If I Could Ride Again – Movie Review
First Reaction – If I Could Ride Again has a moving story about overcome problems.
Where to Watch
If I Could Ride Again – July 8, 2025.
Director: Nick Pinelli
Writer: Don Miller, Nick Pinelli (Screenplay)
Cast
- Tom Vera (A Gettysburg Christmas)
- Alexis Arnold
- Amanda Wiliams Pfeiffer
- Eva Igo
- Ethan Rhoad
Plot: A former equestrian champion finds that her best friend is taking her place. As the tension mounts, they learn to lean on each other, and their love of horses and race cars, to find strength and hope.
Runtime: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: If I Could Ride Again starts when a former equestrian champion finds her life turned upside down. Her family must sell her horse to clean out their debts. Elsewhere, Jimmy (Vera) battles his demons as his past comes back to visit him.
The two face difficult moments and support from unexpected locations. However, it becomes more about whether they will listen to them or spiral down a darker path.
Verdict on If I Could Ride Again
Recap
The movie follows a former equestrian champion and a horse trainer who confront demons from their past. They both struggled to overcome the problems and began pushing people away. However, their loved ones continue to support them and hope to help them recover.
Best Parts
The movie uses the personal tragedies the two characters have faced to drive their decisions. It shows how difficult they find life and refuse to accept help. However, it proved that loved ones refuse to back off and will be there whenever you need support. This side of the story comes through strong and with great performances, keeping us wanting to support them too.
Worst Parts
It is a nice story, but it doesn’t feel like anything we haven’t seen before and in some case with a bigger emotional pull. However, it is also better than a lot that try to do the same ideas.
Final Thoughts –If I Could Ride Again is a nice, moving story.
