2014 Australian National Arabian Championships

The three main judges, Doug Rutherford QLD, Adam King NSW and Jaroslav Lacina, Czech Republic waiting for their finalists to enter the ring. At this years Championship there is a new system of classes and judging. There are fewer Championships with more heats with the finalists coming back to be judged for the Championships.

Delmara Park and the Martin Family's, Annabrae Allure by Carbine (IMP) leaves the arena after being declared Reserve Champion Senior Arabian Warmblood.

Julie Jackson, Samantha Dummett and Future Farm's, beautiful Expressions FF by CraveFF was declared Reserve Champion Partbred Arabian Gelding.

South Serenity Arabian's, Zintahn Fantasy On Ice by Cherox Alaa Ali was a finalist in the Partbred Arabian Filly or Mare.

Greg Shepherd presented Romac Arabians and Harmony Show Stables Partbred Arabian Mare or Filly finalist, Romac Epona by Heste Arabique First Impression.

Ben Boggart presented Khalid Arabians', Kharinyah's Glimma N Gold by Animation KEI to take out the Champion Partbred Mare or Filly.

Partbred Arabian Mare or Filly finalist, Shatana Angelina Jullye by Gai El Jullyen is owned by Garland Grove Arabians.

Tania Edmonds was pleased with her Yearling Filly, Chelleason Crown Dior by Chelleason Crown Jewel,after taking out the Reserve Championship in the Partbred Mare or Filly.

Lehan Britten's Yearling, Who Sparked the Fire by Fire Alert was a finalist in the Junior Champion Anglo Arabian.

Viv Motbey's Wishlist by Ray of Light was declared Champion Partbred Arabian Colt or Stallion.

Crystal Lodge Performance Arabian's, Niarla Excitation by Aratahnes Excalibar was declared Reserve Champion Partbred Arabian Stallion or Colt.

Queenslander, Paul Austin rode Arabec Arabians and Pintos', Arabian Stallion Mororocco ERA by Om El Shareikh to take out the Champion Arabian Hunter over 15hh and Champion Arabian Stallion Bridle Path Hack.

Jess Henne rode Peta and Ashleigh Meagher's, Mulawa Inspired by Magnum Forty Four to take out the Reserve Championship in the tough and large class for Arabian Gelding Under saddle.

Jess Wilson's Yearling, Coltura by Gai El Jullyen was declared Champion Junior Anglo Arabian.

Emma Adams rode Gretchen and Keeley Copeman's, Top Fancy Let's Party by Rave Review to a final position in the Arabian Gelding Under Saddle.

Tania Edmonds and her Falzon Four Claim by Magnum Forty Four were finalists in the Arabian Gelding Under Saddle.

Cassi Tonkin rode her own and Zoe Doutreband's, Arabesque Accolade by Arabesque Shammar to a final position in the Arabian Gelding Under Saddle.

Kristian Akehurst rode the Mulawa Arabian Stud and Shane Edwards Arabian's, Fames Phantom MI by Fame Marker R, to be declared Champion Arabian Gelding Under Saddle. Fames Phantom MI has had a very successful run up to the Australian Championships after taking out the major ridden awards at the Victorian Arabian Classic and East Coast Arabian Championships. All this after recovering from a terrible head injury requiring two operations, 80 stitches and months of intensive nursing.

Katie Smith rode her Makeher Jazz by Australian, United States and Canadian National Champion, Fame Maker R, to be declared Reserve Champion Arabian Mare Under Saddle.

Casey-Lee Raper riding her Forchoice by Magnum Forty Four took a Top Ten finish in the Arabian mare Under saddle.

Robyn Rogens rode the Braveheart Arabian's, Bremervale Loreal by Bremervale Ultimate ro be declared Champion in the Arabian Mare Under Saddle.

Sally Watkins rode Orabanda Arabians and Jodi Allen's, Kharbonation J by MPA Giovann to take out the Championship for Arabian Stallion Under Saddle.

Jayna Prell rode Parkview Arabians, 2013 Australian Champion Arabian Halter Stallion, Aamahni by TS Al Malik to be declared Reserve Champion Arabian Stallion Under Saddle.

Heath Rowbottom presented Megan and Alicia Hughes", Elle Luminate by Moondarra Pizzazz to be declared Reserve Champion Senior Anglo Arabian.

Joanne Linsey rode Rose Gum Arabian Stud's, Rose Gum Sundown by River Oak Imprint to a Top Ten finish in the Arabian Stallion Under Saddle.

Doyle Dertell had a very busy day exhibiting many horses on the first day of the Australian Arabian Championships. Doyle is seen here with Future Farms, Fever FF by CraveFF who took out the Championships for Australian Champions Senior Arabian Warmblood.

Stephanie Debecker's, Senior Anglo Arabian finalist, Aloha Singing In The Rain by Aloha Rostrum keeps an eye on proceedings.

Jessica Dean and Caitlin McNally's, Yearling AP Time Stands Still by Ray OF Light was a finalist in the Junior Arabian Gelding.

Master horseman, Richard Sharman made many trips into the main arena today. Here Richard presented Tathren Stud's Tathren Hudson by Glenph Sovantity in the final of the Partbred Arabian Gelding.

Heath Rowbottom run into the arena with Sara Love's Champion Arabian Gelding, Manorvale Blue and Royal by Manorvale Royal Show.