Ep 24. Odd Girl Out

The Saddle Club season 2 episode 24, "Odd Girl Out," follows the story of Stevie, Lisa, and Carole, three best friends who have been obsessed with horses and riding all their lives. The girls are members of the Saddle Club, a horse-riding club at Pine Hollow Stables, where they learn about riding, care, and bonding with horses. In this episode, the girls prepare for the annual Christmas Eve ride, a cherished tradition at Pine Hollow.

Stevie, who usually spearheads the planning of the ride, is struggling to find enthusiasm for the event this year. She is preoccupied with her math exam, which she is convinced she will fail. Meanwhile, Carole has been unusually quiet, and Lisa suspects that she is hiding something. Lisa, being Lisa, decides to get to the bottom of it and invites Carole to confide in her.

Carole finally opens up to Lisa and reveals that she is feeling left out of the Saddle Club. She feels like Stevie and Lisa are always doing things together, and she is just tagging along. Lisa is shocked and saddened by Carole's confession, and she immediately decides that they all need to talk. As the three friends sit down to talk, they realize that they have all been feeling a bit disconnected from one another.

Stevie apologizes for not being as involved as she usually is, but explains that she has been stressed and anxious about her math exam. Neither Lisa nor Carole knew anything about this, and they immediately offer their support and encouragement. Carole also admits that she has been feeling left out and ignored by her friends. She reveals that she's been struggling with jealousy and envy because she feels like Lisa and Stevie are always having fun without her.

The girls have an honest conversation about how they've been feeling, and they come to the conclusion that they need to be better communicators. They all love being members of the Saddle Club, and they don't want anything to come between their friendship or their love of horses. They work out their differences and make plans to move forward, both in their friendship and in planning the Christmas Eve ride.

As the episode comes to a close, the girls work together to plan the ride, and they also help each other study for Stevie's math exam. The Christmas Eve ride is a huge success, and the girls have a great time bonding over their shared love of horses. They all realize that they are stronger together, and that open and honest communication is key to maintaining their close friendship.

Overall, "Odd Girl Out" is an empowering episode of The Saddle Club that deals with important issues like jealousy, communication, and the importance of friendship. Through their struggles, Stevie, Lisa, and Carole learn important lessons about how to be there for each other and how to work through problems together. This episode serves as a reminder to viewers of all ages that healthy communication is key to any successful relationship, and that true friends will always have your back.