Australian Showjumping Championships 2006

The Young Rider stand.

Randall Jolley from South Australia took fourth place in the Sale and District Agricultural Society C Grade riding his 'Mr Bart'.

Terry Sheddan and her 'ESB Irish Blarney' were just out of the money in the Sale and District Ag. Society C Grade Two Phase (Art 274.5.3)

South Australian Olympian, Wendy Schaeffer who continued on with her horses from the Albury International Horse Trials last week jumps 'Koyuna Sun Dancer' in the Sale and District Ag Society C Grade Two Phase.

Another South Australian, Lachlan Manuel rode Seumas Marwood's 'Mr Snuffleuffagus' to win the Sale and District Ag Society Two Phase.

James Harvey rode his 'JHB Titania' to take third place in the Sale and District Ag Society Two Phase competition on the first day of the Sale Australian Showjumping Championships.

Ally (White) Lamb almost had a "just married" sign on the back of the horse today. Ally married local farmer and well-known showjumping rider, Andrew Lamb just over a week ago. Here Ally rides 'Belcam Alibi' in the Sale and District Ag Society C Grade Two Phase.

Yet another of the South Australian brigade, Kristy Bruhn from Mt Gambier rode her scopy looking 'Belcam Advisor' to be hust out of the money in the C Grade Two Phase.

David Dobson from Western Australia looked impressive with the young 'Yalambis Indigo', a mare by Indoctro. They finished the Sale and District Ag Society C Grade Two Phase in sixth place.

Well-known New South Wales rider, Lauren Hartog with her 'Bourbon Jewel' in the C Grade Two Phase on the first day of the Sale/2006 Australian Showjumping Championships.

Steven Hill and 'Kelstar' look stylish as they make their way around the Sale and District C Grade Two Phase.

Greg Mason's 'Marquis Sapphire' makes a big effort over this oxer in the Sale and District C Grade Two Phase. So much so that he has attracted the attention of 2004 Australian Showjumping Champion, Robert Agnew seen just in front of the horses' head..

In this picture, Cathy Wilson and 'WEC Warrior' are making every effort not to have the fence down and Warrior is well above the rails.

Joho Berry from Queensland, but training with George Sanna in NSW rides his typey 'JB Idaho' in the Sale and District Ag Society C Grade Two Phase class.

He's back! It is good to see Jeff Bloomfield back in the saddle after an horiffic riding accident a few months ago. Not only was he back, Jeff took fifth place in the C Grade Two Phase riding 'Belcam Alida'.

Kylie Lilburne is having a great "swan song" with her Thoroughbred mare, 'Kiwi Tag'. The mare who is planning motherhood with 'Coppabella Visage' after the Championships and Kylie took second place in the C Grade Two Phase class.

We're here and we have the hair to prove it! Two-year-old Toy Poodles, L-R 'Funky' and 'Angus' Lyttle looked all style on the blustery Sale day.

Groom extraordinaire, 'Chucky' Englesman thinks it wise to "shave down" George Sanna's mount, 'Paratus' for the 1.35, Saddleworld Speed class. "If it works for the cycling, why not horses?

This photo of Vicki and the wonderful imported stallion, 'Copabella Visage' was taken a little late. You can see that Visage is confident that he has cleared the fence and his centre of balance is changing for his descent to earth. Visage was second in the Saddleworld (A2) Article 238.2.1 1.35. class this afternoon.

South Australian captain, Anthony Thomas had multiple rides in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class. He is seen here with 'Belcam Aircraft' and was placed third with 'Sandstones'.

Brook Dobbin's World Cup horse, 'GP Shine' alway has a lovely expression as well as a lovely technique. He is seen here in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class.

Michelle Lang-McMahon from Queensland with her super Thoroughbred, 'KS Serenade' jumping in the Saddleworld 1.35m class.

Leonie McAteer's 'Stoneylea Levitation' is living up to his name over this oxer in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class.

Laurie Lever's Jumping With The Stars Champion Young Horse, 'Ashleigh Drossel Dan' has a beautiful expression as he lifts off over this oxer in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class.

Yet another grey with a supe expression. Sheridan Manuel rides 'Kinnordy D'Artangan' in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class.

Alyssa Mathers' 'Fox' proves that you don't have to be grey to have a lovely expression and a beautiful technique. Seen here jumping in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class on the first day of the Sale Australian Showjumping Championships.

Well-known vet, Adam Johnson with his 'Woodleigh Don Juan' competing in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class.

Veteran rider and trainer, Fiona John proves that riding is a matter of experience. Fiona now resident in the Western District rides her aptly named 'Test of Time ' in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round class.

Brad Trewin from Upper Beaconsfield with his super mare, 'Miss Sully' competing in the Saddleworld 1.35m One Round competition.

Gerge Sanna demonstrated his signature beautiful style and presentation riding his and Charles Blinkworth's imported gelding, Paratus in the Saddleworld 1.35m class on the first day of the Sale/Australian Showjumping Championships.