Josie Grace's family must close Grace Stables and find a new home for Hope. While Hope is patient and gentle, she has an allergy to gnat bites that causes her to rub and gnaw at her mane and other areas down to the skin. Josie can hardly bear to part with her horse, let alone have to defend her appearance to those who turn up their noses at her.

"Three new horses in three new stables, one girl's love will make them feel at home..."

Josie needs to find a new place for her horse Charity. Her neighbors offer to board Charity but their young daughter is afraid of horses. But Josie has worked to hard to lose Charity now.

While visiting Friendship House, Josie learns that Hope's new home is in danger of closing. Josie notices a young girl named Bailey, who loves spending time at the stables. The little girl is very attached to Hope, her only friend. Determined to figure out why the girl is so troubled, Josie decides to visit more often. She must figure out how to help Bailey and save Friendship House before it is too late.