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Back in the Saddle

Episode 3.01
Australia: Sat, March 07, 2009 (10am, Nine)
Written by Shirley Pierce
Directed by Colin Budds

The Saddle Club is Challenged to a race by Veronica, who's use of electronic devices to win the competition lead her into danger.

Starring: Victoria Campbell as Carole Hanson, Ariel Kaplan as Lisa Atwood, Lauren Dixon as Stevie Lake, Marny Kennedy as Veronica diAngelo, Connor Jessup as Simon Atherton, Richard Davies as Max Regnery, Troy Lovett as Jack' O'Neil, Briony Behets as Mrs Reg, Ella-Rose Shenman as Melanie Atwood, Kaiya Jones as Jessie Cooper

Guest Stars: Kate Ellis as Miss Amelia, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Riding Doubles: Kate Frost, Aimee Bush, Jordan Bush, Priska Zihlmann, Laura Schembri-Kyritsis, Julia Soldatos, Kristoffer Hollyoak, Laurence Dimauro

Notes: Series three was filmed from Nov 28, 2007 to May 20, 2008 and sees a new cast take over the familiar characters. Kate Ellis appeared in episode 2.18 in another role and is also credited as the series' Dialogue Coach.

Moving On, Part 1

Episode 3.02
Sat, March 14, 2009
Written by John Reeves
Directed by Peter Sharp

When her father is deployed overseas, Carole has to say goodbye to Pine Hollow and Starlight. It looks like this could be the end of Saddle Club.

Guest Stars: Kate Ellis as Miss Amelia, Chris Kirby as Colonel Hanson, Colin MacPearson as Uncle Roy [uncredited], Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Moving On, Part 2

Episode 3.03
Sat, March 21, 2009
Written by John Reeves
Directed by Peter Sharp

Devastated at having to leave Pine Hollow, Carole runs away with her beloved horse, Starlight.

Guest Stars: Kate Ellis as Miss Amelia, Chris Kirby as Colonel Hanson, Colin MacPearson as Uncle Roy, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Don't Give a Hoot

Episode 3.04
Sat, March 28, 2009
Written by Shirley Pierce
Directed by Colin Budds

Something is upsetting the horses at night. Could it have something to do with the arrival of a mysterious new student, Desi?

Starring: Victoria Campbell as Carole Hanson, Ariel Kaplan as Lisa Atwood, Lauren Dixon as Stevie Lake, Marny Kennedy as Veronica diAngelo, Aisha Dee as Desiree Biggins; Connor Jessup as Simon Atherton, Richard Davies as Max Regnery, Troy Lovett as Jack' O'Neil, Briony Behets as Mrs Reg, Ella-Rose Shenman as Melanie Atwood, Kaiya Jones as Jessie Cooper

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Amy Felman as Woman

Crossing the Line

Episode 3.05
Sat, April 04, 2009
Written by Ian David
Directed by Colin Budds

A favourite trail near Pine Hollow is closed off by Desi's father, but the Saddle Club are forced to trespass on it when miniature donkey called Trouble lives up to his name.

Guest Stars: Hattie Pool as Laura Dixon, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Facing the Music

Episode 3.06
Sat, April 11, 2009
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Colin Budds

The District Interclub Competition is about to take place at Pine Hollow. Stevie is dared by the boys to rough ride. They are so impressed at her zip they invite her to be the third rider on their team in the Willow Creek Time Trial.

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Greg Pascoe as Marshall, Rowan Francis as Passer-by

The Duchess and the Donkey

Episode 3.07
Sat, April 18, 2009
Written by Kris Mrksa
Directed by Kevin Carlin

When Stevie gets injured, Carole and Lisa offer to stop riding, out of solidarity. Stevie thinks this is a silly idea, but Veronica realizes she can work the angle when she sees a magnificent racehorse brought to Pine Hollow.

