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Taking the Reins
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Taking the Reins

2021-09-25 · 84 min · ★ 7.1

TV Movie · Comedy · Romance

A writer goes back to the family ranch to write an article about her passion for horses and discovers what ended her marriage and why she stopped riding horses.

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Directors
Clare Niederpruem
Production companies
Synthetic Cinema International, Sliding Into Home, Hallmark Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Nikki DeLoachNikki DeLoachSamantha Barclay
Scott PorterScott PorterLuke Travers
Corbin BernsenCorbin BernsenPreston
Janine TurnerJanine TurnerBonnie Barclay
Fredric OdgaardFredric OdgaardMathew
Damien JimenezScott
Jeorge Bennett WatsonJeorge Bennett WatsonChauncey
Eliza Hayes MaherAlexandra Barclay
Ilana BeckerIlana BeckerAshley
Megan McNultyAmanda
Hollis Kempain AbramEvent Patron
Erik StinehartErik StinehartJared
Brian CadeBrian CadePaul
Josh Philip WeinsteinJosh Philip WeinsteinDr. Dizon
Adriana MedinaAdriana MedinaCentral Park Patron / Banquet Attendee (uncredited)
Shaughn MalerynIntern

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