Pit Pony

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  • TV-G
  • 1999
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.9  (140)

Pit Pony is a Canadian television drama that premiered in 1999 and ran for two seasons until 2000. The show is set in the early 1900s in a small Nova Scotian mining town and revolves around the lives of the local miners and their families. The title of the show is inspired by the use of pit ponies in the coal mines, which were an essential part of the mining process. The show follows the main character, Willie MacLean (played by Alex Wrathell), a young boy who works in the mines alongside his father, a miner named John MacLean (played by Denny Doherty). Willie is responsible for taking care of the pit pony, a mare named Ginger, who helps haul coal carts underground. He forms a special bond with Ginger, and their relationship is a central theme of the show. Another significant character in the series is Catherine Furey (played by Ellen Page), a new schoolteacher who arrives in town from the city. She faces many challenges in the conservative mining town, where education and literacy are not a priority. However, she is determined to make a difference and help the children of the town learn to read and write. Anna Wedlock plays the role of Mary MacLean, Willie's mother, who struggles to keep her family together despite the hardships they face. Shaun Smyth portrays the character of Parker, the mine owner who is eternally at odds with the miners who work for him. He is a complicated character, who is often painted in shades of grey, but his relationship with the MacLean family develops over the course of the two seasons. Jeremy Akerman plays the character of the town doctor, who is frequently called upon to treat injuries sustained by the miners in the pits. He is a compassionate man who is dedicated to his profession, but his role in the show is relatively minor. The show deals with many of the themes that were relevant during the early 1900s, such as child labor, workers' rights, and education. It also explores the relationships between different members of the community, including the miners, the mine owner, and the townspeople. The show's portrayal of the harsh living conditions and the struggle for survival is both gritty and realistic. One of the most remarkable aspects of the show is the use of the pit ponies. These animals were an integral part of the mining process at the time, and their presence on the show adds an extra layer of intrigue. The relationship between Willie and Ginger is particularly heartwarming and touching, and it is clear that the show's creators had a great deal of respect and admiration for these animals. Overall, Pit Pony is a well-written, well-acted drama that tells a compelling story set against the harsh backdrop of a Nova Scotian mining town. The characters are well-defined, and the show's themes are universal and timeless. Despite the show's relatively short run, it has become a Canadian classic and is still beloved by many viewers today.

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Ep 44 - Securities
44. Ep 44 - Securities
January 1, 1999
When Willie gets an opportunity of a lifetime to leave behind his life as a pit boy and attend photography school in Boston, he has to make a decision between following his dreams or his father
Ep 43 - Small Steps
43. Ep 43 - Small Steps
January 1, 1999
Ned and Nellie unexpectedly receive a bundle of joy at their house. Unfortunately, the baby
Ep 42 - Price of Change
42. Ep 42 - Price of Change
January 1, 1999
Ned's modern coal cutters continue to cause problems at the mine. Rufus and Scotty have trouble maintaining their machine and enlist Spider as their assistant.
Ep 41 - Chasing Shadows
41. Ep 41 - Chasing Shadows
January 1, 1999
A wild stallion is stealing ponies from the mine. In order to keep Doyle from shooting the animal, Willie and Charley must tame the stallion.
Ep 40 - Fiddler's Fall
40. Ep 40 - Fiddler's Fall
January 1, 1999
The annual Fiddler's Fall is in jeopardy of being cancelled when beautiful and talented Theresa Cameron (Natalie MacMaster) arrives in town expecting to play.
Ep 39 - Lost
39. Ep 39 - Lost
January 1, 1999
Glace Bay
Ep 38 - That Special Spark
38. Ep 38 - That Special Spark
January 1, 1999
Stringy Borso is leaving Glace Bay for baseball camp, and Nellie's choir is planning its first public performance in honour of this special occasion. Angus, the freckle-faced soloist, discovers he has a serious case of stage fright.
Ep 37 - Sarah's Return
37. Ep 37 - Sarah's Return
January 1, 1999
While staying in Halifax, Sarah has turned into a tiny Aunt Rose, full of sophistication and pretension. Maggie tries to deal with her sister's new attitude but ends up fighting with her.
Ep 36 - In Harmony
36. Ep 36 - In Harmony
January 1, 1999
Ned feels the weight of his new responsibilities in his new position as the mine
Ep 35 - Taking Chances
35. Ep 35 - Taking Chances
January 1, 1999
Love is in the air, or is it? Willie and Maggie conspire to ignite a romance between Charley McGinnis and Anne Harper, the schoolteacher. Their plan revolves around the upcoming school fundraiser.
Ep 34 - The Game
34. Ep 34 - The Game
January 1, 1999
The Ponies are about to play for the championship, but the game might have to be forfeited. Ned and Dr. Tony Moressa get into a heated confrontation, and in the aftermath, the ponies disband.
Ep 33 - Company Business
33. Ep 33 - Company Business
January 1, 1999
Tony's appointment as mine doctor proves to be a mixed blessing when the men find themselves over-billed for his services.
Ep 32 - Home
32. Ep 32 - Home
January 1, 1999
After a fire breaks out, Ned accidentally stumbles upon the secret location that Spider Davis calls home. Ned is surprised to find that Spider has been living for some time in an abandoned boat.
Ep 31 - Gone Fishin'
31. Ep 31 - Gone Fishin'
January 1, 1999
The Ponies are about to play their first big game without Willie. Charley takes him on a fishing trip to get his mind off the game, and Willie struggles with becoming a kid again.
Ep 30 - A Weighty Matter
30. Ep 30 - A Weighty Matter
January 1, 1999
Mine owner Wendell Crowe, tired of Willie
Ep 29 - Coal Dust
29. Ep 29 - Coal Dust
January 1, 1999
Willie is given responsibility for checking a dangerous seam for methane. When an explosion brings down the roof, he's held accountable.
Ep 28 - Two Sides of the Coin
28. Ep 28 - Two Sides of the Coin
January 1, 1999
The national coal company
Ep 27- Power Plays
27. Ep 27- Power Plays
January 1, 1999
As the newly elected first president of the Junior Mine Workers' Association, Willie asks Mr. Crowe to recruit a doctor who can treat consumption. Nellie tries to send Maggie and Sarah back to Halifax as her condition worsens.
Price of Change
16. Price of Change
January 21, 2000
Ned's modern coal cutters continue to cause problems at the mine. Rufus and Scotty have trouble maintaining their machine and enlist Spider as their assistant.
Chasing Shadows
15. Chasing Shadows
January 14, 2000
A wild stallion is stealing ponies from the mine. In order to keep Doyle from shooting the animal, Willie and Charley must tame the stallion.
Fiddler's Fall
14. Fiddler's Fall
January 7, 2000
The annual Fiddler's Fall is in jeopardy of being cancelled when beautiful and talented Theresa Cameron (Natalie MacMaster) arrives in town expecting to play.
Lost
13. Lost
December 17, 1999
Glace Bay's new advances in technology results in more mechanization at the mine. Consequently, a large number of miners lose their jobs, and many are bitter.
That Special Spark
12. That Special Spark
December 10, 1999
Stringy Borso is leaving Glace Bay for baseball camp, and Nellie's choir is planning its first public performance in honour of this special occasion. Angus, the freckle-faced soloist, discovers he has a serious case of stage fright.
Sarah's Return
11. Sarah's Return
December 3, 1999
While staying in Halifax, Sarah has turned into a tiny Aunt Rose, full of sophistication and pretension. Maggie tries to deal with her sister's new attitude but ends up fighting with her.
Taking Chances
9. Taking Chances
November 19, 1999
Love is in the air, or is it? Willie and Maggie conspire to ignite a romance between Charley McGinnis and Anne Harper, the schoolteacher. Their plan revolves around the upcoming school fundraiser.
Company Business
7. Company Business
November 5, 1999
Tony's appointment as mine doctor proves to be a mixed blessing when the men find themselves over-billed for his services.
Gone Fishin'
5. Gone Fishin'
October 22, 1999
The Ponies are about to play their first big game without Willie. Charley takes him on a fishing trip to get his mind off the game, and Willie struggles with becoming a kid again.
Coal Dust
3. Coal Dust
October 8, 1999
Willie is given responsibility for checking a dangerous seam for methane. When an explosion brings down the roof, he's held accountable.
Two Sides of the Coin
2. Two Sides of the Coin
October 1, 1999
The national coal company's new doctor arrives in Glace Bay to treat the bedridden Nellie's advance case of consumption. In a surprising twist of fate, the new physician turns out to be Tony Moressa, Nellie's ex-boyfriend.
Power Plays
1. Power Plays
September 24, 1999
As the newly elected first president of the Junior Mine Workers' Association, Willie asks Mr. Crowe to recruit a doctor who can treat consumption. Nellie tries to send Maggie and Sarah back to Halifax as her condition worsens.
Description

Pit Pony is a Canadian television drama that premiered in 1999 and ran for two seasons until 2000. The show is set in the early 1900s in a small Nova Scotian mining town and revolves around the lives of the local miners and their families. The title of the show is inspired by the use of pit ponies in the coal mines, which were an essential part of the mining process.

The show follows the main character, Willie MacLean (played by Alex Wrathell), a young boy who works in the mines alongside his father, a miner named John MacLean (played by Denny Doherty). Willie is responsible for taking care of the pit pony, a mare named Ginger, who helps haul coal carts underground. He forms a special bond with Ginger, and their relationship is a central theme of the show.

Another significant character in the series is Catherine Furey (played by Ellen Page), a new schoolteacher who arrives in town from the city. She faces many challenges in the conservative mining town, where education and literacy are not a priority. However, she is determined to make a difference and help the children of the town learn to read and write.

Anna Wedlock plays the role of Mary MacLean, Willie's mother, who struggles to keep her family together despite the hardships they face. Shaun Smyth portrays the character of Parker, the mine owner who is eternally at odds with the miners who work for him. He is a complicated character, who is often painted in shades of grey, but his relationship with the MacLean family develops over the course of the two seasons.

Jeremy Akerman plays the character of the town doctor, who is frequently called upon to treat injuries sustained by the miners in the pits. He is a compassionate man who is dedicated to his profession, but his role in the show is relatively minor.

The show deals with many of the themes that were relevant during the early 1900s, such as child labor, workers' rights, and education. It also explores the relationships between different members of the community, including the miners, the mine owner, and the townspeople. The show's portrayal of the harsh living conditions and the struggle for survival is both gritty and realistic.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the show is the use of the pit ponies. These animals were an integral part of the mining process at the time, and their presence on the show adds an extra layer of intrigue. The relationship between Willie and Ginger is particularly heartwarming and touching, and it is clear that the show's creators had a great deal of respect and admiration for these animals.

Overall, Pit Pony is a well-written, well-acted drama that tells a compelling story set against the harsh backdrop of a Nova Scotian mining town. The characters are well-defined, and the show's themes are universal and timeless. Despite the show's relatively short run, it has become a Canadian classic and is still beloved by many viewers today.

Pit Pony is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (74 episodes). The series first aired on February 5, 1999.

Where to Watch Pit Pony

Pit Pony is available for streaming on the MoviePlex website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Pit Pony on demand at and Tubi TV.

  • Premiere Date
    February 5, 1999
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (140)