2008 Melbourne Royal

David Warde rode A and W Ettershank's 'Newington Etchings' to take third place in the Novice Galloway and fifth place in the class for Open Galloways 14-14.2hh.

Casey Waldock back in the show ring after some years absence rode her 'Janevlan Chivas Regal' to seconf place in the Novice and sixth place in the Class for Open Galloway 14.14.2hh.

Social icon and stylist to the stars, Joh Bailey rode Mrs M Hughes' 'Barrington Park Giselle' to take fourth place in the class for Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Nicole Guillot from Lakes Entrance rode her 'Regal Outline' to win the Esquire Turnout competition.

Kim Durante from Queensland has always been loyal to Melbourne Royal. The Durante Family have had great success south of the border and that continued today with victory in the Open 14-14.2hh Galloway class riding 'Willowcroft Regal Winter'. The well performed pair went on to claim the Galloway Championship.

Rebecca Wilson from Arcadia in NSW rode her 'Farleigh Highflyer' to take second place in the class for Novice Show Hunters 14.2-15hh.

Experienced showing exhibitor, Julie Wende from Maiden Gully in Victoria won the class for Novice Show Hunter 14.2-15hh riding her 'Invic Illusion'.

Although entered in the Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh, the beautifully presented pair of Mark Kenzig and his 'Alkyra Elegance' (by Flamboyant out of Independence) took fourth place in the class for Novice Hacks 15-15.2hh.

Jenna Milner from Garfield in Victoria rode her 'Danbury' to take fifth place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

Lizzie Lambert rode her 'JV Alibi' to sixth place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

Chanel Hunter rode Mrs A Hansen's. 'Janevelyn Maestro' to take third place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

A busy Tamara Lee rode the Lee Family's 'Wesswood Seduction' to win the Novice Show Hunter 14-14.2hh and go on to take out the Best Novice Show Hunter award.

Megan Cheeseman from Healesville rode the Saddle Up and Maranu Show Team's 'Distinction' to win the class for Novice Hacks 15.2-16hh,

Bree Petrie rode Miss J Carson's well performed, 'Willowcroft Chance Encounter' to win the class for Open Galloway 14.2-15hh and go on to be declared Reserve Champion Galloway.

Marcia Beard from the Western District of Victoria won the Novice 14-14.2hh Galloway class, was declared Best Novice Galloway and was second in the Open 14-14.2hh class and won the Ladies with her lovely 'Kolbeach Circus' (Syon Splendour imp/Waverley Festivity.

Leanne Donoghue from Nairne in South Australia won the class for Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh with her big moving, 'Don lea Valentino'.

Brooke Dunne was a familiar and successful figure on the Adelaide, Darwin and Melbourne Showgrounds a few years ago. After time out working in London, Brooke, now a Melbourne resident, rode Beverley Richards' 'Rathowen McNamara' to take fourth place in the class for Open Galloway 14-14.2hh and third place in the Lady's.

Kate Dertell rode A & W Garfoot and Future Farm's 'Wymeanda Royale Design' to take sixth place in the Lady's Galloway class.

Adam Oliver, back on home turf, rode Mr A Reid's 'Wesswood Royal Caste' , out of the super-successful Galloway, 'Pure Caste' to win Gent's Galloway class.

Eighteen year old Alexa Ward from Coldstream performed well in her first Garryowen yesterday. Today riding her 'Sheik', Alexa won the John Lithgow Turnout class for Equestriennes 18-21 Years. Alexa is pictured being presented with her trophy by Mrs Elizabeth Lithgow.

Alexandra Berwick from Pakenham Upper rode her 'Charming' to win the class for Lady Riders 18-21 Years.

A talented pair, L-R Champion Lady Rider, Margot Haynes and Reserve Champion , Jacqui Librio.

Scarlett Luscombe from Mt Martha rode her beautiful, 'Supremacy' to win the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

Faye Hinchcliffe from Coldstream rode her impressive 'Northern Leandro' (Lonzo/Northern Delphi 1) to win the Novice Show Hunter over 16hh and continue on to take out the Best Novice Show Hunter Over 15hh award.

Rachel Wessel from Clonbinane spent four months last year marooned on the NSW/VIC border thanks to EI. Back in action again, Rachel rode her 'Risborough' to take third place in the class for Show Hunter Over 16hh.

Rebecca Ross rode the Royal Park Stud's delightful Thoroughbred/Clydesdale mare, 'Joli Cheval' to take sixth place in the class for Novice Show Hunter Over 16hh.

Samantha Kennedy from Birdwood in South Australia took time out from an enjoyably social time to take third place in the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh with her 'Famous'.

Rachel Lawrie from Port Lincoln in South Australia rode her impressive 'Bond' to win the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh.

Breeanna Hicks from Nathalia in Victoria rode her 'WF Imagine' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter 15-16hh.

Mogan Duell had to fight back tears of joy as she was called forward with her 'Coolarah King' as winners of the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh. There were tears again as later that evening, 'Coolarah King' was declared Best Novice Hack Exhibit.