Ep 15. Breaking Down and Building up

Amy is faced with a difficult decision in Heartland season 5 episode 15 titled "Breaking Down and Building up." When a horse arrives at Heartland severely malnourished and with a broken spirit, Amy feels like she needs to do everything she can to try and save her. The horse, named Calypso, is not willing to eat or be touched, and it is clear that her previous owners mistreated her.

Meanwhile, Lou is trying to rebuild the Dude Ranch after it burned down. She hires a contractor named Mitch, to help with the construction and he quickly becomes a friend to everyone at Heartland. However, Mallory is skeptical of his intentions and does not believe that he is who he says he is. She goes as far as to snoop around his trailer to try and find out more information about him.

Ty is dealing with his own set of problems as he tries to convince Caleb to let him ride his horse in an upcoming rodeo. Caleb is hesitant to let Ty ride the horse because he does not want him to get hurt, and tensions between the two begin to rise.

As the episode unfolds, Amy is forced to make a difficult decision about Calypso. After trying everything she can to save the horse, she has to come to terms with the fact that there may be nothing she can do to help her. This decision weighs heavily on Amy, and she struggles to come to terms with it.

Meanwhile, Lou and Mallory's suspicions about Mitch escalate, and they begin to dig deeper into his past. What they learn shocks them and puts them in an uncomfortable position.

Ty's attempts to convince Caleb to let him ride his horse in the rodeo lead to a dangerous situation. When Ty falls off the horse during a practice run, Caleb blames him for the accident, and their relationship becomes strained.

In the end, Amy deals with the aftermath of her decision about Calypso, Lou and Mallory confront Mitch about his past, and Ty and Caleb come to an understanding about their relationship.

Heartland season 5 episode 15 is an emotional and dramatic episode that highlights the importance of making difficult decisions, dealing with the consequences of our actions, and learning to forgive others. The various storylines are expertly crafted, and the acting is top-notch. Fans of the series will not want to miss this episode.