03x19 - Borrowing Freedom

[bunniefuu]

MaxNow, the double oxer is a tough proposition

and must be respected.

I know some of you have cleared it already--

I've done it, Max.

Yeah. Easily done as a rough-rider Stevie,

but I want to see some style and finesse.

Now as usual, safety must come first.

So, if at any time in the run-up,

it's not working for you,

break off and go round again. Any questions?

Um...should we be trying for maximum pace

when we reach the set-up?

Ah. That is the million dollar question, Simon.

You see, too much pace

and your horse will just run straight through it,

but not enough pace and you won't get the height.

Yeah, that's what I've found.

Uh...maybe it's best if you just watch

the first couple of sessions, Simon.

Okay! Lisa, you're up first.

[Prancer neighs]

Oh come on, Prancer!

It'll come. Don't worry.

Carole, you're next.

[Horse neighs]

MaxOh, just clipped it, Carole.

Great effort!

All right Veronica. You're up.

[Garnet neighs]

No, Garnet! What are you doing?

Ah!

[Garnet neighs]

VeronicaI expect my horse to be in better condition, Jack.

Is that too much to ask?

JackGarnet's fine, Veronica.

Then why did she duck out on me like that?

It's not all Garnet's fault.

What did you say?

LisaJack's saying that both of you ducked out.

Garnet let me down!

No! Prancer didn't make the jump

because I didn't set her up right.

Because you're not as good as me.

We both blew it, Veronica.

We're the same.

Lisa's right.

I want you to spend much more time with Garnet.

That is what you're paid for, isn't it, Jack?

Her problem is-

No, your problem is...

your problem is you should be nicer...

especially to Garnet.

If Garnet doesn't want to do what she's told,

I'll find a way to make her.

♪ 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!

[Donkey brays]

[Laughing]

CaroleI thought she was going to explode.

LisaMaybe I said too much.

Are you kidding?!

I wish I had gotten that on video.

You were awesome!

It's just so unfair to blame it on your horse.

She's been kind of neglecting Garnet lately,

don't you think?

Maybe it's because she's been posing for this magazine.

What a surprise!

She just happened to leave it open on the right page.

And it's not even Garnet.

Poor Garnet.

It really stinks.

I'm gonna ask Jack if I can take Garnet out for a hack.

Give her some TLC.

Do you think that's a good idea?

Every time I walk past her stall,

she's got her head down.

Veronica wouldn't like it.

You've obviously mistaken me for someone who cares.

Go, Lisa!

You're flat out, right?

Pretty busy.

So you probably don't have time to do what Veronica asked.

Hey? So I'll take Garnet out for you.

Veronica would have a fit.

If she found out.

Where is she now?

Her father owns a magazine

and she's on another photo sh**t.

Well, if she's too busy...

Thanks, Jack. You're a nice guy.

Tell Veronica that.

She doesn't listen to a thing I say.


Probably best to take the back trails.

I'm way ahead of you.

[Trouble grunts]

Hey, Jess.

Hey.

Are those all for Trouble?

No, silly,

I'm selling chocolate covered almonds

to raise money for school camp.

$.. Can I put you down for five?

How about I start with one?

It's been a pleasure doing business with you.

Ow!

What's wrong?

I must have bitten the inside of my mouth.

Okay.

I'm off to sell some boxes to Jack...

and Chewie.

I mean, with a name like Chewie, how can he resist?

[Garnet neighs]

[Garnet snorts]

What about it, Garnet?

Good, girl.

You've got wings, haven't you?

MelanieChewie bought ten boxes.

JessWow.

Can I interest you in a few more boxes?

No thanks. I'm broke.

[Penny neighs]

What's wrong with Penny?

I have no idea.

Maybe she just wants to go for a caaanter!

Where's she off to?

Whoa, Penny! Stop!

Why did Penny bolt like that?

[Penny neighs]

And we want to head left, don't we?

It's like she wants to go somewhere special.

Come on, Penny.

Care to tell me what you're doing?

I just thought... I'd...

