2015 Adelaide Royal Show

Francesca Christie got the action underway today by taking out the Open 15-15.2hh class with her, 'Rescue Mission NZ'

Clint Bilson rode the D Marco and Greenwell nomination, 'Kolbeach Artist' to measure up from the Galloway classes and take third place in the class for Open Hack 15-15.2hh.

Angela Foster rode her, 'Champers' to fifth place in the class for Open Hack 15-15.2hh.

Camilla Growden is pictured aboard her , 'Cheraton Chardonnay' during the class for Open Hack 15-15.2hh class.

Margot Haynes rode beautifully to claim the class for Open Show Hunter 15-2-16hh riding her own and David Quayle's well educated, 'NP Evolution'.

Rachael Addison from the Geelong area in Victoria rode her, 'Xuberance' to second place in the class for Open Show Hunter 15.2-16hh and to victory in the class for Lightweight Show Hunter Horse.

Poplar and successful showing rider and exhibitor, Laura Thomas rode her, 'On Fire' to fourth place in the class for Open Show Hunter 15.2-16hh.

Colleen Waddell rode her, 'Ellie O Karlos' to fifth place in the class for Open Show Hunter 15.2-16hh.

Kelli Probert rode hr Best Novice Show Hunter Hors, 'Dreamtime Rockstar' to third place in the class for Open Show Hunter 15.2-16hh and second place in the Lightweight Show Hunter Horse class.

Melanie Gear's ,'Simply Aussie CLM' took second place in the class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh.

Michelle Gregory's 'Boundary Farm Obsession' took fourth place in the class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh.

Ebonie Hope rode her delightful, 'Rosebrae Sweet Envy' to claim third place in the class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh.

Not to be outdone by her younger sisters, Tamara Lee rode her typey, 'Saltram' to sixth place in the class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh.

Cassie White rode Therese Bussell's, 'Dalmally Park Weltfire' to win the class for Open Show Hunter 15-15.2hh.

Sue Brownrigg's, 'Luminescent' took second place in the class for Open Show Hunter 15-15.2hh.

Teena Waters', 'Yindarla Park Vegas' took third place in the class for Open Show Hunter 15-15.2hh.

Margot Haynes rode away with the Open 16-16.2h hack class with her own, David Quayle and Vicky Lawrie's nomination, the beautifully presented, 'Radiant'.

Clint Bilson is pictured Hayley Sheehan's beautiful, 'Optimal' by Octagonal during the Open 16-16.2hh class. Unfortunately Optimal took exception to the Heavy harness class in the next arena.

Bettina Stanton rode her well performed, 'Vienna Night Devine' to fifth place in the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Sherrie Lee made up the complete quartet of Lee girls to be competing at the 2015 Adelaide Royal Show. She is pictured aboard her, 'Tonik' during the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Maddy Tabak is pictured aboard her impressive, 'Saluto' during the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Alexa Ward from Coldstream in Victoria rode her well performed and gleaming, 'OEH Eloquence' to take fourth place in the strong class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Samantha Kennedy was much happier with her beautiful, 'Happy Hour' today and the horse was much happier without the heavy harness in the next arena. They took third place in the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Olivia O'Riley is pictured aboard her, 'Magnetic' during the strong class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Ali Berwick makes a beautiful picture aboard Rebecca Crane's impressive Fisherman's Friend gelding, 'Ribbleton France' to win the class for Open Show Hunter Over 16hh.

It was wonderful to see Tess Hughes reunited with her former Adelaide Royal Champion Hack, 'LA Chicago' and back in the arena.They are pictured during the class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh.

Briony Payne had a busy day. She rode Warren Coyle, Howard Morris and her own, 'Entourage' to win the class for Open hack Over 16.2hh. A little later she won the class for Lady Rider Over 30 which is hard to believe, as not so long ago she was a little girl riding Mirinda Harlequin.

Andrea Merry rode her 'Powerplay' to second place in the class for Open Show Hunter over 16hh.

Kerryn Golder from Horsham in Victoria rode her well performed, 'Chandon park Contender' to win the class for Lady's Show Hunter Horse over 15hh.

Rebecca Farrow from Coldstream in Victoria rode her, 'Stage Presence' to third place in the class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh.

Chris Chugg demonstrated the benefit of jumping two clear rounds aboard his on form Cassini 1 stallion, 'Cera Cassiago'. Chris did not go overly fast in the second round, but it was fast enough to add the Princess Royal Station Adelaide Royal World Cup Qualifier to the World Cup victory at Gawler last week.

Rhys Stones rode Bryce Stones', 'BS On Air' to jump four and eight to take eighth place in the Princess Royal World Cup Qualifier on a beautiful Adelaide afternoon.

Anthony Thomas and his 'Levitation NZPH' look all business and thrilled the local crowd by jumping four and clear for third place in the Princess Royal Station Adelaide Royal World Cup Qualifier.

Adam Metcalfe is pictured aboard Ron Harland's, 'Pax Bravo' making a good jump during the first round of the World Cup Qualifier.

Jumping veteran, Jeff Evans is pictured aboard his sensational imported mare, 'Fieldbrook Corunia' during the Princess Royal Station World Cup Qualifier. They lowered two fences late in the course, but had already won the crowd over.

Kristy Bruhn jumped eight and four aboard her super Thoroughbred, 'Harbarty' for ninth place in the Princess Royal Station Adelaide World Cup Qualifier.

Billy Raymont jumped four and four aboard his 'Stardom' that looks as if he has just come from the over 16.2hh hack class. They took sixth place in the World Cup Qualifier.

With Gaby Kuna out of action with a broken wrist, Chris Chugg stepped aboard her sensational imported mare, 'Cristalline' by Cristallo to jump four and clear to take fourth place in the Adelaide World Cup Qualifier.

Sam Buchanan has formed a great partnership with the feisty mare, 'Diamond B Vixen'. They jumped four and eight to take seventh place in the 19 strong Adelaide World Cup Qualifier.

Brynie Lee won the class for Girl/Boy Rider 14-16 Years and today took out the Reserve Champion award for Riders 14 AU 18 Years.

With Chris Chugg watching on from the sidelines, James Arkins produced a double clear riding his 'Rosthwaite Vigilante II' to take second place on time in the Adelaide World Cup Qualifier. James gets the money but not the points as Vigilante II was his second ride.

Successful young Victorian rider, Rachelle O'Connor won the class for Girl/Boy Rider 16 AU 18 Years and went on to be declared Champion Junior Rider 14 AU 18 Years.