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Moon Jumper - First Episode

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1986

Sixteen-year-old horse lover Nicky Wyman (Fiona Anderson) dreams of becoming a top show jumper, but money worries, looming exams and her Dad's gambling problem stand in her way. In this first episode, Nicky saves bay mare Bella from the knackers' yard after she throws off  the daughter of arrogant stable owner Tad Masters (John Mann). Trail bike rider Sam (Tony McKeown) helps hide Bella, and introduces Nicky to the reclusive Snowbuck (Brian McNeill) who spots a future champion in Nicky and the horse – now renamed Moon Jumper. The show was created by pioneering TV writer Julian Dickon (Pukemanu).

A thousand dollars...easier to jump over the moon than get that sort of money.
– Bill Wyman (Barry Dorking) unwittingly inspires the name of his daughter's dream horse

Key Cast & Crew

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Tony McKeown

As: Sam

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Brian McNeill

As: Snowbuck

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Fiona Anderson

As: Nicky Wyman

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Julian Dickon

Writer, Creator

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John Mann

As: Tad Masters

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Huntly Eliott

Director, Producer

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