2017 Canberra Royal Show

The Davidge Family's Australian Stock Horse stallion, 'Jindalee Casanova' looks wearily out of his comfortable box. It has been a long, tiring, but as you can see, success show for the well performed horse.

The BC Equine, Burns and Banks nomination, 'Bordershow Black Velvet' ridden by Estelle Gore-Johnson with Shelly Howard on the end of the lead took second place in the class for Leading Rein Pony. Later Estelle won the class for Rider under 7 years (no handler).

With his own two daughters outgrown the leading rein, Dale Plumb had to borrow Annabelle Richardson to step aboard, 'DP Lady Di'. They proved a successful combination as they claimed the Leading Rein Pony class.

Kate Kennedy representing the Singleton Pony Club won the class for Pony Club Rider 9-11 Years.

Zara Missen looks delighted to have claimed fifth place in the Leading Rein Pony class.

It was so good to see Terry Cowan back at the reins after the sad loss of his partner, Vince Corvi at the end of 2016. Terry is keeping up the good work and drove Margaret Beggs and his own nomination, 'Woodburst The Count' to claim the Hackney Pony Championship.

Victorian Show Horse mover and shaker, Mitch Fox did the honours with Siobhan Belmore's colt, 'Belmore Park Perfect Timing' to claim the award for Champion Led ASPA Junior Exhibit.

Rosemary Sutherland took second place in the Girl or Boy Rider under 7 years (no handler).

Isabella McMahon looks very pleased to have taken third place in the class for Girl/Boy Rider Under 7 years.

Donna Murray looks delighted with her own and the Kaluda Park nomination 'Kaluda Park Hugs and Kisses' that took out the Champion Led Arabian Derivative award.

Kyle Baboth did the honours with the Uhavta Stud , Helen Burns and Maryjane Mitton nomination, 'Uhavta Linen N Lace' to claim the Led ASPA Mare/Filly award.

L-R Tahlia and Tracie Wells made an attractive combination of steward and judge in the ASPA ring on the last day of the 2017 ActweAGL Royal Canberra Show.

Rebecca Gerber rode her own and Michelle Mc Lean's, 'Joemoor Splendas' to take second place in the class for Ridden Arabian Gelding N/E 14hh.

Raymond and Michelle Haber and the Anjara Park nomination, 'Springtime Everlasting' won the class for Ridden Arabian Gelding N/E 14hh.

The Austin, Lilley and Plucknett nomination, 'Whitmere Royal Consort' ridden by Megan Plucknett was declared Reserve Champion Led Arabian Derivative this morning and later took third place in the class for Ridden Arabian Gelding N/E 14hh.

Buckskin judge Barry Waddell is pictured with the Champion Led Buckskin Exhibit, Samantha Fuller's three year old filly, 'Kinful Simply Delightful' shown by Paul Hedges.

Tireless worker for the cause, Jenny Daffy from the Western District in Victoria was delighted to take out the Reserve Champion Led ASPA Stallion/Gelding Championship with her nomination, 'Janevelyn Pants On Fire'.

Lindy Walker, pictured with judge, Tracie Wells took out the Supreme Led ASPA award with her stallion, 'Kolbeach Royal Print'

Up and coming showing rider, Kate Kyros took second place in the class for Child's Pony N/E 12hh riding her own and Chris Lawrie's nomination, 'Mirinda Princess Perfect'.

Becky Roberson rode the Berle Family's, 'Swanreach Enchanted' to win the class for Child's Pony N/E 12hh.

Mark Lilley is pictured with Holly Monro's, 'Remi Rigoletto' that was declared Champion Led Sporthorse.

Ella Bourke rode Nicola Grubisa's, Chelden Park Indulgence' to win the class for Child's Hunter Pony N/E 12hh.

Gracie Goodyer rode the Goodyer Family and J Hodges' charming, 'Ripplebrook Antique' to second place in the class for Child's Hunter Pony N/E 12hh.

Amy McIver representing the Matcham Valley pony Club won the class for Pony Club Rider 21-25 Years and was declared Reserve Champion Pony Club Rider 17-25.

Aulikki Laver representing the Murrumbateman Pony Club won the class for Rider 17-21 and went on to be declared Champion Pony Club Rider 17-25 years.

Fourteen year old, Olivia Daffurn representing the Cobbitty Pony Club was Champion Rider 13-17 Years and went on to be declared Supreme Champion Pony Club Rider.

L-R Friends in showing, Mia Wright-Miller, Sophie Orford and Jamie Ellis Jorden, were still smiling and keen to go in the Grand Parade at the end of a long 2017 ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show.