03x18 - Staying the Distance

[bunniefuu]

You can do it, Veronica!

Oh, Garnet's just not picking up her back hooves!

Give her time and she will.

StevieWatch and learn from a pro, Veronica.

Right. And when you see one, let me know.

Ugh!

I thought we had it that time, Starlight.

Don't let the rails get you down, ladies.

Practice makes perfect!

All right, Lisa, you're turn.

I don't know if Prancer and I are ready

for the double jumps, Mrs. Reg.

You won't know unless you try.

Way to go, Lisa!

Mrs. RegThe first clear round of the day. Congratulations, Lisa.

I have a feeling you and Prancer

are going to give the others

a run for their money this year.

Me?

With a little more practice,

you could make it all the way to the regionals.

Good girl.

♪ Hello, world

♪ This is me

♪ Life should be

♪ Mm-mm, yeah

♪ Fun for everyone

♪ Hello, world

♪ Come and see

♪ Life should be

♪ Fun for everyone

[Laughter]

LisaCome on, Prancer.

StevieLisa is really on fire these days.

Totally.

She might be snapping at our heels.

I'm good with that.

What's the fun of winning if you have no competition?

CaroleHey, Lisa?

Stevie and I are going in for a soda.

Want to come?

Later.

Remember, one step at a time.

Says who?

[Veronica's cell rings] ♪ It's my life

♪ It's my life

VeronicaVeronica diAngelo.

Yes.

Yes?

Yes, of course!

When?

Wonderful!

Yes! Yes!

Yes!

What's going on?

She's just saying "yes" a lot.

VeronicaYes! Yes, yes, I'll be here!

Bye!

So, what gives?

Yes!

Put us out of our misery.

That was the television program "Country Round-up."

They're doing a segment on the regional jump-off

and want to feature me.

StevieOh. What made them choose you?

They wanted the most gifted up-and-coming rider in the district.

So, what made them choose you?

[Melanie snickers]

When are they coming?

Cliff Tyson, their sports specialist, is on his way now!

[Veronica giggles]

We'll follow him around.

He's a professional.

He'll give me tips on camera work.

He'll give us tips.

This is my big break.

Our big break.

Hi.

I'm Veronica diAngelo.

Yeah, that's great. Let's get started, shall we?

"Started"?

Don't you want to discuss our approach?

"Approach"?

How best to show off my character

and talent and personality.

Yeah, well, my report's going out in hours,

so you better make it quick.

Oh.

CliffSo, uh, can you get on a horse

and, uh, do some horse things, like, uh,

jumping and stuff?

Whatever.

Uh, Jack? Is the arena free?

Lisa's practicing. Phil and Murray have just gone in.

Well, can you get them out?

Why?

Because we'll be filming.

Wouldn't they make good background?

Saddle up Garnet

and bring her out for me, please.


Yes, your majesty.

So, what do you think of my make-up?

Uh, this is "Country Round-up." It's not a beauty pageant.

Are you Cliff Tyson, the famous sports guy?

Who wants to know?

I'm Melanie, and this is my camera assistant, Jess.

Hey, I'm not your assistant.

We cover Pine Hollow for "Hoofbeat."

CliffSo what do you want?

We've heard you're like the best at your job, in the world.

So we wondered, could we tag along?

Pick up some pointers from the master?

What do you two want?

Can't you see we're busy?

CliffIs she always like this?

No...

Usually she's worse.

Lisa's still got Prancer hard at it.

Prancer's not moving right.

Hmm.

Favoring the front leg.

All right, people, clear the arena!

Filming in progress!

MurrayHuh?

Film us! We don't mind!

Ha ha ha!

VeronicaCould you leave? Vamoose!

I won't be long.

Ohh, so selfish.

So very, very selfish.

CliffOK, Veronica.

Impress me.

VeronicaI've prepared a little intro.

My name is Veronica diAngelo,

and I've been riding almost as long as I've been walking.

I remember my mother and father saying

"Our little Veronica's going to be a star rider someday."

Oh!

Do the world a favorjust ride off and keep going...

Forever!

Ugh!

No, don't film this!

No, I like it! I like it!

Stop filming! You deaf?

Cut! Cut! Cut!

Cut!

Cut.

Cut.

Cut!

Lisa?

I think there's something wrong

with her left front leg.

Really?

Yeah, she was favoring it a little.

Let's see.

LisaYou're right. I didn't notice it out there.

It's a bit swollen.

That was a really long session, Lisa.

I think you should get the vet.

The cortisone should do the trick.

LisaSo Prancer will be all right?

Oh, nothing much to worry about, really.

So I can ride her again tomorrow?

Probably.

"Probably"?

VetWell it's the flare-up of an old injury,

so it's...

it's difficult to predict exactly what might happen.

So you wouldn't ride her?

Mrs. RegLisa, don't badger the vet.

She's told you what's wrong with Prancer.

You can come back and check on her

in the morning, then it's your call.

VeronicaAnd I won this medal for being the youngest rider ever

to win the junior show-jumping championships.

In the whole country?

No, in the district.

And I won this sash for honorable mention in the dressage,

in the intermediate section,

even though I was only a junior.

