Darwin Royal Show

Rebecca Irwin riding Grand Leader competed in the Elementary AM7.

Nicole Mutimer rode My Debonair to third place in the Elementary AM7 showjumping.

Katie McDowell and Dutton Lee Xtreme took second place in the large class for Best Presented Horse or Pony, Handler over 18 years. Xtreme went on to be declared Champion Led Colt,Filly, Gelding Under 36 Months.

Janette Wilson presented her impressive Thoroughbred, Only For You in the Thoughbred Gelding class. Having won his last race in April, adding to his $40,000 in prize money, Only For You was at his first show.

Simone Penglass presented Nicole Mutimer's, Malibu Park Valkyrie, to win the Best Presented with Handler over 18 years, Hack Mare unsaddled under 15 hh, Champion Mare and Supreme Led Exhibit at her first show. Malibu Park Valkyrie is by Sarnau Victory (IMP) and is a full sister to the well performed Malibu Park Stella.

Sarah Ginn from Victoria is pictured with her 'Gilgae Toy Story' during the Led day at the 60th Darwin Royal Show.

Sophie Cleveland's, Bloomfield Kalunya won the class for Any Other Breed Mare under 14hh 3 years and over.

Madison Busse was thrilled with her third prize showing Cindy Fullerton's, Braefoot Park Versace in the AOB Mare under 14hh.

Julie Roycroft presented her Mt Sanford Nickers to be declared Champion Led Australian Stock Horse.

Andrea Dobson's, Mulawa Emerald was declared Best Pure Breed Arabian.

Madina Hayman presented Riverside Sonnet to take out the Hack Mare Unsaddled over 15hh.

Jenny Jones was pleased with Willowcroft Black Jack that won the Riding Pony Gelding class.

Danila Muinos was thrilled when her Arjays Jugded was declared Best Territory Breed 3 Years and Over.

Josh Streeter presented Rachel Streeter's, Joshels Willy Wonka to be declared Best Territory Breed under 36 months.

Sandy Starmer's Spanglish was sashed Champion Thoroughbred and Reserve Champion Mare.

Cherie Pellissier's, impressive Fontaine Bleau was declared Champion Gelding and Reserve Champion Thoroughbred.

Melissa Parry's, Diamond Rose took out second place in the Thoroughbred Mare class.

Cindy Fullerton's, Denali was declared Champion Led Arabian.

Kathy and Russell Simpson's, Thoroughbred stallion, Heza Commands was declared Champion Led Stallion.

Teresa Cunnington rode her Andalusian cross, GT Jaque to win the Ridden Stallion Class.

Brooke Bond's, Artello Coalminer won the class for Saddle Horse any breed.

Sharon Le Mesurier had a busy day with her Thoroughbred, Sing Me Emily Lucy claiming ribbons in both led and ridden events.

Susan Barton-Johnson's, impressive AV Rococo won the Ridden Warmblood class.

Catherine Mulvaney and her Sing Me Gold Zan worked out in the ENT Hack class.

Competitor numbers at the Darwin Royal ebb and flow, however this year they are up on previous years, especially in the Showjumping. Lauren McKenzie had a number of horses entered and is pictured here aboard Whisky in the Elementary AM7.

Tracy Syrimi rode her beautiful, Janiels Star Attraction in the Elementary Showjumping.

After a good day in the dressage on Tuesday, Lisa Mutimer rode Ritzi Business in the Elementary showjumping. Lisa won this class with her other horse Yarranoo Rambler.

Samantha Overall rode her multi talented Australian Stock Horse, Broughton Touch of Class to post a clear round in Elementary AM7.

Elisha Davies rode Moon Rae Jet in the Preliminary D Grade AM7.

Jessica Fallas and Asham Celtic Lass produce a stylish jump in the Preliminary D Grade AM7.