2009 Royal Melbourne Horse Show and VASL Saddle Horse Championships

Robyn Anderson is pictured with her Champion Hackney Stallion/Colt, 'Reigate Frankly Too Hot' (Dalriada Frivolous Francis/Bellmere Helluva Lady).

Marie Kukowski is on the move with the Ardverness Andalusian nomination, 'Pagan MF' (El Caballero/Aguaje). The eye-catching stallion was declared Reserve Champion Led Andalusian.

Issy Dihm with her Show Hunter Galloway Finalist, 'Ragtime Rafferty' , part of the competition on the first day of the VAS Ltd Weight Lifter Saddle Horse Championships.

Emma Richardson's home bred, 'Hibrie Symphony' (Oakvale Serenade/Chippenham Society) was declared Champion Australian Saddle Pony Mare and Supreme Led Saddle Pony. But that was not all, the lovely mare went on the add the Ridden Australian Saddle Pony Championship to her considerable haul.

Kim Joblin took out the Galloway Show Hunter Championship with her 'Cranellie Boston'.

Alexandra Berwick continued her super successful way through the riding class ranks by taking out the 18-21 VAS Ltd. Years Rider Championship.

A delighted Maddison Demler took out the APSB Riding Pony Female Championship with Carly Thomas' 'Careal Tiger Lily' (Owendale Sir Donald/Rowallan Eternity).

Alison Pozzobon rode T Gough's gelding 'Dom Pashelente' (Dom Solente/Gumnut Farm El Gran Pasiona) to claim the Champion Ridden Andalusian award.

A beautifully dressed Pauline Nolan won the Andalusian Costume class riding her 'Bohemo Gitana' (Marino/Maraya Amanecer).

The McKenzie-Armistead Partnership's 'Raleigh Heir Apparent' was declared Champion Small Show Hunter Pony.

Brynie Lee, one of the famous showing Lee sisters, rode the Howe Family's (Welsh) 'Nawarra Park Caraway' to make the Small Show Hunter Pony Final.

Sue Mouat's 'Ananaka Lodge Royal Destiny' "Libbity Lodge Royal Rendition/Libbity Lodge Pricilla) was declared Supreme Miniature Pony Exhibit.

Mr M Sinclair's 'Shangrila BW Special Effect' (Shangrila Born To Win/Shangrila Precious Jewel) took out the Champion Miniature Horse Stallion award and went on to be declared Supreme Miniature Horse.

Never far from the major awards, Shelly Penny claimed the VAS Ltd Weight Lifter Show Hunter Hack Championship with her well-performed, 'SP Havana'.

Rose McEvoy rode Margot Haynes' former hack, 'Grazier' to take out the VAS Ltd Good Hands Trophy for Girls. Rose is pictured with L-R judge Jo Noonan and presenter, Mary de Crespigny, whose mother, Mrs H Bartram was instrumental in introducing this competition.

Amelia Sadler was delighted to win the VAS Ltd Weight Lifter Championship for Riders Under 8 Years.

Michael Christie has had great success in the show ring and no more so than with the VAS Ltd First Season Galloway Championship. Michael claimed the title for the third time, this year with the Luxton and Christie nomination, 'Riversea Park Repertoire' (Kirreway Ambition/Dainhill Squiggle).

Vienna Smith was declared VAS Ltd Weight Lifter Champion Rider 8 and under 10 Years.

Olivia Richardson made the Final of the tough VAS Ltd Rider 8 and under 10 Years Championship.

Ms M Higgins' scopey, 'Storybook Mighty Mouse' (Pindari El Cordobe/Cotswald Ebonite) took second place in the hotly contested Miniature Horse Hunter Jumper class.

Elsa Avery is always going places. Today she drove the Avery Family's 'Crosswinds Duchess' (Dargho/Blackie) to take out the Harness Horse Over 14hh Championship.

Monica Tanian is pictured with her charming, Champion Pinto Gelding, 'Cambooya The Toff' (Tapu Kid McCoy/Yallambee Teifi).

Anne Smiley's home bred and well performed Riding Pony, 'Lynlea Ragtime' (Rendene Rising Sun imp/Kinleith Rag Doll) took out the Led Sports Pony Championship from a very strong field.

The Vancouver Park Stud's 'Vancouver Park Cardeau' (Carbine/Shawline Mirror Tone) was declared Supreme Led and Champion Ridden Pinto. The eye-catching and good working stallion, ridden by Jodie Dunstan is currently competing at Medium dressage level.

Holly Lewis from Bendigo was declared VAS Ltd Weight Lifter Champion Rider 10 - 12 Years.

A well performed penny Smith from the Western District was declared VAS Ltd Weight Lifter Champion Rider 12-14 Years.

Tammy Notman from Lancefield took out the VAS Ltd First Season Hack Championship with her over 15.2 entry, 'Triage'.

Kristen O'Connell is pictured working out in the Rider 14-16 Years VAS Ltd Championship Final.

Demi Morrison from Yarra Glen won the VAS Ltd Rider 14-16 years Championship and went on to be declared Weight Lifter Supreme Champion Rider under 16 Years.

Mrs N Landmeter's 'Riverdale Park Olivia' (Nampara Royalty/Kista Park Kerry) took out the APSB Riding Pony Reserve Championship.