Riding High

Dec 31, 1995

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.

Jan 7, 1996

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 14, 1996

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 21, 1996

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 28, 1996

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.

Feb 4, 1996

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 11, 1996

Casey denies that he has been doping Silver and Bianca does a runner.

Feb 18, 1996

Max plays Charles and Williams off against each other, Paul is over Bianca's disappearance and Alice has doubts about Vanessa's brave face.

Mar 2, 1996

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.

Mar 3, 1996

Wendy and Bianca are forced to apologise to Vanessa.

Mar 9, 1996

Wendy and Bianca have to eat humble pie and apologise to Vanessa about the bridesmaid incident.

Mar 10, 1996

A mysterious woman arrives at the Fraser house and tells Bianca she is her aunt.

Mar 16, 1996

Alice spends a cold wet afternoon lying at the bottom of a bank after taking a fall.

Mar 17, 1996

Bianca gets caught wagging school. And Charles threatens to move Miss Dixie on unless Wendy can bring her under control.

Mar 23, 1996

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.

Mar 24, 1996

Mark jumps ship. Charles receives some bad news from his lawyer. And Paul tells Bianca the truth about Annabel.

Mar 30, 1996

Bianca is torn between travelling to America to live with her mother or staying with Paul. And Mark has second thoughts about Westwood.

Mar 31, 1996

Vanessa says goodbye to horses when she is given a brand new trail bike.

Apr 6, 1996

James and Wendy try to nurse an injured duck back to health.

Apr 6, 1996

Charles has had enough of Vanessa's attitude.

Apr 13, 1996

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.

Apr 13, 1996

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.

Apr 20, 1996

James romances Wendy. Vanessa does a sport of eavesdropping. And Charles learns the truth about his favourite restaurant.

Apr 20, 1996

James romances Wendy. Vanessa does a sport of eavesdropping. And Charles learns the truth about his favourite restaurant.

Apr 21, 1996

Vanessa agrees to let Max move back in. Wendy rides Samba in the show. And Charles promotes Cathy to head of the riding school.

Apr 21, 1996

Vanessa agrees to let Max move back in. Wendy rides Samba in the show. And Charles promotes Cathy to head of the riding school.

May 4, 1996

Cathy gets cold bride's feet. Alice experiences chest pains. And who has sabotaged the cross-country course?

May 4, 1996

Cathy gets cold bride's feet. Alice experiences chest pains. And who has sabotaged the cross-country course?

May 11, 1996

Bianca falls for the lead actor in her school production of Othello.

May 11, 1996

Bianca falls for the lead actor in her school production of Othello.

May 18, 1996

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

Harry gets inventive. Cathy pours out her heart to Helen. And Ingrid issues a dinner invitation to Doctor Sarreson and his daughter.

May 25, 1996

Rob pops the question. Alexa readies herself for the Spanish tournament. And James becomes a spy.

May 25, 1996

Rob pops the question. Alexa readies herself for the Spanish tournament. And James becomes a spy.

Jun 1, 1996

Harry goes back to his home town to explain himself. Rob and Tiffany leave town. And Vanessa tries to seduce Hawk.

Jun 1, 1996

Harry goes back to his home town to explain himself. Rob and Tiffany leave town. And Vanessa tries to seduce Hawk.

Jun 8, 1996

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.

Jun 8, 1996

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.

Jun 15, 1996

The school holds a fundraising day. Bianca takes up cleaning for a job. And Michael's fear of water is revealed.

Jun 15, 1996

The school holds a fundraising day. Bianca takes up cleaning for a job. And Michael's fear of water is revealed.

Jun 22, 1996

Charles organises a surprise party for Helen's birthday. Wendy is suspicious of Charles. And Vanessa throws herself at Flavio.

Jun 22, 1996

Charles organises a surprise party for Helen's birthday. Wendy is suspicious of Charles. And Vanessa throws herself at Flavio.

Jun 29, 1996

Bianca and Vanessa are still quarantined together and still hope to catch Max stealing. Michael is invited to pose for a women's magazine.

Jun 29, 1996

Bianca and Vanessa are still quarantined together and still hope to catch Max stealing. Michael is invited to pose for a women's magazine.

Jul 6, 1996

Wendy and Bianca throw a party that gets out of hand. And Max is told to settle his debts or else.

Jul 6, 1996

Wendy and Bianca throw a party that gets out of hand. And Max is told to settle his debts or else.

Jul 13, 1996

The disappearance of Mollie the cat sends Wendy into a flat spin. And Ingrid is upset to find Max playing poker.

Jul 13, 1996

The disappearance of Mollie the cat sends Wendy into a flat spin. And Ingrid is upset to find Max playing poker.

Jul 19, 1996

Wendy and James fight yet again. Lindentree holds a fair. Cathy buys a horse, Jupiter.

Jul 22, 1996

Wendy and James fight yet again. Lindentree holds a fair. Cathy buys a horse, Jupiter.

Jul 23, 1996

Helen's accounting work increases. Wendy can't cope with Caroline. And Bianca gets a Dear John letter from Steven.

Jul 24, 1996

Helen's accounting work increases. Wendy can't cope with Caroline. And Bianca gets a Dear John letter from Steven.

Jul 25, 1996

Charles invites Rosaline to paint a portrait of Lindentree. William becomes the butt of a joke. And Bianca's brother returns home.

Jul 26, 1996

Charles invites Rosaline to paint a portrait of Lindentree. William becomes the butt of a joke. And Bianca's brother returns home.

Jul 29, 1996

Charles sends Michael and Flavio to buy a horse at the annual sales.

Jul 30, 1996

Charles sends Michael and Flavio to buy a horse at the annual sales.

Jul 31, 1996

Michael tries to find Jupiter for Cathy. And Vanessa throws a dinner party, but Ingrid takes to the bottle.

Aug 1, 1996

Michael tries to find Jupiter for Cathy. And Vanessa throws a dinner party, but Ingrid takes to the bottle.

Aug 2, 1996

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

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 6, 1996

Ingrid gets it together. Flavio mixes and matches. Helen spills the beans.

Aug 7, 1996

Ingrid gets it together. Flavio mixes and matches. Helen spills the beans.

Aug 8, 1996

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

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 12, 1996

Catastrophe strikes at the water jump.