Get a Horse!

Get a Horse! sneaks the familiar mouse pair and friends onto a lively wagon ride set to music, a playful nod to the studio’s earliest shorts. On screen Mickey, Minnie, Horace Horsecollar, and Clarabelle Cow bounce along as cheerful tunes carry the caravan forward. Their carefree jaunt is challenged when Peg-Leg Pete appears, bent on forcing them off the road. What starts as a glossy parade of sight gags becomes a pitched chase through a landscape that blends old fashioned cartoon humor with modern animation tricks. The animation even mimics period titles and sound cues, giving kids a taste of retro cinema while staying fresh. The short stays breezy and family friendly, inviting nostalgia and fresh laughs.

Directed by Lauren MacMullan, Get a Horse! debuted in 2013 as a theatrical short shown before Disney's Frozen. It reanimates Mickey and his friends in a black and white homage, blending traditional cel style with subtle digital shading for gags.

Culturally Get a Horse! stands out for its hybrid approach, reviving the 1930s Mickey Mouse style in black and white while weaving in modern visuals and timing. It reminds audiences of Disney's roots and demonstrates how new tech can complement vintage storytelling. Its approach sparked talk about preserving classic craft.

Audience response has been warm, reflected in its steady viewer rating. The short centers on friendship, teamwork, and a lighthearted defiance in the face of trouble, delivering brisk laughs while bridging animation eras, leaving fans with a sense of playful nostalgia. The light tone also highlights friendship and ingenuity.