Dawn is swept away in a river, and Baringa must leave his other mares to find her. Unaware of this, Lightning wants Dawn more than ever, and he brings even more trouble to Quambat flat by stealing another Stallion's mares. Thowra comes south to visit his beloved grandson, Baringa only to hear tales of how Baringa has died fighting Bolder, a killer, and that Lightning seeks Dawn. What is the truth behind Baringa's disappearance? Where is Dawn? And who will come out on top when an angry black stallion comes to Quambat flat seeking his mares?