2016 Canberra Royal Show

Maison Hunt, all the way from Adelaide in South Australia was thrilled to be competing at her first Royal Show. Maison, with dad, Andrew Hunt along for support, was competing in the class for Girl/Boy Rider Under 7 Years on the fourth day of the ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show.

Successful Queensland exhibitor and judge, Nici Jamieson rode her typey, 'Bon Voyage' to second place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh and went one better later in the day to win the Open 15-15.2hh class.

Phil Bobic back in Australia after some time working on his riding in Europe is pictured aboard the GC Equestrian, Angela Unsworth and Percol Plaine Pastoral Co's eye catching, 'Queen' that took third place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

Taylor McLaughlin is pictured aboard her lovely, 'Thornbury Park' that worked a treat and looked lovely to ride on their way to fifth place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh

This morning the popular, successful and elegant show rider Trina Crawford rode the Crawford Twins, 'CT Oasis Sunrise' to take fifth place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh. A little later Trina, a very experienced rider sustained a serious injury as a result of a freak accident with the horse she was sitting on falling on her whilst still in the line up before the class. Those who witnessed the accident said her helmet saved her life. Trina looks to not have any broken bones but the head injury is concerning so she remains in hospital for observation and all at Horse Deals and the wider showing community wish her well.

Chris Lawrie is having a splendid show and is pictured aboard the Picasso Group's French bred Thoroughbred mare, 'DQ Grace' that won the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh

Briony Randle rode her own, Warren Coyle and Howard Morris' nomination, 'Vibes' to take second place in the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh.

Belinda Lane-Weate and Suntori park's nomination, 'Furst Edition' demonstrated lovely movement and worked beautifully to take fifth place in the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh.

With Kristen Bates-Taunton on the end of the line and Holly Taunton doing the riding, 'Mondiso Park It's All About Her' won the class for Leading Rein Pony.

Three year old, Molly Manchester did a super job riding the charming, 'Bamborough Prunella' with some help from mum, Elizabeth Daly, to take fourth place in the class for Leading Rein Pony.

How nice to see a Novice horse ridden in a snaffle and going so well. Perhaps it will take on. Margot Haynes rode the Picasso Group nomination, 'Kirby Park Reignmaster' to win the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh. Initially started as an eventer by Megan Jones, Rumer Wendt's lovely Thoroughbred took second place in the Novice 16-16.2hh and went on to claim the Open 16-16.2hh class.

Well known and successful Victorian young rider, Vienna Smith rode her, 'Vareki' to fourth place in the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

After taking the OTT Reserve Championship on the first day of the show, everyone was keen to get another look at Stephen Gladstone's beautiful, 'Heartbreaker'. Bred in the UK the gelding raced as Boogie Shoes and is by the US stallion, Bertolini out of the French mare, Space time. He won over $100,000 on the track and today won the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh and went on to be declared Best Novice Hack and that is the last we will see of him at the 2016 Canberra Royal as he is not entered in the Open classes.

Very busy Victorian rider, Tamara Lee rode her , 'Iconic' to sixth place in the strong class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

Chris Lawrie was back in the arena to claim the Novice Over 16.2hh class with the Picasso Group's nomination, 'DQ Monaco'.

Rachel Wessel is continuing her successful show and this morning rode her own and husband, Scott's impressive Thoroughbred, 'GP Mossimo' to take fourth place in the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh.

Sarah McMaster rode her sister Samantha's 2016 Victorian EA and Barastoc Large Hack of the Year, 'Excellingly' to take third place in the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh

Andrew Thorek rode Petra Marz's lovely moving, 'Ridge View Cadbury Royal' by Medallion to take fifth place in the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh.

Greg Mickan rode the Romsey park and Sheree Pengelly's lovely nomination, 'Argyl Contender' by Fernleigh Fine Print to win the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh and place second in the Open.

Nirelle Hogg is pictured at the reins of her own and Irene Hogg's splendid 'Pilinta Park Showman' that was declared Champion Shetland in Harness.

Up and coming harness driver, Victoria Fricker drove her own and sister, Caitlin's Champion Led Shetland Gelding, 'Glen Hills Low Rider' to take out the Shetland In Harness Reserve Championship.

Clint Bilson rode the beautiful Bilson, Cunningham and Sheehan nomination, 'Optimal' by Octagonal to take second place in the strong class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

The eldest of the talented Lee sisters, Sheree Lee rode her, 'Tonik' to third place in the strong class for Open hack 16-16.2hh. Later in the afternoon, Ebonie Lee rode Tonik to win the Child's Hack class.

Catherine Neill is pictured aboard her impressive, 'SLM Mercedes' that took fourth place in the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Queensland professional, Adam Oliver rode the GC Equestrian's, 'Supreme' to sixth place in the strong class for Open hack 16-16.2hh.

Successful professional rider and trainer, Mark Kenzig rode his, 'Chandelier' to third place in the class for Open Hack 15-15.2hh. Later in the day, Mark rode the Kenzig, Berwick and Gorst nomination, 'Xlerate' by Zabeel to take out the class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh.

Clint Parker rode his wife Corinne's super three year old colt, 'Waylon J Fort Destiny' by Bryjen Fort Talon out of an Acres destiny mare to win the strong class for Working Australian Stock Horse Stallion/Colt.

Sam Amey rode the ASAR Stock Horses' talented mare, 'ASAR Glitter' by Better View Gunfire out of a Star Black Minstrel mare to claim her second consecutive ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show Working Australian Stock Horse Championships.

Glen Fraser added to the Playmore ASH success by claiming the Australian Stock Horse Working Gelding class with the Binnia Impressive destiny son, 'Playmore 'Destiny's Imprint'.

Alison Jones rode the Springs Australian Stock Horses' gelding, 'Springs Pepsi Coala' by Wellsdale Acres of Coal out of a Dinkum Pepsi mare to be declared Champion ASH Hack and Supreme Ridden ASH.