In the movie, "Friend" is the name of the horse that is injured in a tragic accident.
The accident happens when a horse trailer carrying Friend and two other horses is hit by a drunk driver. Friend suffers a broken leg and severe emotional trauma from the experience. This event is the catalyst for the film's plot, as the girl who owned Friend, Grace, seeks the help of the titular Horse Whisperer, Tom Booker, to heal both the horse and herself from the trauma.
Here's a breakdown of the events involving Friend:
* Friend is involved in a trailer accident.
* Friend sustains a broken leg and emotional trauma.
* Grace's father, Robert, initially wants to put Friend down, but Grace begs him to seek help.
* Grace and Robert contact Tom Booker, a renowned horse whisperer.
* Tom arrives and begins working with both Friend and Grace.
* Over time, Friend heals physically and emotionally, and Grace finds her own healing through the connection she forms with the horse.
It's important to note that the film's narrative emphasizes the bond between human and horse, and the power of connection and understanding in healing both emotional and physical wounds.