2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Michelle Paynter from Victoria rode her lovely, 'DP Amazing' to take second place in the Ida Buring Reingolde Turnout class.

Stephanie O'Connor rode her 'Supreme' to take third place in the Ida Buring Reingolde Turnout class first up on Day 9, Good Friday, of the 2017 Sydney Royal Ester Show.

Is this a dress rehearsal for Melbourne in September? Jess Stalling rode Corinne Collins and Skyring Family's, 'DP Polo' to win the Ida Buring Reingolde Mount, Rider and Equipment class for Lady Riders over 17 Years.

Ebonie Lee rode Darren Telford and Greg Gerry's, 'Whitmere Top Model' to win the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh.

Susan Page is pictured at the gallop aboard her own and Kaitlin Bryce's, 'Summer Diamonds' that won the class for Novice Show Hunter 15-15.2hh.

Brent , Kelly and Jean Hull's good working, 'HF Lucy' is pictured during the class for Novice Show Hunter 15-15.2hh.

Phoebe O'Connell from Berrima in NSW won the Equestrian Showcase for Mount, Rider and Equipment class for Boy or Girl Riders 15-17 years.

Sarah Lamb's impressive , 'Master Tonto' won the class for Novice Show Hunter 16-15.2hh.

Harrison Rainnie rode his , 'Forest Farm Defiant' to take second place in the class for Novice Show Hunter 16-16.2hh.

Well known showing rider, Bridget Sell rode her own, Michelle Walton and Mary Batinich's, 'Cooramin Winterfell' by Royal Hit to take third place in the class for Novice Show Hunter Over 16.2hh.

Georgie Kellock rode her eye catching, 'Belcam Coraline' by Capone to win the class for novice Show Hunter Over 16.2hh.

Showing enthusiast, Melissa Gillies is having a great show and this morning rode her, 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt' to work up the line to take second place in the class for Novice Show Hunter Over 16.2hh.

Tanya Benton -Hall rode her, 'Jaybee Giorgio' by Gymnastik Star to take fourth place in the class for Novice Show Hunter Over 16.2hh.

Phoebe Wilkinson's, Greenoaks Munich' by Man About Town won the class for Novice Show Hunter 15.2-16hh and went on to be declared Best Novice Show Hunter Hack.

Zoe Langley is pictured aboard Dianne Phillips and Terry Cowan's 'Glowing' during the judging of the Crane Trophy for mares 15-16hh Showing Thoroughbred qualities. Only a winner and reserve are declared in this class.

Popular showing rider, Craig Porter rode his, 'LP Classy Lady' to claim the Runner Up award in the Crane Trophy.

The GC Equestrian and Melissa Waller nomination, 'Tigerlilly' made the final cut in the Crane Trophy this afternoon.

All the way from Serpentine in Western Australia, a delighted Debbie Garland rode her 'CO Glamour' by Purewin to claim the 2017 Crane trophy for Mares 15-16hh Showing Thoroughbred Qualities. Debbie is pictured with class sponsors, Kim Durante and David Calbert.

Always beautifully colour co coordinated, Daizi Plumb rode, 'Mirinda Alabaster' to win the class for Child's Pony 12.2-14hh.

Carmen Jackson's, 'Yartarla Park Louis Vuitton' won the class for Open Pony 11.2-12hh.

Kate Kyros from Adelaide rode her own and Chris Lawrie's nomination, 'Mirinda Princess Perfect' to take second place in the class for Open Pony 11.2-12hh.

Jemma Herran from the Gold Coast made the final cut in the Col AV Pope Cup with her, 'Black Tie'. The judge asked for a flying change which is a rare request in a hack class work out and Jemma and Black Tie performed a perfect change.

The Col AV Pope Cup was a marathon affair, but in the end the judges, Kristy Oatley and thoroughbred judge, Clarry Conners came to the decision that was clear to many the moment the horses stepped on to the arena. Steven Gladstone rode his beautiful , Heartbreaker to claim the Runner Up award in this prestigious class for Geldings over 15hh Showing Thoroughbred qualities.

A beautiful horse beautifully ridden is always a joy to watch. Greg Mickan produced a super workout from the Romsey Park, Terry van Heythuysen and Edwina Cullen's nomination the four year old, 'Lordz' and yes he performed a lovely flying change. They looked the winners from the outset and claimed the 2017 Sydney Royal Pope Cup. Lordz is the subject of the April Horse Deals magazine Off The Track feature.

Phoebe , Sarah and James Clifton's, 'Colandra Park Miss Mika' won the class for Novice Show Hunter Galloway 14.2-15hh.

An always busy Paul Austin rode Phoebe and Catriona Sviderskas', 'Aaneeka' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter 14.2-15hh and went on to be declared best Novice Show Hunter Galloway. Paul is pictured with judge, Carole Heuchan.

Ali Berwick looking a kid again is pictured riding Emily Barrow and the Raymont equestrian nomination, 'Karanga Dallas' that wont the class for Novice Dhow Hunter Pony 13-13.2hh.

Successful Queensland rider, Mikayla;a Vankampen rode Kylie and Bronte Raymont's, 'Langtree Just Cause' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter Pony 12-12.2hh.

Ruby Jane Ling's well named , 'The Pink Pony' won the class for Novice Show Hunter Pony N/E 12hh.

Chloe Strath rode her mother, Kirsten Strath's, 'Monteith Brunton' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter Pony 13.2-14hh and go on to claim the Best Novice Show Hunter Pony award.