The Long Shot

The Long Shot Review

There are many horse movies -- Seabiscuit, Flicka the Black Stallion... but I don't think I can name a single horse movie about dressage. For that reason alone, this movie caught my attention.

The riders are beautiful and the horses even more so. Tolo reminds me very much of my horse, Ollie.

However, the acting is mediocre... the plot is contrived. Even the most "amateur" of dressage riders will spot glaring inaccuracies.

However, you will find yourself watching the movie over and over again because it we horse people can all relate to the relationship with our horse. We can relate to being moms and overcoming financial obstacles to sustain our riding, even when it makes very little financial sense.

The characters are likable (except for the husband who causes all the problems to begin with) and as I said, you'll be enthralled by the competition scenes. The ending will make you cry, and you will be drawn to watching it for those times when you long to see your horse but can't (because it is 1:00 a.m. in the morning and the owners of the barn where he is boarded would have you arrested if you showed up just to give him a hug!).

If you aren't into horses, don't care about dressage, and are looking for a great piece of cinematic art (like Seabiscuit), then you'll most likely not really bond with this movie. However, if you dream of progressing scoring 8's on your next dressage test and your therapist/ideal workout is a horse and a good sitting trot, then this is the movie for you.

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The Long Shot Feature

• BENZ/MASON

The Long Shot Overview

Luia Benz and Marsha Mason star in this adventure of the heart about a single mother looking for a new start and finding that miracles do happen if you have the courage to make them come true.

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