Kris and Junior are offered a chance to work on a geothermal project for a year, which would mean a relocation in Alaska. Meanwhile, Kris finds out she is to race in the Tucker Stakes on Wildfire, one last time.
After serving time at a teen detention center, Kris Furillo is given the opportunity to start a new life. Her talent with horses is recognized by a volunteer and local trainer Pablo, who arranges a job for her at the Ritter's family run ranch, Raintree. Thrown into a completely new environment, Kris must learn to deal with the challenges of fitting in, while trying not to disappoint the one family willing to give her a chance.
The Ritters are facing challenges of their own even as they reach out to help Kris. Patriarch Henry Ritter and his daughter Jean are in a critical stage of their battle to save the ranch from financial ruin. Kris and Wildfire must help them get back on the map in the world of horse racing.
Wildfire - The Ties That Bind: Part 1 Synopsis and Schedule