Stone Fox (1987) (TV Movie) Buddy Ebsen, Joey Cramer

Its 1905 in Wyoming. Willy and his grandfather have been running their cattle ranch since the death of WIlly's parents. When the plains are hit by a hard winter, Willys grandfather falls ill and unable to tend to things. It is then that Willy must take things into his own hands by entering a dog race against the infamous Stone Fox in order to save the family farm.