When Veronica hears Samantha Askew, a young wealthy girl with a link to the royal family, is visiting Pine Hollow, she sets about improving everything and everyone.
Lisa’s upset when Red gives up on Storm and wants to return the horse to the refuge. Pine Hollow’s money problems are worse than the girls thought and the Saddle Club’s efforts to help all fail.
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.
Lisa gains Storm's trust but his ultimate test is still come. The Saddle Club is distressed that the trails will have to be sold to save the Pine Hollow Stables.