2011 Melbourne Royal Show

Well known showing exhibitor, Kara Woolcock from Kooweerup in Victoria is pictured with her, 'Pilinta Park Oscar', putting his best foot forward for sixth place in the class for Novice Shetland Not Over 10.2hh.

South Australian rider, Adam Metcalfe is pictured aboard Jeff Evans' impressive and imported mare, 'Fieldbrook Little Miss Sunshine' that was third in the Part 3 jump off class today.

Brook Dobbin is having a super show with his home bred, 'Glenwood Park Premier Dollars'. The gelding by the imported Premier des Hayettes out of the Dobbin's successful mare, Dollars and Cents, was second yesterday and won the Part 3 jump off class today. Later in the day , Brook, the 2010 Australian World Cup League winner rode his, 'Advisor' to take third place in the World Cup, a class they won last year.

Young showjumping professional, Danielle Butcher from Picton in NSW rode her, 'Twins Zenith' to second place in the Part 3 jump off class today.

Jessica Dunn looks very much in harmony with Cecil and Carly Thomas' Shetland, 'Avonleigh Danny' that took third place in the class for Open Shetland 10-10.2hh.

A young and talented, Delta Wardle from Brim in Victoria rode the Cameron's, 'Otway View Xena' to fourth place in the Open Shetland Not Over 10.2hh and third place in the Novice class.

Rebecca Gerber from Sunbury rode he own charming 'Chesapeake Park Cover Girl' to win the class for Ridden Shetland Under 10.2hh.

Rhys Stones from Picton in NSW makes a stylish jump with his beautifully presented, 'RS Crescendo' during the Part 2 Table C class on the second day of the 2011 Royal Melbourne Show Jumping programme.

Pirate Tayte Wardle aboard the good ship, 'Oscar' with Pirate Delta Wardle bring him about during the Fancy Dress class this morning. The Pirates claimed the third berth in the class.

The famous Brooks family from Yering in Victoria presented another fantastic entry in the Fancy Dress class. Their Alice in Wonderland did not miss a detail and they earned fifth place for their considerable efforts.

"Hola". The Spanish lady, Chloe Heslington and her gentleman friend, Kyle Babboth are pictured with a miniature Andalusian stallion, aka the Shetland Pony, 'Lordon Vale Frederick'. They took second place in the Fancy Dress class.

A delightful Miss Bo Peep, aka Keeley Thomas was delighted to have found her sheep, aka, 'Verity' and together they won the Fancy Dress class this morning.

A beautifully made up, Amy Luketic made a delightful, 'Pierette' and took fourth place in the Fancy Dress class.

Kristian Fallon from Kambah in the ACT was declared Champion Boy rider 8-12 Years.

Darcy Wade from Stratford in Victoria was delighted to take out the Boy Rider 8-12 Years Reserve Championship.

Stephanie Davies from Sutton in the ACT is pictured riding her 'Kennyjump' in the Junior Grand Prix this afternoon. Thankfully after some very wet Melbourne Royal weather the sun cam out at last and promises to be in attendance for the rest of the show.

Emma Kearney from the Far North Coast of NSW is clearly benefiting from her training with Gatton Qld. based jumping rider and trainer, Clem Smith. Emma rode her 'Double The Bank' to win the Junior class yesterday and backed that up with victory in the Junior Grand Prix today.

Regular Melbourne Royal competitor, Zoe Boulton from Sale in Victoria rode her successful, 'Gotta Go Go' to fourth place in the Junior Grand Prix.

Jamie Ellis from South Warrandyte in Victoria rode David Sheppard's tough course well to take second place in the Junior Grand Prix today riding her, 'Altication'.

Melissa Robertson from Narre Warren North in Victoria rode Kate Beadel's well preformed, 'Belmac Humphrey' to fifth place in the Junior Grand Prix.

Fresh from a wonderful Adelaide Royal, Tori Fair from Drysdale in Victoria won the class for Gir Rider 8-10.

Not quite a day at the beach with the seagulls, but almost as much fun. Ebonie Lee from Eden Park in Victoria rode the delightful, 'Lykanarrow Ladysmith' to take fourth place in the strong class for Girl Rider 8-10.

Daizi Plumb from Cardinia in Victoria rode beautifully to take second place in the class for Girl Rider 8-10. The standard of riding in this class was impressive, especially given that all the riders are only eight or nine years old.

Edwina Lumsden from Wallington in Victoria was one of the girls to impress in the class for Girl Rider 8-10 years. Edwina took third place.

Brynie Lee from Eden Park in Victoria rode beautifully to win the strong class for Girl Rider 10-12. The standard is so good that to determine a winner the judge asked for sophisticated movements like walk to canter transitions. Brynie went on to take out the 2011 Royal Melbourne Show Junior Girl Rider Championship.

Alexandra Nairn from Connewarre in Victoria was second in the strong class for Girl Rider 10-12 and took the opportunity to work for and claim the 2011 Melbourne Royal Show Junior Girl Rider Reserve Championship.

A rather grown up looking Emily Barton from Mernda in Victoria rode well to win the class for Girl Rider Under 8.

Billy Raymont jumped clear and four riding his talented Thoroughbred, Stardom to take second place in the 2011 Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier. Billy, from Queensland came to Melbourne for the World Cup class and like Jamie Kermond will head home, mission accomplished. 'Stardom' is the subject of the Horse Deals Off The Track feature this month and the talented jumper really demonstrates his qualities in this photograph; and all with such a wonderful expression.

Tim Clarke and his wonderful mare and Adelaide World Cup winner, 'Caltango' look to be effortlessly flying through the air and demonstrate great harmony. They jumped four and four to take fifth place in the @011 Melbourne Royal World Cup Qualifier.

Just ordered for Des Russell! Jamie Kermond won the Brisbane Royal World Cup Qualifier riding Des' imported stallion, 'Valhalla III'. Sadly Des was not there to see it, but he was today, as the talented and scopey grey made easy work of David Sheppard's tough World Cup track. Jamie and 'Valhalla' were the only combination to post a double clear. Valhalla was Jamiie's second ride and thus he did not receive top WC points. However, all was not lost, as the Victorian now part of the Yandoo Camelot at Ebenezer in NSW rode Jacqui Cox's exciting Colthaga to claim fourth place and points.