2008 Adelaide Royal

Francesca Christie was out and about early this morning to take second place in the Novice 15-15.2hh Hack class with another of Christine Frost's lovely horses, 'Elmdale Park Precision'.

Bettina Stanton from Bletchley in South Australia took third place in the class for Novice Hacks 15-15.2hh with her own 'Spirit of Rancher'.

Lauren O'Doherty from Glengarry in Victoria just missed the placings in the Novice 15-15.2hh Hack class riding her 'Ashbury'.

Sarah Ferguson and her 'Silver Star' took fifth place in the Novice 15-15.2hh Hack class.

The Jones, Pengelly and Manchester nomination, 'Tranquil Park Triumph' was ridden by Sheree Pengelly from Romsey in Victoria to take fourth place in the Novice Hack 15-15.2hh class.

Paul Brent from Coldstream in Victoria rode Peter Powles' stallion, 'Northern Favus' (by Flamon by Falkrich) to post a double clear round in the first Part 3 jumping class of the show. However, it was not quite fast enough to get into the placings this time.

Karla Telfer from Ungarra in South Australia makes a stylish jump with her 'Mowglii' in the Part 3 and first jumping class of the show this morning.

Mark Nicholls from Gisborne South in Victoria with his relatively new, 'Flowervale Heartbreaker'. The attractive jumper was bred at Flowervale Stud also in Victoria from imported semen. They are pictured during the Part 3 jump off class this morning.

Nicole Brugemann adopted a very sporty look to show her own and Mark Brugemann's 'Brookman Park Indulgence' to sixth place in the class for Show Hunters over 16hh.

Amanda Lock from Frances in South Australia took fourth place in the class for Show Hunters Over 16hh with her own 'Heroes'.

On a perfect Adelaide morning, Felicity Rose and 'One Fine Day' from Mount Barker in South Australia took fifth place in the class for Show Hunters Over 16hh.

Popular and successful Victorian rider, Briony Payne rode Tess Blackwood and Kate Halliday's 'Armand' to take third place in the class for Novice Hacks 15.2-16hh.

Fiona McIntyre from Inverleigh in Victoria took fifth place in the class for Novice Hacks 15.2-16hh with her 'Crown Street'.

Jason James rode Melody Linehan's 'Bentley Park Promises' to win the class for Novice Hacks 15.2-16hh.

Paula Egel from Munro Park in South Australia just missed out on the ribbons in the class for Novice Hacks 15.2-16hh with her 'Zodiac'.

A delighted Michael Higginbottom took out the Champion Warmblood Gelding and Supreme Led Warmblood Exhibit with his 'Abracadabra' (Aachimedes / Correct Audit).

Angela Foster all the way from Port Lincoln in South Australia rode her 'Chandon' to take sixth place in the class for Show Hunters over 15hh and not exceeding 16hh.

Successful South Australian showing rider, Samantha Kennedy pictured working out in the class for Novice Hacks 16-16.2hh with her own 'Skansen Purist'.

As always, Laura Thomas gave a brilliant side saddle display aboard Lindy Young's Show Hunter, Time Gallery. The former racehorse won the class for Show Hunters 15-16hh and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Show Hunter.

Successful South Australian jumping Anthony Thomas with his 'Kinnordy Goerlitz' during the first Part 2 jumping class. Unplaced on the grey, Anthony went on to win the Part 1 class later in the day with his 'Sandstones'.

Back in the showjumping arena again after a trip overseas, Hayley Coman as always looks stylish aboard Scott Keach's 'Just Lately' in the Part 2 class this afternoon.

Matthew Afford from Waikerie in SA got his show off to a great start by winning the first Part 2 class with his' Kaluna Thunder Struck'.

Robert Atkinson from Stirling North in SA added to the South Australian dominance of the first Part 2 jumping class. He rode his and Karen Atkinson's 'Finke' to take third place in the Part 2 class this morning.

Although not in the placings today, Jamie Winning is well worth inclusion on the gallery today. Jamie is pictured with her mother Kerrie's impressive and imported gelding, 'Yandoo Vangelo'. This is a lovely picture of harmony and balance and a correct position.

Wendy Schaeffer, better known in eventing circles is really making a name for herself on the showjumping scene. Wendy has two horses in Part 2 and two in Part 3. Wendy is pictured on 'Koyuna Sun Storm' that took second place in the Part 2 class today. She also took fifth place on 'Koyuna Sun Set'.

Tammy Notman from Lancefield in Victoria took fourth place in the class for Novice Hacks 16-16.2hh riding her 'MP Galveston'.

Well know in the show ring, Sally Watkins looks set for more success with her 'Ghirardelli'. The eye catching gelding took second place in the class for Novice Hacks 16-16.2hh.

A little young to be a legend, however Margot Haynes is one of South Australia's most successful showing riders. Margot rode Therese Bussell's 'Exchequer' to win the class for Novice Hacks 16-16.2hh.

Showing legend, Chris Lawrie had quite and exciting afternoon with some lively and lovely youngsters. Chris is picture with his own and Jaclyn Jacobson's 'INXS' that won the class for Novice Hacks Over 16.2hh.

Tanya Heathcote from Albury in NSW took fifth place in the class for Novice Hacks Over 16.2hh with her 'Irreplaceable'.

Mark Kiddle rode Samantha Fraser's 'On Fire' to win the Show Hunter Over 16hh class and claim the Kolbeach Stud Prize for Champion Show Hunter Horse.

Former Australian Champion, 'DP Envy' looked full of running in the first Part 1 class today. Robert Agnew will have his eye firmly on the World Cup next Thursday. If you thought the 'DP' sounded familiar, it is, as it stands for Dale Plumb.

Julia Hargreaves demonstrates the form that saw her claim the Gawler World Cup last week riding her mother, Lesley's imported 'Copabella Haymen'. They took fourth place in the Part 1 jump off class this afternoon.

Clem Smith, winner of the Toowomba World Cup with Neville Rose's 'Benaloo Dark Ages' had made the long trip from Queensland to compete at Adelaide. He got their campaign off to a good start today by taking second place in the Part 1 jump Off class.

Evergreen jumping rider came to Adelaide for the first time to get his season going with his talented, 'Sharpe Seal'. The 2006 WEG team members were third in the Part 1 class this afternoon.

Mrs Winifred Cock's 'Shanlin Regal Beaus' won the Novice Hack 15-15.2hh and the typey brown gelding went on to claim the Willowcroft Stud Prize for Best Novice Hack.