Wow.

VeronicaI keep a lot of my ribbons and trophies here

because we've run out of room at home.

The year before last, I was the most awarded rider

on the -day eventing calendar.

Oh, Desi?

Could you please bring that trophy over here?

The viewers wouldn't want to miss that one.

And, Desi, how do you feel about all of Veronica's accomplishments?"], index,…}

She's very proud of me, and probably grateful, too.

Because since she's been riding with me,

she too has begun to win awards.

Talent rubs off on other people.

SimonNone of it rubbed off on me, Veronica.

Well, unfortunately you're a special case, Simon.

[snaps fingers]

A little more focus please, Cliff.

I'm only halfway through showing my awards.

No, that's enough for one day, Veronica.

Got what I want.


StevieShe seems fine.

LisaShe's moving freely.

What do you think, Carole?

Yeah, she's better than yesterday.

You don't sound very convinced.

CaroleMaybe you should rest her,

just to be on the safe side.

I really need to practice today

to have any chance against you guys on Saturday.

But Prancer's still favoring it.

She looks fit to me.

Is that why?

You don't want Prancer to be ready?

Huh?

To get me out of the way.

Of course not.

I want to compete with you fair and square.

Carole's not like that, Lisa. You know that.

CaroleI want what's best for Prancer.

End of story.

Yeah, sorry.

OK, Jack, I'll take over now.

Thanks.

I think the main reason that I'm so successful on Garnet in competition"], index,…}

is because I spend so much time with her.

And it's quality time.

I'm always curry-combing or brushing her.

SimonOh, please.

MelanieQuick, Veronica's saddling her horse.

JessThat's a first.

MelanieThis'll be rare footage.

Could you pests please get lost?

But we want to learn how it's done from a professional.

Just scram!

VeronicaNow!

Kids.

With the regionals coming up,

why aren't you out there now?

Well, unlike the girls practicing out there,

I have a rather natural talent.

So when they're out there giving it all they've got,

they're still not half the rider I am.

StevieGood luck.

Especially to Prancer.

She seems fine.

Come on, Prancer.

Let's show everybody here what we're made of.

[pole clangs]

Prancer, are you OK?

Mrs. RegThat's definitely enough for today, Lisa.

Told her.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry, Prancer.

Daddy said I might get endorsement deals.

You know, "This is the saddle that Veronica diAngelo rides on."

Where's Cliff?

Melanie and Jess are trying to talk him into

doing a segment on Trouble.

They are so pushy, those two.

I'm dying to see how I look.

Is he still with the terrible twosome?

Yep. They've got him cornered.

[button clicks]

Pine Hollow story, take one.

Behind the leafy tranquility of Pine Hollow stables

lurks a crueler, harsher reality.

We're about to meet Veronica "victory-at-any-price" diAngelo,

a young go-getter who will sacrifice anything

or anybody to get where she wants to be,

which is out in front-- way out in front--

and if she has to trample other riders into the ground,

too bad.

Ohh.

VeronicaI want you to redo it.

You had no right to pry into my footage.

And you had no right to make up those lies!

I didn't make anything up.

I do not trample other riders into the ground.

I've got it on film.

I'm a tough competitor, but I'm fair.

That's not true, is it?

I... No, it's not!

CliffHey, kid...

you only got this gig 'cause your father owns half the TV channel."], index,…}

All coverage is good coverage, believe me.

So, are you going to redo it?

Oh, come on. It's you being you. The camera doesn't lie.

It's not going to air!

The slot's in two days, so it's this or nothing.

Plenty of minerals in these pellets.

They should certainly help with muscle regeneration.

You must really hate what I've done.

Why?

You've got more points than any other riders so far,

and I expect you to go on to the regionals.

But how will I do that now Prancer's lame?

Prancer is not the only horse in the world.

My Barq would suit you well,

and Comanche could certainly deal with the extra work.

I can't just abandon Prancer.


You're not abandoning her.

Your skill set is really improving,

and maybe Prancer is finding it hard

to keep up with you.

But it seems so mean...

and disloyal.

You're getting yourself worked up.

Think back to Patch.

You really loved that horse and he loved you,

but you outgrew him as you became more advanced.

I can't do that to Prancer.

Mrs. RegThink about it.

It's your big chance.

MelanieThat's not his best side.

JessBut it's where the light's best.

The sun's coming from over there.

Cliff said light is what makes a shot.

Hi, ladies!

Ah.

VeronicaNice shot.

Doesn't Trouble look fabulous?

Do you want something, Veronica?

What? I can't drop in on two young filmmakers

and admire their work?

What do you want, Veronica?

How much stuff did you get of me?

Quite a lot.

OK. Here's the thing.

I'd like to commission you to do the piece for "Country Round-up.""], index,…}

What about Cliff?

Uh, he's just not working out.

I had a word to Dad, who had a word to the channel...

MelanieSo what's in it for us?

I'll give you $. an hour.

Each?

No.

It's just that we're flat out

in our doco on Trouble here.

Couple of other ideas bubbling away...

Fine. Each.

But for that, I want something special.

