2005 Royal Melbourne Summer Show

Judy Ritchie's Reserve Champion Welsh Pony Colt, 'Imperial Replay'.

Sally Redpath's lovely Thoroughbred mare, 'Charcoal' by Bonhomie, was third in a large class of Thoroughbred Mares over 15.2hh.

Fiona Buckland's Supreme Champion Welsh Pony Exhibit, 'Lonely Oak Late Show'.

Sarah Castricum with her beautifully presented Champion Standardbred Gelding, 'Sultan', exhibited by Dalcom Corporation.

Wayne Barton doing the honours with long time and successful Summer Royal exhibit, 'Jay Ar Ruler', who was declared Reserve Champion Standardbred Gelding. Exhibited by Karen and Wayne Barton.

Melanie Marin with her 'Stanton Park Soda Pop' by Stanton Park Paparazzi who won the Ridden Buckskin Mare/Filly class.

The Eileen Bartrum Trophy for Best Welsh Exhibit was awarded to Melanie and Darren Frigo's Supreme WMP , 'Arielen Kingfisher'. Seen her with handler, Rebecca Jones, judge, Annie Coxon and doing the honours for the late Mrs Bartrum, RAS Councillor, Jason Ronald.

Tina Wells' 'Bamborough Academy' by Earth Tigre (imp) was declared Champion Welsh Pony Stallion

Champion Led Mare and Supreme Standardbred Exhibit, 'Lady Nell' exhibited by Jill Sage and seen here with Peter Ronzio and judge, Peter Gardiner.

Tamara Saligari with her Champion Ridden Buckskin Exhibit, 'Springwood Superbrat'.

Elizabeth Deans has clearly and wisely decided to 'Slip, slop and slap' seriously. Two hats are better than one!

Hannah Deans with Rochelle Kiteley's 'Glengwin Lord of the Dance' who took 3rd place in the Led Welsh Pony Gelding class.

Stephen Merry's beautiful Supreme Thoroughbred and Supreme Led All Breeds Exhibit, 'Paradiddle' with L-R judge, Helen Heagney and Michael Christie.

Laura Elliot riding Show Pony 13.2-14.2hh winner, Mirinda Height of Fashion in the workout for Champion.

Kimberley, Nicole and Danielle Reimer's 'Roseagle Rhapsody' ridden by Tessa Hughes from Mt Gambier, won the Ridden Show Pony ne 12.2hh, seen her working out for Champion.

Champion Ridden Show Pony, 'Rhyl Matinee' by Strinesdale Matador (UK) with exhibitor and rider, Marcia Beard.

A busy Tamara Lee rode Graeme Elliott's 'Torrensway Reflections' to take out the Ridden Show Pony Reserve Championship.

Christine Frost spending some quality time at the Summer Royal with her newcomer hack, 'Notoriety', 'Leo' to his friends.

Miss J Cash's 'Bimbadeen Hollywood' won the Ridden Part Welsh Mare/Gelding 12.2 - 13.2hh, ridden by Robyn Pearce.

Rebecca Litterbach with her Champion Ridden APSB Riding Pony, 'Wattleview Fillute'.

Ellen Grant rode Felicity Bould's 'Dainhill Forget Me Not' to 5th place in a very strong Ridden Part Welsh Mare/Gelding 13-13.2hh class.

The Mullan Family exhibited the beautiful Standardbred Stallion, 'Titian Thunder' who was Champion Led Stallion and Champion Ridden Standardbred and won the All Breeds Ridden Stallion over 15hh class. The surprisingly good mover was ridden and shown by Kathleen Mullan.

Kristy Thompson won the Ridden Part Welsh Mare/Gelding Over 13.2hh class with her 'Fable Park Rhapsody'.

Peter Wagner doing a bit of 'hard sell' at the Summer Royal.

Briony Payne rode Renee Hook's 'Devonlea Grace' to claim the Ridden Part Welsh Championship.

Allison Woodroffe claimed the Champion Led Thoroughbred Mare and Champion Ridden All Breeds titles with her very successful 'Heaven Scent' by Rolling Minstrel'

April Westcott took out the Reserve ridden All Breeds Championship with her beautiful 5 year-old gelding by Octagonal, 'Aspen' (racing name, Pittodrie).

David Ross enloying a little sunshine at the Melbourne Winter, I mean Summer Royal, with well-known spectator, 'Soss' Lindeman.

Making the most of ever occasion, Stephen Merry's luncheon party. From L-R Kris McCall (imp Scotland), Felicity Hardy, John Hardy, Stephen, Jocelyn Evans and Lyn Johnson.

Just here for a look; former well-known Victorian Showjumping rider, Robert Harrington with 3yo Georgia Cash and 'Toorkel" from Echuca.

Champion Led Part Welsh Male, 'Bradmore Toy Soldier' (imp) by Deanhills Royal Portrait. Exhibited by Amy Barkus from Harrisville in Queensland.

Anne and Gordon Paynter's Reserve Junior Champion Riding Pony Colt, 'Winfield Grand Opening' by Kirreway Ambition.

Linda Brooks with her Champion Ridden Show Hunter, 'Jalba Windsong' by Kirreway Rumours.

Louise Drysdale's Ridden Riding Pony Stallion, 'Merrindale Fleet Street' by Stanton Park Paparazzi, ridden by Sandra Knox.