Grand Valley Showjumping Classic 2008

James Richards with his home bred, 'Kendalee Ratini' making a super jump during the Personal Best Fitnness D Grade.

Anthony Kelly and 'EA Basil' make a lovely jump over this oxer during the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.

Evergreen competitor, Margaret Backer with yet another talented mare, 'HR Puppet' pictured in the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.

Jenny Bowker and 'Radish' easily clear this oxer during the first round of the Neil Clinton C and D Grade. The picturesque Yarra Valley and view to the Great Dividing Range make a beautiful backdrop.

A very dapper Don Scott jumped a good first round clear in the Neil Clinton D and C Grade class riding the careful 'Kato'.

Well-known and popular showjumping enthusiast, Colin Wareing riding his 'Sym Ego Wave' in the Neil Clinton C and D Grade.

Tim Clarke with the talented Contango II stallion, 'Belcam Catalyst', pictured during their clear first round in the Neil Clinton C and D Grade competition.

Caroline Prime with her talented jumper, 'Kaponic' pictured jumping in the Neil Clinton C & D Grade.

Paul Brent with the stallion, 'Flowervale Heartbreaker' in winning form during the Neil Clinton C and D Grade.

Some eventer! Natalie Davies' 'Chatswood Sharp Move' looks sensational over this oxer during the Neil Clinton C and D Grade.

Megan Joyce with her well-performed 'Lady Invader' pictured competing in the Neil Clinton C and D Grade.

Sam Conway and 'Tundra' pictured in action during the Neil Clinton C & D Grade.

Leonie McAteer and 'NP Centurian pictured jumping in the Neil Clinton C and D Grade.

Wendy Schaeffer came from Adelaide to attend the Grand Valley Classic and led a group of eventers that put in an impressive performance on the first day of the show. Wendy is pictured riding 'Koyuna Sundancer' in the Neil Clinton B and C Grade.

Ingrid Williamson riding 'WAT Sword' in the NRG Team/Floatcoat 90 cm class on the first day of the Grand Valley Showjumping Classic.

Sheridan Nicholls has formed a great partnership with the ex Matt Williams ride 'River Ash', pictured jumping in the NRG Team/Floatcoat 90cm class.

Showjumping is certainly in the Boulton's blood. Here, David Boulton demonstrates good style riding his 'Bandjawin Drought' in the NRG Team/Floatcoat 90cm class.

Atlanta Olympic Team member, Jenny Parlevliet, well in control riding 'Sammy' in the Premier Floats B and C Grade.

Emily Anker was one of the eventers to impress on day one of the Grand Valley Showjumping Classic. Emily and her Advanced Eventer, Keniski a Thououghbred by Kenmare, make a careful jump over this oxer during the Premier Floats B Grade.

Emma Smith and 'Ego Rebekah' look to have the same focus during their round in the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.

Trevor March from Tocumwal in Northern Victoria, looks to be practicing his riding without stirrups, as he guides 'Riverdisc' over this oxer in the Premier Floats B and C Grade.

Alex Rooney riding "Rapid Rise" in the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.

Experienced showjumping rider, Howard Ward , was back in the saddle at the Grand Valley Show and is pictured with his typey 'Grey's Anatomy' in the D Grade class conducted in the Prydes Ring.

Sydney Olympic Showjumping Team Member, Gavin Chester, made rather an impression with his five-year-old stallion, 'Romany Ego Z' by Rex Z which is out of the famous mare , Ratina Z. They are pictured jumping in the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.

Emma Green with her well-named 'Roy Rogers' competing in the Perssonal Best Fitness D Grade class.

Isabella Houghton with her 'Virulent' competing in the Personal Best Fitness D Grade competition.

Becky Allen with her Newcomer hack and Novice showjumper, 'RSB Jynx'during the NRG Team/Floatcoat 90cm.

Well-known showjumping rider, Clyde Shera-Jones with his 'Easy Dash' during the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.

Successful trainer and rider, Adam Wootten with 'Belhaven Secret' during the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.

Ailie Jenkins with her 'Kendalee Hitchiker' looking good in the Personal Best Fitness D Grade.