Ep 5. Lucky and the Appaloosa Adventure

While out on a ride with her friends Abigail and Pru, Lucky comes across a beautiful Appaloosa horse being mistreated by its cruel owner, Mr. Granger. Despite Abigail's warning, Lucky decides to try and save the horse, whom she names Bandit, from its abusive situation.

Lucky takes Bandit to her grandfather's ranch where she tries to nurse him back to health. However, Bandit is so traumatized from his past experiences that he won't let anyone near him, not even Lucky. Lucky is determined to gain Bandit's trust and with the help of her friends and a bit of ingenuity, she comes up with a plan to win him over.

Meanwhile, Pru and Abigail are dealing with some drama of their own. Pru is feeling jealous of Abigail for always being the center of attention and getting all the credit for their adventures. Abigail, on the other hand, is feeling stuck in her perfect image and not being able to express her true self. Through their conflict, the two girls learn to appreciate each other's strengths and uniqueness.

As Lucky continues to work with Bandit, she discovers that the horse has a special talent for jumping. With the annual Palomino Bluffs jumping contest coming up, Lucky sees an opportunity to show off Bandit's skills and prove to everyone that he is worth the effort. However, Mr. Granger is still on the hunt for his "stolen" horse and will stop at nothing to get him back.

In this thrilling episode of Spirit Riding Free, Lucky and her friends must overcome their own personal struggles while racing against the clock to prepare for the big jumping competition and keep Bandit safe from harm. Will they be able to win the contest and save Bandit from his abusive owner? Tune in to find out!