Episode Overview**

* **Title:** Horsey Ride

* **Season & Episode:** Season 1, Episode 9

* **Original Air Date:** October 9, 2018 (ABC Australia)

* **Key Cast:** Dave McCormack (Bandit), Melanie Zanetti (Chilli), Myf Warhurst (Trixie), Dan Brumm (Stripe)

### **Core Narrative**

When Chilli and Aunt Trixie head out for a game of hockey, Bandit and Uncle Stripe are left in charge of Bluey, Bingo, Muffin, and Socks. While the dads hope to watch the cricket, they are quickly outvoted and recruited for an elaborate game of **Horsey Ride**.

The episode's tension centers on **Polly Puppy**, Bluey’s favorite toy. After Bandit accidentally prevents Bluey from putting the toy away safely, Socks claims it as her own, leading to a "vicious puppy-attack" on the beloved stuffed animal.

### **The "Horsey Wed ...