Fun western set in the early twentieth century. Young "Ricky" (the protagonist, played by Barry Curtis of the 1960 Lassie TV series) lives on his uncle Sandy's ranch and encounter rustlers, bad men, and odd characters. Champion is the horse-interest who leads a wild herd and who will only let Ricky ride him. Altho we weren't expecting much imagination, we were pleasantly surprised with the stories (in independent installments), and the humor is good throughout, often a little tongue-in-cheek. Barry Curtis does all his own riding, rides Champion bareback at full speed and doesn't need a double, and for a twelve-year-old he is astoundingly skilled, which you will appreciate if you ride yourself. Be aware, tho, that since the series is from 1955, the B&W picture clarity is a little dim.
Review of The Adventures of Champion
The Adventures of Champion
(1955–1956)
Boy, German Shepherd, Wild Stallion in the West
9 August 2012
Warning: Spoilers