Inspired by a true story, Moondance Alexander follows a spirited teen named Moondance, who lives with her eccentric mother. Moondance is faced with another uneventful summer until she discovers a...

Inspired by a true story, Moondance Alexander follows a spirited teen named Moondance, who lives with her eccentric mother. Moondance is faced with another uneventful summer until she discovers a lost pinto pony named Checkers that has jumped out of his paddock. She returns the horse to his rightful owner, the gruff and mysterious Dante Longpre. But Moondance is convinced that Checkers is a champion jumper in disguise and is determined to help him realize his full potential. She manages to talk Dante into training her and Checkers for the Bow Valley Classic. Despite the criticism of her nemesis, Fiona, Moondance discovers that perseverance, loyalty, and individuality can land you in the winner's circle. (The Big Picture)