Ride (2016) s01e01 Episode Script

1 Oh my gosh! This is going to be so great, dad.
I know you're totally freaking out, but change is good.
I am not freaking out.
You're wearing your lucky flannel.
Don't worry, dad.
You are going to be the best chief equestrian supervisor England has ever seen.
RUDY: It all just happened so fast, you know? A mystery package arrives in the mail - KIT: The phone call where we couldn't understand a word she was saying.
And now we're here! Covington Academy! A fancy new school for me, a stable full of horses for you.
It's a win-win.
Mom would be so psyched that we're doing this.
RUDY: She always did want to bring us to England.
IT: The country she grew up in.
(CHUCKLES) So, equestrian academy.
Does this mean you might actually get on a horse? Not a chance, Rudy.
It's not like everyone rides.
There's probably a ton of stuff to do.
It's dad, and will you promise me you'll at least consider it? Remember - If you haven't fallen off a horse, you haven't ridden long enough.
Everyone falls off, Kit.
Not like that.
KIT: Holy cow! Oh! Rudy, this place is like a castle! Kit, stop calling me Rudy.
(HORSES GALLOPING) Back away! Left flank! Move! Move! Move! They need help.
Stay here.
Watch out! (HORSE WHINNIES) RUDY: Nice and calm.
Everybody get around her.
Put your hands up high.
Everybody get your hands up.
Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you.
I just wanted to make sure I got you out of the way in time.
(GASPS) What was that? (HORSE WHINNIES) Covington's wildest resident.
He's impossible to tame.
I'm surprised they haven't shipped him off.
Are you for real? You just, you look like a guy from those old movies - the ones I watched for school instead of reading the book.
Nav Andrada.
I haven't seen you before.
Are you new to Covington? Oh, Kit Bridges! What was your first clue? Don't worry.
The first day of school is overwhelming for all of us.
Once you're sorted, we shall go out for a ride.
Hasta luego, Kit Bridges.
You alright, Kit? Yeah.
But dad, you may have been right.
I think every single person rides here but me.
And did you see that crazy horse? Should we make a run for it? No way! We're the Bridges.
We can totally do this.
Check it! We live in a castle now! Watch your back! On second thought, run! (HORSE GALLOPING) Watch your back! KIT: Dad, that horse was coming straight at me.
Me! Glad to see you haven't lost your flair for the dramatic on the flight over, kid.
Holy Queen of England! Look at this place! Hey, put me on your shoulders so I can take a selfie with the chandelier.
I'm not sure that's your best idea.
I thought we were risk takers, thrill seekers! England's already changed you.
So which way now, do you think? Um, excuse me.
Could you point us in the direction of the dining hall? Oh, oh, I haven't the slightest! I'm totally turned around! Uh, oh! That way! Oh, wait, no.
That's where I got lost last time.
It's definitely not that way.
Um Oh, I'm sorry! Good luck! You, too! Did anybody just see a cowboy? (MURMURING) Oh, welcome! You must be the Bridges.
I'm Sally Warrington.
I'm a teacher, and I work with the headmistress.
Now, Mr.
Bridges - Call me Rudy.
Oh, I wouldn't dare! Mr.
Bridges, I'm sure you'll want to see the stables and your quarters straightaway.
Katherine, I'll show you the way to Rose Cottage, your new home.
Call me Kit.
I go by Kit.
Shall we? Right.
I guess this is where we split up.
We're kind of a team, Ms.
Warrington.
Could I hang with him just a bit longer? How charming! We do like rules and order at Covington, but perhaps we could be a touch flexible today - only for today.
RUDY: Even the horses live in castles! Think you can get used to this? (LAUGHS) As long as there's horses around, I'll be alright.
Mr.
Bridges, been expecting you.
Hi, how are you? Give me a minute.
Can I just have a second of your time here? I've been looking over the practice - Oh, hello again.
(HORSE SNORTS) I just want to say hi to you, ok? You almost gave me a heart attack earlier.
Guess you lost that round, huh? You can run really fast.
(LAUGHS) You're friendlier than you look.
But you may want to try a different approach with the ladies in the future.
You're going to want to back away, slowly.
He's lethal.
