2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Michael Christie won the class for Open Heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh with his own and Joh Bailey's Canberra Royal Best Novice, 'Kolbeach Contata' .

Deanne Thompson rode her own, 'Naaman Protege' to take third place in the class for Open Heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh. Later in the day "Naaman Protege" won the Child's Galloway.

Lindy Walker rode the Walker and Hooke Families', 'Sandown Musical Note' to take second place in the class for Open heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh. A little later the typey mare stripped off to claim the Led Australian Saddle Pony Mare/Filly Championship and the Supreme Led Australian Saddle Pony award..

Dale Plumb rode Ashley and Tyler Harris' beautiful and well performed, 'Daisy Patch Choir Boy' to win the class for Open Heavyweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Kym Stewart rode her own, "Headley Park Unique' to take second place in the tough class for Heavyweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

The always elegant,Jess Stalling is pictured aboard the J & R Equestrian and the Martin Family's nomination, 'Glendon Brae Oscar' that was seventh in the class for Heavyweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Courtney Shears from Sale In Victoria is pictured aboard her, 'Kijimakala' during the first round of the junior Jumping class this morning.

Georgie Grove from Gordon in NSW is pictured aboard her careful Welsh gelding, 'Nawarrah Park Austin Powers' during the Junior Jumping class this morning.

Emily Mann from Normanhurst in NSW is pictured aboard her well performed, 'Star Peptalk' during the Junior Jumping class this morning.

Terrie Lamey rode her own and Leah Walsh's very successful, 'Wizardry' to win the class for Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh

A busy Greg Mickan rode Jamie Carson's delightful and eye catching, 'Elmdale Park Flash Dants' to third place in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Izabella Stone's talented, 'Kinnordy Giuliani' makes a spectacular jump during the Junior Jump off class this morning.

Kirsten Strath rode Regina Borg's Novice 14-14.2hh winner, 'Sonos Park Skyes The Limit' to take sixth place in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Pia Boileau is pictured during the Junior Jump off class this morning riding the Yandoo Equestrian Services' wonderful, 'Yandoo Drought'..

Isabelle Barker rode Terry van Heythuysen and Zoe Griffitt's, 'Buckwell Park Delusion' to take fourth place in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Jessica Tripp looks as if she is jumping for joy; and why not, as she rode her super, 'Lovegrove' to win the Junior jump off class this morning. So far this show it is a class a apiece for the Tripp sisters who both train with Tom McDermott.

Natasha Dixon rode the former successful Wes Joyce ride, 'LH Warsaw' to take fourth place in the Junior jump off class this morning.

Jason James rode Sally and Jane Shaw's super successful, 'Royalwood Concerto' to win the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Mark Kenzig rode his own and Laura Ryn's well performed, 'Calvin Park Dark Night' to take third place in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Nici Jamieson rode her own well performed, 'Rathowen Envy' to win the class for Lady's Galloway and take fourth place in the Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Trina Crawford is having a busy show and she is pictured today riding Brynn Clarke, the Passeri Twins and Chelsea Briffa's former Sydney Royal Champion, 'Willowcroft Regal Winter' in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh

Jason Phillips led the Koora-Lyn Australian Ponies, Barnes and Phillips nomination, 'Koora-Lyn Wedgewood' (Jukoma Waterford Crystal/Koora-Lyn Nancy) to take out the Australian Saddle Pony Stallion/Colt Championship. They are pictured with the Saddle Pony judge, Christine Stevenson.

Luke Stuart Smith is pictured with Mark Tarrant and Sharon McKell's Champion ANSA Stallion Over 14hh, 'Jarendan Just Is' (Waylon J Justice/Tariqa Elegance).

Callie James has been having a great run of success with her beautiful mare, 'Naaman Flaunt It' (Warrawee S'preem/Truly Justice) that was declared Champion Mare Over 14hh and Supreme Champion Led ANSA Exhibit.

Rachael Schlibes is pictured with her own and the Springs Australian Stock Horse Stud's Best Junior ANSA Exhibit, 'Springs New Moon Coala' (Springs Pepsi Coala/Springs Moonlight).

Australian Junior Showjumping Champion, Jake Hunter took fifth place today in the Young Rider jump off class riding , 'Midnight Rock'. Jake jumped the fastest four penalty first round.

Milly Clarke and her wonderful Thoroughbred, 'Diamond B Jimmy Choo' get airbourne over this oxer on their way to second place in the Young Rider jump off class this afternoon.

Maddy Smouha Ho is pictured aboard her wonderful Thoroughbred, 'Hedge' that jumped one of just four clear first rounds in the Young Rider class this afternoon. They finished the tough class in fourth place.

Sam Buchanan from Goodiwindi in Queensland is pictured aboard his talented 'Diamond B Vixen' that took third place in the Young Rider class this afternoon.

Another talented young Queenslander, Brooke Langbecker from Aratula, jumped two great clear rounds riding her, 'Riverside Freedom' to win the Young Rider class this afternoon.