Carole's role as best junior rider at Pine Hollow is threatened with the arrival of Andrea Barry - and she has to make an important decision when an opportunity arises which would allow her to win the Dressage Competition.
Veronica bets Carole that she can do her own work for the day if Carole can stay away from the Saddle Club for the same period. The loser leaves Pine Hollow.
Max fires Red for neglecting his duties when a fire starts in the barn, endangering all the horses.
City girl Deborah proposes to Max and he accepts.
