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Produced by Media World

Writers: Jon Stephens and Judy Malmgren
Script Editors: John Tatoulis and Paul Williams
Animation Directors: Maggie Gedes, Steve French, Paul Williams
Animation Producer: Neil Robinson
Produced by: Colin J South and John Tatoulis
Associate Producer: Judy Malmgren
Animation by: Animation Works Pty Ltd
Composer: Tassos Ioannides
Theme: 'Son of the Wind' composed by Tassos Ioannides,
Lyrics: John Tatoulis, Vocals: Joe Creighton

Produced: 1996 – 1998 (39 episodes)

Sold to over thirty countries around the world, The Silver Brumby tells of the adventures of the magnificent silver colt Thowra, son of the mighty Yarraman and destined to become king of all the wild horses. A noble colt, intelligent and courageous, Thowra, his brothers Storm and Arrow and their friends the bush animals including Benni, the wise kangaroo, are the enemies of the Mountain Men who want to capture the wild horses and take away their freedom. Each episode is a self-contained story of adventure, friendship and daring, set against the majesty of the Australian High Country. Based on the book "The Silver Brumby" by Elyne Mitchell.