2012 Melbourne Royal Show

Four and a half year old, Mietta Lumsden, the youngest rider at the 2012 Royal Melbourne Show rode Madeline Labahn's, 'Whitmere Fascination' to win the class for Leading Rein Pony 12hh and Under.

Stephen Dingwall from the ACT is pictured aboard his 'Cavalier Cudose' during the Group C Table C this morning.

Steven Hill's talented, 'Yalambi's Bellini Star' by the imp/exp Conquistador won three out of the four Group C classes on offer and was declared Champion Group C Horse.

Julie Crisp from Hall in the ACT rode her beautiful, 'Holly's Work of Art' (Fernleigh Fine Print/Gemstone imp) to win the class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh and take out the 2012 Melbourne Royal Large Pony Championship.

Tayla Arnott rode the Halloran and Ginn nomination, the beautiful, 'Karlana Opening Night' to take second plcee in the class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh. A little later in the day, Ava Halloran stepped aboard and won the class for Child's Pony 12.2-14hh.

Sheridan Hammet rode her Novice winner, 'Hamlot Park Quest' to take third place in the class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh.

Catherine Walton from Panton Hill in Victoria rode her, 'Beckworth Splendid Edition' to sixth place in the class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh.

Madalyn Waugh from Leongatha in Victoria rode her legendary, exported to New Zealand and imported back again, 'Falconhurst Class' to take fourth place in the strong class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh..

Lynda Hayes proved that the Hayes and Bragg nomination , 'Kolbeach Promise' still has what it takes to win at a Royal Show. The very well performed mare won the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Briony Payne rode the Emma Richardson and Kelly Withers nomination, 'Royalwood Song of Spring' to take third place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Georgia Adams from Torquay in Victoria is pictured riding her , 'Holly's Star Attraction' during the Open 13-13.2hh workout.

Successful Queensland rider, Karen Shaw rode her, 'Xotic Perfume of Sefton' to take second place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Diane Jose from Garfield in Victoria took sixth place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh riding her, 'Salisbury Suspicious Love'.

Young and growing Queensland catch rider in demand, 'Kira-Lee Newman rode Marcia Beard and Charlotte Scott's, 'Tallyrand Something Special' to take third place in the strong class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Successful New South Wales young rider, Ryan Johnson-McNeil rode Francesca Christie and Carole Haynes' , 'Myscal Kestrel' to fifth place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Trinette Crawford rode Allan Dillingham's Best Novice Big Pony, 'Highcroft Minuet' (Royalwood Boy Soprano/Highcroft Pennies From Heaven) to win the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh and go on to be declared Reserve Champion Large Pony.

Caitlin Fricker rode very well today in trying circumstances, with the showjumpers upsetting the ponies. Caitlin from Adelaide rode her , 'Falconhurst Reflection' to take third place in the class for Open Pony 12-12.2hh.

Ava Halloran rode the Halloran and Ginn nomination, 'Harrington Park Symphony' to fifth place in the class for Open Pony 12-12.2hh.

Daizi Plumb as always rode well to take second place in both the Open 12-12.2hh class and the Child's Pony 12.2hh and Under riding her well performed, 'TJ Royal Secret'.

Jasmine Haynes rode her 'Whitmere Pop Your Buttons' ( Beckworth Royal Appointment/Phillipas Saffron Narine) to win the class for Open Pony 12-12.2hh. Jasmine , who trains with Francesca and Courtney Christie went on to take out the Reserve Champion Small Pony title with her delightful pony.

Tori Fair rode Kimberley , Nicole and Danyel Riemer's successful, 'Radford Lodge Candy Cane' to win the class for Open Pony 11.2-12hh.

Delta Wardle has shot up over the last 12 months and today rode the Arnold-Wardle nomination, 'Merivale Park Toy Soldier' to take fifth place in the class for Open Pony 11.2-12hh.

Kira -Lee Newman rode the Young Family's, 'Fairlight Acres Milley' to win the class for Open Pony 11.2hh and Under.

Tahlia Bird rode E and G Barlow's super, 'Kenda Park Chardonnay', pictured putting his best foot forward, to second place in the class for Open Pony 11.2hh and Under.

Emily Murray from Lara in Victoria rode 'Dalpura Pearl' to take third place in the class for Open Pony 11.2hh and Under

Tom McDermott took over the catch ride aboard Kerry langbecker's, imported 'Cumo Z' for an injured Kerry and took second place in the Mini Prix today.

"A happy combination". Claudia McCormick has formed a wonderful partnership with the McMahon and McCormick's super successful, Silkwood Angel Wings' (Silkwood Babbling Brook/Silkwood Seventh Heaven). Today they won the class for Child's Pony 12.2hh and under and from there claimed the Small Pony Championship.

Victoria Fricker from Adelaide rode her typey and well performed pony, 'Silkwood Nutkin' to third place in the strong class for Child's Pony 12.2hh and Under.

Edwina Lumsden rode the Kelcey and Lumsden nomination, 'Melody Park Kings Command' to third place in the strong class for Child's Pony 12.2-14hh.

Chelsea Clark is pictured aboard Nirrelle Somerville's charming, 'View Bank Barista' during the Child's Pony 12.2-14hh workout.