02x04 - Show Ponies Part 2

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MaxPreviously on "The Saddle Club..."

You know the girl I told you about?

I just got word she'll be arriving this afternoon.

So tell me exactly what Scooter said.

He was totally in awe of our fabulous talent

and said he could get us a recording contract.

If I help you,

will you do exactly as I say?

Yes, of course!

Very well.

Everyone will please dismount.

Pardon?

We thought this might cheer you up.

Hugo should not be here.

He belongs to the past,

and the past is over.

Why do you ignore your beautiful horse?

It's cruel!

CaroleStevie!

LisaNo, that's a fair enough question, Carole.

You're really making him suffer.

Carole♪ Running free in a field of dreams ♪

♪ Galloping clouds like I've never seen ♪

Saddle Club♪ We can touch the sky when we jump this high ♪

♪ We can do anything ♪

♪ We are the Saddle Club ♪

♪ We can feel the air running through our hair ♪

♪ We can do anything ♪

♪ We are the Saddle Club

[Horse neighs]

Good girl, Prancer.

Did you guys see how poor Hugo looked this morning?

That horse needs to be worked.

He's looking more miserable every day.

Just like Dorothee.

Morning, Dorothee. Beautiful day.

Isn't he just beautiful?

LisaJust looks like the same old Red to me, Carole.

[Laughs] Very funny.

He's so focused on Dorothee.

I don't think he's only one there.

OK, OK.

You can say hello before I turn you out.

Dorothee?

Hugo's supposed to be in the field.

I'd appreciate it if you'd put him there, Red.

Now.

StevieIt's just not fair.

It can't go on like this.

[Girls laughing]

ScooterLadies.

I'd like to announce

that I've just signed you

for your first engagement!

What?

Our very first show!

Uh, it's called a "gig."

It's not a show, it's a gig.

Way to go.

Well, you know,

you've just got to have the contacts.

A gig!

Our very first gig!

DorotheeA gig?

What is a gig?

Carole, Lisa, and me have formed a singing group.

A gig is where we sing.

So many distractions.

You must make up your minds.

To be champion riders,

you must have dedication.

[Bell rings]

[Kristi groaning]

What did she do wrong?

Lisa?

Uh...um...

She allowed her horse to lose concentration

and come off the A*DS at the salute.

[Bell rings]

Carole?

She's in an extended trot,

and it should be collected.

[Rings]

DorotheeVery good, Veronica.

Well? Carole?

She let him move back a step after halt.

DorotheeCarole,

if you won't recognize mistakes in others,

you may not recognize them in yourself.

I know what you were doing,

but false praise can be as dangerous as criticism.

Now, I'd like to see a simple change.

[Rings]

StevieGood job!

LisaNicely done!

[Applause]

Nicely done!

[Rings]

How about this time?

Carole?


She has her collected.

VeronicaShe let her horse cut in

at that last corner,

and she's out of control.

DorotheeExcellent, Veronica.

Do you see your mistake now?

A circle is a circle, Stevie.

I'm sorry to be such a disappointment.

I'll get out of your way.

[Veronica and Kristi snickering]

I just don't get her, Hugo.

She doesn't care how people feel.

"A circle is a circle, Stevie."

[Hugo nickers]

Dorothee is so wrapped up in herself.

She makes everybody else miserable,

including you.

MaxCutting class?

Dressage and I just aren't meant for each other, Max.

It's not like you to quit.

Why doesn't she ever ride him?

She's too busy riding us,

that's why.

She's being very hard on you, sure,

but that's only because she's so hard on herself.

Why can't she get over it, Max?

I mean, I know it was a bad fall,

but she's only got a slight limp.

Maybe it's more than just a physical thing.

She shouldn't take it out on Hugo, though.

Hugo?

Hugo has forgotten and moved on.

Sometimes horses are smarter than we are.

But until she puts it behind her,

she can't really heal, and...

until she does,

there won't be a full recovery.

If only he could talk to her

and tell her how he feels.

You could talk to her.

She wouldn't listen to me.

Don't give up on her yet, Stevie.

You OK, Stevie?

I've been better.

She shouldn't have been so mean to you.

It's not fair.

It's because she's hurting so bad herself,

she wants to hurt others.

We're going to have to help her

to get over whatever's eating her up.

But how?

Hugo.

Hugo's the key.

If she can be friends with her horse again,

she can be friends with everybody else.

Including herself.

VeronicaOff to work, Scooter?

Yeah.

You still at JB's?

Yeah, I'm a maitre d' now.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

You must be really busy.

I mean, managing the Saddle Club girls

as well as being maitre d'?

It's nothing I can't handle.

[Laughs]

And a trio doesn't worry you?

Huh?

Oh, it's just that

the most successful bands these days

have members.

Like the Superheist.

...

Yeah, hey, good pick-up.

Look, I got to go.

[Popping sound]

Gee, that's annoying.

It helps me think.

Be my guest, then.

And it works!

Dorothee's got to believe

she's going to lose Hugo.

Go on!

And that will make her realize

how much he means to her.

That's good!

But lose him? What do you mean?

That's as far as I got.

