03x06 - Facing the Music

[bunniefuu]

[Murray speaks indistinctly]

Murray: Shark! Ha ha ha!

[horses whinny]

Lisa: Easy, Prancer!

Carole: Whoa, Starlight!

Stevie: Guys, did you have to? We're rehearsing here.

Have some consideration!

Come on, guys, lighten up!

The horses have probably had enough ballet

for one day.

Anyway, it's time

for some real riding.

Is that what you call it?

We're about to race along the ridge.

Want to tag along?

If you can keep up with Chili, that is.

Lisa: Thanks...

but I'll pass.

What? You worried about breaking a nail?

You're on.

Hey, wait up!

Stevie: Whoa! [panting]

Good girl, champion.

[panting]

You took your time.

[chuckles]

♪ 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]

[laughter]

Carole: What do you mean, you're doing a time trial with the boys?

Lisa: You'll ruin Belle for the competition.

I just don't get why you'd risk the time trial

when Belle's already been injured.

But I won't be riding Belle.

Phil's organized a quarter horse for me.

You're a dressage rider, not a rough rider.

Yeah. And what if you fall off?

You can break your arm.

Lisa: Or your leg.

Or your neck!

Guys, relax!

The boys aren't that crazy.

And besides, I've given them my word.

Then take it back.

Carole: Why are you so keen on helping the boys?

They don't respect our style of riding.

Well, not yet.

But if I can prove I can keep up with them in their territory,

maybe they'll give all us girls a little more respect.

Is it just me, or is it kind of leaning over?

It's still standing; that's the main thing.

So we need to raise some money.

Yeah.

Well, how about we hire Trouble out as a novelty act?

Or we could hold a fundraiser.

No, wait, I've got it: a raffle.

Perfect.

"Buy a ticket to help a donkey in distress."

I like it.

We can set up a tent at District Comp day.

We'd sell heaps of tickets.

All we need is a prize.

Cake! Cake!

Better yet, one of Mrs. Reg's famous carrot cakes.

Are they good?

Are you kidding? They should be ill*gal.

Good horse.

See?

Everything's sweet.

Everything's cool.

We're looking good.

[sighs]

Did--did you see that?

See what?

Nothing.

Desi: The musical event looks like it could be fun.

Veronica: It can be quite impressive if it's done well.

The Saddle Club look good.

I was thinking of putting my name down as their reserve rider.

Uh, don't get me wrong.

They deserve points for extra effort,

but, uh, really they're just a bunch of hacks.

You could do so much better.

You think?

Of course. Give yourself some credit.

[horses whinny]

Jack, do horses ever play games?

Yeah, all the time, especially out in the paddock.

No, I mean

do they ever play tricks on each other?

What--what sort of tricks?

Mean tricks. Say, um...

throw water on each other just for a laugh?

I think you're spending a little too much time on the Internet, Simon.

Melanie: Mrs. Reg?

We were just wondering if you might do us a humongous favor

and bake one of those super yummy carrot cakes of yours?

Well, you might be able to twist my arm.

It's for a good cause.

We're holding a raffle to raise money for Trouble.

Well, I'll see if I've got the ingredients.

But don't tell Max.

He's been bugging me to make one of those cakes.

Melanie and Jess: Thanks, Mrs. Reg.

Oh, girls, the roster's up.

Cool! The musical event starts at 11:00;

not too early and not too late.

[sighs]

The time trial event starts at 11:00, too.

You've got to pull out.

Lisa: Stevie?

You are gonna pull out, right?

But don't you get it?

They're expecting me to pull out.

And if I do, I'll never prove we're as capable in the bush as them.

I'm doing this for us, guys.

It'll be worth it in the end.

Will it be worth us pulling out of the musical event?

Because that's what we're gonna have to do.

I can't believe you'd let us do that, Stevie.

We'd never pick the boys over you.

But I'm not picking them over you.

Well, that's what it feels like!

Look, what if I can find you a replacement?

We can't do this without Stevie.

I just don't get it.

Why won't she pull out of the time trials?

Stevie: Guys!

It's OK. It's sorted. I found a replacement.

Now, if you're serious about winning,

you need serious music.

Shall we warm up?

Lisa: Veronica?

