Ring of Fire is the seventeenth episode in the third season of the CBC drama Heartland. It originally aired March 21, 2010.
Synopsis[]
When Amy follows in her mother's footsteps and enters into a professional colt starting competition, her gift with horses and her self-confidence are put to the test.
Plot[]
Amy works with a young colt, getting thrown. Victor Whitetail visits, telling Amy that he has recommended her to replace him in the Ring of Fire (colt starting contest). Amy doubts her abilities, saying she hasn’t worked with a lot of colts.
Lou and Tim want her to do it for the business but Jack is against it. Ty encourages Amy to participate, showing her a photo of her mother winning the contest. After studying her mom's journal, Amy decides to enter the contest. She competes against Garrett and Chase, who look to be way ahead of her on the first days.
Tim wants her to win so that he can feel better about leaving to take Lightning Dexter to California for winter racing. On the final day of the contest, Garrett fails to complete the course, and Chase can't get his horse in the trailer. Amy completes everything and strikes the same pose as the photo of her mom to honor her.
Mallory's rodeo team buddies ask her to cover for them, saying they’re at her house, while they go to a mall opening in Calgary.
Caleb starts rebuilding his relationship with Ashley. Ashley says she loves him, but they break up again since he chooses the rodeo over her. Peter surprises Lou for their anniversary by coming from Dubai to see her.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Amber Marshall as Amy Fleming
- Michelle Morgan as Lou Fleming
- Shaun Johnston as Jack Bartlett
- Graham Wardle as Ty Borden
- Chris Potter as Tim Fleming
- Jessica Amlee as Mallory Wells
- Kerry James as Caleb Odell
- Nathaniel Arcand as Scott Cardinal