The Saddle Club Episode 1.24: High Horse

Today we're reviewing High Horse, which is another episode of The Saddle Club I never saw when I was young. Kristi gets some time in the spotlight, and there's trouble in paradise for Max and Deborah - so let's get into things!

The Saddle Club Episode 1.23: Horse Play

Welcome back! Today I'll be reviewing Horse Play, which is an episode that I somehow completely missed as a kid. It's the 'Halloween, but not Halloween' episode. As in, the episode makes a point of making it clear that it's not currently Halloween at Pine Hollow, but Max is hosting a 'fright night' themed party anyway. So, basically, Diet Halloween. I wonder why the writers didn't just fully commit to a Halloween episode, or pull a Gravity Falls and do a Summerween instead? I will say, Halloween wasn't as much of a thing in Australia in the early 2000s, so I wonder if it has something to do with that. Or maybe I'm overthinking this. Anyway.

The Saddle Club Episode 1.22: First Refusal

Well, here we are, the episode where Max and Deborah get engaged. As a kid, it totally went over my head that feminist queen Deborah was the one who proposed first. The Saddle Club: a win for feminism everywhere?

The Saddle Club Episode 1.21: Track Record

This was one of my absolute favourite episodes as a kid. I have such clear memories of watching it and thinking it was peak drama. Ten-year-old me was truly convinced that there would be nothing cooler than to bravely rush into a burning stables save horses. (Thankfully, I've never been in a situation that required me to.)

The Saddle Club Episode 1.20: Across the Board

The episode opens with a jumping lesson at Pine Hollow. Stevie and Belle are unable to participate because Belle isn't ready to start jumping yet, but for some reason Stevie is in the saddle. Why to go all the trouble of tacking up your horse when you're not going to be able to ride? Surely it would make more sense to just watch from the fence? Anyway. Veronica makes fun of Stevie and calls Belle an 'old mule.' Later, Veronica and Carole get into a fight because Carole dared to feed Garnet a carrot, which ends with Veronica falling into a wheelbarrow filled with manure. Everyone, even Kristi, laughs. Cue opening credits.

Book Review: A Pony to Remember

Jenny's world is crashing down around her. Her family has to move away from their farm, and that means saying good-bye to her horse, Magic, and all the other animals Jenny cares for and loves. Jenny will have to live in an apartment in town, make all new friends, and go to a new school. She is sure she will never be happy again. But that's because Jenny doesn't know what it's like to live in a different place ... and she's in for a lot of very nice surprises.'  

Book Review: Pony Pals #1 - I Want a Pony

 'Lulu wants a pony. If only she had a pony, then staying with her grandmother while her father is away would not be so bad. If she had a pony, she could ride with Pam and Anna. And they could be friends - Pony Pals!

When Lulu finds a pony in danger, she wants to help the wounded animal. Will she be able to save the beautiful pony?'