Kunanurra Show, WA

The Kununurra Showgrounds were rather like a time warp, but in a wonderful way. The grounds are home to the Ord River Magpies AFL team and are well maintained with plenty of green grass about despite the 34 degrees. The show is friendly and fun, typified by a competition for "The most deformed fruit and veg' and the "Melon Olympics".

Four year old , Chisholm Fletcher rode 'Arrow' to fourth place in the class for Riders Under Ten Years. Chisholm is clearly enjoying the Kununurra Show as were the other competitors, both young and not so young.

Nine year old, Anna Warren pictured aboard the 20 year old Standardbred, 'Jasmine' , Jazz for short and with her mum, Jo Warren took second place in the class for Rider Under 10 Years.

Lena Gallager was one of the many children enjoying the Equestrian competition at the 43rd Kununurra Show. Lena had a successful day and took third place in the class for Rider Under 10 Years.

Sarah Lizars from Bairnsdale in Victoria won the class for Novice Rider 15 AU 25 Years. Sarah is the cook at Spring Creek Station and got the team off to a great start to claim the Perpetual Trophy for Most Successful Station.

Anne Clark was another young rider to get the benefit of time aboard Jo Warren's Standardbred mare, 'Jazz'. Anne is pictured working out in the class for Rider 10 AU 15 years.

Letitia Robertson was at the forefront of the Robertson family near domination of the Equestrian competition at Kununurra. The whole family is keen and do the show run up here together. With four Robertson children riding, the camp is well organised and happy thanks to Kerry and Linden. Letitia was declared Reserve Champion Rider Under 15 Years riding her , 'Oaklands Park Candyman'.

Mel Goss had a great show with her Arabian mare, 'Ramadan Arabian Olympia'. Mel was Reserve Champion Rider 25 Years and Over and the mare claimed the Ridden Arabian/Arabian Derivative Trophy sponsored by The Katharine Veterinary Clinic as well as other top placings.

Barbara Camp rode her , 'Glenore Buster' to take fifth place in the large class for Novice Ridden Horse Over 14hh.

Andrea 'Andy' Dobson - Chief Steward for the Show. The committee, organisers and helpers could not have been more welcoming and helpful and it was a pleasure to attend the 43rd Annual Kununurra Show. There was a real spirit of fun at the show and all riders were enjoying their horses and having fun competing. No stress and no tears.

A busy Anna Robinson rode her, 'Ebony' to third place in the class for Novice Horse Over 14hh.

With her heels down and her eyes up, Maddy Cottle is doing plenty right aboard her , 'Misty' during the class for Novice Horse Over 14hh.

Carly Wright from Orange in NSW was another of the successful Spring Creek Station crew. Carly rode her typey and scopey three year old Australian Stock Horse mare, 'Camelot Question' (Luckenough baseline/Ozi Hylda) to win the Smartest On Parade Stock/Station/Western. They went on to have much success throughout the day including claming the Rider 15-24 Years Championship and winning the Working Stock Horse class.

Sharni Blackney from Wonthaggi in Victoria is another of the Spring Creek Station girls. She rode 'Shawly Blackcotton' to second place in the class for Open Rider 18 AU 25 Years.

The gear did not matter, be it Western or English or Stock, it was the horses that were being judged in the class for Open Ridden Horse 14-15hh. Carrie Martin is pictured working out aboard, 'Tammy'.

Terri Walker had great success aboard her , 'Mulawa Emerald' by GLF Apollo and is pictured on her way to fourth place in the big class for Open Ridden Horse 14-15hh.

Brodie Robertson, the eldest of the four Robertson siblings is pictured aboard his, 'Clarendon Park Arctic Monkey' just back in action after and injury lay off. Brodie who had two rides for the day was declared Reserve Champion Rider 15-24 Years. There is no doubt we will see much more of the Robertsons from Kununurra on the show scene for many years to come.

Emily Fennell and 'Artie' are showing great form over this fence on their way to second place in the 50cm AM7 class. Again they were busy all day competing in the flat classes in the morning and the jumping in the afternoon.

Lizzie Foley and 'Comanchi' took fourth place in the Novice 65cm AM7. They spent the morning warming up in a number of rider and hack classes.

Ruscoe Robertson had a great show with his wonderful Welsh pony, 'Amaranda Mochachino' pictured on their way to equal second place in the Novice 65cm AM7. A little earlier they won the 50cm AM7 and earlier still , Mochachino won the class for Ridden Pony Under 13hh.

Dominic Robertson rode his Thoroughbred, 'Rustic Halo' to win the Novice 65cm class Earlier Dominic was declared Champion Rider Under 15 years, as well as taking out other awards.

Sally Shaw is by no means the only family member to star in the show ring. Spring Creek Station principle, Mike Shaw, Sally's dad, took time out from mustering to ride the former Royal Show hack, 'Storey' by Zabeel to claim the Supreme Ridden Exhibit award and Mike was declared Supreme Champion Rider. Feel is what makes a rider and Mike has plenty

Barney Langford is pictured aboard his very well performed Polocrosse horse, 'Nioka Digby' (Rosebrook Falute/Nioka Scatter) during the big class for Riders 35 Years and Over.

Rebecca Vickers and 'Linden' took sixth place in the well attended class for Riders 35 Years and Over as well as placing in a number of other classes.