2010 Canberra Royal Show

Local Girl, Toni Gunther, rode her own and husband, Martin's 'Rumble' to take third place in the class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh.

Greg Mickan rode his own and Terry van Heythuysen's, 'SLM Berlin' to take second place in the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh and win the Gent's Hack class.

Kristy Glover made it an impressive Novice/Open double by taking out the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh with her charming, 'Carlington Park Intrigue'.

Charli Morelli rode the Morelli Family's well performed, 'Raleigh Picture Perfect' to take fourth place in the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh.

Kimberley Jorgenson rode her own and Stacey Jorgenson's, eyecatching, 'Langtree Firebird' to take third place in the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh.

Christine Frost stepped out on her impressive new hack, 'SLM Presitge' in the class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh. Later in the day and with Howard Ward making a cameo appearance in the hack ring, Prestige was third in the Gent's Hack class.

Joh Bailey rode his relatively new hack 'INXS' (formerly owned and shown by Chris Lawrie) to win the class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh.

Ros Lipp from Queensland has produced some outstanding horses over the years, including the great Trent Nathan. Roz is pictured with her 'Kholo' that took fourth place in the Open Over 16.2hh class and later won the huge class for Gelding Showing Thoroughbred Qualities and claim the trophy rug presented by Bruce Flood in memory of the hack, Royalty..

Tamara Lee stepped aboard Darryl and Lynda Hayes and Carmen Nowak's beautiful 'Kolbeach Aster' to win the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Blake Paulston is pictured with Joan and Stephanie Bells' 'Belrose Park Top Cat' that was yesterday declared Champion Ridden (Riding Pony ) Show Pony.

Bridgett Sell rode Mark Kenzig and Belinda Scanlon's lovely, 'Alkyra Elegance' to take second place in the class for Mare Showing Thoroughbred Qualities.

Tim Hadlow rode the Wells Family's 'Geisha Girl' to win the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Much in demand at Canberra this year, Rebekah Bennett rode Anne Charlesworth's 'Wynara Lyric' to take fifth place in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14-14.2hh and later in the day won the Child's Galloway 14-14.2hh.

After a quick change of gear, Rebekah Bennett rode the Wells Family's 'Wellan Just Magic' to win the class for Open Pony 11.2-12hh.

Stephen Merry rode Rachael Triffett's beautiful, 'SLM Thrill' to take sixth place in the class for Gent's Hack.

Ryan Johnson-McNeil rode the Johnson-McNeil Family's 'Llunar Invasion' to take fourth place in the class for Open Heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Joanne Prestwidge rode the Morelli Family and her own well performed Galloway, 'Janevelyn Jazzman' to win the class for Open Heavyweight Galloway 14-14.2hh.

The Lady's hack hopefulls head on down to their ring on the beautiful ActewAGL main arena. All the classes across the board have been plentiful and of a high standard.

Joh Bailey's 'Kamilaroi Kismet' ridden by Diana Lambert won the class for Open Pony 12-12.2hh.

Michael Christie rode his own and Caroline Kuhn's beautiful 2010 Barastoc (VIC) Champion Galloway, 'Mirinda Eyliner' to win the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Sarah Corrigan rode her, 'The Meadows Tipperary' to take second place in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

The successful and always beautifully presented pair of Pam Bush and her 'Nottingham Fine Print' were third in the class for Open Lightweight Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Ponies, Galloways, Hacks and even Showjumpers. A very busy Jess Stalling took time out from her showing duties to win the D Grade Jumping class this afternoon riding her four year old, 'Vitina Z' that is really bred to jump being by Vivant out of CP Argentina.

Hayley Gears rode Jacqui McGregor-Thomas' charming 'Powy's Heavenly Bliss' to win the class for Open Pony N.E. 11.2hh.

This combination is going to be very difficult to beat for many years to come. Dale Plumb riding Georgia Kennedy's 'Roseagle Sea Rover' and six year old Daizi Plumb riding her 25 year old 'Alumeah Chloe' ran away with the Parent and Child Riding competition.

Jackie Long and Ivery Park Stud claimed yet another Champion Stallion and Supreme Thoroughbred award with their super, typey, 'Time To Celebrate' by the late, great 'Truly Time'.

Mandy Blomfield riding 'Manellae Rocky' took out the competitive, 36 strong Australian Stock Horse ASHLA class. (Australian Stock Horse Lady's Association).

Evergreen jumping rider and National Capital Agricultural Society councillor, Grant Hughes won the A Grade class this afternoon riding his 'Emmaville Ricochet'.

Brett Welch put in a super run riding , 'Lochelle Bung' to win the first round of the Landmark National Capital Campdraft Championships with a score of 88.

First up this morning Francesca Christie rode her own and Stephen Merry's beautiful 'Mind Games' to win the class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.