Classic Western Films Did the horse have a name in “The Horse Soldiers” movie? February 9, 2026 by Riding In the 1959 film "The Horse Soldiers," the horse ridden by John Wayne’s character, Colonel John Marlowe, does not have a specific name mentioned in the movie. This classic Western, directed by John Ford, focuses more on the characters and their journey rather than the horses they ride. What Is "The Horse Soldiers" About? "The […] Read more »