Ep 1. There Will Be Changes

In "Heartland" season 10 episode 1, entitled "There Will Be Changes," the audience is reintroduced to the beloved Bartlett family and their horse ranch in Alberta, Canada.

The episode picks up a year after the previous season's finale, and with the new year comes new changes. Firstly, Jack has finally decided to retire from ranch work and hands over the reins to his grandson Tim. Tim has big plans for the ranch, including creating a dude ranch and implementing new modern technology.

Meanwhile, Amy is dealing with her own set of changes as she faces the prospect of going back to school to obtain her veterinarian degree. She also has to navigate relationships with both her estranged husband Ty and her new boyfriend, international show jumper Adam.

The entire family is also dealing with the aftermath of Lou's divorce from Peter and trying to make amends for the mistakes she made in her marriage. She's also dealing with the stress of taking over her father's role as the head of the family business and all the responsibilities that come along with it.

As the Bartletts try to adapt to all these new changes, they are faced with a series of challenges that test their strength and resilience. Amy has to contend with a horse that has a life-threatening condition and Tim has to put his ego aside to learn from a ranch hand who knows more about ranching than he does.

Overall, this season premiere episode sets up what looks to be an exciting and emotional journey for the Bartlett family as they face the ups and downs of running a thriving horse ranch while also dealing with their own personal struggles.