Guest Stars: Syd Brisbane as Gus, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

All That Glitters

Episode 3.08
Sat, April 25, 2009
Written by Giula Sandler
Directed by Kevin Carlin

The Saddle Club happen upon a disused gold mine and hear its history from Jess's grandfather, an ex-circus strongman called Orlando. Veronica heaps scorn on the old timer, so the Saddle Club resolves to teach her some manners… but things come unstuck.

Guest Stars: Gerard Kennedy as Orlando, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Michaela Koll as Stevie Stunt Double, Deidre Naughton as Veronica Stunt Double, Graham Ware as Orlando Riding Double

One Step Forward

Episode 3.09
Sat, May 02, 2009
Written by Shirley Pierce
Directed by Colin Budds

Having forged a bond with Midnight, Simon cannot stomach the thought of the beautiful horse being put down… so he resolves to do something about it — and the Saddle Club are quick to involve themselves in a good cause.

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Cut to the Quick

Episode 3.10
Sat, May 09, 2009
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Colin Budds

It is the annual trials to set the rankings for the Pine Hollow students and Veronica is looking down the barrel of coming second to Stevie… this prompts Veronica to do something extreme.

Guest Stars: Wendy Hughes as Louise Lomax, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Deidre Naughton as Veronica Stunt Double

Note: one of the final roles for the great Wendy Hughes.

Pioneer Day

Episode 3.11
Sat, May 16, 2009
Written by Ian David
Directed by Peter Sharp

When Stevie finds a championship medallion in Old Sweetwater, she reunites the medal with its reclusive owner Rosemary Cross who overcomes her tragic past to horse ride again.

Guest Stars: Deidre Rubenstein as Rosemary Cross, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Michaela Koll as Stevie Stunt Double, Deidre Naughton as Veronica Stunt Double, Graham Ware as Orlando Riding Double

Itchy

Episode 3.12
Sat, May 23, 2009
Written by Jill Golick
Directed by Peter Sharp

Carole develops allergic symptoms and fears she has an allergy to horses. She swears Lisa and Stevie to secrecy, but they worry that the allergy is making Carole an unsafe rider. Could this be the end of the Saddle Club?

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Michaela Koll as Stevie Stunt Double,

Lisa's Choice - Part 1

Episode 3.13
Sat, May 30, 2009
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Out of the blue, Diablo returns to Pine Hollow and Lisa makes him welcome… but Belle falls sick and Stevie becomes convinced that Diablo has brought a killer disease in from the wilds.

Guest Stars: Ruby Rees Wemyss as Lily, Leverne McDonnell as Vet - Abby Williams, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Note: the first known TV role for Ruby Rees (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Picnic at Hanging Rock)

Lisa's Choice - Part 2

Episode 3.14
Sat, June 06, 2009
Written by Kris Mrksa
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Pine Hollow is quarantined by a suspected outbreak of equine influenza. Lisa has to bring Diablo in to establish if he is the source of the outbreak.

Guest Stars: Leverne McDonnell as Vet - Abby Williams, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Seeing is Believing

Episode 3.15
Sat, June 13, 2009
Written by Julie Strassman-Cohn
Directed by Colin Budds

A mystery pony appears at Pine Hollows and follows Carole everywhere, which is a good thing since it saves her life. Veronica plans a birthday party for Desiree but no one can meet her lofty demands.

Guest Stars: Matylda Buczko as Miranda, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Note: guest star Matylda Buczko had an ongoing role in series 2 as French rider Dorothée Doutey

Trouble Free

Episode 3.16
Sat, June 20, 2009
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Colin Budds

When Veronica removes Trouble from the stables, she upsets the miniature donkey and his companion Danville Duchess, who escape on a cross country adventure. Only Jess and Melanie's detective work can find the donkey.

Guest Stars: Syd Brisbane as Gus, Jim Knobeloch as Gerry, Gus Mercurio as Mick, Eric Troon as The Jockey, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Note: Gus Mercurio's final tv appearance. He also appeared in episode 2.05 in another role

Out Foxed

Episode 3.17
Sat, June 27, 2009
Written by Jennifer Cowan
Directed by Joel Kohn

An adventurous mock fox hunt turns dire for Simon the Fox when he rides into dangerous terrain and is injured. Will the other Pine Hollow students stop bickering and find him in time?

