Ride the Black Horse
by Nick Ward
Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young boy named Billy faces challenges and learns about responsibility and courage as he cares for a wild black horse.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are moments of peril and struggle involving the horse and its capture.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story contains no blasphemous language.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some scenes involve the wildness of the horse and potential danger.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on a boy's relationship with an animal.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly demonstrates significant courage in handling the wild horse.
The story does not include Christian faith elements.
Billy develops a deep bond and care for the horse.
The narrative does not explore themes of grace or repentance.
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