Black Beauty is born in a beautiful meadow and cared for by gentle humans. But life takes him far from home, from the stable of a gentleman, to gruelling work as a cab horse in the city. Where will Black Beauty's journey lead him next? And is there anyone he can truly trust?

A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

Season 1: "The classic story of a girl and her beloved stallion moves forward 20 years and travels from pastoral England to the rugged wilderness of New Zealand. Jenny (Stacy Dorning) is now a newly married veterinarian. When her husband's ship goes missing, it's up to Jenny and her headstrong stepdaughter, Vicky, to somehow bring a deserted New Zealand farm back to life. The adventures are more exciting than ever in this challenging new land, especially...