2005 Royal Melbourne Show

A sophisticated Shelly McGuinness took fifth place in the Open Hack 15-15.2hh class with her former Sydney Royal Best Novice, 'Shirvington'.

Tamara Saligari from Eden Park was placed fourth in the J Pemberton Equestrian Turnout for Girls and Boys (no boys) 14 and Under 16 Years, riding her 'Danehill Waltz;.

Olivia O'Connor from Sale rode her lovely 'Grenadier Park Vision' to win the J Pemberton Turnout for Girls and Boys 14-16 Years.

Stephanie the 'Human Cannonball' had to abort her launch at the show today due to gale force winds. A few horses were keen to abort as well!

Hang on to your hat! Galloway judge, Pennie Claney just managed to keep herself on the ground to judge the Novice Galloways.

Mrs K Newman's 'Willowcroft Regal Charisma' took third place in the Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh class.

Clint Bilson rode the Bilson/Munro nominated 'Owendale Amber Rose' to take fifth place in the Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Michael Christie rode Julie and Tom Luxton's petite Royal Show debutante, 'Maiibu Park Stella' to take second place in the Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Celeste Amezoroz from Wallington was just out of the placings in the Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Nicole Smith and 'Kallaroo Flying Colours' were last to work in the Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh class.

Bree Petrie (nee Roberts) took second place in the Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh class with her 'Willowcroft Chance Encounter'.

David Ward rode TL Shepheard's 'Willowcroft Masquerade' to win the Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh class.

Tegan Young from Langwarrin rode her 'Sanlirra Statement' for fourth place in the Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Briony Payne rode the McCarthy family's 'Ariston Catwalk' in the Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh class. Despite some good work , the mare, which measured up from the 14.14.2hh class could not settle in the busy and noisy environment.

A busy Jessica Barton from Warnambool works out in the Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh class riding her, 'Naaman Protege', who was another to measure up.

Alexandra Jacobi from Drysdale rode 'Class' to take fifth place in the Novice Galloway 14.2-15hh.

Chennel Hunter rode Melinda Ralph's lovely 'Grand Parade' to win the Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh and claim the Best Novice Galloway Award. Grand Parade performed well amid the bustle of the showgrounds in transition.

Kim Durante from Queensland seemed to be coping with the worst of Melbourne weather, to take second place in the Open Hack 15-15.2hh class with the Evans and Durante nominated 'KT Madigan'.

The seagulls have not relocated!. Here Leanne Donoghue negotiates the flock riding Jill Best's 'Twain'. The well-performed chestnut measured up from the Galloway ranks to take fourth place in the Open Hack 15-15.2hh.

Chad Cunliffe rides his and Karen Fisher's 'Willowcroft Prescot' in the Open Hack 15-15.2hh workout.

Darryl Hayes rode the Vella's Adelaide Royall Best Novice Hack, and Australian Stock Horse, 'Wingrove Image' to win the strong Open 15-15.2hh Hack class.

Francesca Christie rode her own and Christine Frost's well performed 'Elmdale Park Poise' to take third place in the Open Hack 15-15.2hh class.

Alison Westcott from Essendon rode her 'Aspen' to work out in the Open Hack 15-15.2hh class.

Between the seagulls and the show! Tiffany Greenhill and her 'Taking Centre Stage' work well and seemingly oblivious to the distractions. They finished just out of the placings in the Open Hack 15-15.2hh class.

When Pam Ahern gets on a roll, she is hard to stop. Pam was third in the Garryowen yesterday and today won the Open Hack 15.2-16hh class with her 2005 Adelaide Champion, 'Hype'.

The successful combination of Christine Frost and her beautiful, 'Dashing' took fourth place in the Open Hack 15.2-16hh class.

Breanna Poustie from Shepperton and the experienced 'Loyalty' were third in the Open Hack 15.2-16hh class. 'Loyalty' has had great sucess with former owners, Di Barnes and Katie Hassell, and looks to be doing the same with his new owner.

'Lenrac's Dancing Poet at full stretch. Gary Beaton urges the very successful bay horse from Darwin to demonstrate his scopy movement in the Open 15.2-16hh Hack class workout. They finished in second place.

Fourteen year-old Ashleigh Ellen from Traralgon did a good job in difficult circumstances with her 'Intrigue' in the workout of the Open Hack 15.2-16hh class.

Claire Lay from Sale rode her 'WS Applause' ti be just out of the placings in the Open Hack 15.2-16hh class.

Rebecca Farrow from Gruyere rode F Walsh's 'Oakdown Tournament' to claim fourth place in the Novice Galloway 14-14.2hh.