2016 Darwin Royal

Angus Gurry rode Wongabilla Pippin in the barrel race.

The afternoon of novelty events proved popular for both the inexperienced and experienced riders. Lilliana Clayton looks to be having a good time riding Lucy Lu in the barrel race.

Finn Beasy rode Warrego Waves to third place in the 1.05m AM5 class.

Mac Beasy rode Rise of the Phoenix to win the 1.05 AM5 class. Mac also took second place in this event.

Nevarda Howe riding Golden Sun was pleased to win the Fancy Dress class.

The Wongabilla Equestrian Centre is a community based not for profit organisation and is a branch of the Police Youth Citizens Clubs. It was established in the 1960's to provide young Territorians with the opportunity to participate in equestrian activities, without incurring the costs involved in caring for a horse. A large group attended the show to contest the novelty events.

Grace McDonald looks to have had a very successful show riding Pepper Le Pony at the 2016 Darwin Royal show.

Local A Grade NT player Larry Phillips heads down the field for the NT Country team in the lunch time polocrosse exhibition.

Judge Lyn Roddy presented Alexis Strong the Sub Junior Encouragement award, after Alexis with the help of Alicia Strong rode Roxy Sparkles in a number of events in the Sub Junior ring.

Anna Newlove rode her off the track thoroughbred, Magnificent Seven to take out the Champion Show Hunter Hack class. Last week this impressive horse was Supreme Hack of Katherine Show and is the current NT Hunter of the Year. Magnificent Seven won $80,000 on the track which included 8 wins.

Sophie Cleveland rode Farleigh Finian to win the Novice Show Pony Hack class.

Nicole Saunders rode Elwilton Ever After to be declared Reserve Champion Hack.

Emily Hubble looks very pleased with her wonderful, Little Paddocks Concerto that was awarded Reserve Champion Galloway Hack.

Nicole Saunders and Willowcroft So Posh worked out for the Champion Galloway award.

Madi Fullerton had a great day riding her mother's, Braefoot Park Infashion. This combination took out the Best Novice Hack of the Show, Champion Galloway and the Linda Hadden Memorial Encouragement award.

Ally Reynolds rode Lavuka Carnival to win the Open Pony Hack 12.2 - 14hh and went on to be declared Champion Pony Hack for the second year. Earlier in the show this combination took out the Champion Child's Hack.

Catherine Mulvaney riding Kennallywood Holly Golightly in the Pony Hack Championship after a successful morning in the pony hack ring.

Kate Shenton rode Tess Patten's, Bordertown Toyboy to win the Open Show Pony under 12.2hh and take out the Reserve Champion Pony Hack.

Madi Busse rode her Riding Pony Merivale Park China Doll by Langtree Eye of the Storm to win the Intermediate Pony Hack.

Tanasha Walters rode her good moving station breed pony, A Stroke Of Luck in the Pony Championship after doing well in the pony hack classes.

Denver-Rose Vivian with the help of Tiffany Vivian rode Mallawa Park Just Kiddin to third place in the Sub-Junior rider 7 and under 10 years.

Lily Hennessy rode daytime Manhatten to win the class for Best Boy or Girl rider 7 years and under 10 in the sub-junior ring.

Sub Junior judge Lyn Roddy explains the work out to Bridie McKenna while Mia Belle keeps watch.

Ashleigh Overall with the help of mum, Samantha rode Glynyarra Park Libretto to win the Smartest On Parade in the Sub Junior ring.

A serious Ryan Jasinski rode Patches with the help of Kelly Clark in the sub junior ring.

Zara Patten looks to be having a fun time in the popular Sub-Junior ring.

Renee Viney rode My Outlaw Bandit to third place in the Novice Hack.

Nicole Mutimer rode her off the track Thoroughbred, Mon Amour by Amalfi (NZ) to take out Champion Hack award for the second year. However this year Mon Amour went on to be declared Supreme Ridden exhibit.

Melinda McGaw rode her promising Thoroughbred, Gather No Moss to third place in the Intermediate Hack.

Dana Mutimer enjoyed her run in the barrel race riding Adina's Maximus.