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A Horse of A Different Colour, Part 1

Episode 2.01
Canada: February 02, 2003
USA: April 01, 2003
Australia: April 28, 2003
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Arnie Custo

A valuable horse 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.

Starring: Sophie Bennett as Stevie Lake, Keenan MacWilliam as Carole Hanson, Lara Jean Marshall as Lisa Atwood, Heli Simpson as Veronica di Angelo; Brett Tucker as Max Regnery, Catherine Wilkin as Mrs Reg, Cathy Godbold as Deborah, James O'Dea as Red O'Malley, Kia Luby as Kristi Cavanaugh, Glenn Meldrum as Phil Marsten, Alex Marriott as Scooter

With: Janelle Corlass-Brown as Ashley, Jessie Jacobs as Melanie

Guest Stars: Chris Kirby as Col Hansen, Angus McLaren as Danny, Eddy McShortall as Gus

Riding Doubles: Chelsea Priestly, Kate Frost, Lucy James, Alexandra George

Notes: James O'Dea replaces Nathan Phillips in the role of Red O'Malley while Jessie Jacobs replaces Marisa Siketa as Melanie. As with series 1, I'll only post the "Guest stars" going forward as the "Starring" cast when it changes.

A Horse of A Different Colour, Part 2

Episode 2.02
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Arnie Custo

The valuable French horse is not everything it appears to be and the Saddle Club must find the real one.

Guest Stars: Angus McLaren as Danny, Eddy McShortall as Gus, Jim Russell as Brian, Rainey Carey as Yardwoman

Show Ponies, Part 1

Episode 2.03
Written by Everett deRoche
Directed by Arnie Custo

The arrival of French junior champion Dorothée Doutey causes rumours and sparks to fly.

Guest Stars: Matylda Buczko as Dorothée Doutey

Note: Catherine Wilkin's final appearance but she is still credited to the end to the series

Show Ponies, Part 2

Episode 2.04
Written by Gwenda Marsh
Directed by Arnie Custo

The first gig Scooter gets the group is not what they expected. The Saddle Club mends the rift between Dorothée and her horse.

Guest Stars: Matylda Buczko as Dorothée Doutey, Chris Kirby as Col Hansen, Tony Hawkins as Frank Di Angelo

The Ride of His Life

Episode 2.05
Written by Piers Hobson
Directed by Mark deFriest

The equine infection endangering the horses could mean the end of Pine Hollow and when Comanche gets sick, the Saddle Club do their best to try and save the horse.

Guest Stars: Matylda Buczko as Dorothée Doutey, Chris Kirby as Col Hansen, Maggie King as Dr Judy, Gus Mercurio as Bluey, Adam May as Mr Harding

Love Is In The Air

Episode 2.06
Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Mark deFriest

Steve and Phil have their first date; Red coaxes Dorothée into riding Hugo again.

Guest Stars: Matylda Buczko as Dorothée Doutey, Chris Kirby as Col Hanson, Tony Hawkins as Frank Di Angelo, Troy Lovett as Murray [uncredited], Ailsa Piper as Whitney [uncredited]

Horsenapped

Episode 2.07
Written by John Reeves & Graeme Farmer
Directed by Arnie Custo

Veronica’s horse, Garnet, is kidnapped and the Saddle Club set out to solve the mystery.

Guest Stars: Matylda Buczko as Dorothée Doutey, Chris Kirby as Col Hanson, Troy Lovett as Murray, Ailsa Piper as Whitney, Damien Fotiou as Antonio, Thomas Meadmore as Mark, Steven Danielsen as Sean

Au Revoir Dorothée

Episode 2.08
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Arnie Custo

Dorothée and Max face important decisions about their futures at Pine Hollow.

Guest Stars: Matylda Buczko as Dorothée Doutey, Damien Fotiou as Antoine

The Home Straight

Episode 2.09
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Arnie Custo

The Saddle Club is faced with the difficult task of finding a way an old man and a horse can enjoy a useful old age. Max's cousin takes over the operation of Pine Hollow.

Guest Stars: Alan Hopgood as Bud

Note: Nikolai Nikolaeff's first appearance as Drew goes uncredited

Running Free, Part 1

Episode 2.10
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Mark DeFriest

The Saddle Club befriends itinerant workers who arrive at Willow Creek with their beautiful horse Diablo.

Guest Stars: Damien Bodie as Raffael, Phillipa Adgemis as Carmina, John Orcsik as Cowlin, Nicholas Colla as Neville

Notes: Nikolai Nikolaeff is added to the main cast after an uncredited appearance in the previous episode. Jessie Jacobs and guest star Nicholas Colla will go on to star in Holly's Heroes (2005).

Running Free, Part 2

Episode 2.11
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Mark DeFriest

The Saddle Club helps Raffael rescue his horse, but he still must sell it when his family’s life savings are stolen. Lisa and Raffael develop a relationship.

Guest Stars: Damien Bodie as Raffael, John Orcsik as Cowlin, Nicholas Colla as Neville, Marie-Louise Walker as Eleanor Atwood, Terry Brittingham as Worker

Race Against Time

Episode 2.12
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Mark DeFries

Veronica believes Phil may be poisoning the horses at Pine Hollow and also accuses him of two timing Stevie with Carole. Ashley and Melanie attempt to right a wrong when they ruin one of Veronica's jackets.

