Unjustly driven away from the home ranch and from his sweetheart by his father’s displeasure, Ben Ide seeks refuge in the remote vastness of Forlorn River. There, with two companions, he follows the trail of a herd of wild horses led by the beautiful wild stallion, California Red. Suspected of cattle thieving by the ranchers, Ben knows that the only way to clear his name, is to run the real thieves to earth. But when he finally comes face to face with the outlaws, the fight which follows ends in both an exciting, yet unexpected surprise.