Emily Dickenson didn't win the coveted spot on the junior jumping team but she still has a chance to make it. Miguel Rodriguez will be finalizing his decision for the rest of the team soon and she did get a consolation prize of sorts, the damaged pony Fury to bring home to her barn and train.
But back at Sand Hill Stables things are falling apart. Ethan wants to give up show jumping and take up eventing, Mickey wants to ride again but she doesn't have a horse anymore and Emily thinks that putting on a Hunter Pace will solve everything.
Only it doesn't. Soon all the local barns are putting together teams to compete and instead of bringing them closer together, the competition only serves to drive everyone further apart. And when Jess shows up with Hampton, Mickey will be pushed to the breaking point. Can Emily stop her friend from doing something stupid or will Mickey finally end her riding career once and for all?