Sixteen-year-old Lizzy (Taylor Lyons) is strong-willed and moody, has lost the trust of her parents, is suspended from school, and needs to refocus on life. Her parents believe a change of environment on her grandmother Mary’s (Francine Locke) peaceful country ranch will give her the emotional stability that she desperately needs. There she is introduced to a sickly nameless pony that she calls Hope. As Lizzy gains the trust of Hope and he responds positively to her, she finds a purpose she never knew existed and gently nurses him back to health while slowly overcoming her own pain and mixed emotions.

Lizzy opens a letter addressed to her grandmother that reveals the ranch is about to be foreclosed. The fear of losing the newfound friendship with Hope is overwhelming and she convinces her grandmother of her bold plan to save the ranch and save Hope in the process. When the neighbors all respond positively and Lizzy’s plan works, her parents are pleasantly shocked at the responsibility Lizzy has taken on and the resulting positive changes in their daughter.

As Lizzy gains confidence in herself, she connects deeply with her family and finds the true meaning of trust, devotion, commitment, and responsibility. And all because of a beautiful pony named Hope that brought out the best in a sad young girl with no hope.

And … you will love the background music featuring the song, “Hope Is Believing,” composed and performed by Cheri Keaggy, a gospel singer and songwriter in the Contemporary Christian musical style with several Dove nominations and a Dove Award.

The Dove Take:

A heartwarming story that shows the power of love, family, hope, redemption, and most of all, the power of second chances. Dove-approved for all family members and all ages!