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‘Horsegirls’ Debuts US: Autistic Star Juggles Mother, Hobby-Horse Dream

7/17/2026

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Director Lauren Meyering debuted the film “Horsegirls” in the United States.
Autistic actress Lillian Carrier plays 22-year-old Margarita, who cares for her mother undergoing chemotherapy.
Margarita secretly works at a Halloween store to fund her hobby-horse team coached by Jerod Haynes.
The film showcases the Finnish sport of hobby horsing, blending gymnastics and dressage.
The PG-13 rating for profanity and mortality confrontations accompanies Natalie Kingston’s naturalistic cinematography.

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Story summary

Director Lauren Meyering debuted the film “Horsegirls” in the United States.
Autistic actress Lillian Carrier plays 22-year-old Margarita, who cares for her mother undergoing chemotherapy.
Margarita secretly works at a Halloween store to fund her hobby-horse team coached by Jerod Haynes.
The film showcases the Finnish sport of hobby horsing, blending gymnastics and dressage.
The PG-13 rating for profanity and mortality confrontations accompanies Natalie Kingston’s naturalistic cinematography.