2015 Royal Melbourne Show

Yarra Valley rider, Paul Brent is pictured aboard his own and Neil Clinton's Animate mare, 'Cavalli Park Annibell' at full stretch during the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show Mini Prix.

Australian based Irishman, Sean Cubitt (at least for 12 months and based at The Oaks Sporthorses) jumped one of just five first round clears aboard, 'Corradino NZL' in the Royal Melbourne Show Mini Prix. They added eight to their score in the second round to finish out of the money.

Stuart Jenkins is pictured aboard his an Becky Jenkins' sensational, 'Fairview Aliquidam' that jumped two super clear rounds to take second place in the Mini Prix on the final day of jumping at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show. Read more about Aliquidam in the "Waiting In The Wings" feature in the October issue of Horse Deals.

Craig Matthews from Bega in NSW jumped four and clear riding Kirsty McPaul's talented, 'Fifa la Viva' to take fifth place in the Mini Prix.

Tallara Barwick is pictured aboard her own and Lesley Hargreaves' Copabella Visage gelding, 'Copabella Verdi' during the first round of the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show Mini Prix.

Brooke Campbell is pictured making a lovely jump aboard her own and Lesley Hargreaves', 'Copabelle Voltage'. The gelding by Copabella Visage out of a Quidam de Revel mare is a full brother to Copabella Verdi also competing in the Mini Prix. Voltage jumped four and clear, but missed out on the top six on time.

Rhys Stones is pictured aboard Des and Elva Stones' super, 'Oaks Altador' that looks all technique and attention. Surprisingly Altador, the reigning Australian Speed Jumping Champion had four penalties in both rounds of the Mini Prix to finish out of the money on this occasion.

Amanda Madigan is pictured aboard Helen Chugg's imported Balou du Rouet stallion, 'Baluga' making a spectacular jump during the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show Mini Prix.

Two years ago, successful Queensland rider, Merrick Ubank won the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier riding his, 'Aladino'. Not surprisingly the Mini Prix posed few problems for him today as he jumped a double clear, the second round almost three seconds faster than his closest rival to win the class.

Kirsty Haworth from Mortlake in Victoria is pictured making a super jump aboard her, 'Cobble Stone' during the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show Mini Prix.

Katie Clarke now resident in Armidale NSW is pictured aboard her, 'Oaks Gunn' jumping a good fence and with a lovely expression is already focused on the course yet to come.

Brook Dobbin rode Angela and Marcus Cooney's talented Vivant mare, 'Diamond B Verona' to jump four and clear for third place in the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show Mini Prix.

Ally Lamb from Gippsland in Victoria rode her 'Diamond B Corsica' by ASB Conquistador to jump four and four in the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show Mini Prix.

Junior Grand Prix winner, Brooke Langbecker from South East Queensland jumped one of just five first round clears in the Mini Prix today riding her dad, Kerry Langbecker's 'Riverside Freedom'.

Andrew Lamb and 'CP Argento' (Vivant/CP Argentina) jumped a 12 penalty first round in the strong 1.55m Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier.

Chris Chugg had won three World Cup Qualifiers on the trot aboard the impressive, imported stallion, 'Cera Cassiago'. They jumped four and four today, Chris complete with helmet cam, to take sixth place in the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier CSI*/W.

Jess Stalling's Vivant gelding , 'Diamond B Vermont' is pictured making a big effort during the Royal Melbourne World Cup Qualifier. And yes, the talented horse cleared the oxer.

Eventer James Lang's , 'Sprite Knight' demonstrated impressive jumping ability during the first round of the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier.

Sam Buchanan from Goondiwindi In Queensland was one of the riders who appeared to be looking where he was going and is pictured during the first round of the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier aboard his Vivant mare, 'Diamond B Vixen'. They incurred eight penalties and elected not to start in the second round.

Newly crowned back to back Australian Showjumping Champion, David Cameron rode Linda Martin's, 'RR Dyranta' to take second place in the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier. There were no first round clears and Dyranta jumped four and clear, one of only five clear in the second round.

James Arkins is pictured aboard his talented New Zealand import, 'Rostwaite Vigliante II' that jumped eight and eight in the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier on the last day of jumping at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show.

Brooke Campbell is pictured aboard Lesley Hargreaves' imported German, 'Copabella Cadiz' during the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier.

Popular former Victorian , now Queensland rider, Becky Jenkins is pictured aboard her, 'RSB Jacana' that jumped eight and eight in the Royal Melbourne World Cup Qualifier.

Vicki Roycroft would have no doubt been pleased with Deborah Heindl's World Cup newcomer, 'Bellhaven Jazz' (Cassini II/Cruising mare) that jumped a very promising eight and four in the Royal Melbourne World Cup Qualifier. Vicki took seventh place in the class wit her Congo Z that jumped four and four.

Merrick Ubank rode the Alamo gelding, 'Alantinus' to jump eight and clear to take fourth place in the Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier.

New Zealand international rider, Lisa Coupe-Cubitt rode her Pico Bello gelding, 'Amaretto MVNZ' to jump eight and clear to take fifth place on time in the Royal Melbourne Show World Cup Qualifier.

Yarra Valley rider, Brook Dobbin is pictured aboard Alice Cooney, beautiful, 'Silvo' during the Royal Melbourne World Cup Qualifier.

Steven Hill's sensational ASB Conquistador mare, 'Yalambi's Bellini Star' added to her huge reputation today. They were one of eight first round four faulters and absolutely blitzed the field in the second round jumping clear and in an uncatchable time to win the Royal Melbourne World Cup qualifier.

Chris Chugg is pictured aboard another super mare, Gaby Kuna's imported Cristallo mare, 'Cristalline'. The seven year old mare jumped four and clear to take third place in the 2015 Royal Melbourne World Cup Qualifier.

Popular rider, Billy Raymont rode Michelle Clarke's impressive, 'Anton' to jump four and eight to hold on to tenth place in the Royal Melbourne World Cup Qualifier.