But he doesn't seem so bad now.
Alright, fine, don't take my advice.
I only work here.
Come on! ELAINE: Well, looks like my summer memorizing the new training manual has paid off.
I do enjoy ranking first.
I've already had to chase him down once today, and I really don't fancy doing it again.
I thought you riding types loved running.
Good conditioning, or whatever.
You riding types? Hi, I've been looking everywhere for you! I hope your summer was as well as mine was.
Was it? Yeah, it was ok.
Did you see my emails? I kept you updated.
Very updated.
Well, that was the plan.
What's curious is that I didn't seem to receive any back.
Could that be right? We haven't met.
Elaine Wiltshire.
Hi, I'm - Did you race? You're not dressed.
I didn't see you out there.
Oh, no.
I didn't.
How odd.
You see, I can't announce my win until you ride.
Tack up.
Let's see what you've got.
Competitive riding is what Covington is all about, and - (HORSE WHINNIES) (HORSE GALLOPING) TK! Come back! Oh my gosh! I am so, so sorry! Totally my bad! Um, here's your, here's your hat.
It's a helmet.
I um, I don't ride.
Yes, well that's become rather evident.
If you don't ride, stay out of the stalls.
Whoa! Wow! What? I'm just down the hall if you need me.
Madhu, I have to go.
My new roommate is here.
All warm wishes from your parents and I, your high- Hey, I know you.
From earlier, right? Aren't you the one with the cowboy? More importantly, did she just call you your high- It's Anya.
Nice to meet you.
Kit.
Check these beds.
They're huge! And fluffy! (LAUGHS) Come on! You know you want to! Oh, I couldn't.
It wouldn't be proper.
Proper? Who cares? There's no one here.
(LAUGHS) You're correct! That was fun! But you can do better.
I can? Oh yeah! This time, really hurl yourself.
Ready? One, two, three! (LAUGHTER) What is going on here? Nothing! We're just playing on these wicked beds.
Now, I know you two are new to Covington, but surely you must know that such childish behaviour is strictly forbidden.
Katherine, I gave you some leeway earlier; however ANNOUNCER: Good morning, girls and boys.
If you have not picked up your Covington welcome packet, please do so before end of day today.
Much valuable information is included.
Wow! Your uniform is amazing! I'd never risk it but I love it! Who's that guy? JOSH: Will Palmerston.
He's been kicked out of Tonbridge, Charterhouse and Harrow.
Covington's kind of like his last chance before military school.
Wow.
That's a big list.
You speak real English! Finally! It's so good to meet someone who kind of talks like me, you know.
I'm Josh, from Alberta.
Your dad's the stable master? Dude is so gnarly! Settle down.
I'm not here to whisk anyone off to the dungeon.
As you know, we expect excellence at Covington.
It is my goal to be named UK Boarding School of the Year; therefore, it is your goal, as well.
There will be zero tolerance for pranks and the like.
Any such behaviour will result in the execution of appropriate detentions and/or expulsion.
Are we clear? Yes? Lady Covington, has there been a change to the uniform? I've noticed some infractions.
Katherine Bridges, please stand.
Hey, that's me.
How did you know- Could you explain to me what on earth you are wearing? It's Kit.
I go by Kit.
A kit is a travel bag or a small fox, not a young lady, Katherine.
Ok.
I was inspired to make the uniform my own, to express my individuality.
Any alteration to the Covington uniform is strictly prohibited.
But, maybe we could have a discussion about it.
What do you think, Lady C? We have already had the discussion, and my name is Lady Covington.
Good day.
Dude, you just stood up to Lady C on your first day.
Very bold move.
Good one, Elaine! Nice work.
Nice tie.
Lady C made me wear it.
Suffocating in this thing.
If the cowboys could see you now.
Well, don't you even think about- (LAUGHS) And they just did.
UDY: Here, now Kit.
Watch these guys ride.
Could be you.
I will save it up, but I don't need it I don't need to get even anymore So long, shoot the lights and I'm leaving Say it again but we're feeling Oh, oh, oh, but I know I didn't come this direction For fear of some misconnection It was in me all along I was carried by the sun Go easy, Will, don't push it! You wouldn't believe where my heart goes What all of my head knows (HORSE GALLOPING) Alright, good work today.