You mean, maybe we have to steal Hugo?

Veronica!

Steal Veronica?

Why?

No, listen.

Veronica's always looking for a new horse.

Get her to buy Hugo...

And that might force Dorothee to...

Admit her true feelings.

Are we smart, or are we smart?

[Girls giggling]


[Dishes clatter] Whoa!

Uh, oh, sorry.

ChefScooter!

Scooter, come on, get in here!

No dishes again?

You dropped the dishes again!

ScooterOh, come on, I wasn't that late!

You're always late. Now, come on!

Scooter!

Maitre d'?

ScooterWell, um...

I do show people to their tables, too, you know.

I dropped in because I don't think

we quite finished our conversation.

Oh...

Well, um, if you're going to hang around,

you'll have to order something.

The chef's not in a very good mood today.

[Chef yelling, dishes shatter]

In fact, he's not in a good mood any day.

I'll have a glass of mineral water

and a squeeze of lemon.

So what's on your mind?

I have a proposition to put to you,

as a manager.

Ahh! sh**t.

I'd like you to manage me.

As what?

I sing.

I didn't know that.

Oh, actually, my--my father thinks

I've got a lot of promise,

and he said he'd even put money behind my career.

Are you interested in being part of it?

Um, well, uh...

I'll get the Saddle Club girls launched,

and--and then, you know--

No, no, no, no.

As part of the Saddle Club girls.

Whoa! Veronica.

But don't you and the, um...

the Saddle Club kind of...

well...

hate each other?

[Laughs] Oh,

that's just a game.

It looked pretty convincing from the outside.

If I'm in, so is Daddy's money.

OK. Look, Veronica, no offense,

but if I line you up with Carole,

Lisa, and Stevie,

it's not money I'm going to need,

it's intensive care.

I'm sorry.

Veronica♪ Poor little rich girl

♪ Who can know ♪

♪ How the jealousy hurts her so ♪

♪ I cry

CaroleHi, Veronica.

Beautiful day.

Just the best.

LisaCan't wait to get to the ring.

What about you, Veronica?

Depends on what mood Dorothee is in.

CaroleYeah, I think she picks on you.

I agree.

And it's not really your fault, Veronica.

With a better horse,

you'd be her prize pupil.

A better horse you think?

Garnet is sweet, but...

LisaYour father is a great businessman.

I reckon you should put in an offer for Hugo.

I wish my parents were rich enough to buy him.

But Hugo is Dorothee's horse.

CaroleThat's exactly it!

Dorothee doesn't want him.

I bet she'd sell him for a song.

Bargain of a lifetime!

It'll be great for everyone!

You're up to something, aren't you?

What?

Us?

Huh?

You want me to buy Hugo, don't you?

Why would we want you to do that?

I think it's a great idea,

and I'm sure Daddy will think so, too.

He's a magnificent horse.

You won't regret it.

But...

But what?

But you have to do something for me,

OK?

What is it?

I want to be in your singing group.

You're kidding.

What for?

But we get on your nerves,

don't we?


That's the deal.

Yes or no?

[Knocking on door]

Can't you read?

We're closed!

[Door opens]

We open at--

Hey, Scooter.

What do you guys want?

You can still make it tonight?

Yep, all of us can.

?

The Saddle Club's got a new member.

Me.

But I thought you guys, you know,

didn't like being in the same room together.

[Sighs] I told you,

that was all for show.

Oh, wow.

Well, I'll never understand girls.

Don't sweat it, Scooter.

So do I audition Veronica or--

StevieThat won't be necessary.

She's part of the line-up.

It's been decided.

Well, it's really hard to tell

what you girls are going to do next.

Actually, Scooter,

I'd like some more info

on what sort of gig this is going to be.

Uh...

why?

Well, like, where is it?

How much money you expect us to make?

How many people you expect to come?

Look, I've got it all sorted.

I'll pick you guys up at :,

and we'll go straight there.

Where?

The venue. Which is?

ChefScooter! Uh, got to go.

That's showbiz.

Word's got around to the other riding schools

that you're here.

They're very envious.

I just want to thank you

for allowing some of your expertise

to rub off on our pupils.

It is something to do.

It helps take my mind off things.

Well, that's what we're here for.

If there's anything I can do,

anything you'd like to talk about,

just ask, OK?

I still have trouble sleeping, Max.

Well,

you shouldn't push yourself so hard, Dorothee.

Have some fun, take Hugo for a ride.

I've told you,

I did not ask my parents to send him here.

Actually, your horse is something

I need to discuss with you.

I've had an offer to buy Hugo.

How do you feel about selling him?

Sell Hugo?

You never ride him.

You should consider selling him.

Perhaps, if the offer is good.

[Horse nickers]

[Crying quietly]

If we don't get Dorothee back on that horse,

she'll never ride again.

[Dorothee crying quietly]

Hi, Scooter.

We need to have a talk.

Oh, right, uh, what about?

I want to know a lot more about this gig tonight,

and don't give me the brush-off this time.

I want answers.

Um, it's all systems go.

Uh, you don't have to worry about a thing.

I worry whenever you say that.

Look, the Saddle Club girls trust me.

