Equi Fest - Australia's Festival of Equestrian

"Cheer up Molly", says Frankie, "its not raining any more". Two charming visitors at 2017 Equifest.

Jess Rice-Ward jumped a good first round clear in the Equifest Young Rider Championship riding her brother Jock's, 'Kiwi Guard'.

Mitchell Peulic's, 'Gredstedgaard's number One' makes a super jump during the first round of the Equifest Young Rider Championship.

Laura Sloey is pictured during the Equifest Young Rider Championship riding her, 'Copabella Cashmir'.

Jamie Priestly has travelled a long way from her hacking days. The talented rider and her 'KS Optimus' were the only combination to jump three clear rounds and claimed the Equifest Young Rider Championship on the final, sunny day of the 2017 Equifest.

Sophie Smith's, 'Bellhaven Jazz' makes a super jump during the Equifest Young Rider Championship.

The well travelled university student, Stephanie Mackillop rode her wonderful, 'Yirrkala Exclusive' to take third place in the Equifest Young Rider Championship.

Sophie Ahmat from Western Australia rode her, 'Secrets NZPH' to take sixth place in the three round Equifest Young Rider Championship.

Lucy Evans is pictured aboard her, 'Viva Joy 'by Vivant during the Equifest Young Rider Championship on the fourth and last day of Equifest.

Rosie Oliver, another visitor from Western Australia is pictured aboard her, 'Valliant Star' during the Equifest Young Rider Championship.

Successful Young Rider, Madeline Sinderberry is pictured aboard her, 'Oaks Cosmo' during the Equifest Young Rider Championship.

Popular judge, Alan Willet is pictured with Equifest Champion Ridden ANSA, Joanne Parry's well performed, 'Teeona Charlie Brown'.

Coco Dulhunty rode her colourful, 'Wallaroo Carnival' by Copabella Visage to take fifth place in the Equifest Young Rider Championship.

Former Australian Champion Junior Jumping Rider, Jessica Tripp rode her talented, 'Diamond B Verona' by Vivant to take second place in the Equifest Young Rider Championship.

New Zealand international rider, Katie Laurie is pictured aboard the impressive stallion, Casebrooke Lomond' that took seventh place in the 1.60m Mitavite Sydney Open.

Popular and successful Queensland rider, Clem Smith is pictured aboard, 'Delilah' during the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

NSW rider, James Arkins was in sensational form this afternoon and is pictured riding his New Zealand import, 'Rosthwaite Vigliante II' that took second place in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

Brock Harvey's Vivant stallion, 'Thunder Down Under' is pictured making a careful jump during the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open, the feature class on the final day of Equifest 2017.

Kate Hinschen, 'CD Visage' by Copabella Visage is pictured making a careful jump over this Winning Appliances vertical during their round in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

Katie Laurie had two rides in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open and is pictured aboard, 'On The Point Eve' that is determined to clear this oxer.

With Becky in Cairns, Stuart Jenkins stepped aboard, 'RSB Jacana' and they are pictured making a good jump during the first round of the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

After a successful European tour, Jamie Kermond is pictured aboard the Rio Olympic Team reserve horse, 'Yandoo Oaks Constellation' that took a minor placing in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

2016 Domestic Rider of the Year and member of the winning Australian team on day one of Equifest, Clint Beresford is pictured aboard his Daley K gelding, 'SL Donato' that took a minor place in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

Back in the jumping arena again today, Billy Raymont is pictured riding Michelle and Tim Clarke and Rae Brice's talented, 'Anton' during the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

Talented young rider, Olivia Hamood from Queensland is pictured aboard, 'Nero GHP' by Daley K during the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open on the final day of Equifest 2017.

ACT professional rider, Stephen Dingwall is pictured aboard his, 'Cavalier Ludicrous' during the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

Clem Smith had two chances in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open and is pictured aboard, 'Guru' that took fourth place.

Aaron Hadlow's 'Vahlinvader' (Vivant/Brilliant Invader mare) always impresses and today was no exception. They are pictured during the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

Tom McDermott's, 'Diamont' is making a super effort over this over during the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open on the final day of Equifest 2017.

New Zealand rider, Samantha Morrison certainly shows some determination as she guides her, 'Biarritz', one of just four first round clears to fifth place in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

This must feel very good. Gaby Kuna is pictured aboard her own and Chris Chugg's impressive stallion, 'Cera Cassiago' on their way to sixth place in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

Talented twenty year old New Zealand rider, Lilly Tootill is pictured aboard her, 'Ulysses NZPH' on their way to third place in the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open.

James Arkins has every right to be happy. His is pictured aboard his international traveller, 'Da Vinci's Pride', the only horse to jump a double clear to claim the 1.60m Mitavite Australian Open. James rode with characteristic forward determination and it certainly paid off today as he quinelled the class.