Christy Cashman and Jane Seymour to Bring 'The Truth About Horses' to the Big Screen

The heartwarming and emotionally charged novel The Truth About Horses, penned by Christy Cashman, is now on its way to becoming a feature film. Cashman, along with Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress Jane Seymour, is set to co-produce the adaptation. The novel, which was published by SparkPress on August 15, 2023, has quickly captured the hearts of readers with its powerful story of resilience, love and healing.

At the core of The Truth About Horses is fourteen-year-old Reese, whose life takes a devastating turn after the tragic loss of her horse, Trusted Treasure. As Reese struggles with grief, her family faces another tragedy that shakes the foundation of their lives, leading to the end of their family business and a broken relationship with her father. Through this emotional journey, Reese finds an unexpected ally in Wes, a selective mute with a unique approach to training horses. Together, they navigate personal challenges and fight for a dream that once seemed lost.

The film promises to bring this poignant story to life, weaving together themes of healing, courage, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Both Cashman and Seymour bring a wealth of experience to the project. Cashman, an actress, producer, and philanthropist, has appeared in films like American Hustle and The Descendants, and is also the founder of YouthINK, a program that inspires creativity in teens. The Truth About Horses marks her first foray into novel writing, and the story has already garnered praise from literary heavyweights like Joyce Carol Oates and musicians Carly Simon and Harry Connick Jr.

Seymour, who has had a storied career in television and film, is no stranger to powerful storytelling. She has served as a producer on a range of projects, including the acclaimed documentary Glen Campbell... I'll Be Me, which followed musician Glen Campbell's battle with Alzheimer's. With The Truth About Horses, Seymour and Cashman aim to create a cinematic experience that will resonate with audiences of all ages.

As the film heads into production, the story's universal themes of love, loss, and perseverance promise to translate beautifully onto the big screen. Whether you’ve read the novel or are discovering the story for the first time, The Truth About Horses is a testament to the strength of the human spirit — something everyone can relate to.

Fans of the book and horse lovers alike will no doubt be eagerly awaiting the release of this film, which is sure to be as triumphant and moving as the novel itself.