Ever since 13-year-old Melanie Graham was sent to live with her aunt Ashleigh and uncle Mike at Whitebrook Farm, shes struggled for a way to fit in. Everything she does is wrong. She doesnt get along with her cousin Christina and riding racehorces is nothing like riding back in New York.Then she sees Pirates Treasure. The powerful black stallion has incredible potential. But hes also unpredictable--and dangerous. Then hes retired from his racing career and turned out to pasture. Soon he begins to lose his will to live. Can Melanie break through Pirate`s distrust and prove to everyone he has the heart of a champion?