LisaSo that's what Mrs. Reg said,

but I don't know.

What do you think I should do?

I think it's a big shame if you don't ride on Saturday.

I'd love to see the look on Veronica's face when you beat her.

What do you think, Carole?

There's nobody who knows horses more than Mrs. Reg,

and if she says go for it on Barq or Comanche,

you should listen.

I don't know what to do.

We'll work it out.

MelanieShe wants something special.

JessAnd we do too.

MelanieIt's going out network coast to coast;

we need a script.

Huh.

Could you write one?

What's the fee?

Couldn't you just do it as a favor?

Favors don't pay the rent.

Has Veronica given you a budget?

Five bucks an hour.

Each?

No.

Jess...

Each.

So we'll split that.

No, that's too much.

The script's the most important thing.

No, directing is.

Script.

Directing.

I'll tell you what I'll do.

I'll write some theme music,

and throw that in for nothing.

OK, we'll split down the middle with you.

You've got yourself a deal, ladies.

Deal.

Deal.

Mrs. Reg's voiceYour skill set is really improving,

and maybe Prancer is finding it hard to keep up with you.

Think about it. It's your big chance.

Carole's voiceThere's nobody who knows horses more than Mrs. Reg."], index,…}

Mrs. Reg's voiceIt's your big chance.

LisaJack?

Jack, you've been around Prancer the whole time,

but you haven't said anything.

What do you think I should do?

I've asked everybody.

What should I do?

There are two you haven't asked.

You haven't asked to yourself.

You've known since minute one, day one.

Who? Who else should I ask?

Tell me!

I'm sorry.

I just wanted to be better than everyone else.

[whinnying]

And you paid for it.


LisaAnd the regionals...

if you don't go, I don't go.

You and me... forever.

[nickers]

You've all improved enormously,

and you've all reached a sufficient standard

to go on to the regionals!

Yes, I knew it!

Mrs. RegCongratulations!

Hey, way to go.

Yeah, well, you made it easy for us by not competing.

But you'll have to watch out for me next year.

Huh. I won't be holding my breath.

How's Prancer?

[Prancer whinnies]

I guess that answers my question.

I know a horse that wants to do some jumps.

I'll get her saddle.

Jack?

Thanks...for everything.

No. You and Prancer worked it out.

[applause]

VeronicaShh-shh-shh. Everybody sit down.

I'm on television. It's me.

TV AnnouncerComing up, another installment of "Country Round-up.""], index,…}

Shh! Shh-shh.

HostWe now go to Pine Hollow stables,

all the way out in Willow Creek,

to meet a brilliant, up-and-coming young horse-woman.

Well, I wonder who that could be.

Quiet in the cheap stalls!

[murmuring]

Shh!

Hey, how come your name's first?

Alphabetical. Sorry.

Atwood comes before Cooper.

Hi!

My name is Veronica diAngelo.

Veronica, on TVWhen I ride a horse, it's not me and the horse."], index,…}

We're not two things.

It's just me.

MurrayOh, my gosh.

It is because of a perfect understanding of the animal I ride

that I'm such an accomplished equestrienne.

Blech. Easy, stomach.

[Veronica giggles on TV]

If it weren't for my age, I would be at these Olympics.

I will certainly carry the hopes for my country

at the next Olympics.

Oh, man. Let me out of here.

MurrayI need some fresh air.

I want you to spend a day with me in my universe.

No, thanks.

Peasants!

Why do people call me the best young equestrienne in the nation?"], index,…}

Yeah, why?

LisaIt's got us beat.

Veronica, on TVWatch and find out.

So what do you think, Desi?

It's...amazing!

I know. And it's just so me.

Yes, it is, Veronica.

And us.

Oh, be quiet.

I'm about to show you what goes into making a champion.

Thank you, Simon.

You've shown the world who I truly am.

That's what everyone has been saying, Veronica.

[Garnet whinnies]

Oh, Garnet.

Oh!

[music plays]

♪ You buy a new top, it shrinks in a day ♪

♪ Straighten your hair, but it rains right away ♪

♪ You go to bed, complexion like a peach ♪

♪ Get up in the morning, there's a zit on your cheek ♪

♪ Oh

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ In this crazy world

♪ Jump on a meeting and you can't be stopped ♪

♪ The jumps are high, but you fly over the top ♪

♪ The crowd applauds a team with hearts so pure ♪

♪ Then your horse pulls up and throws you in a pile of manure ♪

♪ Oh

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ In this crazy world


♪ Your dad keeps hassling you to study more ♪

♪ Your mom's complaining you don't do your chores ♪

♪ There's always someone on your case it seems ♪

♪ How's a girl supposed to chase her dreams? ♪

♪ No one else can ever make up your mind ♪

♪ You gotta stay sweet, and you gotta be kind ♪

♪ But you gotta be strong in the modern world ♪

♪ Get outta the way, 'cause here come the girls ♪

♪ Yeah

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ In this crazy world

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ That's what it's like, yeah ♪

Stevie♪ Being a girl

Lisa♪ Being a girl

Saddle Club♪ In this crazy world

[laughter]