PCAV State Games and Flat Teams Championship

Last to go for Bealiba A in the Bottle Race, Harley McGrath and 'Snow Plough' dash for home.

Annemieke Ingram and 'Leroy' from Cobblers Creek look as if they are about to get airbourne during the final stages of the Bottle Race.

Emily Paxton riding for the Kilmore team looking confidant as she heads for home during the Bottle race riding 'Sam'.

There were some great coloured ponies in action at the State Games Championships and Kilmore team member, Sabine Ware's 'Nache' was one of them.

Warragul team member, Albertina Pol get down to the Bucket and Ball task as 'Tilby' charts a straight course for the finish.

Last to go for Warragul, Derek Pol ,makes sure of the Bucket and Ball job as his 'Ace' lives up to his name and heads for home.

Ebony Archer and 'Nugget' do their best in the Stick Pegging race for third placegetters, Korumburra.

Korumburra team members, Chloe Stewart and 'Bolinie' prepare for a stick change over at eh end of their Stick Pegging race.

Last to go for Korumburra, Zoe Archer and 'Pixie' head for home. Korumburra was equal third with 240 points.

Kyle Button riding 'Alla Bache' during the Bending Race for Benalla, which took equal third place the State Games Championship with 240 points.

Macedon B team members, Kelly Wilson and 'Will' demonstrated great form during the Stick Pegging race.

With 'Chumba Wumba' holding a steady course, Macedon B team member, Mason Lees looks to be heading for a strike in the Stick Pegging race.

Macedon A team members, Jake Kirkham and 'Boss' make a wonderful study in concentration during the Stick Pegging race. Macedon A took fifth place in the State Games Championships.

Macedon A have been well trained to keep their eye on the ball, or in this case the peg. Last to go, Kyle Baboth and 'Hocus Pocus' look to be heading for a strike.

Ballarat team members, James Kirkpatrick and 23 year old, 'Cuddles' look to be the right combination of youth and experience. The Ballarat team team went on to take sixth place with 230 points.

Whilst Cobram team member, Jemma Holmyard concentrates on the Two Flag part of the race, 'Kintore Arrow' lives up to his name and heads for the finish line.

Bairnsdale team member, Erica Bromwich's 'Amigo' is rather a Games specialist and always catches the eye. The Bairnsdale anchors are a well tuned Games pair.

Trafalgar team member, Erica McMillan's pony 'Silvder' is really keeping his eye on the game. We are not sure if Erica can see out from under her hat.

St Andrews team member, Cassie Wilson shows the determination that saw the team win the State Championships with a perfect score of 300. Cassie is riding another good grey pony, 'Molly'.

With blond hair flying, 'Whiskkey' makes a quick turn around the barrel, as Matt Wilson handles the flag. The talented pair help St Andrews claim victory at the Kay Irving Memorial State Games Teams Championships.

Emily Payne and 'Biscuit' helped the Yarrambat team take second place in the State Games Teams Championship with 250 points.

Heywood supporters getting right into the spirit of the State Games Championships. Sandra with her equally decorative pup, 'Jinny'.

Alysha Somers and 'Amber' from the all conquering St Andrews team, which won all six games contested for victory with a possible 300 points.

The Somers family was a strong part of the victorious St Andrews team. Here Aiden Somers heads for home riding 'Susie Q'

Getting right into the bending part of the Bending baton Relay, Emily Lavery and 'Nick Nack Paddy Whack make a dash for home.

Bealiba Pony Club fielded two strong teams. Here Kylie Scilini and 'Sally' for Bealiba B race for home during the Bending Baton Relay.

Alicia Billinghurst and 'Shaka' in action for Bealiba B.

Cade Cohalan and 'Jack' look to be really concentrating during the Bending Baton Realay for Bealiba B.

Jaqui Swadling and 'Kristy' doing their best for Beaufort during the difficult Bottle Race.

Abby Rose-Fry and 'Mikeky' for Bealiba A about to execute the delicate manoeuvre of placing the bottle (plastic) on to the drum.