2018 Canberra Royal Show

Experienced showing rider, Georgia Dalley was declared Supreme Champion Rider Under 18 years.

'Langtree Dignify' is pictured working out in the class for Open lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Kylie George is pictured aboard, 'Taronga Music' during the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Well known and successful producer and exhibitor, Clint Bilson is pictured aboard John Demarco's, 'JD Fair Game' during the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh.

'KP Mastermind' is pictured working out in the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

Tiffany Greenhill from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria rode her delightful, 'Kolbeach Party' to fifth place in the class for Open Hack 15-15.2hh.

Rhys Stanley was always in the hunt for a good ribbon riding, 'Base' pictured here working out in the class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh.

Pip Phillips rode, 'Etiquette' to take fifth place in the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Nicholas Grant was declared Reserve Champion Boy Rider Under 13 Years.

'Astral Mid Summer Night's Dream' is pictured during the class for Novice Show Hunter Pony 13.2-14hh.

Emily Marchant rode , 'Raven Lodge Charmed' to take third place in the class for Novice Show Hunter Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Charlotte Richardson and, 'Derringdoo Flying Colours' made an elegant picture during the class for Novice Show Hunter 15-16hh.

Brooke Talbot rode her eye catching, 'Jazzabelle' to take fourth place in the class for Ridden ANSA mare/Gelding 15-16hh.

Emma Hutchinson looks all tied up , but the capable young rider declared Reserve Champion Girl Rider Under 13 Years, did not miss a beat in her lap of honour.

Tia Andrews rode, 'Chevalley Coldplay' to take third place in the class for Ridden Australian Stock Horse Stallion.

Jane Clifford is pictured aboard her successful Show Hunter, 'Dicavalli Duchess' during the class for Open Show Hunter 16-16.2hh.

Well known and successful showing producer and exhibitor, Greg Shepard is pictured with, Rosemary McCullough's, 'Romac Luciano' that took second place in the class for Led Arabian Derivative Stallion.

'Glengarry Sweet Elegance' is pictured during the class for Novice Pony 13.2-14hh.

Jo Chester rode, 'Piper's Queen of Hearts' to win the class for Ridden ANSA Under 4 Years.

Jodie Peever rode JMS Ponies' delightful, 'Cherrington Phantom' to take second place in the class for Ridden Welsh Stallion.

Ella Cowgill rode her well performed, 'Bayview Toyboy' to take third place in the class for Ridden ANSA Mare/Gelding 15-16hh.

Michelle and Brooke Ellis rode together to take third place in the class for Parent and Child Rider.

Very successful in the Australian Stock Horse ring, Susan Leahy teamed up with her daughter, Erin to take fourth place in the class for Parent and Child Rider.

Amanda Callaghan is pictured aboard, 'Calvin Park Bolero' during the class for Novice Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

The dust turned to mud with heavy rain after a few hot days.

The deserted main arena, classes did start early but then were suspended and finally cancelled at 12pm.

Being able to park and camp near the main arena has been a plus for exhibitors of Canberra show, however it was not so good this morning.

Classes were on, then off, then on and then finally off. Competitors wait to hear the outcome of the meeting to decide if the show would go on.

Amy and Annette Hants from Yass, head back to the car after the classes were cancelled. Amy was one of the many Pony Club riders who attended the show today for the Pony Club events. Many Pony Club riders were very disappointed their classes were cancelled despite the wet conditions.

At least some young riders could enjoy playing in the water.