I saw this movie as a kid and loved it. I now own horses and watched it with my equestrian daughter recently. It still holds up pretty well, but the thing that blew my mind was that Tonka's natural blaze is apparently painted over and the color does not match. Look at the picture on the cover of the Disney release - It's amazing that they thought they would pull that off.
I agree with the other person's comment about the subject matter for a Disney kid's film. Of course, the Custer last stand part is only the big final scene. Most of the movie deals with the young Indian brave and Tonka as they sort their way through the harsh realities of those times. It seems a bit of a stretch (but perfect ending for Disney) that in the end Sal becomes a scout for the army with Tonka as his horse.
I agree with the other person's comment about the subject matter for a Disney kid's film. Of course, the Custer last stand part is only the big final scene. Most of the movie deals with the young Indian brave and Tonka as they sort their way through the harsh realities of those times. It seems a bit of a stretch (but perfect ending for Disney) that in the end Sal becomes a scout for the army with Tonka as his horse.