought it was
because it was too dark.
So I put some Christmas lights
up, and they went right in.
Then you're up. [laughs]
[Amy laughing]
I woke on a Saturday morning
The light barely crept
Among the shadows
where whispers entwined
An echo of silence
A promise unkept
A sudden sharp flash where
the sun failed to shine
All the secrets that linger
Beneath the pale breath
[Amber and Amy laughing]
As I trace the cold silver
Across
It's incredible to see
how fast a horse can
come from being abused
and abandoned to loving
again and finding happiness.
It wasn't that easy though,
and it was a slow process.
But I'm so happy she
walked into my life.
It's so great that
you're happy again.
I didn't think we were
ever gonna get Amber back.
It was like we
healed each other.
Horses are healers.
That's what they do.
They make people happy.
Well, I sure am happy
Life's good and I'm loving
It's brushing time, baby.
Every single moment of it
Every breath feels
like a gentle kiss
You're excited.
So infinite
The sun is shining brighter
Painting skies with bliss
This heart of
mine is open wide
Nothing feels amiss
Feels like I'm reliving
my dream life once again
Every step I take
feels lighter
Free from all the pain
The colors of the world
found a sweeter hue
Oh, the magic in the air
I see it shining through
Yay honey
Isn't today beautiful
You see the way
the flowers bloom
The way the wind
sets us free
Hold my hand
Let's dance beneath
the endless sky
Today's a masterpiece
and we're the reason why
Life's good and I'm loving
every single part of it
A melody of joy
A rhythm I can't quit
With every beat my soul
just sings and takes fight
Oh in this dream I'm living
Everything feels right
Yay honey
Isn't today beautiful
[indistinct chatter]
You see
The way the flowers bloom
The way the wind
sets us free
Hold my hand
Let's dance beneath
the endless sky
Today's a masterpiece
[pony neighing]
When light breaks
through the willow trees
Whispers of the past
on an evening breeze
Front porch swing
with a creaky sound
Echos of the day
The newest star
Dust on the mantle
Framed photograph
Life played out on
a warn photograph
Your laughter's gone
Just a haunting trace
Every room I feel
your lost embrace
Dust on the mantle
Framed photograph
Life played out on
a warn photograph
Your laughter is gone
Just a haunting trace
In every room I feel
your lost embrace
Gone are the nights
of fireflies and tales
Loneliness hits
like midnight feels
I see Amanda's back.
Now she can put all the
puzzle pieces back together.
Okay, I admit it.
The place would fall apart
without my wife. [laughs]
Well, I'm glad that things
are getting back to normal
and you have one happy
girl back here now.
I have a whole house
of happy girls now
because of that horse.
Who would've thought that only
a horse could heal her heart?
-Grandpa.
-[birds chirping]
You ready to go?
Go where?
Go get a new rope
halter for Raven.
[Amber] Yeah.
[engine rumbling]
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I'm getting sleepy.
I'm gonna go to bed.
Okay.
I'm gonna stay up and watch
her just a little bit longer.
I know you wanna stay up,
but we have to get some sleep.
I know. And I will.
Just for like two more minutes.
Someone's getting cranky.
[lips smacking]
Come on, baby.
[Sam laughing]
We have to go to bed, baby.
[cat growling]
[Sam laughing]
Someone's cranky.
[lips smacking]
[melancholic music continues]
Good night, Raven.
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[somber music]
I want you to know that
I will always love you.
It has been hard not
having you here with me.
But now I can finally have
peace that you're in paradise.
I am happy that you get
to be loved on by Jesus.
To have him looking
after you brings me joy,
and my tears have
changed to a smile.
I know that you are
watching down over me
and that we will always have
our special bond together.
I also know that you would
want me to really love Raven,
and to do that, I must
let go of my guilt.
I will always keep
you in my heart.
I love you.
[melancholic music]
Dad was right again.
He usually is.
