Melanie's father wants her to return to New York City, but she likes living at Whitebrook. Can she convince her father to let her stay at Whitebrook?

After discovering her special skills in riding racehorses, Melanie puts all her efforts in training to further her talents and soon begins to limit the time she spends with her family and friends, in a story of sacrifice and commitment.

Independent and competitive Parker Townsend wants desperately to be asked to join the Olympic team with his mare, Foxglove, but first Parker must show that he is not only an athlete, but also a team player.

Determined to win a high-level competition, Christina Reese ponders whether she may be pushing her prized new horse, Sterling Dream, too far when the gray mare balks at jumping even the lowest fences.

After Image finishes second in the Florida Derby, Melanie and Jazz feel she is ready to be entered into the Kentucky Derby, but the competition she faces may be too much for Image to handle.