02x20 - Foster Horse Part 2

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StevieLast time on "The Saddle Club"...

You're exploiting us because you know

that we've got our backs against the wall.

Do me a favor and crawl back under your stone.

What was all that about?

Doesn't sound good.

RedAre most of these horses

ready for adoption, then?

SimonApproximately half.

Many still require some form of rehabilitation

before they can be adopted out

to a new home.

Well, what about this one?

Storm?

I'm afraid we've done all that we can do.

He's scheduled to be put down next week

when the vet arrives.

LisaI pick this one.

Lisa, I don't think that's

quite what Max had in mind.

Please, Red, we've got to do something!

We can't just let him die.

StevieLisa,

we just don't want to see you get hurt.

You know, maybe the shelter has another horse

that's a little, well, friendlier.

I don't want another horse,

I want this one.

And I'm gonna show you

how wonderful this horse can be.

Lisa, are you completely blind?

That horse is vicious.

And first chance it gets, it's going to hurt you.

What is it?

It's the bank.

Max took out some big loans,

and now they want to be paid back.

Pine Hollow's broke.

News flash! News flash!

Yeah?

We made some serious money.

Pine Hollow is broke.

What?

It's a secret.

Lisa told me.

They need money urgently.

How much money did we earn?

, , .

A grand total of $..

It's a start. Right?

Yes. OK, next step.

How do we give it to Drew

without letting on

that we know about the issue.

I know. We'll offer Drew a loan.

Mmm!

DrewA loan?

Why would I need a loan, Melanie?

Uh...because loans are made up of money.

And money is one of those things that...

Loans are made up of?

OK. Sit.

What's going on?

Um, well, Drew, we know--

AshleyYou were told by Lisa.

that Pine Hollow is broke.

I see.

Drew, we have $.,

and we want you to have it.

Girls, look, I appreciate the gesture.

But it's not as bad as it looks.

Really. Now, I'm sure you've got

better things to do around here than worry about me.

In fact, I think there might even be

some ponies on this property

that need to be ridden.

I did promise Eddie I'd take him out

for a hack today.

Mm-hmm.

And Dime likewise.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Everything will be OK. Go on.

MelanieHa ha.

AshleyThanks.

MelanieThere must be something else we can do

to help Drew.

Yeah, but you heard him.

He won't let us give him money.

But what if he were to find it?

I'll be right back.

ScooterJust so I'm clear now,

you're asking me to resurrect your singing career.

Like you ever got it going

in the first place.

Sorry. Late. Milkshake, please, Scooter.

Start on this.

We're talking business with Scooter.

CaroleOur business--singing.

I thought we were going to discuss


Pine Hollow being broke.

[Scooter clearing throat]

Ladies, now, you know that I believe in your talent.

StevieWe need to make money.

OK. All those famous singers out there now

had to start somewhere.

You don't begin with a platinum album

and $ million.

Then what are we looking at,

like our last gig here?

We got nothing.

Ah, you got exposure,

and exposure is very important

in the beginning.

ManScooter.

Look, I've got to go.

I'll put my mind to it, and might I say,

I'm delighted you've still got faith in me.

ManScooter, come on!

I won't let you down.

So is that our plan?

Well, it's something.

Stevie and I went through everything we have,

and even if my dad let me dip into my trust account,

we'd still only have a couple hundred dollars

and some cents.

"Some cents" is mine.

I have a plan.

When Storm is back to normal,

anyone can see what a fine horse he is.

We could sell him

for maybe a couple of thousand dollars.

CaroleStorm is a foster horse, so even if--

What do you mean, "even if"?

Nothing. I'll get your shake.

What the...?

$..

Good morning, Storm.

[nickers softly]

I brought you something.

Pretty good carrots.

Very tasty.

[neighs]

Very juicy.

Come on.

You know you want it.

[sighs]

Yummy carrot. You love carrots.

Hello, girls.

I'm here to see Drew.

Drew's not here right now.

He was down by the dam.

Oh, that's OK. I'll wait in his office.

I've got an appointment.

CaroleI know that guy.

He's from the bank.

[neighing]

RedEasy, boy.

It's all right. I'm not gonna hurt you.

Got to calm down.

Calm down.

Easy. Get settled.

Easy.

Calm down.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Easy.

[neighing]

I'm gonna try something a bit different.

You work with him.

I'll be right here.

You're OK.

[nickers, neighs]

Red.

Stay exactly where you are.

You're doing great, Lisa.

Now very slowly stand up

and walk backwards towards me.

It's OK.

[neighs]

Hello, Storm.

[exhales]

Come on.

Bill. Please take a seat.

Can I offer you a drink or anything?

Perhaps a coffee?

No.

I remember when Max took over

the running of Pine Hollow.

His mother was so proud.

I remember that moment as if it was yesterday.

Really?

I should.

I took that picture.

Over the years, I wish I had done the same.

I was more at home on a horse's back

than I ever was in any business suit.

But the bank,

that was in my family for generations.

But that choice between the head and the heart


is never an easy one.

Bill, we can work this out.

Now, I've spoken to Max.

If you could just postpone everything till he gets back.

Max has already missed several substantial deadlines.

But this--this course he's doing, Bill...

it could put Pine Hollow on the map.

We'll double the business easily.

I have never seen anyone put as much of themselves

into their business as Max has,

and if there were anyone I would want to see succeed

with their dreams, it would be Max.