He said that the hardest
part about forgiveness
is forgiving yourself.
That's definitely true.
Do you remember when I broke
Mom's vase from Grandma?
Yeah.
She told me she wasn't
mad it was broken.
She was just worried I was
hurt, but I was mad at myself.
She loved that vase,
and she knew grandma
wouldn't be able
to buy her another one.
You had a hard time
forgiving yourself?
I still feel horrible
about it to this day,
but I did forgive myself
because Mom said
nothing meant more
to her in the world
than my feelings.
Mom said she'd feel sad
if I kept feeling bad.
Of course I didn't
want her to feel sad,
so I forgave myself.
It was just an accident.
Exactly.
It was just an accident.
[uplifting music]
[gate clacking]
Look what I got for you, girl.
Yeah. You know what that is.
You know what that is.
They're carrots.
You can't get it yet.
Let me get it out of the bag.
[bag crinkling]
I brought you this because
I wanted to tell you
how grateful I am
to have you here
and that Amber would've
never healed without you.
Yeah.
[lips smacking]
What would I have done
if you didn't come, girl?
Huh?
Here you go.
Here you go.
Okay.
Do you know how to eat that?
Huh?
Yeah.
Yeah, you do.
Yeah.
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[calming music]
I don't think people realize
that not just humans,
but animals are God's creation
and that the animals are just
as special as the humans.
[Amber] Horse healing is
a powerful force of nature,
taking two damaged souls
and connecting them by love,
though it is rarely easy.
Often, the ones involved
have been broken past
all thought of repair.
And afterwards,
learning to live again
is harder than whatever they
had already gone through.
Finding the desire to
live is even harder.
So the process of
bonding with someone
as shattered as I was,
as messy, complicated,
and sometimes presents
more tragedy than before,
but it is beautiful.
After letting
Raven into my life,
I found myself on this unstoppable
whirling path of sadness,
regret, fear, friendship,
and finally love.
Day by day, I found my
broken heart wanting more
and more to be near this horse,
to share in her pain
and find comfort
in the way she understood me.
How we, as two shattered
souls, became one in love
and strengthened a
bond meekly formed
amongst tragedy into something
unbreakable and everlasting.
Something that will exist
far beyond all reach
of disaster and be there for
us to cling to if we find
ourselves at the bottom again.
And that is the beauty of
healing with the horse.
Perhaps the most unexpected
way to find love again,
but, in my opinion,
the most wonderful,
because Raven is more
than just a horse.
She is my most cherished friend.
We were there for
each other as a beacon
of comfort in the darkness
of which we were lost.
And after all that we have
been through together,
nothing can take
that away from us.
Walking down the lonely road
Memories and a heavy load
Empty streets
and silent skies
Whispering your
last goodbyes
Autumn leaves begin to fall
Echoes of your distant call
Stars that fade
in morning light
Chasing shadows of the night
I will meet you
again my friend
In a place where
time can bend
Hearts that break
will start to mend
I will meet you again
Photographs of
times we shared
Moments that we can't repair
Tears that dry
your windswept face
Searching for
your guiding hands
Midnight dreams
where you were dear
Softly calling crystal clear
Hope that lingers
through the bad
Waiting for the sun again
I will meet you
again my friend
In a place where
time can bend
Hearts that break
will start to mend
I will meet you again
Photographs of
times we shared
Moments that we can't repair
Ooh
On a dusty road
I'm driving through
With a heart
that's missing you
Long nights with
the moon as my guide
Around every bend your
memory never hides
Through the miles
I keep holding on
Every turn brings
me closer to home
With your love shining
like a distant star
I'm bound to find
where you are
Ooh
Ooh
Valleys and rivers
I've crossed them all
Through storms and
rain I'll never fall
I hear your voice in
the whispering wind
Soon we'll be together
Where our love begins
Through the miles
I keep holding on
Every turn brings
me closer to home
With your love
shining like a distant
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