2006 Canberra Royal Show

Michael Higginbottom rode his 'Abracadabra' to win the Official Intermediate 1 test. Michael bought the handsome bay from Anne Honner thanks to an ad in Horse Deals four years ago.

Maddison Thorpe with her 'Jomaurensie Park Showtime' look stylish and won the Preliminary 1.4 test for Riders Under 17 Years.

Maxine Cummings was second in the Official Intermediate 1 test riding 'Pinnamurra Ricardo'.

Riders were head over heels about the new "No Limits" ride, which has come direct from Holland.

Lauren Wiskich rode 'Laurbeth Jadore' to win the Associate Novice 2.4 test for Riders 17 Years and Over.

Jessica Robinson with her 'Benaur Calligraphy' competing in the Official Advanced 5.2.

Katelyn Abigale with her 'Lux Hill' competing in the Associate Novice 2.4 Under 17 years test.

Jane Tolson and ' Kent' make an elegant combination in the Official Advanced 5.1 test.

Nothing "old hat" about Gina Beck who won the Official Novice 2.1 riding 'Denzel' with 70.60%.

Sarah Cochrane from Condor in the ACT was taking time out form doing the dressage 'running' all day.

Jenny Kock was equal third in the Official Advanced 5.1 riding her 'Genuine Me'.

Dressage and Sport Horse judge, Jill Cobcroft with popular ring announcer, Angus Lane.

Shae Hanger from Victoria won the Led Sport Horse Gelding class with her 'War Wind' by Daley K.

Gary Richardson on the run again. This time with Led Sport Horse Stallion winner, 'Vancouver Park Cardeau' by Carbine and exhibited by Vancouver Park Stud and H Higgins.

Champion Led Sport Horse Exhibit, 'World Wide Web'. The four-year-old mare is by Weltmeyer out of the Kallibre mare, Liesel. Seen her with Kevin Walker and exhibited by Sheridan Zuev.

Victorian escaper, Paul Austin enjoying the Canberra sunshine.

The Gallery Equine is all set up for business in the charming tin shed.

Well-known Victorian young rider, Jacqui Librio was fourth in the Official Medium 4.1 test riding her 'Carusso'.

Alycia Elwood rode her her 'Gandolf' to take third placve in the Official Novice 2.1 test.

Gear checker, Michelle Bowes complete with tape measure.

Alison Gill rode her 'Murraydale Park Contiki' to take second place in the Associate Preliminary 1.4 Under 17 Years test.

Well-known rider from Lochinvar, Angela Latter rode her succesful mare, 'Skyview Bridie' to win both the Medium 4.1 and the Advanced 5.1 on the first day of the Royal Canberra Show..

Nina Boyd rode Laura Mann's 'Pescadou' to take second place in the Official Medium 4.1 test.

Megan James rode her 'Jubarrah Golden Amber' in the dressage competition on the first day of the 2006 Royal Canberra Show.

Shonagh Kelly and 'Naryl Royal Icon' were fifth in the Associate Novice 2.4 17 Years and Over.

Sarah North rode 'Royalwood Gift' in the Associate Novice 1.4 Under 17years test.

Anne Field was fifth in the Associate 1.4 Riders 17 Years and Over riding 'Heygate Orphan Annie'.

Bridget Sell rode her 'Universal Law' to take third place in the Official Medium 4.1 and second place in the Official Advanced 5.1.

Jenny Halstead rode her 'Macbellotto' to take fifth place in the Associate Novice 2.4 Under 17 Years dressage test.

Kate Pollard and 'Pete's Cafe' come down the centre line in the Official Elemenary 3.1 test.

Francesca Christie rests up before a busy competition schedule at the 2006 Royal Canberra Show.

Marcie Lash is making the most of her trip down from Darwin. Last week Barastoc and now Canberra. Marcie rode her 'Cornells Winning Formula' in the Official Elementary 3.1.