Darwin Royal Show 2009

Karen Ruzsicska and Count La Moola jumped a clear round in the 75cm AM3.

Monica Jack riding Taziz The Gladiator posted a clear round in the 75cm AM3.

Delissa Bell rode Halik Fontayne in the Elementary 75cm.

Angela Davey rode her Swamp Thing to win the Novice Hack class. 'Swampy' is by the USA sire Swamp King and had 42 racing starts for 8 wins and $47,000 prize money.

Sandi Starmer rode Blue Poet in the Intermediate Hack class.

Madelaine Walsh and Sunblock worked out in the Open hack 15.2-16hh.

Phillip Mayne from Monainoru South, near Katherine, had his hands full acting as showjumping strapper.

Kelli Clarke and her colourful Thoroughbred, Loud, took second place in the Open Hack over 16hh.

Alice Springs Intensive Care Nurse, Faye Hatch and her Warmblood, PS Loftin step it out in the Open Hack over 16hh.

Teresa Cunnington and TC Warrior were placed second in the Hunter Hack class, which was won by Rachael Pen-Dennis and Dilettante.

Sonya Spielman rode Fantail to win the Novice Galloway Class.

Abby Johnson, riding Sammy, took second place in the Sub-Juniors Rider & and Rider Under 10 years.

Helena Walker-Sangster has a good day competing in the Sub-Junior ring riding her delightful pony, Coco (Glynyarra Park Cinnabar), with the help of mum, Jo.

Jamee Dean rode Toby to be declared Champion Sub-Junior Rider under 10 years.

Three Year old, Cameron Lily Graham had a wonderful time riding Wanda in the Sub-Junior ring.

Elisha Davies and Docs Early Bird jumped clear in the 75cm Elemantary AM7.

Annie Simmons rode Nekarbo Elvis to be declared Champion Show Hunter, with Sally Shaw and Andlyn Park Fashion, Reserve Champion Hunter, Hack, Galloway or Pony.

Well know and very successful NT Equestrian competitor, Vicki Lewfatt, sat out the show for the first time in many years.

Katelyn Simmons rode Maytime Chantel, that was declared Best Sub-Junior Mount.

Lily Bisset-O'Shea from Cairns had fun riding in both the Pony classes and Games on her cousin's versatile pony, Libby.

Justine Burgess and Magic Vision jumped clear then had four faults in the 90cm class.

Susan Glencross and Archie had four faults in the first round of the 90 cm class.

Stephanie Glencross rode Kiana Phoenix to post a clear first round in the 90 cm class.

Elizabeth Jacob rode Flash Henry to post a clear round in the 90 cm class.

Dana Mutimer jumped a good clear round on her speedie, Milliem Bug in the 90 cm class.

Melanie Davie riding Rathowen Vantage was awarded the Linda Hadden Memorial Junior Encouragement Award, presented by Jo Bremner.

A family affair. Champion Pony, Sally Shaw and Willowcroft Blackjack, Champion Galloway, William Shaw and Little Paddocks Concerto and Champion Hack, Mike Shaw and Story.

Skillful Jack Cooper shot numerous goals for the victorious NT Junior polocross team.

Chelsea Rose Golder heads down the field for the NT Polocross Team. Today it was the Junior's turn to entertain the lunch time crowd, and they did not disappoint.

Lauren McKenzie jumped in the morning, played an excellent game of polocross at lunch time, and then played games in the afternoon. And the athletic Whiskey, was still looking for more action.

No 2 for the NT Team, Shaun Blewett, looks for his No 1, as he heads towards the goal. All the players today were under 16 with a number of them under 13.

Joseph Hazlebane and Frodo are on a mission to shot a goal for the Noonamah team.

Young Darcy Boone heads for the Noonamah goal.