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Staying the Distance

Episode 3.18
Sat, July 04, 2009
Written by Nicole Demerse
Directed by Kevin Carlin

As Lisa continues to improve her jumping skills, giving Carole and Veronica a serious run for top spot, Prancer's old leg injury flares up.

Guest Stars: Sam Anderson as Cliff Tyson, Leverne McDonnell as Vet - Abby Williams, Kia Luby as TV Announcer, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Note: Original Saddle Clubber Kia Luby returns (just a voice-over). Leverne McDonnell's final role.

Borrowing Freedom

Episode 3.19
Sat, July 11, 2009
Written by Nicole Demerse
Directed by Peter Sharp

When Garnet refuses to make the double oxer jump, Veronica is humiliated and implements cruel measures to make Garnet more obedient.

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Pedigree

Episode 3.20
Sat, July 18, 2009
Written by Jill Golick
Directed by Peter Sharp

When Veronica hears Samantha Askew, a young wealthy girl with a link to the royal family, is visiting Pine Hollow, she sets about improving everything and everyone.

Guest Stars: Emily Milledge as Samantha Askew, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Brothers and Sisters

Episode 3.21
Sat, July 25, 2009
Written by Julie Strassman-Cohn
Directed by Colin Budds

After an argument with her sister, Melanie is distraught to hear Lisa wish she didn't exist. Upset, Melanie runs away on her pony and Lisa must venture out with Prancer in order to find her and make things right.

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Desk Jockey

Episode 3.22
Sat, August 01, 2009
Written by Chris Roache
Directed by Colin Budds

Devastated after failing his Bernouli Training School audition, Jack tries to resign from Pine Hollow. Wanting him to stay, the Saddle Club convince Max to let Jack work in the office and try to reignite Jack's love of horses.

Guest Stars: Andrew Blackman as Vince Bernouli, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Graham Ware as Max Stunt Double

Note: Trouble is watching an episode of Guinevere Jones, another Canada-Australia co-production

Musical Chairs

Episode 3.23
Sat, August 08, 2009
Written by Nicole Demerse & Meredith Vuchnich
Directed by Peter Sharp

Trapped at Pine Hollow due to flash flooding, the students are forced to endure a sleepover. When Desi goes hyper after she thinks she's eaten paprika, she takes delight in telling everyone how it really is.

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Episode 3.24
Sat, August 15, 2009
Written by Jennifer Cowan
Directed by Peter Sharp

When Stevie and Lisa have an argument on the Saddle Club Anniversary, it looks like the group could be splitting up. It is up to Carole to make the girls look beyond their differences and remember their love of horses in order to save their friendship.

Guest Stars: Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten, Graham Ware as Jack Riding Double

Happy Trails

Episode 3.25
Sat, August 22, 2009
Written by Sam Carroll
Story by Aisha Dee, Connor Jessup, Marny Kennedy
Directed by Colin Budds

As part of their final assessment, the Pine Hollow students take part in an overnight endurance ride. But when the group start bickering and Garnet goes missing, the students must use their survival skills and teamwork to find the horse.

Guest Stars: Tony Rickards as Ethan Goodbar, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten

England or Bust

Episode 3.26
Sat, August 29, 2009
Written by Meredith Vuchnich
Directed by Colin Budds

After Carole is selected for a scholarship at a prestigious international riding academy, the Saddle Club must host a musical fundraiser at JB's café, so Carole and Starlight can afford to travel overseas and take part in the opportunity of a lifetime.

Guest Stars: Tony Rickards as Ethan Goodbar, Jackson Taubert-Gallagher as Ashley "Chewie" Becker, Rory Donegan as Murray Richards, Cosmo Feltham as Phil Marsten