Johnny thought he had it in the bag. After all, how could a horse compete on the basketball court? But when Old Buttercup trotted up, it was clear this would be no ordinary game. With surprising agility and a knack for the perfect jump shot, Buttercup showed that sometimes, the underdog—or in this case, the underhorse—has the biggest ups. By the end, Johnny was left scratching his head, wondering how he got schooled by a horse with such mad skills.