2008 Adelaide Royal

Chelsea Morelli from Wollongong in NSW won the class for Girl Riders 12 and Under 14 Years and went on to be declared Champion Junior Rider.

Brandon Douglas from Wallacia in NSW had a successful afternoon. He rode the Douglas Family's 'Karauh Lodge Showtime' to win the class for Show Hunters NE12.2hh and take out the Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony award. Brandon also won the class for Boy Riders 10-14 years.

Brianna Duncan-Coward from One Tree Hill in South Australia won the class for Girl Riders 10 and Under 12 Years and went on to take out the Reserve Champion Rider under 14 years and to win the Good Hands competition for riders under 12 years.

Six year-old Victoria Fricker had a sensational morning winning the Smartest On Parade for Boys and Girls Under 12 years of Age and just a little later taking out the class for Girl/Boy Riders 5 and Under 8 Years.

Jamie Stichel from Charleston in South Australia took second place in the class for Girl Riders 12-14 Years.

Kelvin Blumsen from Gawler in South Australia with his 'Hendrickson' during the last Part 3 class of the show.

Kate Brideoake with her Burggraaf mare, 'Belle Giselle' during the final Part 3 class of the show.

Des Gleeson with his own and Leeson Sirret's 'Goodnight Kiss', winners of the final Part 3 Jumping class of the show.

Kurt Siviour from Port Broughton in South Australia is pictured with his 'Powerball' in the Junior Jumping class this morning.

Megan Ridley from Kingscote in South Australia looked to be having a good time with her 'Strategy' in the Junior Jumping class this morning.

Kristy Ansell all the way from Sippy Downs in Queensland with her 'Graphic Design' during the Junior Jumping class this morning.

It may not look it from this photograph, but Junior Rider Judge, Gwenda Hassell had the 5 and under 8 Rider class well in control. Mrs Hassell had a good rapport with the riders and kept safety very much in mind whilst determining the winner and placegetters in all the classes.

Five year old Delta Wardle did a splendid job to take third place in the Rider class for Girls and Boys 5 and under 8 Years.

Madeline Pagan was thrilled to take fourth place in the Rider class for Girls and Boys 5 and Under 8 Years.

Grace Hill from Wallington in Victoria despite her tender years is an experienced and successful show rider. This morning, Grace won the Rider class for Girls and Boys 8 and Under 10 Years.

Emma Clarke-Smith from Strathalbyn in South Australia took second place in the class for Novice Show Hunters NE 14hh and third place in the Open Show Hunter 12.2-14hh with her 'Marchwood Echo'.

Jasmine Anderson from Verdun in South Australia took sixth place in the Novice Show Hunter NE 14hh class with her 'Kolbeach Secrets'.

Gemma Silvestro, one of a number of exhibitors from Strathalbyn in South Australia took fourth place in the class for Novice Show Hunters NE14hh with her , 'Kirreway Stormbird'.

Demi Morrison rode Barb Begley's 'The Count of Tuscany' to win the class for Novice Show Hunters NE 14hh.

Shauna Chaplin looks pleased with her second place in the Rider class for Girls 10 and Under 12 Years.

Regular and successful Adelaide Royal Exhibitor, Kelli Probert from Mt Compass in South Australia won the Show Hunter 12.2-14hh class and went on to claim the Show Hunter Under 14hh Championship with her 'Mirinda Regatta'.

Olympic Eventing Gold Medallist, Wendy Schaeffer has been the sensation of the showjumping ring. She is pictured with her own and DI Schaeffer's 'Koyuna Sun Set'. The reining South Australian Showjumping Champions were second in the World Cup Qualifier this afternoon.

Julia Hargreaves and Copabella Haymen are well above this 1.50m triple bar in the first round of the World Cup. They jumped four and clear to take fourth place in the class. This combination won the World Cup at Gawler just under two weeks ago.

Wes Joyce from Victoria literally made a cameo appearance in the World Cup class with Des Russell's 'Irish Ace'. They finished just out of the placing with a two round total of 15.

Becky Allen has had a super show with 'Koyuna Ted'. They won the Grand Prix a couple of days ago and took fifth place in the World Cup Qualifier today with a two round total of eight penalties.

Jamie Winning is one of the exciting new and talented riders to enter the World Cup League. Jamie impressed today with a double clear riding her mother's imported gelding, 'Yandoo Vangelo' to take third place.

Danielle Butcher looks well in control of 'HP Lanssong' over the 1.50m x 1.90m triple bar in the first round of the Adelaide Royal World Cup Qualifier. They jumped eight and five to take eighth place.

Clem Smith from Gatton in Queensland is making a good start to the 2008/2009 World Cup season. Clem rode Neville Rose's 'Benaloo Dark Ages' to jump a double clear in the fastest time to win the Adelaide Royal Qualifier. This combination won the opening Qualifier in Toowoomba in August.

Caitlin Fricker did a splendid job to take sixth place in the class for Show Hunters NE12.2hh riding Mark and Nicole Bruggemann's 'Macdhui Sally's Surprise'.

Jemma Reeve Singles rode her charming Welsh Pony, 'Sketty Park Oliver' to take fourth place in the class for Show Hunters NE 12.2hh.