The Adventures of Black Beauty

Jenny returns from school and immediately angers the new neighbor, Armstrong, by spoiling his fox hunt. A scruffy waif called Ned arrives at the Gordon's house and claims to be Amy's nephew. He refuses to follow the simplest of rules and tensions escalate with Armstrong.

Ned's behavior creates tension in the Gordon household and when items start disappearing, he is suspected. An older man, Simey, followed Ned from London and threatens him to force him to cooperate. It's up to Black Beauty and the children to help Ned.

Ned is still having difficulties fitting in and after harsh words from Dr. Gordon decides to run away. However, he soon makes an unexpected friend who refuses to take no for an answer, even when Ned tries to send him away.

Squire Armstrong's overzealous bailiff tries to evict Albert's uncle and seriously ill aunt. Albert tries to help his uncle but soon they are both on the run from the squire's men.

Ned's carelessness leads to Jonah and Beauty escaping from the paddock, with serious consequences. Can Ned put things right in time?

After breaking his leg, Dr Gordon has to enlist the assistance of a new young doctor to carry on his duties. However, things do not go well as the new doctor treats Beauty cruelly and refuses to assist an elderly patient.

Mr. Joskins is selling quack remedies and Dr. Gordon intervenes after they make several of his patients ill. To get revenge Joskins tampers with Beauty's girth strap which injures Kevin while he is riding. Albert initially blames saddle maker Surtees, but ultimately discovers the true villain.

While coming home late one evening, Jenny and Ned catch glimpses of a mysterious figure in the shadows. Believing it to be a ghost, Squire Armstrong again warns the Gordon household to stay away from his property but the children persist in investigating. A legend of an ancient treasure plays a part in the puzzle.

During a storm, Squire Armstrong believes he was attacked by Black Beauty and promises if it happens again, Beauty will be destroyed. Jenny, Kevin, and Ned try to keep the horse contained but Beauty has a equine friend he must get to.

Charles Armstrong, the squire's nephew, arrives for a visit and soon quarrels with Albert and Ned. When Albert agrees to race Charles on Black Beauty, the rivalry endangers more than one life in the process.

There's been a drought causing a shortage of oats for Black Beauty. Ned works at the squire's stable to earn money for Aunt Amy's present, where he learns Potter is stealing oats and selling them secretly.

Dr. Gordon and Black Beauty head to the quarry after a blast goes wrong and men are injured. Lawson is fired by the squire for negligence and in revenge he steals cash and horses, including Beauty. Beauty escapes, alerting Jenny and Kevin, who endanger themselves trying to stop Lawson.

Mr. Duncan, an old acquaintance of Dr. Gordon, asks for a letter of recommendation and is refused. Duncan vows revenge and hypnotizes Jenny to fear Black Beauty.

Simey returns, seeking retribution on the Gordons for his time in prison.

Ned has managed to escape but he now faces a race against time to prevent Beauty from being sold.

Albert and Jenny meet a mysterious Indian Priest whom they help to hide in the stable. Meanwhile, a priceless statue of an Indian Goddess has been stolen from Squire Armstrong's manor house.

Two opportunist conmen take advantage of Ned's dreams of joining the circus, filling his head with wild promises.

Albert takes Black Beauty for a run against Dr. Gordon's wishes and he forbids Kevin and Albert from riding the horse without permission. The boys have a falling out and Albert heads to the Grainger farm where he presents himself as an experienced trainer. He is tested when he gets on a dangerous stallion.

A con artist and his daughter arrive in the village to challenge all the horse owners to a race that they cannot possibly win. However, Beauty and Ned ensure that things don't go according to plan for the dishonest rogues.

After the sale of the local horse stud, a pompous lawyer reveals that Beauty was only on loan and that the new owner wants him returned to be sold.

Dr. Gordon doesn´t believe Kevin and Albert when they tell him that Cicely Eglinton is being held prisoner in Granley Hill by her aunt and uncle. Despite Dr. Gordon's warnings to stay away, Kevin is determined to help Cicely and enlists the aid of the hapless and unwilling Albert.

Ned is spending time with George downing trees, while Jenny is excited about a party invite from Frances Bazely. Dr. Gordon asks Ned to escort Jenny but George is hurt by a fallen tree. Ned needs help from Beauty and Jenny to help his injured friend.

Old Corporal Donovan, a veteran of the Charge of the Light Brigade, is dismissed from Squire Armstrong's Estate. That same night, there is a robbery at the Squire's House and a military button is found. Albert and Kevin fight to save the day.

Dr. Gordon and a syndicate of farmers plan to buy Parsons field as a refuge for old horses, but Kevin and Albert stumble across a dastardly plan to foil their good intentions.