Darwin Royal Hacks

Letitia Robertson from Kununurra rode her charming, 'Oaklands Park Candyman' by Silkwood Babbling Brook to win the class for Open Galloway 14-14.2hh.

L-R Bridie McKenna aboard, 'Christopher Robin' and Andrew McKenna riding, 'Donovan', from Berry Springs have donned their ribbons ready for the Grand Parade.

A very well decorated Imogen Thew is pictured aboard the charming and equally well decorated , 'Mr Gitterbug' during the Grand Parade on the final day of the 2015 Royal Darwin Show.

'Patrick' the pony looked an absolute scream during the Fancy Dress class on the lush Darwin main arena. He accompanied and equally well dressed, Madi Buse to take second place.

Emily Furniss and her, 'Haftado Bandit' took the 2015 Darwin Royal theme, "Year of the Soil" to heart and as inspiration for her Fancy Dress costume. They took first place with this splendid presentation.

Chelsea Maxwell rode her careful, 'El Gems Jagsta' to win the 1.05cm jumping class on the final afternoon of the 2015 Royal Darwin Show.

Finn Beasy rode, 'Rise of the Phoenix' to take second place in the 1.05cm jumping class this afternoon.

The two Beasy boys demonstrated great natural talent during the 1.05cm class this afternoon. Mac Beasy is pictured making a good effort aboard, 'Swiftlight Pelli'.

Mick Fletcher rode his, 'Darwinians Sail To Paris' to take third place in the 1.05cm jumping class this afternoon.

Molly Jack was one of the good showing of jumping riders and overall increase in competitor numbers across all competition at the 2015 Darwin Royal Show. Molly is pictured aboard 'Traktion' during the 1.05cm jumping class.

Brodie Robertson from Kununurra and his, 'Clarendon Park Arctic Monkey' get high over this spooky wall during the 1.05cm class this afternoon. Brodie Robertson from Kununurra and his, 'Clarendon Park Arctic Monkey' get high over this spooky wall during the 1.05cm class this afternoon. Early in the day Brodie and Artic Monkey won the Preliminary D Grade and was second on his other mount Jackman.

Anna Newlove rode her, 'Magnificent Seven', the 2015 NT Hack Council large Hack of the Year to win the class for Intermediate Hack Over 15hh.

Brooke Ferguson had success in the Hack classes with her, 'Aesthetic Warrior'

Brooke Hyatt rode the charming, 'Nigella Wanna Magician' to take second place in the class for Intermediate Saddle Pony 14hh and Under.

Catherine Mulvaney's, 'Millenium City' was the subject of a Horse Deals Off The Track story last year. There are, as expected quite a few ex racehorses in the showhorse line up at Darwin Royal.. Today Catherine and her typey gelding took out the class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh.

Tori King rode her , TC' to tale second place in the class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh.

Nikola Copland rode her, 'Sanlirra Cavalier' to take third place in the class for Open Hack 16hh and Over.

Lisa Marie Clohesy and 'Fire Drake" took third place in the class for Novice Hack over 15hh.

Ally Reynolds rode her, 'Lavuka Carnival' to win the class for Open Pony 14hh and Under. and went on to claim not only the Pony Championship, but also the Supreme Ridden Exhibit of the 2015 Darwin Royal Show.

Nicky McMaster rode , 'Beckworth Royal Crackerjack' to second place in the class for Open Pony 14hh and Under.

Emily Hubble rode her well performed, 'Little Paddocks Concerto' to win the classes for Show Horse Council 14-15hh and Oversized Riding Pony Over 14.2hh.

Nicole Mutimer's off the track Thoroughbred, 'Mon Amour' caught our eye at Katherine Show last week where he demonstrated a certain greenness. On perfect behaviour at Darwin and ridden by Shannah Mudge, the lovely seven year old by Amalfi (NZ) won the Novice Hack Over 15hh, took out Best Novice Exhibit and went on to be declared Champion Hack.

Brooke McKenna pictured aboard her, 'Claredale Mayfair' was awarded the Linda Hadden Memorial Encouragement Award presented to the rider with the best attitude to competition and her fellow competitors.

Kirra Reynolds rode well known South Australian exhibitor, Nicole Bruggemann's. charming, 'Argyl Secret Sonnet'. to second place in the class for Open Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Ivy-Rose Cleveland-Allan rook out the Reserve Champion Pony award with her, 'St Aubyn's Ballerina'.

Kate Shenton is pictured aboard her delightful ASH/Arab, 'Marshanti Peacemaker' that was Champion Show Hunter Galloway.

Sharon Le Mesurier had real success with her newly purchased, 'Lemrac's Bourdais'. The horse that came from successful Top End producer, Juanita Porter took out the prestigious Centrefold Trophy for Off The Track Thoroughbreds.

Sophie Cleveland is pictured aboard her Champion Show Hunter Horse, 'Bloomfield Kalinga'.

Kate Shenton is pictured aboard Tess Patten's charming Champion Show Hunter Pony, 'Brampton Royal Whispers'.

Cindy Fullerton rode her, 'Rathowen X Factor' to claim the Galloway Championship, Supreme Led Exhibit and Champion Led Riding Pony at the 2015 Royal Darwin Show.