'Padre on Horseback' is based on the true story of Old West missionary Father Kino. A Jesuit priest who dedicated much of his life to building missions for Native Americans, Father Kino also helped these indigenous residents of California, Arizona and Mexico sustain agricultural communities. This made-for-TV movie chronicles his adventurous and exciting experience in what was, at the time, a "savage" and unknown land. Following the conventions of the Western genre, 'Padre on Horseback' is an edge-of-your-seat ride through unknown territory!