2017 Royal Melbourne Show

Ashlyn Sorraghan has had a long association with the Melbourne Royal Show and competing in the Garryowen is something she has been brought up to want to do. Ashlyn is pictured aboard her, 'Certainty' by Undoubtedly.

Jennifer Turong riding her, 'Academy of Arts' opened the action in the 2017 edition of the famous Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class at Melbourne Royal Show

Michelle Paynter has been competing at the Melbourne Royal Show for many years, and yes, she did start very young. Michelle is pictured aboard her beautiful, 'DP Amazing' during the Garryowen this morning. They went on to take second place in the Esquire Turnout class for owner riders.

Rebecca Maddocks is pictured aboard her, 'Symarrons Darby' by Warrawee Grandee during the Garryowen Turnout class this morning.

Successful young exhibitor, Jemima Draper rode Donna White's Furst Love gelding, 'Havenleigh Park Furst Knight' to take fourth place in the Garryowen Turnout class.

Katie Ramsay is pictured aboard her successful hack, 'Inafrenzy' by Sharkbite during the judging of the Garryowen Memorial Turnout class this morning.

2011 winner, Stephanie Barrington rode Katie Sutton-Kouros', 'Daly Downs True Colours' to take fifth place this year in the Garryowen Memorial Turnout class.

Georgie Kellock is pictured aboard her impressive Capone mare, 'Belcam Corraline' during the judging of the Garryowen Memorial Turnout class.

Danielle James is pictured aboard her delightful, 'Rangeview Majesty' during the judging of the Garryowen Turnout class.

Former winner, Rebecca Farrow from Coldstream just out of Melbourne rode her 2017 Sydney Royal Champion Hack, 'Stage Presence' to take third place today in the Garryowen memorial Turnout class.

Fiona McIntyre is pictured aboard her Encosta de Largo gelding, 'Sirmione' during the judging of the Garryowen Memorial Equestrienne class today.

India Mitchell rode her delightful, 'Royalwood Centre Stage' (Royalwood Boy Soprano/Sun Smart) to take sixth place in the Garryowen Memorial Equestrienne Turnout class. They went on to take second place in the John Lithgow Equestrienne Turnout class for Riders 18-25 Years.

Stephanie O'Connor borrowed her sister Tess' Falsterbo gelding, 'D'Artagnan' to ride in the famous Violet Murrell and Garryowen Memorial Turnout class today.

Rebecca Phillips certainly got the message to "look up, smile and enjoy the ride" in the Garryowen Turnout class this morning. Rebecca is pictured riding Donna Llewellyn and Rebecca Phillips - Star Equestrian' well performed, 'Wesswoods Mastercast' that is out of the very well performed mare, Pure Caste.

Yesterday Catherine Neill realised an ambition and won the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh riding her Zabeel gelding, 'SLM Mercedes' and today, the news only got better for the combination from Gisborne, as they claimed the prestigious Garryowen Memorial Turnout class.

Last year Jess Stones (Stalling) won the award for Best First Time competitor in the Garryowen and took second place overall. Today Jess rode Angela Skyring and Corinne Collins', 'DP Polo' to again take second place in the prestigious turnout class.

Rebekah Carrolan is pictured riding Carissa McLeod's Octagonal gelding, 'Optimal' during the judging of the Garryowen Memorial Equestrienne Turnout class today. It proved a good warm up as they went on to win the John Lithgow Equestrienne Turnout class for Riders 18-25 Years.

Successful showing exhibitor, Kerryn Golder from Horsham in Victoria is pictured aboard her, 'Chandon Park Contender' during the Garryowen Turnout class this morning.

Penny Greenhill's lovely 'Kolbeach Party ' puts his best foot forward during the Garryowen Turnout class today. This memorial class is all about tradition and Penny is wearing her mother, Sharon Greenhill's 1970s riding outfit.

Sarah Dempsey is another young rider following a family tradition and is pictured aboard her mare, 'Sarven Park Tell All' during the judging of the 2017 Garryowen Memorial Turnout class.

NSW barrister, Melissa Gillies in the sport for the pure enjoyment off it. Melissa produced a really good workout riding her well performed Show Hunter, 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt'.

First time competitor, Rachel Hirs indicates a bright future for the Garryowen Memorial Turnout class. She is pictured looking up and smiling during her workout riding, 'Silent Moments'.

Annalisa Phillips from Wauchope in NSW took out the Best First Year Competitor award riding her , 'Balledor Encore' by Pendley Gold Cup (GBR) and then went on to win the Esquire Turnout class for owner riders.

No trouble getting their ears. The original Garryowen trophy and the smaller replica that goes to the winner, along with the beautiful HM Garland's garland.

'SLM Mercedes', a delighted Garryowen winner, Catherine Neill and major class sponsor and Violet Murrell's grand niece, Sally Murrell-Rich.

Daizi Plumb pictured aboard , 'Mirinda Alabaster' was declared Champion Rider 12-15 Years and earlier in the day claimed the J Pemberton Turnout class for Girls and Boys 12 -15 Years.

Sophie Kootstra from Yinnar in Victoria was declared Reserve Champion Rider 12-15 years.

On turnout day at the 2017 Royal Melbourne Show, Ebonie Lee from Whittlesea won the KG Luke Turnout Open to Girls and Boys 15-18 Years, see here in her riding class later in the day.

Ava Halloran from Modewarre in Victoria won the class for Riders 15 years and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Rider 15-18 Years.

With plenty of international experience, Brynie Lee from Whittlesea via Yorkshire won the class for Riders 16-18 years and was declared Champion Rider 15 AU 18 years.