2012 Grand Nationals

Melanie Skinner rode her own and Mrs. D Godfrey's, Robbanie Mister Squiggle to take out the Runner Up in the Large Saddle Pony over 12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Melanie Skinner rode her own and Mrs. D Godfrey's, Robbanie Mister Squiggle to take out the Runner Up in the Large Saddle Pony over 12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Victorian, Bree Roberts rode her own and Christine Comley's, current EA Large Pony of the Year, Rosedale Simone to a Top Ten finish in the  Large Saddle Pony 12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Victorian, Bree Roberts rode her own and Christine Comley's, current EA Large Pony of the Year, Rosedale Simone to a Top Ten finish in the Large Saddle Pony 12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Trina Crawford rode The Passeri Twin's, Belrose Top Cat to finish in the Top Ten of the Large Saddle Pony over12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Trina Crawford rode The Passeri Twin's, Belrose Top Cat to finish in the Top Ten of the Large Saddle Pony over12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Mark Kenzig rode his own and Alexia Fraser's, Willowcroft Coco Chanel to take out the Runner Up Champion in the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.
Mark Kenzig rode his own and Alexia Fraser's, Willowcroft Coco Chanel to take out the Runner Up Champion in the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.
Riley Kent from Queensland rode Angela McDonald's, Langtree Dignify to a Top Ten position  in the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh. and be declared Smartest on Parade.
Riley Kent from Queensland rode Angela McDonald's, Langtree Dignify to a Top Ten position in the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh. and be declared Smartest on Parade.
Rose McEvoy rode her former mount, Gordon Park Masquerade to finish in the Top Ten of  the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh. Gordon Park Masquerade has recently been sold to Charlotte McMaster.
Rose McEvoy rode her former mount, Gordon Park Masquerade to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh. Gordon Park Masquerade has recently been sold to Charlotte McMaster.
Victorian Briony Payne rode Cherrie Uchtman's, Sanlira Talk of the Town, to finish in the Top Ten of  the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh. Later in the day Briony also finished in the Top Ten of the Rider 21 and under 30 years.
Victorian Briony Payne rode Cherrie Uchtman's, Sanlira Talk of the Town, to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh. Later in the day Briony also finished in the Top Ten of the Rider 21 and under 30 years.
Terrie Lamey rode her own and Leah Welsh's  beautiful, AP Wizardry to take out back to back Championships in the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.
Terrie Lamey rode her own and Leah Welsh's beautiful, AP Wizardry to take out back to back Championships in the Saddle Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.
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Mandy Clenton rode her Country Tyrone to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Mandy Clenton rode her Country Tyrone to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Rebecca Farrow riding Roz Lipp's, former Sydney Royal Champion, Kholo finished in the Top Ten of the Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Rebecca Farrow riding Roz Lipp's, former Sydney Royal Champion, Kholo finished in the Top Ten of the Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Adam Oliver from Queensland rode his own and Janice Elliott's, High Fashion to Runner Up Champion in the Saddle Horse over 16hh. Later in the day Adam took out the Champion Rider 21 to 30 years and the Gary Collier Memerial Trophy.
Adam Oliver from Queensland rode his own and Janice Elliott's, High Fashion to Runner Up Champion in the Saddle Horse over 16hh. Later in the day Adam took out the Champion Rider 21 to 30 years and the Gary Collier Memerial Trophy.
Jordan Sprlyan from Western Australia rode her soft going, Calcutta to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Jordan Sprlyan from Western Australia rode her soft going, Calcutta to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Tasmanian, Kim Viney rode her Distanzia to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddler Horse over 16hh and take out the Smartest on Parade award,
Tasmanian, Kim Viney rode her Distanzia to finish in the Top Ten of the Saddler Horse over 16hh and take out the Smartest on Parade award,
At the Grand National the classes are split into heats, then each heat enters the arena to warm up, then each rider has a free two minute work out. Then the Top Ten are announced. For the Galloways and Horses the English judge then rides each of the Top Ten.  The horses are then presented in hand for the judge to look at the conformation and movement. In the pony classes the Top Ten are just presented in hand. Here English Judge and Point-to-Point Trainer and Jockey, David Ingle rides Kate Lenehan's, Game Of Life during the judging of Saddle Horse Over 16hh.
At the Grand National the classes are split into heats, then each heat enters the arena to warm up, then each rider has a free two minute work out. Then the Top Ten are announced. For the Galloways and Horses the English judge then rides each of the Top Ten. The horses are then presented in hand for the judge to look at the conformation and movement. In the pony classes the Top Ten are just presented in hand. Here English Judge and Point-to-Point Trainer and Jockey, David Ingle rides Kate Lenehan's, Game Of Life during the judging of Saddle Horse Over 16hh.
