Equitana Melbourne 2014

Mary Hanna is pictured aboard her imported gelding, 'Umbro' that earned 67.40% for third place in the Equestrian Grand Final Grand Prix Dressage competition conducted in the Grand Pavilion on the second morning of 2014 Equitana Melbourne.

Susan Paix from South Australia is pictured riding her, "Sheer Etiquette' ,an Australian bred horse that Susan has produced from the outset. They are pictured during the Equestrian Australia Equestrian Grand Final Grand Prix. They took eighth place with 63.36%.

Heath Ryan is pictured aboard the Regardez Moi son, 'Utopian Cardinal' HC in the Equestrian Grand Final Dressage Grand Prix. Heath won the Grand Prix riding dad, Regardez Moi with 67.66%.

Bianca Schewtschenko- Bywater rode her own and Anthony Bywater's, 'Glyndebourne Mancini' to take third place in the Malcolm Ansell Saddlehorse Showmanship Challenge.

Former showie turned dressage superstar, Charlotte Dujardin was one of the judges for the Saddlehorse Showmanship Challenge and is pictured with glamorous steward, Melinda Ralph.

Chanelle Hunter rode Lyn Warburton's lovely, 'Rosedale Songster' in the Malcolm Ansell Saddlehorse Showmanship Challenge.

Malcolm Ansell Saddlehorse Showmanship Challenge judges, L-R Charlotte Dujardin, Leigh Taylor NZL and Clint Bilson.

Sammi McMaster took off and impressive double this morning with her well performed, 'DP Destiny'. The good working Thoroughbred mare won the Saddlehorse Showmanship Challenge and went on to claim the off The Track 'State of Origin' Show Horse Championship.

Keith Hamilton from Mt Gambier in South Australia took sixth place in the Off The Track 'State Of Origin' Show Horse Championship riding his 'Rumour' that raced as Red Fighter.

Michelle Gregory from South Australia is pictured aboard her, 'Boundary Farm Obsession' that raced as So Smug, during the Off The Track 'State Of Origin" Show Horse Championship.

Shae Hanger won the 2014 Garryowen Turnout class at Melbourne Royal Show riding her 'Chosen One' that also raced with that name. This morning they took second place in the Off The Track State Of Origin' Show Horse Championship.

Well known and successful Victorian showing rider and trainer, Tammy Notman is pictured aboard her handsome, 'Superzeel' by Zabeel on their way to third place in the in the Off The Track 'State of Origin' Show Horse Championship.

Former Garryowen winner and successful showing exhibitor, Alexandra Berwick was one of the judges for the Supreme Products Equestrienne Turnout Championship.

heidi Pickstock rode teh beautiful and very well performed show horse, 'Amazing' to take second place in the Supreme products Equestrienne Turnout Championship.

Well known Victorian horsewoman, Catherine Shelley rode her imported, 'Cocon' to take fifth place in strong Supreme Products Equestrienne Turnout Championship.

With Lily McEvoy busy with Year 12 exams, Rose McEvoy stepped aboard, 'Towering Inferno' by Carbine to claim the Supreme Products Equestrienne Championship. Rose and "Perry" are pictured with some of the sponsor's product.

Way of The Horse contestant, Bruce O'Dell looks to be having a spot of bother, but in fact he has already been aboard his horse and has made the most progress of the three contestants

Three of the four Way Of The Horse confer. L-R Dirk Schrade GER, Judy Harvey UK and Sandi Simons AUS. The exercise would need quite a bit of explaining for Dirk and Judy.

Andrew Pollock from Cragiburn in Victoria drove his , 'Wylandra Chloe' to win the Equitana Carriage Driving SIngles.

With some complicated obstacles to negotiate, Andrew Damsma drove his, 'Westbury Skeeta' to take second place in the Equitana Carriage Driving Singles.

Amanda Tierlen from Angaston in South Australia is pictured aboard her 'Vegas' during the World Championship Barrel Racing.

Letteliah De Spirit from Bacchus Marsh is pictured on the move with her, 'Pozzi' during the Equitana Open World Championship Barrel Racing.

Ellie Gard from Tabletop in NSW rode 'Pebbles' to third place in the very fast and furious Equitana Open Australian Championship barrel Racing.

Rebecca Keogh from Meningie in South Australia is pictured really on the move aboard her, 'Diva' during the Equitana Open World Championship Barrel Racing.

Young Dutch World Championship driver, Bram Chardon gave a wonderful Driving Masterclass. Bram is a qualified instructor in Driving, Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing and his talent shone through this afternoon on the Outdoor Competition arena.

Popular equestrienne, Megan Jones encourages driver, Andrew Pollock driving, :Wylandra Tiki' and 'Wylandra Poppy' as they progress around the Jump and Drive Course. Megan had already jumped her round and then became a passneger, albeit a vocal one. They took third place in the class.

Tom McDermott jumped a stylish four and four aboard his 21st birthday present, 'Airtime Z GHP' to take third place in the Equitana Equestrian Grand Final.

Jess Brown made her father very proud tonight. She rode beautifully and with a very cool head to ride the breathtaking German import her father bought for her. A beautiful horse, beautifully trained and beautifully ridden was the right ingredient to claim the Equitana Equestrian Grand Final World Cup Qualifier. This time last year Jess started in her first World Cup Qualifier and now she is really on her way.

Vicky Roycroft jumped clear and four riding her super 'Congo Z' to take second place in the Equestrian Grand Final World Cup Qualifier. Interestingly the class was won by a lady rider at the beginning of her career and second place went to a rider, nearing but not at the end of hers. There were only two first round clears of the 22 to start, Jess Brown with Casco and Vicky with her Congo Z." Go Girls".

The Way Of the Horse competition is always popular and the arena was packed for the second day of the four day competition.