We'll talk technique next class.
ELAINE: Your counter-canter was off, Patel.
You can't just add your own little twist to it like that.
But that's the way I was taught it.
It's not the right way.
You'd lose points which would cost us.
Everyone has to be perfect.
You have to be perfect.
You killed that course, Elaine.
But you looked good, too, Anya.
What's wrong with her doing it the way she wants to do it? What's wrong is that it isn't right.
Well I thought it looked awesome.
How could you possibly understand? KIT: I have something to tell you.
I don't think it's going to work out between me and Covington.
Aside from the fact that I had to wear a prison uniform all day, I don't ride.
I know what you're going to say - why not give it a try? Well - Actually, what I was going to say is what you said to me when we first got here.
Change is good, even if it takes some getting used to.
Remember what your mom used to always say? Whatever you do, do it with all your might.
Things done by halves are never done right.
That's the spirit, kid.
So I just keep going? (SIGH) Yeah.
I miss her, too, dad.
I gotta get ready for my next class.
Dad? Yeah.
What if I'm scared? Well, you used to be scared of ghosts and brussels sprouts.
(HORSE WHINNIES) TK? What the? Hey! What do you think you're doing? Hey, what are you doing out of your stall? What is it? No, no, no, no, no! KIT: What is your problem? It's just a bag.
(HORSE WHINNIES & SNORTS) Oh! Look? It's ok.
Look, I'm not mad, even though it is your fault I'm on Elaine's hit list.
(HORSE SNORTS) Oh, really? You try being the new girl! You know what? I don't blame you for busting out, TK.
Spectacular.
That girl is full of surprises.
You know, if I could chew through my rope and wind up back home, I might do it.
This place has too many rules.
(LAUGHS) You good? (HORSE SNORTS) You're welcome.
All you had to do was ask.
I don't like the tie and you don't like the lead.
(LAUGHS) (HORSE WHINNIES) Were you just saying yes? When you nod your head like that? I am talking to a horse! That's so cool! Whoa, that's a gift! Will, even you couldn't get him to do that.
I know.
That is a gift.
Would you guys stop drooling over her? That horse is a weirdo and so is she.
They're perfect for each other.
TK, come.
(LAUGHS) Know any dance moves? (LAUGHS) KIT: You are your own thing, TK.
Ms.
Bridges.
Are you aiming for a detention? Good morning, Lady Covington.
According to the Covington Book of Rules and Regulations, I am wearing my uniform to code.
That is, however, a boy's uniform from the turn of last century.
Who's to say, really, if this is a boy's or a girl's uniform? I'm to say.
Fair enough.
Would you also say all your students are great riders? Well I would certainly say they're on their way to getting there.
Even though they all ride differently? Your point? I respect that you have your own way of doing things around here, but look at Anya.
She rides so gracefully, she's like a bird or something.
Put that with Will's raw talent, and Josh's determination and you've got a serious secret weapon.
Nav sails over jumps like they're nothing, and Elaine is technically and strategically perfect.
Mash up those skills and you've got something deadly.
We're all different, and that's ok; and that's why I'm wearing this outfit.
Because I need to be me.
I would like to be me, too.
This is a little more me.
(GASPS) Very well, no detention.
There will, however, be a new Covington Rule Book post haste! (GIGGLING & CLAPPING) Lady Covington never bends rules for anybody.
She didn't really bend anything.
I got her on a technicality.
Still, she never gives up that easy.
Something's not right.
TK? You'd better not be pulling another disappearing act on me.
We'll have to take this show on the road! (HORSE WHINNIES) Dad, what is going on? What is this? Lady C ordered him shipped out.
Shipped out where? Auction.
I'm sorry, Kit.
It's her call.
I saw you earlier.
I know this must be hard, but nobody rides him.
You've seen how he behaves.
(HORSE WHINNIES) It's ok, boy.
Shh.
(HORSE SNORTS) Dad, this is the first time in years that I haven't been afraid of a horse.
There's nothing we can do.
I have to do something! I am not moving until TK is back in his stall.
Tell Lady C if you have to, but I am not moving.