The Silver Brumby (1994)
The Silver Brumby is an Australian animated children's television series written by Jon Stephens and Judy Malmgren based on Elyne Mitchell's Silver Brumby books. A total of thirty-nine episodes were produced by Media World between 1994 and 1998 and these were broadcast on CBBC in the United Kingdom and RTE in Ireland. The episodes featured Thowra, a silver colt, his brothers Storm and Arrow and their friends the bush animals in their continued quest to resist the Men's efforts to capture them. The series was remade into a feature length film by Media World Features and Lions Gate Home Entertainment with Barnholtz Entertainment in 1993. The title was changed to "The Silver Stallion," and starred Russell Crowe and Caroline Goodall. The Australian based film was directed by John Tatoulis and produced by Colin J. South, and went on to win 5 Film Festivals.
The Silver Brumby: Season 1 - 13 Episode s
1x1 - Friends of the High Country
October 29, 1994
Thowra saves a young foal from drowning and meets the Brolga's daughter Boon Boon. The Mountain Men capture two horses from Thowra's herd.
1x2 - Wombats to the Rescue
November 5, 1994
Thowra, not taking the threat from the man too seriously, initiates a chase with the Man through the High Country. Arrow attempts to rescue the two young horses caught by the man previously but only ends up getting himself and his brother Storm captured as well. Thowra convinces Wombat and his family help in their rescue.
1x3 - Lost in the Snow
November 30, 1994
Benni and Silky say goodbye to Thowra as they head north for the winter. Thowra and Boon Boon come to the rescue of two children lost in the High Country.
1x4 - Flight To Freedom
December 7, 1994
Spring returns to the High Country bringing with it men intent on capturing the brumbies. The Brolga's herd escapes capture thanks to Boon Boon, Thowra and his brothers, Arrow and Storm. Boon Boon seeks her father's blessing to leave the herd and venture out on her own.
1x5 - Old Prospector Saves a Friend
December 19, 1994
Two trappers arrive in the High Country and Thowra learns that not all humans are dangerous when the old prospector saves Benni's daughter when she gets caught in one of their traps baby.
1x6 - Benni Returns a Favour
December 20, 1994
Benni and Silky collect their daughter from the old prosector who has been taking care of her since her mishap. The Man returns to the High Country to capture Thowra and very nearly does. Benni gets help for the Old Prospector when he has an accident.
1x7 - Racing against the Wind
January 4, 1995
Currawong helps a cocksure young racehorse escape his paddock and venture up into the High Country to challenge Thowra to a race.
1x8 - The Sight of Golden
January 19, 1995
The Man brings a golden filly up into the High Country and when word gets around that she would like to live free with the other brumbies, Thowra and Storm help her escape.
1x9 - Golden in Trouble
March 5, 1995
The beautiful filly Golden joins Thowra's herd but has trouble adapting to life in the bush. The Man returns to the High Country to recapture Golden but his efforts are thwarted by Thowra.
1x10 - A Wombat on the Road
March 10, 1995
The creatures of the High Country have a new problem to worry about when road crews arrive and begin digging up the land. In all the commotion, baby wombat is nearly run over by a bulldozer but Man realise he must learn to look after the creatures of the bush.
1x11 - Fire
March 20, 1995
The trappers return to the High Country and are quick to cause trouble when their campfire gets out of control, becoming a raging bush fire. As the animals rush for safety, Thowra must rescue Arrow and the emus while the Brolga must save Aranda and the foals.
1x12 - Golden Goes Home
April 3, 1995
A dangerous new threat to the creatures of the High Country arrives in the form of a wild boar. A search is launched when one of the young dingos goes missing. Golden is injured in an attack by the boar and returns to the care of the Man. The animals unite to drive the boar out of the High Country.
1x13 - Seeking a Legend
April 10, 1995
An old mare arrives in the High Country looking for Thowra, whose legend has begun to spread. The Brolga, king of the wild horses, seeks out Thowra to settle his rumoured challenge for the kingdom.