After the sudden death of her father, teenage Megan struggles to rediscover the joy in life. After she gets a job working at a nearby horse ranch, she discovers she has a natural ability to connect with a difficult and dangerous horse that is brought in. She finds herself faced with helping to train the horse so it can go the owner's obnoxious daughter or be sent to the slaughterhouse. With the help of the horse, a boy, the ranch owner, and a little faith, she and her Mom discover the spirit and love of life again.