Ep 3. Riding for a Fall

As the third episode of Heartland's ninth season, "Riding for a Fall" starts off with Amy pondering about her future with Ty and whether or not they should try to have children. While Jack advises her to let fate decide, Tim tells Ty that there's no perfect time to start a family, so he should just jump into it. Meanwhile, Lou is struggling to find her footing as she tries to balance running the dude ranch and being a mom to Georgie.

As the family deals with their personal issues, Ty takes on a job working with a new horse that's proving to be difficult to handle. Amy, Ty, and Scott all try to help the horse settle down, but it quickly becomes clear that something more serious is going on - the horse is physically ill. Amy and Ty work together to treat the horse, but they face a tough decision when they realize it might not survive.

While Amy deals with the emotional turmoil of potentially losing the horse, Lou is grappling with the business side of things. She receives an offer from a rival ranch to purchase her horses, promising big money and a way to solve the financial problems the dude ranch is facing. Despite her reservations, Lou considers the offer and comes to a difficult decision about what's best for her family.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that not everything is what it seems. Georgie starts to suspect that the rival ranch might not have the best intentions, and she starts to investigate. Meanwhile, Tim drops a bombshell on the family that could change everything.

Overall, "Riding for a Fall" is a classic Heartland episode that tugs at the heartstrings while also showcasing the struggles of running a ranch. With emotional storylines and unexpected twists, this episode is sure to keep fans of the show on the edge of their seats.