2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Billy Raymont is one of a couple of jumping riders operating under a handicap at the 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Billy has his right arm in plaster and is pictured in the Part 2 Jump Off class this morning riding the imported stallion, 'Kalandro'.

Certainly Colleen Brook still has the "it" factor and is pictured making a lovely jump aboard Nic and Holly Crowe's, 'ASB Quindoctro' during the Part 2 Jump Off class this morning.

Steven Hill from Victoria rode his impressive Conquistador gelding, 'Yalambi Bellini Star' to take third place in the Part 2 Jump Off class this morning.

Nicole Bruggemann from Gawler in South Australia jumped a good first round clear in the part 2 Jump Off class riding her, 'Lux Like Cavalier'.

Andrew Inglis produced the very fast and winning jump off round to win the Part 2 class this morning riding Danielle Butcher's, 'Twins Quantum'.

Andrew Lamb looks to the next fence in the Part 2 jump off as his, 'CP Argento' (Vivant/CP Argentina) takes good care of the jumping. The last fence down in the jump off saw them finish the class in fifth place.

Tim Clarke, an Accountant from Victoria aimed for and claimed the prestigious EFA Cup for Part 1 horses with plenty of help from his effervescent and talented, 'Caltango'. The successful Grand Prix mare has now won two Part 1classes.

Clem Smith is pictured riding his Quidam de Revel gelding, 'Kartoon de Breve' in the first round of the Part 1 EFA Cup. The imported horse has already won a Part 1 class at the 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Sheridan Manuel rode his mother, Lisa Manuel's talented Paint, 'Renmarno' to take third place in the EFA Cup.

Ally Lamb from Gippsland in Victoria looks to be relying on her careful 'Penrose' to find the way. And find the way she did to take fifth place in the EFA Cup today. All the Part 1 classes and the Sydney Royal Grand Prix constitute the Sydney CSI FEI jumping competition, enabling local riders to gain FEI International jumping points.

Jack Maunder is pictured aboard his beautiful imported mare, 'Cyra' during the first round of the EFA Cup.

Brook Dobbin jumped a good four penalty round riding Angela and Marcus Cooney's beautiful ,'Silvo' to finish in the placings which due to the FEI ruling go down to $300 for 12th place.

Matt Afford has been having a good show and has seldom been out of the money. Matt is pictured riding his , 'Kaluna Thunderstruck' that jumped a good four penalty first round to take sixth place in the Part 1 EFA Cup.

Despite operating under the handicap of a badly injured foot, Tom McDermott jumped one of only two first round clears in the EFA Cup to take second place riding his, 'SL Limerick'.

Ken Bates is pictured on the move with his and Karen Bates' Yearling Filly, 'McMurchie Isla' (Aarunga Fraser/McMurchie Alison) that was declared Reserve Champion Clydesdale Mare/Filly.

Stuart Garland is pictured with his, Kate Garland and the Barrington Clydesdale Farmstay's Champion Clydesdale Mare/Filly, 'Yattarna Park Maggie' CCHS (Phesdo Farewell/Willow Downs Epona Bridgett).

Maureen Pengelly from Victoria drove the charming, Pengelly, Buckleigh and Becker nomination, 'Greenvalley Kurrajong' to win the class for Shetland Drive in a Sulky.

Colin Brown is pictured with his own and KG Brown's colt, McMurchie Ingleside' (Dillara Lesmahagow/McMurchie Yvette) that was declared Best Yearling Clydesdale Colt/Filly and Reserve Champion Clydesdale Stallion/Colt.

Ineke Kuiper is pictured with the Biffin and Kuiper nomination, 'Ingleside Anastasia' (Oakridge Speculator/Locksley Farm Rhiannon) that was declared Champion Shire More/Filly.

Christo Perdikaris is pictured on the run with his Champion Stallion/Colt and Supreme Shire Exhibit, 'Bickers Court Cavalier' (Trelow Commodore/Barwood Julie Anne).

The Ridden Shire class was well attended and popular with the crowd. Lisa Wilson rode her, 'Cedars Jock' to win.

Ian Scarborough rode his splendid and huge, 'Muwarra Digger' to take second place in the good class for Ridden Shire Horse.

Robyn Anderson had a super afternoon with her own and Andrew James' nomination, 'Reigate Rendezvous'. Earlier in the afternoon she claimed the Buggy/Sulky Pony Championship and later in full 1880s costume, with Brynie Lee along for the ride and getting in to the mood, they took out the class for Authentic Period Turnout.

Victorian, Anne Oakford drove the splendid pair of, 'Pilinta Park Olivia' and 'Pilinta Park Fourpence' to win the class for Multiple Shetland Ponies in Harness.

And then there were three!. Val Dewsbury drove the Moogully Farm's, 'Clanline Shadow', 'Carreg Wen Bailly' and 'Red Acres Lori' to take second place in the class for Multiple Shetlands In Harness.

Laura Strelitz rode Paul and Julie Wardell's, 'Tassas Taboo' (Tassa Lena/Dreams of Boo Wuzzie) to claim the RM Williams Trophy Bridle for Most Successful Australian Stock Horse Ridden By A Youth Under 18 Years. She is pictured with L-R RM Williams representative, Terry Goodear and RM Williams CEO Hamish Turner.

For Warwick Lawrence it is a matter of "go hard or go home" and that is how he completed seven eighth of his World Championship Campdraft run. Just on the final turn his, 'Globella Acres Jewel' slipped and they both hit the deck. Happily they both got to their feet and walked away.

Cliff Lyon and "Havago Ugly Betty" completed a good round in the World Championship Campdraft series this evening for a good score of 85 1/2.

Georgia Hope had a great show and today she rode the Allan and Hope nomination and Champion ASH Hack, 'Pemberton Major Contender' (Kirkby's Major/Greentop Carissa) to receive the RM Williams Trophy Saddle for Most Versatile Australian Stock Horse Exhibit.

From Benalla in Victoria, Andrew Marriott came saw and conquered for the second consecutive year with his , 'Aarunga Mark' (Melaleuca Matthew/Aarunga Lady Gretel) to claim the Stallion/Colt Championship and the Supreme Champion Clydesdale Award.