Guest Stars: Maggie King as Dr. Judy

Stevie's Bad Day

Episode 2.13
Written by Dennise Fordham
Directed by Arnie Custo

Veronica arranges to have a potential Olympic champion on her team so they can win the Junior Regional Rally.

Guest Stars: Adam Oliver as Chris Bloom, Angus McLaren as Danny

Fillies vs. Colts

Episode 2.14
Australia: May 15, 2003
Canada: May 25, 2003
Written by Lisa Steele
Directed by Arnie Custo

Stevie challenges the boys to a camp-off to determine which is the better sex. Ashley and Melanie take advantage of a new arrival.

Guest Stars: Raymond Mirams as Nick, Daniel Daperis as Liam

Blind Faith

Episode 2.15
Written by Anita Kapila
Directed by Arnie Custo

When visually impaired students visit Pine Hollow, the Saddle Club helps a young girl conquer her fear of horses and prove she can live an independent life. Melanie and Ashley photograph Kristi who hopes to win a modeling job.

Guest Stars: Daniel Daperis as Liam, Kate Osborn as Jenna Elliot, Annie Jones as Beth Elliot, Marita Wilcox as Instructor

Join Up

Episode 2.16
Written by Sarah Dodd
Directed by Mark DeFriest

A dance has all of Pine Hollow seeking a date. Carole becomes jealous after fixing Lisa up with a date while Veronica helps Kristi in her attempt to snare Red as her partner.

Guest Stars: Timothy Frazer as David, Sam Pardon as Shane, Magda Hughes as Megan

Tender Foot

Episode 2.17
Written by Rhonda Jayne Olson
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Red is left to manage Pine Hollow on his own. When Belle comes down with a mysterious illness, the girls aren't happy with the young vet or his diagnosis. Meanwhile, a troublesome horse leaves Melanie and Ashley stranded.

Guest Stars: Chris Hemsworth as George Whiteside, Aaron Gazzola as Young Rider

Bloodlines

Episode 2.18
Written by Graeme Farmer
Story by Robin Stein
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Carole befriends a young painter who turns out to be Kristi's long lost sister.

Guest Stars: Kate Ellis as Chelsea Smith [uncredited]

Note: the guest star credits for this episode are incorrect (they are a duplicate of 2.16)

Foster Horse, Part 1

Episode 2.19
Canada: June 29, 2003
Written by Sheila Vessey Prescott
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Lisa and Red take on the rehabilitation of a difficult foster horse named Storm. Carole and Stevie find out about Pine Hollow's financial troubles.

Guest Stars: Dolly as Storm, Luke Hemsworth as Simon

Foster Horse, Part 2

Episode 2.20
Written by Sheila Vessey Prescott
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Pine Hollow’s money problems are worse than the girls thought and the Regnerys might have to sell the riding trails. Lisa is upset when Red gives up on Storm.

Guest Stars: Dolly as Storm, Neil Melville as Mr Roth

Foster Horse, Part 3

Episode 2.21
Written by Graeme Farmer
Directed by Mark deFriest

The Saddle Club set out to save the riding trails while Lisa gains Storm’s trust but his ultimate test is still to come.

Guest Stars: Dolly as Storm, Neil Melville as Mr Roth, Tony Hawkins as Frank Di Angelo

High Stakes, Part 1

Episode 2.22
Written by Sarah Dodd
Directed by Arnie Custo

Carole assists a famous trainer with Mr. Di Angelo's promising young racehorse.

Guest Stars: Anthony Wallace as Ethan Lowell Jr., Tony Hawkins as Frank Di Angelo [uncredited]

High Stakes, Part 2

Episode 2.23
Written by Anita Kapila
Directed by Arnie Custo

Carole blames herself for the erratic performance of the new racehorse.

Guest Stars: Anthony Wallace as Ethan Lowell Jr., Lucy Honigman as Tracey, Maggie King as Dr Judy [uncredited], Tony Hawkins as Frank Di Angelo [uncredited]

Note: Lucy Honigman is erroneously credited in this episode when she appears in the next

Odd Girl Out

Episode 2.24
Written by Rhonda Jayne Olson
Directed by Mark deFriest

The riders have to ride in pairs in the Point-to-Point race and the two odd girls out, Carole and Veronica, pair up. Ashley accuses Melanie of dumping her for the new girl.

Guest Stars: Mercia Dean Johns as New Owner, Lucy Honigman as Tracey [uncredited], Tony Hawkins as Frank Di Angelo [uncredited]

Note: more incorrect credits as Mercia Dean Johns is in the next episode and Tony Hawkins continues to be absent.

Horse's Keeper

Episode 2.25
Written by Rhonda Jayne Olson
Directed by Mark deFriest

Due to her father's financial troubles, Veronica is forced to work at the stables.

Guest Stars: Mercia Dean Johns as New Owner [uncredited]

Finishing Strongly

Episode 2.26
Story by Rhonda Jayne Olson
Teleplay by Graeme Ware
Directed by Karinda Parkinson

The bank is foreclosing on Pine Hollow and the Saddle Club desperately tries to find a lost treasure to save it.

Guest Stars: Anne Scott Pendlebury as Sarah

Note: guest star Anne Scott Pendlebury was the series' dialgue coach.