Lori Martin portrays Velvet Brown who has always dreamed of owning a jumping horse. When she finally acquires one it has to be destroyed because of its wild nature.
Edwina forgot to bring a reference book so her boyfriend Teddy could study for an exam. Now there's only one place to get the information -- from Sally Grimes, Edwina’s rival for Teddy’s affections.
Velvet learns that "Growing Up" involves more than being accepted by an older group. She's hurt when Edwina and her friends unexpectedly include her in their plans and then, just as suddenly, become indifferent to her.
Velvet changes the name of The Pie to King. Velvet starts breaking King to the saddle. Velvet goes to Mi for help. Then Velvet changes the name to Blaze King. Mi helps Velvet and Velvet's Dad is not happy. Mi is not doing his job on the farm. Mi tells Herbert to send King to a trainer. The trainer is cruel. King is beaten by the trainer. Velvet puts her coat on King and he accepts it.
Wealthy Marilyn Winters invites Velvet to train King at her exclusive club for an upcoming horse show. At the last minute, Marilyn says Velvet can't be in the show and insists on riding King herself.
Velvet's sister Edwina sneaks out late at night to say good-by to her boyfriend who is leaving or the Army. Velvet in turn sneaks out to warn her sister that mom is out looking for her. Edwina manages to return unnoticed, but Velvet gets caught when she comes back from her escapade.
Little Donald sits in front of the TV set and imagines himself as a heroic Western lawman. Soon he drifts off into a daydream in which he captures the villainous Black Barr.
Edwina is trying to do all the work around the house while Martha is in town taking care of Donald accidentally gives King to Mr. Herly the owner of the packing house who decides to keep him.
