Strong-willed but moody teenager Lizzy is sent to live on her grandmother’s ranch after an incident at school gets her suspended. Her parents are optimistic that the new atmosphere and laid-back lifestyle in the country will help bring her a more peaceful existence. Although reticent at first, Lizzy finally starts to unwind with the help of a nameless pony whom she calls Hope, one of the last remaining animals on the ranch. A sick horse and not eating properly, Hope responds to Lizzy who vows to learn everything she can to try and help nurse him back to health.