Series synopsis
Horseland is an American animation family kids television series that premiered on CBS on September 16, 2006. It ended on December 6, 2008. It was created by Andy Heyward. It stars Dana Donlan, David Kalis, Emily Hernandez and Jerry Longe.
Horseland is an American animated series produced by DIC Entertainment. It is a comic mischief program following events in the lives of a group of children riding at Horseland, an equestrian school and stables. Their adventures include riding, and raising and entering their horses in competitions. The show premiered on September 16, 2006 as part of CBS's new Saturday morning cartoon block, KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS. Concurrent with the series, the online virtual pet game that it was based ...
Premise
Horseland is an American animated series produced by DIC Entertainment. It is a comic mischief program following events in the lives of a group of children riding at Horseland, an equestrian school and stables. Their adventures include riding, and raising and entering their horses in competitions. The show premiered on September 16, 2006 as part of CBS's new Saturday morning cartoon block, KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS. Concurrent with the series, the online virtual pet game that it was based upon was updated to complement the show by launching a new "Junior version" of the game based on the program and featuring its various characters and locations. After three seasons, the show's original run ended on CBS on September 19, 2009.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dana Donlan as Sarah Whitney
- David Kalis as Bailey Handler
- Emily Hernandez as Alma Rodriguez
- Jerry Longe as Shep
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 16, 2006 | December 9, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 15, 2007 | December 8, 2007 |
| Season 3 | 13 | September 13, 2008 | December 6, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Can't Judge a Girl By Her Limo When the new girl, Sarah Witney arrives at Horseland, Chloe and Zoey are eager to meet a fellow wealthy girl. However, Sarah just wants to make friends with the nice people (and horses) of Horseland, and so does her horse, Scarlet. The rest of the gang judge Sarah before they meet her because she's rich, after which Sarah decides that maybe she just doesn't belong at Horseland. Eventually, the others decide to give her a chance and everyone becomes good friends. |
September 16, 2006 |
| 2 |
Win Some, Lose Some lma Rodriguez thinks she is too good to practice for the upcoming Huntingfield Downs horse show, because she feels she is the 'best' jumper at Horseland. However, the course is changed at the last minute and Horseland doesn't do so well in the show. In the end, Alma learns a lesson about the importance of trying her as well as the importance of practicing. Eventually, Chloe Stilton wins the show for Horseland because she actually practiced the routine. |
September 23, 2006 |
| 3 |
Back in the Saddle Again When Molly takes a bad fall, she puts off getting back in the saddle again. When Sarahs horse Scarlet comes down with a potentially deadly illness, only Molly is available to ride to get help, and she must finally face her fears. |
September 30, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First Love When Alma discovers that her pen pal, Alexander, is going to visit Horseland, she's worried that she won't be good enough for him. Chloe and Zoey attempt to help her prepare to impress him, but their plan backfires. The two end up making amends and becoming friends at the end of the episode, after a landslide endangers Alexander. |
September 15, 2007 |
| 2 |
Bailey's New Friend When a new boy, Jesse, comes for an extended visit to Horseland, Bailey is overjoyed to have a boy his own age to hang out with. When he starts neglecting his friendship with Alma, Molly, and Sarah, though, tension grows. Chloe and Zoey, always jealous of his relationship with the other girls, go out of their way to ensure that much of his time is spent with Jesse. When Horseland is chartered for the Birthday party of the annoying Ethan Simon, though, the friends must get back together to organize the party. |
September 22, 2007 |
| 3 |
Molly and Chili The Horseland gang is excited to go on the Twilight Trek, an annual outdoor campout during the course of which horses and riders are expected to bond. Calypso has a saddle sore, however, that prevents her from being ridden. Chloe, who is also unable to go due to a cold, offers to let Molly ride Chili instead. The two initially don't get along, but become friends after a close encounter with a bear. |
September 29, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Secret When a new boy, Chase, visits Sarah at Horseland, the other riders think that he's her boyfriend. They soon discover, though, that Chase is Sarah's cousin. He helps them prepare for an upcoming dressage show, but refuses to read direction. Chloe and Zoey think that he is illiterate, but it is revealed that he is, instead, dyslexic, as is Will. |
September 13, 2008 |
| 2 |
The Newbies A Native American girl and her horse come for a visit at Horseland. Zoey especially jumps to conclusions, which leads to a rivalry for a leadership role between the two girls. |
September 20, 2008 |
| 3 |
A New Development The Horseland gang discovers that their beloved meadow may be used as a construction sight, and vow to stop the development. |
September 27, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 16, 2006 |
| Last aired | December 6, 2008 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 07:30:00 |