Series synopsis
The Saddle Club is an American family drama television series that premiered on ABC TV on February 6, 2001. It ended on October 9, 2008. It was created by Sarah Dodd. It stars Sophie Bennett, Brett Tucker, Jessie Jacobs and Lara Jean Marshall.
The Saddle Club is a children's television series based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three teenage girls in training to compete in equestrian competitions at the fictional Pine Hollow Stables, while dealing with problems in their personal lives. Throughout the series, The Saddle Club navigates their rivalry with Veronica, training for competitions, horse shows, and the quotidian dramas that arise between friends ...
Premise
The Saddle Club is a children's television series based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three teenage girls in training to compete in equestrian competitions at the fictional Pine Hollow Stables, while dealing with problems in their personal lives. Throughout the series, The Saddle Club navigates their rivalry with Veronica, training for competitions, horse shows, and the quotidian dramas that arise between friends and staff in the fictional Pine Hollow Stables. In each show, The Saddle Club prevails over its adversities, usually sending a message emphasizing the importance of friendship and teamwork.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sophie Bennett as Stephanie 'Stevie' Lake
- Brett Tucker as Max Regnery
- Jessie Jacobs
- Lara Jean Marshall as Lisa Atwood
- Keenan MacWilliam as Carole Hanson
- Heli Simpson as Veronica di Angelo
- Kia Luby as Kristi Cavanaugh, TV Announcer
- Briony Behets as Elizabeth Regnery
Supporting cast
- Glenn Meldrum as Phil Marston
- Catherine Wilkin as Elizabeth Regnery
- Marisa Siketa
- Janelle Corlass-Brown as Ashley Taylor
- Alex Marriott
- Marny Kennedy as Veronica diAngelo
- Ariel Kaplan as Lisa Atwood
- Connor Jessup as Simon
- Anthony Hammer as Sam
- Kaiya Jones as Jessica
- Richard Davies as Max Regnery
- Viktoria Kampbell as Carole Hanson
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 78 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | February 6, 2001 | June 8, 2002 |
| Season 2 | 26 | April 1, 2003 | May 6, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 26 | September 29, 2008 | August 29, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Saddle Club On her first day at Pine Hollow Stables, Lisa Atwood is befriended by snobby Veronica diAngelo. However, when Lisa foils Veronica's plan to endanger Stevie Lake, Lisa proves to Stevie and Carole Hanson that she is best friend material after all. |
February 6, 2001 |
| 2 |
Work Horses As the Saddle Club plans to horsenap Prancer from her owner before he can sell the mare to the slaughterhouse, their plan suddenly changes when they discover poor Prancer has colic. |
February 13, 2001 |
| 3 |
Trail Ride (1) While on the Mountain Trail Overnight, Veronica develops a crush on Phil Marsten, but she soon discovers that he only has eyes for her rival, Stevie .So, in an attempt to get Phil's attention, Veronica endangers herself and her horse and winds up alone and unconscious on the trail. |
February 20, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Horse of a Different Color (1) A valuable horse named Hugo is transported from France arrives at Pine Hollow but escapes into danger. A thief seems to be operating in the stables and Veronica is blaming Scooter. |
April 1, 2003 |
| 2 |
A Horse of a Different Color (2) The valuable French horse is not everything it appears to be and the Saddle Club must find the real one quickly. |
April 2, 2003 |
| 3 |
Show Ponies (1) Dorothe Doutey, the French Junior Champion arrives at Pine Hollow and rumours begin to fly. |
April 3, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back in the Saddle The Saddle Club is challenged to a race by Veronica, who’s use of electronic devices to win the competition lead her into danger. |
September 29, 2008 |
| 2 |
Moving On (1) When her father is deployed overseas, Carole has to say goodbye to Pine Hollow and Starlight. It looks as though this could be the end of the Saddle Club. |
September 30, 2008 |
| 3 |
Moving On (2) Devastated at having to leave Pine Hollow, and the idea that Starlight will join her father in the military, Carole runs away with her beloved horse. Lisa and Stevie join their best friend and embark on a radical course of action to keep Carole at Pine Hollow. |
October 1, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 6, 2001 |
| Last aired | October 9, 2008 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |