Ponysitters Club

Terrible storyline and acting. Painful to watch - and I watch a lot of children's shows with my daughter. There are so many more enjoyable options to choose from.

A good show for kids new to horses and equestrian sports and practices, but for kids who already have experience they will likely notice very obvious errors in the show (incorrect terms, docile horses referred to as crazy, bad handling techniques, 'neglected' horse has been clipped and had its mane trimmed).

It follows the same old 'daughter has a special bond with at-risk horse(s) and her parents and everyone around her (minus one character, who's always a sassy, rich girl) think she's the real deal, meanwhile the facility is at risk of closing' story.

The child actors are pretty bad: quirky but over the top. The best actor is the main characters best friend, as she's fun and engaging, everyone else comes off very flat, scripted and awkward.

The series does have a lot of music and funny (for kids) moments, so kids will likely find it entertaining.

There are a lot of horse properties out there for young girls to watch, but there isn't one around rescue. I didn't even know that rescue horse ranches existed. The lead character Skye starts an after school club at her family's ranch with her schoolmates to look after the horses. The series teaches responsibility and empathy towards animals. It is a great series for girl 6-9 years-old. It is available on Netflix.

My 4 year old loves it. The plot lines are simple, interactions between kids and adults are respectful. It's safe for her to watch, which is hard to find these days. I like that I don't have to worry about the content and it holds her attention.

The only entertainment value is in laughing at this show. Just because it's made for children doesn't excuse poor writing and wooden acting from the adults. Grandpa Beefcake looks like a fashion ad, not someone who works with animals for a living, and hotty mom doesn't look old enough to have a daughter that age. The casting looks like it was done by a focus group checking boxes for "appeal" rather than ability.