Marama Jackson
Wendy Thorburn
Riding High (1995)
Season 1
Fifteen-year-old Wendy lives at Lindentree, a riding school and horse stud, with her parents Charles and Helen. Mad about horses and fiercely devoted to family and friends, Wendy's life primarily revolves around winning a place on the national junior show jumping team, and saving Lindentree from outside forces.
Released Dec. 31, 1995
Episode 30 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.horse, imdb.soap, imdb.teenager
Production Companies: South Pacific Pictures
Network: RTL II
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Episode 1
Wendy Thorburn is uncertain about her feelings for Mark Benson, one of the riding instructors. Things become even more confusing when Mark, in an effort to discourage another infatuated schoolgirl, kisses Wendy in front of a stable yard full of people.
Dec. 31, 1995, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Wendy checks herself into a health farm for a makeover to impress Mark. Vanessa experiences a melt down preparing for the school fashion competition but Harry has a cure. And Cathy receives a proposal from David.
Jan. 7, 1996, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Wendy takes pity on a neglected horse, is naughty and steals it from Eric Cameron's land. Bianca's plea to Paul for new riding boots gains her little ground, but she doggedly goes into business for herself. And why is Cathy an anxious bride to be?
Jan. 14, 1996, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Wendy and Helen go to work on Charles to try to persuade him to buy Miss Dixie, the neglected horse Wendy stole from Eric's land. Meanwhile, Bianca protests against a new range of cosmetics she believes has been tested on animals.
Jan. 21, 1996, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
A western riding champion comes to stay at the riding school in an effort to find out why his favourite horse has been performing badly. Charles suspects sabotage when his horse trailer jack-knifes and he is unable to compete in an important competition. And Miss Dixie strikes up a friendship with a stray dog.
Jan. 28, 1996, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Alice catches Vanessa giving Casey a massage. Mark confronts the Rainers about the possibility that someone has been doping Silver. And Charles savours sweet revenge.
Feb. 4, 1996, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Casey denies that he has been doping Silver and Bianca does a runner.
Feb. 11, 1996, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Max plays Charles and Williams off against each other, Paul is over Bianca's disappearance and Alice has doubts about Vanessa's brave face.
Feb. 18, 1996, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
Wendy and Bianca scheme against Vanessa. Helen has second thoughts about Charles's plans for their new land. And Mark reveals he has been offered another job.
March 2, 1996, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Wendy and Bianca are forced to apologise to Vanessa.
March 3, 1996, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
Wendy and Bianca have to eat humble pie and apologise to Vanessa about the bridesmaid incident.
March 9, 1996, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
A mysterious woman arrives at the Fraser house and tells Bianca she is her aunt.
March 10, 1996, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
Alice spends a cold wet afternoon lying at the bottom of a bank after taking a fall.
March 16, 1996, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
Bianca gets caught wagging school. And Charles threatens to move Miss Dixie on unless Wendy can bring her under control.
March 17, 1996, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
Bianca hears some shocking information about Annabel when she walks in on an argument between her and Paul. Alice and Helen reveal their plans to develop an eco tourist venture. And Charles gives Miss Dixie a reprieve.
March 23, 1996, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 16
Mark jumps ship. Charles receives some bad news from his lawyer. And Paul tells Bianca the truth about Annabel.
March 24, 1996, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
Bianca is torn between travelling to America to live with her mother or staying with Paul. And Mark has second thoughts about Westwood.
March 30, 1996, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 18
Vanessa says goodbye to horses when she is given a brand new trail bike.
March 31, 1996, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
James and Wendy try to nurse an injured duck back to health.
April 6, 1996, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 20
Charles has had enough of Vanessa's attitude.
April 6, 1996, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 21
Charles admits defeat and gives up training Vanessa. Wendy and James discover that toxic waste from an old factory pipe is responsible for the dead seagulls.
April 13, 1996, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 22
Charles admits defeat and gives up training Vanessa. Wendy and James discover that toxic waste from an old factory pipe is responsible for the dead seagulls.
April 13, 1996, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
James romances Wendy. Vanessa does a sport of eavesdropping. And Charles learns the truth about his favourite restaurant.
April 20, 1996, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 24
James romances Wendy. Vanessa does a sport of eavesdropping. And Charles learns the truth about his favourite restaurant.
April 20, 1996, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
Vanessa agrees to let Max move back in. Wendy rides Samba in the show. And Charles promotes Cathy to head of the riding school.
April 21, 1996, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 26
Vanessa agrees to let Max move back in. Wendy rides Samba in the show. And Charles promotes Cathy to head of the riding school.
April 21, 1996, midnight
S1E27 - Episode 27
Cathy gets cold bride's feet. Alice experiences chest pains. And who has sabotaged the cross-country course?
May 4, 1996, midnight
S1E28 - Episode 28
Cathy gets cold bride's feet. Alice experiences chest pains. And who has sabotaged the cross-country course?
May 4, 1996, midnight
S1E29 - Episode 29
Bianca falls for the lead actor in her school production of Othello.
May 11, 1996, midnight
S1E30 - Episode 30
Bianca falls for the lead actor in her school production of Othello.
May 11, 1996, midnight
S1E31 - Episode 31
Harry gets inventive. Cathy pours out her heart to Helen. And Ingrid issues a dinner invitation to Doctor Sarreson and his daughter.
May 18, 1996, midnight
S1E32 - Episode 32
Harry gets inventive. Cathy pours out her heart to Helen. And Ingrid issues a dinner invitation to Doctor Sarreson and his daughter.
May 18, 1996, midnight
S1E33 - Episode 33
Rob pops the question. Alexa readies herself for the Spanish tournament. And James becomes a spy.