Dale Plumb rode his DP Amazing to back to back victories in the "Gallery Equine" Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Dale Plumb rode his DP Amazing to back to back victories in the "Gallery Equine" Saddle Horse over 16hh.
Christine Lambert from Western Australia rode Paula Ayres', Bevanlee Folklore to be declared Runner Up in the Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh. Later in the day Christine was awarded the Smartest on Parade  and Top Ten in the Rider 30 years and over.
Christine Lambert from Western Australia rode Paula Ayres', Bevanlee Folklore to be declared Runner Up in the Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh. Later in the day Christine was awarded the Smartest on Parade and Top Ten in the Rider 30 years and over.
Holly Broadwith from Western Australia rode her Allambie Park First Impressions, to take out the Smartest on Parade award in the Galloway 14.2hh n/e 15hh and finish in the Top Ten.
Holly Broadwith from Western Australia rode her Allambie Park First Impressions, to take out the Smartest on Parade award in the Galloway 14.2hh n/e 15hh and finish in the Top Ten.
Annabella Drexel from Western Australia rode her former multi National Champion, Mirinda Eyeliner to a Top Ten finish in the Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.
Annabella Drexel from Western Australia rode her former multi National Champion, Mirinda Eyeliner to a Top Ten finish in the Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.
Mark Kenzig rode his and Laura Ryn's, Calvin Park Dark Knight to take out the Championship for Galloway over 14.2 hh n/e 15hh.
Mark Kenzig rode his and Laura Ryn's, Calvin Park Dark Knight to take out the Championship for Galloway over 14.2 hh n/e 15hh.
Kym Stewart from Queensland rode Headley Park Unique to finish in the Top Ten of the large class for Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.
Kym Stewart from Queensland rode Headley Park Unique to finish in the Top Ten of the large class for Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.
Emma Adams rode her Arabian/Warmblood, EBL Juliet to finish in the Top Ten of the Show Hunter over 16hh.
Emma Adams rode her Arabian/Warmblood, EBL Juliet to finish in the Top Ten of the Show Hunter over 16hh.
Sara Love from Victoria was thrilled to take out the Champion Show Hunter over 16hh with her wonderful cross bred, Tulloch Ard.
Sara Love from Victoria was thrilled to take out the Champion Show Hunter over 16hh with her wonderful cross bred, Tulloch Ard.
Samantha McMaster from Victoria, rode her National Champion, DP Destiny to be declared Runner Up in the Show Hunter over 16hh.
Samantha McMaster from Victoria, rode her National Champion, DP Destiny to be declared Runner Up in the Show Hunter over 16hh.
Annie Simmons from Queensland, rode Creek Lodge King William to win the Smartest on Parade in the Show Hunter over 16hh.
Annie Simmons from Queensland, rode Creek Lodge King William to win the Smartest on Parade in the Show Hunter over 16hh.
Champion Rider over 30, Christie Hall (right) congratulates Runner Up Lee Halpin-Bishop.
Champion Rider over 30, Christie Hall (right) congratulates Runner Up Lee Halpin-Bishop.
Adam Oliver from Queensland is having the most wonderful show. This evening Adam rode his own and Mardi Neilsen's, Astoria All Star to be declared Runner Up in the Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh.
Adam Oliver from Queensland is having the most wonderful show. This evening Adam rode his own and Mardi Neilsen's, Astoria All Star to be declared Runner Up in the Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh.
Susanne Pederson from Victoria rode her WS Coast to take out the Championship in the Saddle Horse over 15 hh n/e 16hh.
Susanne Pederson from Victoria rode her WS Coast to take out the Championship in the Saddle Horse over 15 hh n/e 16hh.
Grace Simmons from Queensland who qualifed in the Northern Territory, rode Cliche to make the Top Ten in the Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh and take out the Smartest on Parade award.
Grace Simmons from Queensland who qualifed in the Northern Territory, rode Cliche to make the Top Ten in the Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh and take out the Smartest on Parade award.
Julie Crisp from the ACT rode her Hollys Work of Art to take out the Champion Large Saddle Pony 12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Julie Crisp from the ACT rode her Hollys Work of Art to take out the Champion Large Saddle Pony 12.2hh n/e 14hh.
Georgia Dalley riding  S. Toth and the Dalley Family's, Rathowen Quantum, was awarded Smartest on parade in the Large Saddle Pony 12.2 n/e 14hh.
Georgia Dalley riding S. Toth and the Dalley Family's, Rathowen Quantum, was awarded Smartest on parade in the Large Saddle Pony 12.2 n/e 14hh.
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