When famous rodeo rider Dan Bennett (James Craig) receives a letter informing him of his father's death, he returns to his late father's ranch, where he meets the new forewoman, Chris (Joan Leslie). Suspicious of the mysterious woman, Dan decides to hide his identity and asks for a job as a ranch hand. While working at the ranch, Dan becomes obsessed with a beautiful, wild stallion known as Blizzard. While he's busy trying to rope Blizzard, Chris learns the truth about her new employee.