You just thought you'd bond with my horse

to make it harder for me tomorrow.

What?

No! Of course not.

She's hot!

Have you been riding her?

She looked kind of lonely.

The Saddle Club are so sneaky.

You're always saying, "I'm doing it for the horses. "

As if!

What's that?

None of your business.

That's one of those bits that hurts the horses' mouths.

Are you going to use it on Garnet?

Like I said, none of your business.

Now if you don't mind,

I'd like some time with my horse.

Now!

[Snorts]

LisaMax? Max!

Max, Veronica's got one of those cruel bits for Garnet.

Yes, her father rang me about it.

You've got to stop her!

I would never use one myself,

and nor would you,

but a lot of people do.

Yeah, bad riders!

Usually.

We've got to do something.

I'll have a word with her,

but it's her call.

CaroleThat is just so wrong, Veronica.

StevieAnd don't think it's going to work.

LisaIt causes pain...

so it won't help in the long run.

Always throwing money at a problem

instead of trying to fix it.

Everything all right, class?

I'm trying to concentrate, Max,

but the Saddle Club won't stop gabbling at me.

MaxWell, a double oxer is a great conversation stopper.

Lisa, let's see how you are today.

[Prancer neighs]

[Sighs]

You crowded Prancer, Lisa.

She would've measured her own distance,

but you didn't let her.

Yeah, I know. Sorry.

It's okay. You'll get it.

Too big for me.

Don't sweat it.

StevieAfter you've done it once, it gets easier.

Your turn, Veronica.

[Garnet neighs]

[Garnet neighs]

Well done, Veronica.

But now that you've got such a strong bit,

try not to be so hard on the horse's mouth.

Don't worry, Lisa.


You'll get it one day...

some day.

Why don't you just wear spurs, too?

Yeah, make a matching set.

This is what a mature horse owner does.

She identifies a problem and fixes it.

[Snorts]

What's the matter?

[Snorts]

Aren't you hungry?

That thing is making your mouth too sore to eat.

This has got to stop!

Where is it? Where's what?

My new bit.

How would I know?

You've tried to come between me and Garnet

by smooching up to her,

and this is just your next little trick.

Has it ever occurred to you

whoever took that horrible thing

was just trying to protect Garnet.

You want me to fail. Admit it.

JackHey, slow coaches, everybody else is waiting.

But...

Let's go, Veronica. Get moving.

MaxOkay. Everybody is improving, which is great to see.

Even when the horse refuses the jump,

you're still getting valuable feedback as to why.

Okay, Veronica and Garnet were especially good yesterday.

So show us how it's done, Veronica.

No, Garnet!

MaxYour turn, Stevie. One moment, Stevie.

VeronicaCongratulations,

your little plan is working.

It's not us, it's you.

Swallow your pride, Veronica.

Ask for help.

MaxOkay, Stevie!

Tuna. Again.

Trade you half my tuna for half your BLT?

I hate tuna, too.

Granddad loves fish

and thinks everyone else should.

Is it that bad?

No, it's...

Did you bite the inside of your mouth again?

Must have.

[Penny snorts]

Penny!

What's up?

It's like she's saying, "Let's go".

But where?

Jack...

the thing is,

I'm having a bit of trouble with Garnet.

Right.

If I can't sort it out, I won't make the cut.

Right.

Would you be able to work with her and me...

before Saturday?

Jump on and show me what's happening.

Come on, Penny. Gee up!

First you couldn't get her to stop,

now you can't get her going.

Yah! Yah! Let's go, Penny!

Is this your dentist, Jess?

Uh... it may be.

Uh-huh.

And when was the last time you had a check-up?

Er... I'm not sure.

Maybe last month.

Or maybe last year?

Maybe.

Well, since we're here, maybe we should go inside.

So this is what it was all about.

Penny knew you had a toothache.

You see?

She's ducking out all the time.

Now look at her...

she's not doing a thing I ask!

Easy, Garnet.

Jump down, Veronica.

I've got her.

Her problem is she...

Garnet hasn't got a problem--

you have!

