Equi Fest - Australia's Festival of Equestrian

Billy Raymont rode 'Anton' to jump three super clear rounds to help the Australian Team to win the Trans Tasman test four penalties to nine and also take second place in the Equestrian Sports Insurance 1.50m Equifest Grand Prix.

Successful international rider, Jamie Kermond, a member of the winning Australian Team is pictured aboard the successful home bred international horse, 'Yandoo Oaks Constellation' during the Equestrian Sports Insurance 1.50m Equifest Grand Prix.

Equifest Ambassador, Jess Stalling had an exciting beginning to day two. With 14 horses in the Showing classes, Jess managed to fit in the first round of the J & R Equestrian Lady Rider 1.40m Jumping Championships. She went clear then back to the hack ring. With just seconds to spare she made it to the jump off in the main ring not having seen any others go. She went clear again and is pictured aboard her , Diamond B Vermont' booming over the Winning oxer that caused a lot of grief for the other riders to win the Championship. Jess' ability to focus certainly paid off this morning

Everyone was relieved to wake up to a sunny morning on day two of the 2017 Equifest at Hawkesbury Showgrounds. Lilly Moreau is pictured aboard her Top Ten Small Show Hunter Pony, 'Kenda park Strauss'.

With the lady's Jumping Championship tucked away, Jess Stalling once again concentrated on the show horses. She is pictured aboard Emily Murray's 'Owendale Valencia' that was declared Equifest Runner Up Small Show Hunter Pony.

Adding some colour to proceedings, Ella Manning is pictured aboard Tonia Schiller's Top Ten Small Show Hunter Pony, 'Dunelm Fashion Star".

Trinette Crawford rode the Crawford Twins', 'Braeburn Oscar de la Renta (NZ) to claim the Equifest Large Show Hunter Pony Championship.

Tamsin Glover rode her, 'Willowcroft Lunalight' to make Large Show Hunter Pony Top Ten.

A grown up looking Emily Murray rode her super successful, 'Raleigh Picture Perfect' to make Top Ten Large Show Hunter Pony.

What mud? Thelma Crisp from the ACT was quite happy with the soft, cool going out at the show horse ring.

Kate Kyros from Adelaide had her hands full this morning. Kate is pictured with her Equifest Champion Small Show Hunter Pony, 'Owendale Beesting' and Equifest Child's Champion Small pony, 'Mirinda Princess perfect'.

Brynie Lee claimed yet another riding Championship today. She rode her 'SLM Valentino' to claim the Equifest Champion Rider 15 AU 17 Years title.

Popular competitor, Pam Bush rode her home bred, 'Kerribee park Meccano' to claim the Equifest Small Galloway Championship.

Courtney Cremasco is pictured aboard her Small Galloway top ten, 'TL Bettina'.

Ella Darmanin did a super job riding her , 'Springfield Seattle' to make Small Galloway Top Ten.

There is no getting way from Jess Stalling today who is pictured riding, Charlotte Gaspar's, Mistwood park Lilly of the Valley' to make Small Galloway Top Ten.

Margot Haynes from Adelaide is combining work with pleasure at Equifest. With work commitments in Sydney , Margot caught the train out to Hawkesbury to ride and is pictured aboard Kate Kyros', 'Kolbeach Holly's Diamond' that was declared Equifest Runner Up Small Galloway.

Rio Para Olympic Team member, Katie Umback rode her 'Grondkovlunds Marquis' during a Para Equestrian demonstration.

Para Equestrian, Kaye Hannan is pictured aboard her, 'Lundstrom' aka"Chubby" during a Para Equestrian demonstration at the 2017 Equifest.

Twelve months ago talented Para Equestrian, Danielle Weymark gave birth to twins. Today she rode borrowed horse, 'Paris' and took part in the Para Equestrian demonstration.

Successful international rider, Brett Parberry rode 'Sky Diamond' to win both the Medium 4.1 and 4.2 tests during the Equifest Dressage competition.

Successful international dressage rider and coach, Rozzie Ryan had two rides in the Equifest Grand Prix and is pictured aboard, 'Adonie' that took sixth place.

Young dressage rider, Mary Warren rode her, 'Mindarah Park Ramadan' to third place in the Equifest Grand Prix. There is more dressage action tomorrow.

'Aloha Miss Cleopatra' is one of the exhibits in the Arabian Horse Breeders Part Bred and Ultimate Challenge classes that are part of the equestrian competition at the 2017 Equifest.

EA Domestic Rider of the Year, Clint Beresford from Bega in NSW rode his , 'Emmaville Jitterbug' to be a member of the winning Australia vs New Zealand team and also took equal fourth place in the Equestrian Sports Insurance 1.50m Equifest Grand Prix.

Nineteen year old Lilly Tootill was a member of the New Zealand Team and impressed riding her Ulysses NZPH that jumped three clear rounds to take third place in the Equestrian Sports Insurance 1.50m Equifest Grand Prix.

Although Bridget Hansen spends much of her time in Australia, she is still a proud New Zealander. Bridget, a member of the New Zealand Team in the Trans Tasman Nations Cup test is pictured aboard her home bred, 'Toulon NZPH'.

James Arkins rode his New Zealand bred, 'Rosthwaite Vigliante II' and was a member of the winning Australian Team.

Samantha Morrison and 'Biarritz' did their best for the New Zealand team and jumped clear and four to take equal fourth place in the Equestrian Sports Insurance 1.50m Equifest Grand Prix that ran in tandem with the Australia vs New Zealand Trans Tasman test.

Successful New Zealand international rider, Katie (McVean) Laurie was a member of the New Zealand Team riding her, 'On The Point Eve '.

How wonderful to have Tom McDermott back in action on home ground. Tom thrilled the crowd aboard, 'Diamont' with a brilliant jump off round to claim the Equestrian Sports Insurance 1.50m Equifest Grand Prix.

Successful Queensland rider, Clem Smith jumped a first round clear on two horses. He is pictured riding 'Delilah' but took equal fourth place riding , Guru.

Caitlin Bolger from WA is pictured riding her Thoroughbred, 'Danzastar' in the Equestrian Sports Insurance 1.50m Equifest Grand Prix.