Porcupine Ridge farewelled the cast and crew of The Saddle Club's third series last week after six months in the region.

A crew of more than 70 has lived and worked in the shire for nine months, providing an economic boost for the district.

The region will also benefit from international exposure as The Saddle Club is screened on 300 channels in the

United States and throughout Europe and the United Kingdom.

The show, which began in 2001, centres around the lives of three girls who take care of horses.

Co-producers Crawford Productions and Protocol Entertainment chose to shoot the popular teen series in the shire because of its spectacular terrain; the perfect backdrop for Pine Hollow Stables.

Crawford Productions chief executive officer Nick McMahon, said filming the 26-part series had injected more than $9 million into the Victorian economy.

"Series one and two of The Saddle Club attracted a huge audience in Australia and overseas and we're proud to say that our third series presents another wonderful cast and magnificent production," Mr McMahon said.

"Shooting on location in the Hepburn Shire means audiences in the United States, Canada, UK, Europe and

Australia will get to see the beauty of regional Victoria, and will hopefully encourage others to also make the most of Victoria's hospitality."

Mayor Tim Hayes said he looked forward to the production returning for a fourth series.

"We are very pleased to have hosted The Saddle Club in our shire.

"Film making brings many community and economic benefits and our experience with films like Mad Max, Ned

Kelly, Salem's Lot, Love's Brother, Ponderosa and The Man from Snowy River has demonstrated this," Cr Hayes said.

Film Victoria chief executive Sandra Sdraulig said The Saddle Club was a part of a long list of productions made in the state.

"They showcase our state to the world and provide excellent opportunities for our practitioners to hone their skills and build their portfolios," Ms Sdraulig said.

The third season features an all-new, international cast including Australian Ariel Kaplan.