Australian Stock Horse Nationals

Farann Mathie rode 'Coolidowns Lightening' to score 77 and take fifth place in the Nandeye 13-18 Youth Challenge.

Phillip Main rode his 'Korak Dusty Lady' to third place in the Working section and equal third in the Campdraft (pictured) section to take overall fourth place in the Nandeye 13-18 Youth Challenge.

David Wilson demonstrates the form that saw him earn 87, 85 and 88 riding his wife Sue's 'Glen Lee Cryptic,' to win the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft with a total of 260, five points ahead of second place..

Ken MacCallum rode 'Brown Victor' for, 83, 85 and 85 1/2 to take third place with a total of 253 1/2 in the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft. Ken also won the Plate awarded to the rider not to have placed in the top five on a previous occasion.

Victorian, Michael Hiscock rode T and E Hillier's 'The Ranch Mars Magic' for 87, 86 and 82 in the three rounds of the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft to take second place with 255.

Heith Jones is in hot pursuit riding Mrs KT Walker's 'Only Mick' in the final of the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft. They earned 69, 86 and 86 1/2 to take eight place with 241 1/2.

With scores of 83 and 87, Andrew Sheridan made the 24 strong of 148 final of the Maiden Series Campdraft riding his, 'Abels Milo'. Only competitors with two full scores made it to the final.

Geoff Maynes rode his 'Ophir Locket' to score, 82, 86 and 79 1/2 to take seventh place in the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft.

David Lawson and his 'Valleiview Creator' earned 84, 80 and 87 to take fifth place in the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft.

David Andrews encourages his 'Merlin Eureka' on during the final of the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft. They earned 86, 75 and 77 to take tenth place.

Really the Wallen family from Queensland, "came, saw and conquered" at the 2009 Nationals. Geoff Wallen is pictured aboard, 'Doongara Our Power' that won the Abbey Open Challenge today. Interestingly the six year old by Regal Power out of Doongara Model is a full brother to their Futurity winner, Doongara Austin Powers. Geoff also took sixth place in the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft with the athletic and typey gelding.

Yes you have seen that horse before and that rider. Adam Wallen celebrated his 18th birthday by winning the Nandeye 13-18 Youth Challenge riding his father Geoff's 'Doongara Our Power'. Adam is being presented with the inaugural Dianne Newberry Memorial Shield, in honour of Dianne Newberry who passed away recently. Dianne was the ASH Youth Director and to remember her, all the Youth competitors wore black armbands at the show. Dianne's daughter, Ellen made the presentation. Class sponsor Malcolm Field of Nandeye ASH Stud was also on hand to present the trophy rug.

Rachael Flanagan was consistent throughout the Nandeye 13-18 Youth Challenge riding 'Melander Cecily Bruce', claiming second place overall.

Roxene Kingston from Tasmania is pictured with her 'Everhope Bullwinkle' that took fifth place in the Working section of the Abbey Open Challenge.

Mark West and his 'Barega Cascade' look to be waiting for the beast to make the next move during the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge on the final day of the 2009 Australian Stock Horse National Championships..

Barry Moore's 'Starwaltz Cool Breeze' is keeping an eye on the beast as they work their way around the course of the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge. They earned a score of 81 fro their efforts.

Bill Peadon's 'Bibbenluke Selena' was third in the Working section and equal fourth in the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge. They are pictured during the Campdraft action.

Bruce Moxey looks as if he could just about step off his 'Rainwood Park Bebece' during the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge. This show really demonstrates the athletic abilities of the Australian Stock Horse.

Warwick Lawrence took second place overall in the Abbey Open Challenge riding Mr RG Miles' Sydney Working Champion, 'Cedar Downs Minimax'. They took second place in the Campdraft section and won the Working section on the way.

Pia Johnston from Western Australia was rugged up against the cold this morning. Pia is pictured during the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge riding her 'Taunton Vale Zinnia'.

Vicki Evans was another to rug up this morning and was one of just a small handful of girls competing in the Abbey Open Challenge. Vicki is pictured riding her 'Talawahl Star Baroness' in the Campdraft section. All the Open Challenge horses competed in Hack, Working, Time Trial and Campdraft sections to determine the overall and versatile winner.

Paul Vary is pictured with his typey Better View Gunfire stallion, 'Riverview Snowman'. The handsome grey made a super run for 85 and equal fourth place in the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge.

Sue Wilson had a great day and certainly led the lady's charge in the predominantly male competition. Sue is pictured riding her 'Glen Lee Aria' in the Campdraft section for a score of 84. They finished fourth overall in the Abbey Open Challenge. Sue also went on to take fourth place in the Landmark Maiden Series Campdraft riding her 'Glen Lee Rivoli Miessence'. Sue walked away with two ASHLA jackets for her impressive efforts.

One of just a few Victorian competitors, Graham Rozynski is pictured riding his stallion, 'Erindale Roman' in the Abbey Open Challenge.

A composed looking Ben Maytom and the Kywong ASH P/Ship's very determined looking, 'Grills Wattle' ease the beast around the peg. They scored 88 to win the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge.

Michael Wilson and his successful, 'Willdraft Ignite' make it quite clear which way they want the beast to go during the Campdraft section of the Abbey Open Challenge for a score of 85. Michael was third overall riding the athletic mare and fifth riding the stallion, 'Soda Justice'.

Jock Capel is pictured riding his 'Tin Hut Vanish' in the Campdraft section of the Kamilaroi Under 13 Youth Challenge. They took fourth place overall.

Nine and a half year old, Hamish Cameron and 'Wiljohn Boomerang' look to have the situation well under control during the Campdraft section of the Kamilaroi Under 13 Youth Challenge.

Twelve year old Aaron Anderson and his 'Sylvia Vale Trinity' won the Hack section, the Working section, were second in the Campdraft and third in the Time Trial to take out the Kamilaroi Under 13 Youth Challenge.

Brooke Anderson scored an impressive 84 riding Mrs S Thomas' 'Talawahl Serenade' to win the Campdraft section of the Kamilaroi Under 13 Youth Challenge.