Ready to Run

About Ready to Run

"Ready to Run" is an American Disney Channel Original Movie that was released in 2000. The story revolves around a high school girl, Corrie Ortiz, with a deep love for horses who dreams about becoming a jockey in the world of thoroughbred horse-racing. Corrie's unique talent is that she can communicate with horses, and with the help of a "phantom" horse, she works towards her dream, defying the odds.

Making / Production

This film was directed by Duwayne Dunham and produced by Don Schain. The screenplay was written by John Wierick who came up with a plot intriguing to the target audience, the youth. Disney made it a point to ensure the accuracy of the horse-racing scenes in order to provide authenticity to the storyline.

Actors

• Theresa Saldana as Sonja Ortiz: She played Corrie's supportive mother, bringing warmth and believability to the role.
• Krissy Perez as Corrie Ortiz: She played the determined and brave young girl with conviction, winning audience's hearts.
• Jason Dohring as Brad: Playing the antagonist, Dohring's portrayal added necessary friction to the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was filmed in Auckland, New Zealand, despite being set in the United States.
• It was Disney Channel's tenth original movie.

Awards

The movie did not receive any major awards but garnered positive reviews from its young audience, making it a modest success.

Quotes

• "No matter how big your dreams are, they're never bigger than your heart." - Corrie Ortiz
• "Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." -Sonja Ortiz

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song of the movie, "Ready to Run" was performed by country music group, Dixie Chicks.
• The soundtrack includes a blend of pop and country music, keeping in line with the movie's tone and setting.