2016 Royal Melbourne Show

Vince Corvi drove his own and Corinne Collins' typey, 'Roseair Manikato' to win the class for Harness Pony 12-13hh and go on to claim the Harness Pony Over 12 and Not Over 14hh Championship.

Carly Thomas drove her own and Cecil Thomas' super successful, 'Careal Georgia' to win the class for Harness Shetland Mare 10.2hh and Under and go on to claim the Champion Harness Shetland award.

Jodie McKeone drove her wonderful Friesian, 'Sheperds Hill Gumboot' to win the class for Historical Turnout. Jodie dressed as a 19th Century American vet drives the vehicle that was used at the time as it covered the ground easily.

Well known Melbourne horseman, Shane Patterson took out the Multiple Harness Reserve Championship with his charming pair, 'Milbrae Majestic' and 'Woranora Playboy'. Daughter Ellen was the reinswoman on the successful occasion.

It would not be Melbourne Royal without a display by the AT Marriott and Family's splendid team of four Clydesdales, 'Pride, Prince, Philip and Peta. Andrew Marriott is at the reins an he is accompanied by Adam and Mark Marriott. The Marriott Family have been showing at Melbourne since 1946 and today took out the Allan Marriott Memorial award for Best Harness Clydesdale Exhibit and with Pride, Prince etc they claimed the Multiple Championship.

Peter Allen's Clydesdale, 'Larvistryn Celtic Glen' strides out on his way to third place in the class for Ridden Heavy Horse.

Well known horseman from Gippsland, Mark Cloonan rode Nicole Burgermeister's Clydesdale, 'Murroka Cassie' to win the good class for Ridden Heavy Horse.

Kerrie Barlow has had great success in the harness arena and she is pictured at the reins of her own and Warren Barlow's five year old, 'Nagero Porcelain' that won the class for Pony 11-12hh and was declared Champion Harness Pony under 12hh.

Vanessa Wells drove her delightful, 'Moondyne Lucy Lockett' to win the class for Novice Pony Under 14hh.

Elsa Avery is pictured powering along with the Avery Family's, 'Yarrandale Rikki' that took second place in the class for Novice Pony Under 14hh.

Julie Abrehart drove her charming, 'Eagle Park Starburst' to take sixth place in the strong class for Novice Pony Under 14hh.

Melanie Mantle drove her lovely, 'Amarah Park Targo' to third place in the class for Novice Pony Under 14hh.

Kerrie Buckleigh drove her own and Maureen Pengelly's super successful Shetland, 'Green Valley Krypton' to take out the Reserve Champion Buggy/Jinker Turnout Not Over 14hh and Reserve Champion Harness Shetland.

Sitting in a beautiful vehicle, Stuart Ryan continued his success with his, 'Stillbrook Tiger Lily' to claim the Champion Buggy/Jinker Turnout Under 14hh and Reserve Champion Harness Pony 12 - 14hh.

The Hunt Clubs and harness exhibitors have taken over the Melbourne Main arena for the final two days of the show. Virginia Wilding representing the dominant Oaklands Hunt Club took third place in the class for Lightweight Hunter On The Flat with her, 'Cafe Cortado'.

Scarlet Firth representing the Oaklands Hunt Club is pictured aboard Virginia Wilding's, 'Watch Me Dance' during the judging of the class for Mediumweight Hunter On the Flat.

Representing the Oaklands Hunt Club, Stephen Valentine rode William Burrell's, 'LH Mr Percival' to win the class for Mediumweight Hunter On The Flat and go on to take out the Hunter On The Flat Championship.

Always going forward, Elsa Avery drove her own and Barb Hamilton's, 'Oberon Park Chicago' to win the class for Driven Pony 11hh and Under.

Joshua Taylor drove Brenton Taylor's successful and impressive, 'McMurchie Blair' to win the class for Heavy Delivery Horse/Non Traditional Vehicle.

Peter Cantwell drove the Smith and Cantwell nomination, 'Kilfane Summer' to claim second place in the class for Heavy Delivery Horse/Non Traditional Vehicle.

Terri Butler drove her, 'Fernshade Zachary' to third place in the class for Heavy Delivery Horse. Non Traditional Vehicle.

Samantha Weir drove her splendid, 'Cathcart Lofty' to take fourth place in the strong class for Heavy Delivery Horse/Non Traditional Vehicle.

Stuart Ryan had a brilliant day in the harness ring beginning early by taking out the Viceroy Turnout Championship Over 14hh with his super and very well performed, 'Stillbrook Tabitha'

Kelly Hamblin drove her, 'Kelham Spirit' to take second place in the class for Medium Delivery Horse/Non Traditional Vehicle.

Ruby Marantelli representing the Oaklands Hunt Club rode her eye catching, 'Miruby Park Dutchman' to win the class for Lightweight Hunter On The Flat.

Missy Horner representing the Gippsland Riders and Friends rode her successful, 'Ronnie' to win the class for Heavyweight Hunter On The Flat and take out the Hunter On The Flat Reserve Championship.

Hayley Graham representing the Hume Hunt Club rode her splendid, 'Just Annabelle's Way' to take second place in the class for Heavyweight Hunter On The Flat.

Popular eventing rider and horseman, Milton Collins rode his, 'Stratford Minardi' for the Oaklands Hunt Club to take second place in the class for Middleweight Hunter On The Flat.

If there were a class for a pair of elegant ladies in a jinker, Elsie Chalmers and her companion would romp it home. As it was Elsie drove her, 'Wyann Bounty' to take third place in the class for Jinker Turnout 10.2 and Not Over 14hh.

Successful harness exhibitor, Marjorie Walter drove her, 'Fleur De Lys Manceni' in the class for Jinker Turnout 10.2 and Not Over 14hh.