Dark Horse
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
When her family faces financial hardship, a determined teenage girl secretly trains her horse, Dark Horse, for a prestigious equestrian competition to win prize money.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild competition-related tension and minor injuries occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative focuses on personal determination and family challenges.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays significant courage and perseverance in her training.
A character mentions prayer, but faith is not a central theme.
The protagonist's love for her horse and family is evident.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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