May 25, 1996, midnight
S1E34 - Episode 34
Rob pops the question. Alexa readies herself for the Spanish tournament. And James becomes a spy.
May 25, 1996, midnight
S1E35 - Episode 35
Harry goes back to his home town to explain himself. Rob and Tiffany leave town. And Vanessa tries to seduce Hawk.
June 1, 1996, midnight
S1E36 - Episode 36
Harry goes back to his home town to explain himself. Rob and Tiffany leave town. And Vanessa tries to seduce Hawk.
June 1, 1996, midnight
S1E37 - Episode 37
Ingrid panics when she sees a mouse on the day the local country club women plan to visit. Cathy becomes a feminist. Bianca is accosted by thugs. And Michael's sister Cara arrives at Lindentree.
June 8, 1996, midnight
S1E38 - Episode 38
Ingrid panics when she sees a mouse on the day the local country club women plan to visit. Cathy becomes a feminist. Bianca is accosted by thugs. And Michael's sister Cara arrives at Lindentree.
June 8, 1996, midnight
S1E39 - Episode 39
The school holds a fundraising day. Bianca takes up cleaning for a job. And Michael's fear of water is revealed.
June 15, 1996, midnight
S1E40 - Episode 40
The school holds a fundraising day. Bianca takes up cleaning for a job. And Michael's fear of water is revealed.
June 15, 1996, midnight
S1E41 - Episode 41
Charles organises a surprise party for Helen's birthday. Wendy is suspicious of Charles. And Vanessa throws herself at Flavio.
June 22, 1996, midnight
S1E42 - Episode 42
Charles organises a surprise party for Helen's birthday. Wendy is suspicious of Charles. And Vanessa throws herself at Flavio.
June 22, 1996, midnight
S1E43 - Episode 43
Bianca and Vanessa are still quarantined together and still hope to catch Max stealing. Michael is invited to pose for a women's magazine.
June 29, 1996, midnight
S1E44 - Episode 44
Bianca and Vanessa are still quarantined together and still hope to catch Max stealing. Michael is invited to pose for a women's magazine.
June 29, 1996, midnight
S1E45 - Episode 45
Wendy and Bianca throw a party that gets out of hand. And Max is told to settle his debts or else.
July 6, 1996, midnight
S1E46 - Episode 46
Wendy and Bianca throw a party that gets out of hand. And Max is told to settle his debts or else.
July 6, 1996, midnight
S1E47 - Episode 47
The disappearance of Mollie the cat sends Wendy into a flat spin. And Ingrid is upset to find Max playing poker.
July 13, 1996, midnight
S1E48 - Episode 48
The disappearance of Mollie the cat sends Wendy into a flat spin. And Ingrid is upset to find Max playing poker.
July 13, 1996, midnight
S1E49 - Episode 49
Wendy and James fight yet again. Lindentree holds a fair. Cathy buys a horse, Jupiter.
July 19, 1996, midnight
S1E50 - Episode 50
Wendy and James fight yet again. Lindentree holds a fair. Cathy buys a horse, Jupiter.
July 22, 1996, midnight
S1E51 - Episode 51
Helen's accounting work increases. Wendy can't cope with Caroline. And Bianca gets a Dear John letter from Steven.
July 23, 1996, midnight
S1E52 - Episode 52
Helen's accounting work increases. Wendy can't cope with Caroline. And Bianca gets a Dear John letter from Steven.
July 24, 1996, midnight
S1E53 - Episode 53
Charles invites Rosaline to paint a portrait of Lindentree. William becomes the butt of a joke. And Bianca's brother returns home.
July 25, 1996, midnight
S1E54 - Episode 54
Charles invites Rosaline to paint a portrait of Lindentree. William becomes the butt of a joke. And Bianca's brother returns home.
July 26, 1996, midnight
S1E55 - Episode 55
Charles sends Michael and Flavio to buy a horse at the annual sales.
July 29, 1996, midnight
S1E56 - Episode 56
Charles sends Michael and Flavio to buy a horse at the annual sales.
July 30, 1996, midnight
S1E57 - Episode 57
Michael tries to find Jupiter for Cathy. And Vanessa throws a dinner party, but Ingrid takes to the bottle.
July 31, 1996, midnight
S1E58 - Episode 58
Michael tries to find Jupiter for Cathy. And Vanessa throws a dinner party, but Ingrid takes to the bottle.
Aug. 1, 1996, midnight
S1E59 - Episode 59
Michael tries to convince Cathy that Paul is wrong for her. Ingrid and Max have another falling out. And Vanessa works to get the health farm up to its best.
Aug. 2, 1996, midnight
S1E60 - Episode 60
Michael tries to convince Cathy that Paul is wrong for her. Ingrid and Max have another falling out. And Vanessa works to get the health farm up to its best.
Aug. 5, 1996, midnight
S1E61 - Episode 61
Ingrid gets it together. Flavio mixes and matches. Helen spills the beans.
Aug. 6, 1996, midnight
S1E62 - Episode 62
Ingrid gets it together. Flavio mixes and matches. Helen spills the beans.
Aug. 7, 1996, midnight
S1E63 - Episode 63
Vanessa and Bianca compete for the job of school captain. Flavio suspects Curtis is horsing around. And Wendy decides to find Helen's parents.
Aug. 8, 1996, midnight
S1E64 - Episode 64
Vanessa and Bianca compete for the job of school captain. Flavio suspects Curtis is horsing around. And Wendy decides to find Helen's parents.
Aug. 9, 1996, midnight
S1E65 - Episode 65
Catastrophe strikes at the water jump.
Aug. 12, 1996, midnight
Network: RTL II
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1950 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 1995
Last Air Date: Aug. 12, 1996, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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