You've got to be kidding.

She's a good rider!

And a control freak.

Yeah, she's already changed our music,

and it's only been 5 seconds.

Stevie: Oh, come on. Can't you just give her a chance?

[classical music plays]

Lisa: That was great!

Carole: I think we can do this.

Veronica: Of course we can.

So, you guys like the music?

Good. Thanks for having me.

It was fun.

So? How was it?

Lisa: I think she'll be fine.

But she was acting kind of...strange.

Strange? What sort of strange?

Lisa: You know...

kind of...nice.

And...genuine.

And normal.

It's totally spooky.

Announcer: Attention, please.

All competitors please register both horse and rider

well in advance of your event.

Good boy, Midnight. Come on, mate.

Come on, Midnight. Back we go.

Come on, mate.

What's up with you guys?

Simon: It's OK.

He deserved it.

Come on, mate.

Buy a ticket to help a donkey in distress.

Only $1.00 each.

Would you like to buy a raffle ticket?

OK, how about 50 cents each?

Excuse me, would you like to buy a raffle ticket?

Here, just-- just take one.

Whose dumb idea was this?

Ours?

I guess sales isn't our area.

Sales?

Simon: Now, that I can do.

Good morning, sir.

Can I interest you in purchasing a raffle ticket?

No, thanks. I'm fine.

One ticket for 50 cents, 3 for a dollar,

or alternatively, you can have $4.00 worth

for the incredibly low price of only $3.00.

That's value, sir.

Thanks, I'm fine.

And since you're one of our first 100 customers,

I can exclusively offer you the special,

once-in-a-lifetime deal of not 10, not 15,

but 20 entries into our fabulous raffle

for the extraordinarily low price of only $5.00.

So for a $5.00 outlay, you can quadruple

your statistical chances of winning.

It's an investment in gastronomical satisfaction.

All right, how much?

$5.00.

Look, thanks for being so understanding

about the time trial.

It's OK.

We understand how important it is to you.

You guys will do great in the musical event.

I wish you could do it with us.

I'll be there in spirit.

I promise.

Murray: Ready, Stevie?

Stevie: Ready as I'll ever be.

This is Rocky.

He's mountain-bred, so he's used to the uneven terrain.

He'll be just fine.

Stevie, if you think he'll be too much horse for you, just say so.

The time trial's no picnic.

Are you kidding? Bring it on.

Good luck.

You, too.

Announcer: All competitors for the time trial,

please make your way to the starting line.

Murray: Remember, Stevie, just speak up

if you can't handle the pace.

Stevie: I'll be fine, Murray.

Besides, the time trial is not a race,

and it's not about speed.

We need to come as close to the optimum time as possible,

so we'll need to pace ourselves.

Technically, yes, but I know the organizers,

and they've timed it really tightly.

Trust me, there will be a need for speed.

Then again, you're a girl.

You probably don't understand.

Phil: That's funny.

I seem to recall Stevie thrashing you in a race the other day.

[Stevie giggles]

What can I say?

Marshall: Yellow team...


Oh, and, Murray, don't start off too fast

or you'll blow it for the rest of us.

Don't be such a girl.

Marshal: Red team...


Announcer: Your attention, please.

All competitors, please register both horse and rider

well in advance of your event.

Attention, please.

All competitors please register...

Carole: We're last in the event, so we'll know where we stand.

I'll never understand why they choose to host these competitions

at the hottest time of the day.

Veronica, guess what.

Lula, as in the Lula that's won the musical event

for the last 3 years, said she'd ride with me

if we could find a third rider.

Did she, now?

Wouldn't it be great if we could be a team?

I know, we should've started rehearsing ages ago,

but maybe we could enter next year.

Why wait?

Jess: Buy a ticket to help a donkey in distress!

Melanie: Only $1.00 each.

Simon: Max?

Do you want to buy a ticket in a raffle?

For you, only a dollar a ticket.

Is that...

is that my mom's carrot cake?

Why, yes.

As in her super-famous, secret-recipe carrot cake?

The one and only.

Ohh.

So how many tickets can I put you down for?

Five? Ten?

Uh, what--what are the proceeds for?

Melanie: For Trouble's upkeep.

He really needs proper housing.

