2009 Adelaide Royal Show

Angela Forster rode Samantha Kennedy's 'Courtalia Park Sarnau' that measured from being a small pony to a big one and took fourth place in the class for Open Pony12.2-13hh.

Charlie Hunt rode the Argyl Stud's, 'Kolbeach Symphony' to take third place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

A busy Margot Haynes was literally rushing from one end of the arena to the other. Margot is pictured riding Lyn Warburton's 'Kolbeach Class' that took fourth place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Eleshia Ajani rode Danyel Riemer's 'Harrington Park Minx' to be just out of the placings in the again very competitive class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Lily McEvoy from Victoria is having a super show with her, 'Gordon Park Masquerade'. Lily took out the Best Novice Galloway award yesterday with the good working chestnut, and today won the class for Open Galloway 14-14.2hh. Lily also has an appointment back on the Main Arena for Champion Girl Rider

The well travelled Darryl Hayes certainly has the measure of Ashley Reid's, Wesswood Royal Caste'. They produced a great workout for fifth place in the class for Open Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Emily Dennis from Port Lincoln rode her 'Lawlington Park Rendition' to sixth place in the class for Open Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Victorian jumping rider, James Harvey is pictured aboard his talented, 'JH Titania' that was placed in the Group 2 jump off class yesterday.

Sabrina Jaeschke from Loxton in South Australia rode her 'Holly's Plays' to fifth place in a very competitive Open 13.2-14hh Pony class.

Elise Manley from Frances in South Australia, was just out of the money in the strong 13.2-14hh Open Pony class with her, 'Sanlirra Truffle'

Successful Victorian showing rider, Briony Payne rode Cherrie Uchtman's 'Sanlirra Prediction' to second place in the class for Open Pony Hacks 13.2-14hh. They went on to claim the Large Pony Reserve Championship.

Leanne Donoghue rode her, 'Donlea Valentino' to fourth place in the class for Open Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Holly Grose from Devon Meadows in Victoria is pictured riding her sister Sophie's 'Keanbree De Ja Vu' in the workout for Open Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Margot Haynes rode Chris Lawrie and Angie Penalurick's nomination, 'Kolbeach Be Free' to win the class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh and go on to take out the Large Pony Championship.

Linda Hayes has formed a wonderful and successful partnership with Graham Elliott's beautiful, 'Kolbeach Promise'. They added to their success story today by taking out the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Victoria Fricker made her Royal Championship ride off debut courtesy of the Corumbene Stud's 'Braefoot Park Spring Temptress', that won the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh.

Leanne Maynard drove her 23 year old pony, 'Rivington Lightheart' with considerable dash to win the Cone Driving competition.

Jamie Kermond makes a super jump over this oxer in the Group 3 class this morning with Des Russell's lovely, imported stallion, 'Valhalla'. This combination won the Group 3 class yesterday, but one rail prevented them from doing the same today.

A real action shot. Isla Roberts guides her ponies, 'Hazelmere Killarney' and 'Baby Jesus' (no that is not a typo) around the Cone Driving course this morning. With grandson David Roberts as ballast, Isla took third place in both the Cone Driving and the Scurry Competitions.

Anne Lindh is pictured driving, 'Nelson' and 'Protea' to second place in the Scurry Driving competition.

Well known and successful South Australian jumping rider, Leanne Bruggeman caught the eye with this super jump aboard her 'Scenic' during the Group 3 jumping class this morning. Leanne has had the typey Scenic for some years and now time permitting, Leanne is back in action with the beautiful Thoroughbred gelding by Grosvenor.

Rosemary King was trying to break the speed barrier with her, 'Thelma' and Dixie 'Chick,' who look to be in top gear. With husband, Len as ballast, Rosemary and the girls won the Scurry and took second place in the Cone Driving Competition.

The Lowanvale Clydesdales have no shortage of pulling power. Lynette Fritsch, with Christine Sutherland grooming, drove her own and Ian Fritsch's impressive, 'Three Roads Lady Guinevere' to win the Goodwood Park Hotel Prize for Tradesman's Turnout.

Jessica Dunn from Moorooduc in Victoria is having a super show. She is pictured with the winners rosette for the Smartest On Parade.

Andy Cusack from Mumbunnar in Victoria, drove the wonderful Holberton and Cusack nomination, 'Makari Vitality' to take out the Hackney Pony Championship.

Jasmine Anderson rode Isabelle Barker's 'Rivington Royal Hiccup' to second place in the class for Pony Hacks 11.11.2hh.

A happy trio. Madeline Pagon rode her 'Fairlight Acres Jackson' to win the Imperial Pippa Prize for the Open Pony Hack 11-11.2hh. Now retired, Pippa has won this class at Adelaide Royal five times, and the class marks a tribute to her achievement. Pictured are class sponsors, Graham Fricker and Liz Francis.

Evergreen (and we really mean it) South Australian jumping rider, John Patterson is pictured with his Group 1 horse, 'Tosh'. A little later in the day, John took fourth place in the Group 2 class with his impressive, 'Rado'.

Sophie Tickner rode Meredith Johnsson's 'Kerulen Ulithi' to fourth place in the class for Open Pony Hack 11.2-12hh.

Bridgette Chalmers, all the way from Queensland, rode Roger Searle's lovely, 'Kolbeach Swell', to win the Open Pony 12-12.2hh class and claim the Small Pony Hack Championship.

Breanna Forster rode Kelly Mules' 'Mondiso Park Peeping Tom' to fifth place in the class for Open Pony Hacks 12-12.2hh.

Maddi Tabak is pictured riding Jacqui McGregor-Thomas' Open Pony Hack NE 11hh winner, 'Powys Heavenly Bliss'.

Kira-Lee Newman from Noosa in Queensland, rode Fiona McIntyre's successful pony, 'Roseagle Maestro' to take second place in the class for Open Pony Hack 12-12.2hh.