2011 Adelaide Royal

Zoe Murray is pictured working out in the Show Hunter Pony Championship aboard her wonderful N.E 12hh winner, 'Nattai Gwyn'.

Tiffany Greenhill from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria produced some beautiful work riding her 'Glyndebourne Monopoly' by Kirreway for All Occasions out of Glyndebourne Mietta, to win the class for Show Hunter Pony 13-14hh.

Tori Fair did a quick change and rode Danyel Riemer's 12-13hh winner, 'Brandy Hollow Candyman' to claim the Show Hunter Pony Championship. Yet another change saw Tori take out the Championship for Riders Under 14 Years. That's what you call a good day.

Sally Shaw from Torquay in Victoria won the class for Girl Rider 12-14 years and took out the Reserve Championship for Riders Under 14 Years. Sally is pictured riding her Show Hunter Galloway, 'Salisbury My Guy'.

Pascale Young from WA is pictured riding her successful 'Barabadeen Halifax' in the Young Rider class this morning. This is the first year that Adelaide Royal has scheduled classes for Young Riders.

Teagan Chester from Sale in Victoria is pictured riding her 'Ellesmere Derrilyn' in the Young Rider class this morning. Later in the day, Teagan and Derilyn were equal fourth in the Six Bar competition which returned this year after and absence of about 10 years.

Victorian rider, Vienna Smith rode Norma Hollibone's well performed, 'Barina Endeavour' to take third place in the class for Show Hunter Ponies 12-13hh.

Eloise Guistozzi from Verdun in SA rode her 'Langtree Gimmick' to take sixth place in the class for Show Hunter Pony 12-13hh.

Melissa Pryor from Coonawarra in SA had a super show with her, 'Storm Haven X Man' that was declared Best Novice Show Hunter Pony and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony.

Alexandra Nairn from Connewarre in Victoria rode her 'Haddon Park Sundance' to fifth place in the class for Show Hunter Pony 12-13hh.

Sam Buchanan from NSW is pictured during the Young Rider class this morning riding the former Jamie Grant mount, 'The Player'.

The talented young rider, Gemma Creighton rode 'Glenhaven Footloose' (pictured) to third place in the Young Rider class this morning. Gemma went on to again prove her talent by winning the Six Bar competition riding 'It's Jealousy' this afternoon.

Brandon Douglas from NSW is pictured riding the Douglas family's super successful Show Hunter Pony, 'Wingana Loving Cup'. They took second place in the 13-14hh class this morning and also carried Barndon to victory in the class for Boy Rider 10-14 Years.

The Show Hunter Pony classes were very strong this year. Louisa Smith from Birdwood in SA is pictured riding her 'Dunelm Sequin' to sixth place in the class for Show Hunter Ponies 13-14hh.

Sophie Tickner from Meadows in SA rode her 'Ellangowan Flashdance' to fourth place in the class for Show Hunter Pony 13-14hh.

Linda Hayes rode her own and Carmen Nowak's gleamingly beautiful, 'Kolbeach Aster' to win the very strong class for Show Pony Hack 13-13.2hh.

Kelly Nusbajtel rode Sheree Temby's Best Novice Pony, 'Mirinda Contessa' to take second place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Charlie Hunt has had a great show even before she set foot on the Main Arena. Charlie's 'Larnook Prince Norbit' was named Best Russian Kitten In Show. Back to the horses, Charlie rode the Argyl Stud's, 'Kolbeach Finest' to third place in the class for Show Pony Hack 13-13.2hh.

Courtney Herd rode Emma Richardson and K Withers' 'well performed, 'Royalwood Song of Spring' to fourth place in the class for Open Show Pony Hack 13-13.2hh.

Well known and successful South Australian jumping rider, Anthony Thomas won the Hit and Hurry speed class this morning riding his 'Vulcan'.

Madeline Pagon from Willunga in SA ride her own and Kim Pagon's well performed, 'Kolbeach Swell' to third place in the class for Pony Hack Mare N.E 12.2hh.

Orleans Graetz all the way from Serpentine in WA rode her own, 'Beckworth Royal Music' to sixth place in the class for Pony Mare N.E.12.2hh. This year a class for Pony Mares and Pony Geldings were added to the programme and victory earned the winners a run in the Championship.

River Dudley rode Dani Jolly-Blacket's 'Wynara Kiss Me' to second place in the class for Pony Hack Gelding N.E. 12.2hh.

Rosemary King had a great day at the reins. With husband, Len as valuable ballast, Rosemary drove 'Thelma' and 'Dixie' to win the Cone Driving Competition and the Cone Scurry.

Regular Harness exhibitor, Leanne Maynard from Freeling in SA drove her wonderful 25 year old, 'Rivington Light Art' to victory in the Obstacle Driving Competition.

Jason Vaudin from Murray Bridge in SA drove his 'Rivington Northstream' with success in the sporting Harness classes at the show.

The Riemer girls from Lara in Victoria have been very successful showing exhibitors for many years, but today might just have been the best day at the office for the dedicated and knowledgeable family. Rachelle O'Connor rode Nicole Riemer's Best Novice to win the Open 12-12.2hh class and claim the Small Pony Hack Reserve Championship.

Daizi Plumb rode her 'Royal Secret' to win the class for Pony Hack Mare N.E 12.2hh. Daizi had a busy day with her two ponies much in the action on the main arena..

Georgia Adams rode successful pony breeder and exhibitor, Raymond Butler's 'Karlana Premonition' to win the class for Pony hack Gelding N.E. 12.2hh.

Sunday at Adelaide this year could well be named "Tori Fair Day", as it will be one she will never forget. Tori rode Kimberley, Nicole and Danyel Riemer's very successful pony, 'Radford Lodge Candy Cane' to win the Open Pony 11.2-12hh and claim the Adelaide Pony Small Pony Championship. Tori was by no means finished yet.