Yeah, yeah, OK.

Um...

Put me down for 10 books.

I'll be getting the money back

in Trouble's agistment fees, anyway, so...

Phil: This looks a little tough.

Murray: Yeah. Maybe we should go the long way around,

follow the creek.

We'll make up some time on the next one.

Ladies first.

What?!

You can't pull out now. We're relying on you.

It would be irresponsible of me not to go with the team

I thought had the most chance of winning.

That would be us.

Not anymore.

Congratulations.

You've clocked the closest time to the optimum at 44 minutes.

Well done!

Most of the other teams went far too quickly.

All right!

Good work, guys!

Yeah, I told you we had to pace ourselves to do any good.

Stevie, thanks for doing this.

We know you already had plans.

Well, thanks for asking me.

It was really fun.

Lisa's voice: I wish you could do it with us.

Excuse me a second.

Lisa: We should've known she had something like this up her sleeve.

She knows we can't enter with only two riders.

[cell phone rings]

Hello? Oh, hey, Stevie.

Actually, we're not competing at all.

Veronica dumped us.

Stevie: What?!

You're kidding!

I wish.

Stevie: Tack up the horses.

What?

Stevie: You heard me. Tack them up.

I'll be there.

But you're miles away.

Trust me, Carole. Just do it.

I've got to get back, and fast.

If I don't, Carole and Lisa are gonna get disqualified.

You'll never get back there in time to compete.

She might, if she takes Chili.

What? You think he's too much of a horse for me?

No. I'm sure you can handle him.

Thanks, Murray!

Announcer: Your attention, please.

Music trials will begin in 5 minutes.

[classical music plays]

[applause]

Do you really think she'll make it back in time?

If anyone can, it's Stevie.

[classical music plays]

[exhales]

[classical music plays]

[classical music plays]

[classical music plays]

[music stops]

[cheering and applause]

Max: This is a final call to the Saddle Club team

competing in the musical event.

Please make your way to the marshalling area immediately

or you will be disqualified.

Guys!

Lisa: You made it!

Only just.

Carole: Go get dressed. Stevie: Right.

[classical music plays]

[music stops]

[cheering and applause]

Mrs. Reg: OK, everybody, listen up.

Come on, listen up!

I've got an announcement to make.

The winner of our musical event--

and congratulations to everyone who took part.

The winners are the Saddle Club team...

Stevie, Lisa, and Carole.

Murray: Yeah! Go, girls!

Good job, Belle.

Good girl.

Thank you so much, Belle.

Mrs. Reg: Can I have your attention one more time?

We have a raffle to draw.

Melanie?

Blue 43...Max.

Max: Yes! Yes!

Let me at that cake!

Oh, you are kidding me!

[music plays]

♪ All my friends are horseback riders ♪

♪ You'll find us riding all day long ♪

♪ We're like a great big family ♪

♪ And we'd love your company

♪ You too can be a horseback rider ♪

♪ Jumpers, blue jeans

♪ Don't try to keep them clean ♪

♪ Riding cap or cowboy hat ♪

♪ With stitching at the seams ♪

♪ All my friends are horseback riders ♪

♪ You'll find us riding all day long ♪

♪ We're like a great big family ♪

♪ And we'd love your company

♪ You too can be a horseback rider ♪

♪ You might ride your own horse on a wild cross-country course ♪

♪ Saddle pack or bareback and take a trail, your choice ♪

♪ All my friends are horseback riders ♪

♪ You'll find us riding all day long ♪

♪ We're like a great big family ♪

♪ And we'd love your company

♪ You too can be a horseback rider ♪

♪ It's a way of life that I'd never give away ♪

♪ The sound of fetlocks pounding ♪

♪ The smell of the hay

♪ And the horse and the rider

♪ Have a friendship that I just cant explain ♪

♪ All my friends are horseback riders ♪

♪ You'll find us riding all day long ♪

♪ We're like a great big family ♪

♪ And we'd love your company

♪ You too can be a horseback rider ♪

♪ All my friends are horseback riders ♪

♪ You'll find us riding all day long ♪

♪ We're like a great big family ♪

♪ And we'd love your company

♪ You too can be a horseback rider ♪

♪ You too can be a horseback rider ♪