Brief Summary
This episode of Tractor Tom centres around Winnie the horse being down in the dumps, prompting Fee to try and cheer her up. Matt discovers his old guitar and, with Tom's encouragement, organises a surprise music festival at Spring Hill Farm to lift Winnie's spirits. The concert features various farm animals showcasing their musical talents, ultimately succeeding in cheering up Winnie and Fee.
- Winnie is feeling down, causing concern for Fee.
- Matt rediscovers his musical talent and forms a band with the help of Tom.
- A surprise music festival is organised to cheer up Winnie and Fee.
Fee's Concern for Winnie
Fee is inside reading a book about looking after horses because she's worried about Winnie, who is feeling quite down. She decides she needs to try and cheer Winnie up herself. Meanwhile, Matt is clearing out his cupboards and finds his old guitar, reminiscing about his time in a band. He plans to show Fee, unaware of her current preoccupation with Winnie.
Matt's Musical Rediscovery
Matt attempts to cheer up Winnie with horse-related jokes, but they fail to lift her spirits. Fee decides to take Winnie to the vet, hoping a change of scenery might help. Matt encounters Tom and Rev, sharing his discovery of the guitar and his past musical endeavours. Tom encourages Matt to play, leading to an impromptu performance of a song Matt wrote about Rev and farm life.
Tom's Idea: A Farm Concert
Inspired by Matt's performance, Tom suggests forming a band and putting on a concert to surprise Fee and Winnie. Fee returns from the vet, relieved to learn Winnie is healthy but still puzzled by her sadness. Despite having everything a horse could want, Winnie remains unhappy, prompting further speculation about the cause of her melancholy.
Rehearsals for the Music Festival
The farm animals begin rehearsing for the concert. There are some issues with close harmony and singing together as a duet. Tom is helping them to get it right.
Preparing Winnie's Field
While the rehearsals are underway, Fee returns Winnie to her field, ensuring she has everything she needs. Despite Fee's efforts, Winnie remains despondent, highlighting the mystery behind her unhappiness.
The Spring Hill Music Festival
Matt introduces the first Spring Hill Music Festival, starting with a performance by The Woolly Warblers (the sheep). Fee is surprised by the event, and Matt explains that Tom organised it to cheer her and Winnie up. The concert continues with Riff and Perry performing with a duck and hen chorus, followed by Rev, Tom, Buzz, and Wheezy delivering a motoring musical metal beat.
Winnie's Performance and Resolution
The highlight of the festival is Winnie's special guest appearance, where she "sings" "Old McDonald Had a Farm". Fee expresses her gratitude, noting that Winnie seems much happier since discovering music. The concert successfully cheers up Winnie, resolving the initial problem and bringing joy to Spring Hill Farm.
