2011 Northern NSW Hack Championships

With a miserable outlook for bad weather pending after a day of consistent rain the day before, the early morning fog lifted to unveil a beautiful clear day for the first day of the Championships. Champion First Season Led Small Show Hunter Pony ne 12.2h VALLEY VIEW KINGFISHER exhibited by Anthea Wright.

Champion Riding Pony Stud Book Youngstock Led Colt or Gelding Yearling ne 13.3 1/2 h was awarded to TREMAYNE GOLD CHARM exhibited by Kristen Bates-Taunton & shown by Tova Bates.

Rebekah Baxter roder her GRANDCHESTER XMAS TIME to win Champion First Season Ridden Large Show Hunter Pony over 12.2 h and ne 14 h.

Adam Oliver rode his and the Elliott Familys' HIGH FASHION to win Champion First Season Ridden Large Show Hack over 16 h pictured with judge Lindy Walker. On the final day of the Championships, success again when they took out the Grand National Qualifying Large Show Hack and the Smartest On Parade in the Championship, making this a very successful result for the 3rd show for the pair.

Georgia Goodchild rode HOLLY'S PLAY to bwe awarded the Smartest On Parade in the Grand National Qualifying Junior Rider under 12 years Championship.

Peta Lesslie riding TIE THE KNOTT OF ASTRAL was selected by the panel of judges to receive the Narelle Wockner Photography Encouragement Award.

Angela Kyle riding RATHOWEN STORM WARNING to be awarded the Smartest On Parade in the Grand National Qualifying Intermediate Rider 15 years & under Championship.

A very happy Grace Elliott riding CHERATON COUNTRY ROAD was the winner the Grand National Qualifying Adult Rider 17 years & under 21 years Championship.

Lee Halpin-Bishop rode L J PLATINUM SLIPPERS to take out the Grand National Qualifying Adult 21 years & over Championship, going on to be awarded the Gary Collier Perpetual Supreme Champion Rider of the Championships.

WESTLAKE ETERNITY ridden by Racheal Spring working out to win the Preliminary Large Show Pony over 12.2h & ne 14h Championship.

Jordan Skyring rode RATHOWEN MC NAMARA to win the Amateur Small Show Galloway Hack over 14h & ne 14.2h Championship.

A special presentation to the winner of the very first Garry Robson Memorial Show Horse Design Hack Challenge MASCARA ridden by Mark Kenzig & owned by Louise Barton was made by Garry's son Tom, daughter Emma, wife Joanne and judge of the Challenge & good friend of Garrys, Roy Davis. Garry, the former President of the Northern NSW Show Horse Assoc.Inc sadly passed away in August last year.

The Grand National Qualifying Leading Rein Pony ne 12h & Smartest On Parade was taken out by Jordie Lee Youngs' DUNELM LOVE NOTE ridden by Lara Parnell & assisted by her mum, Natalie with judge John Paget.

Lisa Jones and UNO working out to win the Grand National Qualifying Large Show Hunter Hack over 16h Championship.

Christie Hall was thrilled to win the Grand National Qualifying Small Show Hunter Galloway over 14h & ne 14.2h Championship with hers' & Kerry Patchett's LJS FREEDOM.

LANGTREE CLASS ACT owned by Belinda Virtanen & ridden by Kim Durante took out the Grand National Qualifying Show Hunter Galloway Championship and Smartest On Parade. Pictured with judge Jacinda Smith & sponsor of the Smartest on Parade Ainslee Davies from Pretty Ponies.

Sue McGranes' AMARAH PARK TIVOLI ridden by Shena Roth delighted the judges including Sally Belcher pictured, taking out the Grand National Qualifying Small Show Hunter Pony ne 12.2h Championship.

Brandon Douglas rode WINGANA LOVING CUP to win the Grand National Qualifying Champion Large Show Hunter Pony over 12.2h & ne 14h.

The rain managed to contain itself for two days of the Grand National Qualifier Championships but finally on the 3rd day drenched the Lismore Showgrounds making them a muddy mess. Joanne Robson and Leanne Bordin enjoyable their day standing in the rain marshalling competitors for each class and ensuring that the classes flowed smoothly to ensure an early finish for the day.

Kristy Glover was very happy with her win with CARLINGFORD PARK INTRIGUE taking out Smartest On Parade and the Grand National Qualifying Large Show Pony Hack.

Melissa Sambrooks rode EUSTON DANCESTAR to take out the Grand National Qualifying Small Show Galloway Hack Championship.

A Racehorse Champion proved that success could also be had in the show ring when Mandy Clenton rode her COUNTY TYRONE to take out the Reserve Champion Grand National Qualifying Large Show Hack Championships.

It's easy to tell by the expressions on these faces that Ringmaster Leonie Walsh and judges John Paget, Lindy Walker & Jacinda Smith were having a fun time at the Championships.

Jemma Heran riding SLM HOTSHOT in the Grand National Qualifying Large Show Galloway Hack Championship was awarded the Smartest On Parade. Pictured with Aimee Harrison from Champions Choice Browbands, sponsor of the Smartest On Parade Award.

Lachlan Edwards rode SMITHFIELDS EVITA winning the Grand National Qualifying Small Show Pony Championship.

Eliza Douglas looked as pretty as a picture and the judges obviously agreed when they awarded her & DIAMONDS OF TUSCANY with the Smartest On Parade in the Grand National Qualifying Small Show Pony Hack Championship.

Callie James rode Robyn Parkers' NAAMAN FLAUNT IT taking out the Smartest On Parade in the Grand National Qualifying Small Show Hack Championship.

Paul Austin and FARLEIGH TARQUIN enter the ring to work out in the Grand National Qualifying Small Show Hack to win Reserve Champion.

Working out to win Champion Open Led Large Show Galloway over 14.2 h & ne 15 h, CALVIN PARK DARK KNIGHT shown by Mark Kenzig & owned by Laura Ryn.

Melanie Farrand and HYPNOTIZE working out to win the Amateur Large Show Hack over 16h Championship.