The Red Stallion is a 1947 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander shot in Cinecolor.

It is about a young boy who trains his beloved pet horse to be a racehorse in order to save his grandmother's farm from foreclosure.

Joel learns that Grandma Curtis has extensive debts, and will be forced to sell her ranch to pay them off.

Joel convinces Andy to help him train Red as a racehorse, with the intention of selling his beloved horse to pay off his grandmother's debts.

Moresby promises to see Red race one more time first thing in the morning on the day before the auction.