Australian Stock Horse Nationals

Kim Ide from South Australia rode her 'Chalani Dance' (Splashdance/Chalani Giselle) to win the Amateur Hack and take second place in the Led Amateur Section of the Smiff Industries 2009 National Futurity.

Brad Porter rode Miss LS Smith's impressive and tall, 'Struan Park Just Looking'(Talisman Fiddler/Jannali Just Looking) to perform well and take sixth place overall in the Smiff Industries National Futurity.

Gerald O'Brien rode the O'Brien Family Partnership's typey 'O' Brien's Resette' (Oaks Acorn/O'Brien's Lauette) to win the Working and Time Trial Section of the Smiff Industries to finish in fourth place overall.

Sam Davidge rode her eye catching 'Jindalee Casanova' (Better View Gunfire/ Rosebrook Cillawood) to take third place in the Hack Section and finish ninth overall in the Smiff Industries National Futurity for three year old registered Australian Stock Horses.

Australian Stock Horse Director, David Wilson rode his wife Sue's lovely, athletic and already successful, 'Glen Lee Enigma' (Glen Lee Rivoli Ray Tech/Omeo Riddle) to win the Led Section and place consistently throughout, to take second place overall in the Smiff Industries 2009 National Futurity.

It has been a grand show for the Wallen family from Queensland, with 17 year old Adam Wallen winning the Smiff Industries 2009 National Futurity today. Adam rode his father Geoff's 'Doongara Austin Powers' that is by the stallion, Regal Power, a subject of a Tribute story in Horse Deals Magazine last year. The well know and successful stallion contracted the Hendra virus and had to be put down, but was certainly well represented today. Austin Powers ,out of Doongara Model, won the Hack Section and was successful throughout the competition to claim the Futurity. Adam also took out the Plate for the most Successful Rider to have not been in the top five on a previous occasion, the Best Youth Exhibitor and the Best Interstate Exhibitor.

Madalyn Watchirs rode 'Watchirs Rooster' (Knights Reverend/Shinook Chess) to do well in the Smiff Industries 2009 National Futurity, including taking second place in the Amateur Working Section.

Well known Australian Stock Horse exhibitor, Susan Hayden had a super 2009 Futurity with her typey 'Myee Royal Major' (Kirkby's Major/Comara Daylight) to take third place overall. Susan also won the ASHLA Award for Most Successful Lady Exhibitor.

John Lee produced a good run in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft, to score 86 with his 'Jats Bar Radiums Delight'.

Kathie De Jong rode Mrs R Waller's 'Ophir Anita' to score a good 84 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft. Kathie looks to have the situation well under control.

Heath Jones and 'Only Mick' look to have the situation in hand on their way to score 86 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft today.

David Lawson looks to be keeping a cool head as he rides his, 'Lawson's Lucy' to score 85 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft. All those with a full score in both rounds will head in to the final on the last day of the 2009 ASHS Nationals.

Warwick Lawrence put in a spectacular run to score 90 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft riding Mr RR Thomas, 'Borambil Trilby'.

Peter Seijka has the situation well under control during the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft. Peter earned 81 riding his interestingly named, 'Nosebag Sharkira'.

Warren Richards put in a great run with Mr NH Howard's 'Howard's Cherokee' to score 88 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft.

This beast really looks to be motoring and they were quick today. However, David Andrews and 'Marlin Tomboy' got he better of him to score 81 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft.

The Wallens continued their great day in the campdraft arena. Geoff Wallen is pictured riding his 'Doongara Our Power' to score 87 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft.

A busy Michael Hiscock rode T and E Hellier's 'The Ranch Mars Magic' to score 86 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft.

Lachlan Sim from Albury is pictured riding 'Daleford Just Joshin' in the Working Section of the Nandeye Youth Challenge 13-18 Years.

Farann Mathie is pictured riding 'Coolidowns Lightening' in the Working Section of the Nandeye 13-18 Youth Challenge.

Georgia MacKinlay makes an harmonious picture with her 'Secretdowns Mundaras Secret' during the Working Section of the Nandeye 13-18 Youth Challenge.

Meg Robinson had a wonderful day with her 'Midwave Indianna' (Midwave Millenium/ Indra Lady Lynda). She took tenth place overall in the Smiff Industries National Futurity and also won the overall Amateur division. However the Show is not over as they still have the Youth Challenge to go,

A very polite Ron Nicholson greets his beast during the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft, putting his back on before going through the gate. Ron earned an equal top cut out score of 22 and together with his 'Ronola Ember, ' earned and overall 84.

A composed Geordie Ackeroyd rode the Hayes Cattle Co.'s 'Aviator' to score 82 in the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft.

Royce Howard and 'Warrenbri Ellen' and the beast are all in perfect balance during the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft. They earned 81 for their efforts.

Dan Lee-Warner and 'Mullee Connie' indicate a left turn during the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft. They went the right way and earned a score of 86.

Michael Maytom kept the sun and dust out of his eyes during the second round of the Maiden Series Campdraft. He rode his 'Bibbenluke Nancy' to earn 78.

The Stockhaven Australian Stock Horse Stud from Queensland generously donated a yearling gelding to be auctioned, with the proceeds going to the Victorian bushfire appeal. Stockhaven Lucky Star, pictured with owner Kerrie Allen was won by Victorian, Jason Fry.

The 2009 Nationals were certainly a Vice Regal occasion. Her Excellency, Quentin Bryce, The Governor General of Australia officially opened the Championships today and seemed to really enjoy the occasion. The Governor General is pictured with ASHS Chairman, Joy Poole OAM.

Typey all round. L-R Amy Wilson and her cousin Paige Wilson are both competing in the Youth Challenge. Amy is pictured riding the Falconhurst Stud's , 'Falconhurst Rivoli Repartee', with Paige riding her mother Sue's 'Glen Lee Enigma'.