2016 Canberra Royal Show

Joanne Parry's typey, 'Teeona Charlie Brown' took second place in the class for Novice Heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Bega rider Sallie Slater is having a great Canberra so far and is pictured aboard her, 'Bayview Rich List' that took second place in the class for Novice Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Charlie Hunt rode Fiona Graetz's, 'Argyl Fine Art' to win the class for Novice Heavyweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Vicki Kearney is pictured aboard her own and Jan Lyons', Supreme Led RPSB Show Pony, 'KG Goodness Gracious' that took second place in the class for Pony Hack Mare 12.2-14hh.

Margot Haynes rode the Picasso Groups', 'Kolbeach Diamonds' to won the class for Novice Heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh and claim the Best Novice Galloway award. They went on to also claim the Open Heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Greg Mickan rode the lovely Romsey Park nomination, 'Royalwood Black Swan' to win both the Novice and Open Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh classes.

Well known and popular South Australian exhibitor and judge, Samantha Kennedy rode Sarah Kempe's, 'Willowcroft Safari' to win the class for Novice Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Kristen Strath rode Roseanne Bowerman's charming, 'Rathowen Ruby Red' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter Pony 12.2-13hh.

Laura Pankhurst rode her , 'Beauparc Attitude' to claim both the best Novice and Champion large Show Hunter Pony titles.

Briony Randle rode the BC Equine and Withers Best Novice Large Pony, 'Royalwood Cat Call' (Turberry Tom Kitten/Royalwood Merry Music) to win the Gelding 12.2-14hh class and go on to claim the Large Pony Reserve Championship.

Michael Glenn rode his own, Simon Deleeuw and the SJM Equine's, 'Radford Lodge By Grand Design' to take second place in the strong class for Pony Gelding 12.2-14hh.

Local and successful rider, Julie Crisp rode her beautiful, 'Holly's Work Of Art' to take fifth place in the strong class for Pony Gelding 12.2-14hh.

Daisy Plumb is pictured aboard her dad's outstanding show pony, Calvin Park Tiny Dancer' that won the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Ebonie Lee rode the Darren Telford and Greg Gerry nomination, 'Whitmere Top Model' to win the class for Pony Hack Mare 12.2-14hh.

Trinette Crawford stepped up to the Large Pony Championship with Belinda and Nicole Sibley's beautiful 12.2-13hh winner, 'Robbanie Chart Topper' by Royalwood Boy Soprano

A delighted Jenny Weule claimed the Australian Stock Horse Led Mare/Filly Reserve Championship with her beautiful , 'Nethaway Classic Miss' by the late, great Glen Lee Rivoli Ray Tech.

Eliza Douglas rode the Douglas Family's very successful, 'Burnewang Cup Of Diamonds' to claim the Small Show Hunter Pony Championship.

Katelyn Labahn-Meyland rode Michelle Labahn's delightful, 'Owendale Beesting' to claim the Small Show Hunter Pony Reserve Championship.

Kim Dent took out the Led Australian Stock Horse Gelding Championship with her typey, 'Nethaway Rock Star' by Green Top Bow Line.

Janita Edwards came all the way from South Australia with her colt, 'Chalani Tempo' and the three year old by Chalani Night Dance made the trip worth it by claiming the Led Australian Stock Horse Stallion/Colt Championship.

Kim Fraser did the honours with the Playmore Australian Stock Horses' beautiful, 'Destiny's Girl' by Binnia Impressive Destiny to claim the led ASH Mare Filly Championship and go on to claim the Supreme Led ASH award.

Jumping rider, Kate Roots from Singleton in NSW rode Lucy Bennett's former racehorse, 'Venture Beyond' to better a class field to win the Group A Section 2 jump off class this afternoon. They are pictured with Canberra Ringmaster and Chief Horse Steward, Andra Crowe.

Emily Murray is pictured aboard her successful Show Hunter Pony, 'Raleigh Picture Perfect' that took second place in the class for Open Show Hunter Pony 12.2-13hh

Kate Treneman-Duncan took second place in the class for Open Show Hunter Pony 13.2-14hh and given the opportunity to work for Reserve Champion, made sure work of it.

Sue Thompson from Victoria rode her outstanding, 'Royalwood Opening Night' to win the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh an go on to claim the Galloway reserve Championship.

Michael Christie rode Joh Bailey and the Daisy Patch Stud's, 'Daisy Patch Toy Story' to win the class for Open Heavyweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Hunter Taylor rode the Taylor Family and Brendan Park's nomination, 'Willowcroft Coco Chanel' to win the class for Child's Galloway.

Judge, Courtney Christie looks a little serious, but the riders are thrilled with her work. L-R Jess Stalling rode the Rafferty Horse Rug's 'Dreamtime Diva' to claim the Show Hunter Galloway Championship and Sally Miller rode her mother, Nancy miller's home bred, 'Wyoming Park Royalty' to take out the Reserve Championship.

Judge, Francesca Christie is pictured with L-R Reserve Champion Lady Rider, Jacqui Librio (21-40 years) riding Dicavalli Duchess and Champion Lady Rider, 19 year old Jemma Heran (17-21 years) aboard her Black Tie.

Darren Telford and Greg Gerry went for an experienced rider and there are few more so than Chris Lawrie who clearly still has the mojo. Chris rode the beautiful and successful, 'Royalwood Chorus Of Love' to claim the Galloway Hack Championship. The mare by Royalwood Boy Soprano out of Sunsmart is a full sister to Reserve Champion, Sue Thompson's, Royalwood Opening Night.