Darwin Royal Show

Kim Pass riding Ruby Tuesday in the "Centerfold Trophy" for horses showing TB qualities.

Olivia Ruzsicska was pleased to win the Boy/Girl rider 6 years and under.

Lorraine Davies recently purchased her Cldy/TB cross mare through Horse Deals magazine, with the horse arriving in Darwin only 10 days ago. However, Lorraine who has not been in a hack event for 25 years, formed a good partnership with Mystery Poll to take out the Reserve Championship Ridden Hunter.

Ringmaster Ken Hatfield looks to be enjoying his job over- seeing the ring events.

Jessica Harbridge rode her Waler bred, Sandpalm Alice to third place in the Hunter 14h to 15 hh.

Victorian judge Michael Christie enjoyed his time in the sun.

Jamaica Bisset-O'Shea was awarded the "Linda Hadden Memorial - Junior Encouragement award, for a rider selected by the ring committee who is courteous to officials, kind to their horse and supportive of others.

Zoe Smith and her mare Jokara Hush had a good day that started with winning the Novice Galloway class. They went on to be declared Reserve Champion Novice Exhibit, win their Open Galloway class and take out Champion Ridden Galloway. Jokara Hush is a registered Australian Stock Horse by Early Rumours and breed on the NT property, VRD Station.

Teresa Cunnington and TC Worrior were odds on favorite to win the Champion Hunter class and they did not disappoint their many fans.

Ellie Lovercombe and Whispers were awarded first place in the Childs hack for riders under six.

Thirty-five year old Biscuit has been a former Darwin Royal Champion Galloway and at age 27 was NT Showjumping Horse of the year. Today he carried a new rider to her first Royal show, four year old Isabella Mairou.

Taylor Gebert rode Orana Park Royalty by Langtree Valintine to win the Champion Pany Hack for 2007.

Elizabeth Ellis rode her Riding pony Fairlight Acres Kriss which was declared Reserve Champion Pony Hack.

Delissa Bell was delighted when her mount Halik Fontayne was called forward as Reserve Champion Galloway Hack.

Rachael Pen-Dennis and Dilettante put on a good show during the judging of Champion Hack.

Sir Dale worked well for Tina Buic during the judging of Champion Hack.

For the sixth consecitive time, Vicki Lewfatt rode her outstanding T/B mare Oncia to win the Supreme Ridden Exhibit of the show. The 2006 Nation EFA Hack Runner-Up, Oncia will now be retired to stud with the hope of breeding a future dressage Champion.

Juanita Porter and Lemrac's Laureate had a great show. They followed up their Champion Led with Champion Ridden Novice Hack, a win in the "Centerfold Trophy" and Reserve Champion Hack.

CO of Norforce, Lt Col. Michael Rozzoli rode Ribbit in the class for Best Presented Police Horse.

Samantha Perez-Ruiz and her ASH, Stonage Tales placed second in the class for Best Presented Police Horse.

All the way from Alice Springs, Mal Stuart rode Kermit to win the Best Presented Police Horse.

Anne Simmons and Maytime Chantel had a great day winning the Best Sub-Junior Rider and Best Sub-Junior Mount as well as the Novice Pony.

Sally Shaw rode Andlyn Park Fashion to win the Sub-Junior Encouragement award.

Craig Murcott has the ball and is heading for the goal for the Over 40's polocrosse team.

Monica Walsh played a great game for the victorious Humpty Doo polocrosse team.

Kelsey May and her carefull jumper Quincetons Pride placed third in the D Grade 1m 2 Phase.

Blake Simmons and Nekarbo Elvis won the Preliminary D grade with the only clear round.

Koal Wrigley traded her successful dressage horse for her jumper, TS Outback Jack to place second in the D Grade 1m.

Kylie Western rode Moses (seen here) to place third in the D Grade 1.10m and Showtime to win the same class.

Chloe Fein rode Freestlye to win the D Grade 1m.