Ep 3. Gift Horse

In Heartland season 2 episode 3, titled "Gift Horse," we see Amy (played by Amber Marshall) and Ty (played by Graham Wardle) taking on a new challenge. Their latest task involves training an old racehorse named Promise to be a jumper. The horse belongs to a man named Wes (played by Chris Potter) who is a friend of Marion's (played by Lisa Langlois). Wes wants to give Promise to his daughter as a gift, but the horse needs to be trained first.

Meanwhile, Lou (played by Michelle Morgan) is busy planning the upcoming Heartland Family Fun Day. She enlists the help of the rest of the family to make it a success, but it's not without its challenges. Tim (played by Chris Potter) is resistant to helping out, and Caleb (played by Kerry James) is struggling with his own personal issues.

As Amy and Ty work with Promise, they face some obstacles. The horse is older, and it takes them a while to gain his trust. They also discover that he has some physical issues that need to be addressed before he can become a jumper. Ty uses his veterinary skills to help the horse recover, and Amy works with him to build his confidence. Together, they make progress, and Promise starts jumping obstacles.

At the same time, Lou and the family are dealing with their own challenges. Tim is being difficult and uncooperative, and Caleb is dealing with some emotional issues. They eventually come together and work as a team to make the Heartland Family Fun Day a success.

Throughout the episode, we also see relationships developing further. Ty and Amy continue to grow closer, and Caleb and Ashley (played by Cindy Busby) start to explore their feelings for each other. Meanwhile, we see Jack (played by Shaun Johnston) starting to open up more about his past and his feelings for Lisa (played by Jessica Amlee).

Overall, Heartland season 2 episode 3 is a heartwarming episode that focuses on the importance of family and perseverance. The characters face their own challenges, but they come together to support each other and achieve their goals. The training of Promise showcases the horse's life and how that is treated in the series. It showcases the passion for animals and the series tries to send the message of animal well-being through it.