And I think they're going to regret it.

Why?

Well, for starters,

is this music promoter guy going to be there or not?

Jed Fender? Uh, no.

Uh, he's doing something else.

Yeah, that's what I thought.

So how big is the venue?

Well, it's not like a huge, um, stadium.

Yeah, so how big is it?

RedScooter?

I delivered those hay bales to JB's.

I didn't know how you wanted them arranged.

VeronicaJB's?

Is the gig at JB's?

I'm going to have it looking like a million dollars.

I am not singing at a coffee shop!


I-i-it--it's more of an entertainment lounge.

The only entertainment at JB's

is you trying to be a waiter.

It's hysterical.

You can't pull out now, Veronica.

It's so unprofessional.

And how would you know,

being so amateur yourself?

VeronicaLook,

I've decided to pull out of your singing group.

Huh?

Why?

Really?

Well, we respect your decision.

Yes, we all do.

Fine.

What's happened?

Um, are you still going to buy Hugo?

Of course I am.

Me buying Hugo is the only good thing

to have come out of this whole stupid mess.

That's not a very nice thing to say, Veronica.

Well, it's not a very nice thing to do.

Who's doing what?

Scooter!

What's he doing?

He's just making this whole gig thing up.

What?

Why should he make it up?

Oh, I don't know,

some guy ego thing, I suppose.

I don't know, and I don't care.

You mean there's no gig tonight?

Well, if you call a sing-along

at JB's coffee shop a gig.

And Jed Fender won't be there.

Where am I going to find another backing band now?

It's not just a coffee shop!

It's more of an...

entertainment lounge.

Scooter, can we talk to you

about the gig tonight?

sh**t!

Is it really at JB's?

Uh, Veronica sure moves fast, huh?

Why didn't you just tell us?

I needed you guys.

What?

Well, my job is on the line.

My boss said unless I could get

some more customers in,

he'd have to sack me.

Is there anything else we should know?

Uh, no. Well,

the backing band have just...

uh, cancelled.

Scooter!

Sorry.

LisaI've got butterflies in my tummy.

Don't worry,

we're going to knock them dead!

Carole, listen, I'm, um, uh...

uh...

What do you think, Colonel Hanson?

They're, um...um...

eye-catching.

Where's Carole?

Here, Dad.

What do you think you're wearing, young lady?

These are our costumes.

Oh, no, no, no. I don't think so.

This isn't like you.

You're being so old-fashioned.

I can afford to be old-fashioned, OK?

I'm your father.

Now, I want you to listen up.

I want you to change into something

a little more, um...um...

uh, sensible.

That's it, sensible. All of you!

And none of you leave here

until you do!

They all turn into parents in the end.

♪ There's a dream I can remember ♪

♪ I've dreamt it many nights ♪

♪ A magic creature comes to me ♪

♪ A black stallion horse of flight ♪

♪ Wings are shining aubergine ♪

♪ And eyes that look for me ♪

♪ He wears no tack or costume, strong ♪

♪ And beautiful to see ♪

♪ He nuzzles at my neck ♪

♪ He surely wants to ride ♪

♪ I climb onto his back ♪

♪ Before he checks, I'm holding ♪

♪ Tight

♪ We canter through a forest so enchanting ♪

♪ Where the people everywhere smile ♪

♪ 'Cause they're happy ♪

♪ We ride a velvet ride ♪


♪ It takes us through a clearing ♪

♪ To the edge of the world ♪

All♪ And then we're flying ♪

♪ Through the skies tonight ♪

♪ My friend beats his wings ♪

♪ To a song of power and mind ♪

♪ Mystical places of happiness and peace ♪

♪ A wonderland ♪

♪ Our land of dreams

[Cheering and applause]

Well, Mr. Di Angelo,

Hugo is one of the finest horses

we've ever seen here at Pine Hollow

and worth every penny of the asking price.

Well, that remains to be seen.

If my daughter takes to him,

then I'll discuss terms with Max.

Do you want a leg up, Veronica?

Thank you, Red.

[Hugo nickers]

Good boy, Hugo.

We're going to be great friends, aren't we?

Walk on, Hugo.

He's wonderful, Daddy.

Exactly what I want!

Walk pirouette, Hugo.

Walk pirouette.

(Hugo whinnies and neighs wildly)

Stop that!

Stop that this instant!

[Hugo whinnies wildly]

Daddy! Daddy!

Do something! Do something!

Attention, Hugo.

Ecoute.

Calme-toi, s'il vous plait.

Oh, Daddy, it was so awful.

FrankThere, there, there, darling.

Ca va? Ca va bien, mon ami?

Shh, shh, shh, shh.

Hugo wants you to ride him.

[Nickers]

Merci, Hugo.

Merci.

[All laugh]

Allons, Hugo.

And thank you, my friends.

[All laugh]

Yes!

[Hugo whinnies]

Saddle Club♪ Mmm, mmm, yeah

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ Life should be ♪

♪ Mmm, mmm, yeah ♪

♪ Fun for everyone ♪

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ Come and see

♪ Life should be

♪ Fun for everyone ♪

[Girls laugh]