What did you say?

Garnet is shy at the oxer because you are.

It's because she's scared.

No! It's because you're scared.

I have never been afraid of a jump.

I didn't say you were.

What you're afraid of is failing...

and looking silly in front of the others.

Either way, Garnet can feel it.

That's the problem.

Can I have my horse back, please.

LisaWhat did Jack say?

This is the Jack you said would help me, right?

StevieYeah.


He understands everything about horses.

He'll train you to be more--

I don't need training!

My horse does.

But Jack will--

VeronicaI've tried Jack.

He said no.

So now I'll try someone else.

Who?

Kurt Bidecker.

But he is so harsh.

You can't do it!

Just watch me.

Lisa!

Where's Garnet?

Somewhere safe.

You've stolen my horse.

StevieYou don't deserve a horse like that.

VeronicaWho do you think you are?

CaroleWe're Garnet's friends.

What's going on in here?

Max, the Saddle Club have taken Garnet somewhere.

Is that right?

LisaBut, Max,

Veronica's bringing in Kurt Bidecker.

StevieBecause she can't do a jump!

CaroleShe's the one who needs help!

Not Garnet!

MaxWhoa! Whoa! One at a time.

First of all, it's Veronica's horse.

But I--

MaxYou cannot take the law into your own hands, Lisa.

But Kurt Bidecker uses the whip way too much.

He's cruel.

Mr. Bidecker is an accredited horse trainer.

Veronica wants to break Garnet's spirit.

Lisa, Carole, Stevie,

Garnet is not your horse.

Bring her back now. But--

Do it now!

And while you're at it...

bring back my wire bit.

LisaDesi?

You've got to stop her.

How?

You're her friend, she'll listen to you.

She doesn't listen to anybody.

You've got to try.

She'll just say I'm on your side,

which will make her do the opposite of what I say.

Please.

You can't go through with it.

You've got to call it off.

Did they send you?

I'm here for me...

and for you.

The Saddle Club are always interfering.

Forget about them!

Garnet's all that matters.

It's too late. It's not too late.

Kurt Bidecker is on his way now.

[Neighs]

What did you say to me when I first arrived here?

You said the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

You said...

"When we ride a horse, we borrow freedom."

It's not ours.

It's not ours to keep, Veronica.

Give it back.

I do love you, Garnet.

[Horse neighs]

I told Bidecker not to come.

Jack, can you help me?

You bet.

[Girls laugh]

What's this for?

Guess.

'Cause I'm nice.

Nice you're not. Hey!

The Saddle Club are nice.

You're something better.

Thanks.

A friend who stopped me doing something I'd regret.

That's box number six.

Maybe we should slow down.

Have you had enough yet, Trouble?

[Trouble grunts]

No, we're good.

So when will you be able to pay me for these?

Ah...

after we pay the dentist.

Oh.

Yeah. Eat chocolate,

pay dentist.

Eat chocolate. Then pay you.

Hey, Trouble?

[Trouble grunts]

Uh-huh.

♪ She wears white socks like her mother does ♪

♪ But her skinny legs don't work like they're supposed to ♪


♪ Her head is proud when she does stand up ♪

♪ And she cheeks around the paddock ♪

♪ Just to show you

♪ Ohh, she is mine

♪ She'll grow up into something fine ♪

♪ My little foal

♪ My little foal

♪ She's my little friend, I'll teach her well ♪

♪ She'll be the cleverest beauty ♪

♪ You'll ever see

♪ And we'll ride on trails up mountainsides ♪

♪ To the very top

♪ Where the wind and rain are free ♪

♪ Ohhh, she is mine

♪ She'll grow up into something fine ♪

♪ My little foal

♪ My little foal

♪ When you're feeling sad

♪ There's nothing like a friend ♪

♪ Who'll let you talk and love you back again ♪

♪ This little horse will grow up strong with me ♪

♪ With me

♪ Ohh, she is mine

♪ She'll grow up into something fine ♪

♪ Up mountainsides we'll be riding ♪

♪ My little foal

♪ My little foal