But I have a business to run as well.

I'm sorry, but I have already given you

more time than I can afford.

You have to come up with the overdue loan payments

by the end of the day tomorrow.

To come up with that kind of money

in hours, that's...

that's impossible.

BillYou know, Drew--

and I've talked to Max about this before--

the acreage surrounding Pine Hollow is

very valuable.

The sale of it would be more than enough

to get you back on your feet.

That land has been part of the Regnery family

for generations.

And there are several local developers

who would offer you a very good price for it.

Now, you think about it,

and you let me know what you decide.

I'm truly sorry, Drew.

I'm sorry, Max.

It can't be true.

Drew can't sell the land around Pine Hollow

while Max is not here.

It doesn't look like he has a choice.

But where would we ride?

CaroleStevie, he wouldn't do it

if he didn't have to.

Hey. [horse neighs]

KristiI was thinking about Willow Reach.

VeronicaWell, Daddy said he could get me

into Ballantree.

They have over a hundred acres of groomed trails.

But isn't there a -month

waiting list for that place?

Ah, not for everyone.

Drew hasn't even sold the land yet,

and you've already gotten other stables picked out?

How can you be so heartless?

I'm being practical.

There's a difference.

Do you have any idea how boring it will be

to have no trails to ride on?

Mrs. Reg won't let that happen.

Oh, get a clue, Stevie.

There's nothing she can do to stop it.

Yeah.

We'll see about that.

OK, that's it.

There's got to be another way

to get Pine Hollow out of debt

besides selling the land or singing.

If there were, don't you think Drew

would have thought of it by now?

Well, he could raise the board

or charge more for lessons or...

Stevie, those are all great ideas,

but they're long-term.

Pine Hollow needs money now.

I still say there's got to be a way.

I'm sorry you've come back to such bad news, Aunt Liz.

Hey. Hmm?

Max wants to drop everything

and come back home.

I spoke to him.

There's no point.

And I had a talk with Bill Roth at the bank.

There's nothing Max can do to help the situation

by being here.

We need money and quickly.

I told him we might have to sell off

the land around Pine Hollow.

Look, Drew, what's important

is that Pine Hollow Stables continues

to operate as a riding school.

So we have to take whatever steps necessary

to ensure that that happens.

Including selling off the trails?

Once you've faced the worst

and looked it fair and square in the eye...

things seem to get better.

[chuckles]

It's good to have you back, Aunt Liz.

Oh...

[sighs]

We'll get through this.

Yeah.


Yeah, we'll get through this.

[clicks tongue]

Come on.

You can do it. Come on. Come on, Storm...

OK, Lisa.

Now try and get him to change his gait.

Remember, it's all about tone.

As you ask for the transition,

step towards his hind end

to push him forward.

And canter.

Yes.

Good boy.

You're doing it.

Perfect, Lisa.

Now I'm going to introduce the whip.

I'm not going to hurt him,

and he needs to know that.

LisaOh, you bad boy.

[snorting and neighing]

Lisa, get out!

Do you think it'll work?

It has to.

I've got the article in my locker.

It's about this rich guy

who invested in local community projects.

Turns out the press loves

that type of thing.

Well, there were so many reporters

wanting to interview him

that he had to hire a secretary

just to schedule all the interviews.

Hey, wasn't he on TV?

Yeah. I heard his daughter even got

a movie deal out of it.

If only we could get him

to invest in Pine Hollow.

Why don't you just ask me straight out?

Huh?

We're having a private conversation,

if you don't mind.

I know what you're trying to do--

convince me to get my father

to put money into Pine Hollow.

That's a great idea.

Yeah.

Uh, no. It's really dumb.

What's in it for me?

Well, we have had a lot of fun here.

Uh, speak for yourself.

The Saddle Club spoiled my fun

most of the time.

Nice try.

But I wasn't born yesterday.

ScooterHey.

I've got an even better idea.

Which is?

A high-paying gig will help matters.

You've got us a gig?

A high-paying gig?

Well, don't look so surprised.

I am your manager, aren't I?

Yeah, but you never actually managed

to do anything for us so far.

Harsh, Carole. Harsh.

Where is the gig?

At the Sweetwater Mall.

How much are we getting paid?

Whoo! $,.

$,?

StevieNow, Scooter,

take a deep breath and pinch yourself.

What was our appearance fee again?

$,.

We want it in advance.

What?

You've let us down once before, Scooter.

Up front or no deal.

Huh.

Right.

[whispering] $, in advance?

She must be crazy...

Both$,!

Oh, my!

LisaRed, please, it'll be OK.

He didn't mean it. You just frightened him.

That's all.

I frightened him?

He made a mistake.

No, Lisa. A mistake would have been

picking up the wrong canter lead,

not trying to mash me into a fence post.

That horse is clearly

unpredictable and dangerous.

I, of all people, should have known better.

I don't know what I was thinking

when I agreed to do this.

You were thinking we could help him!

Well, I was wrong.

There are some horses you just can't help,


no matter how much you'd like to.

But you don't know that!

Yes, I do.

I'm sorry, Lisa, but Storm

just does not belong at Pine Hollow.

But if you take him back to the shelter,

they'll put him down!

I wish there could be some other way.

Storm has left us no choice.

Red, please don't do this!

I'll be returning Storm first thing in the morning.

Until then, for your own safety,

you are not to go near that horse.

Is that understood?

I have to go tell Drew.

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[laughter]

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