2004 Royal Melbourne Show

The DeLeeuw/Vince and Rothwell Show Stables nomination, 'Dunelm Star Occasion' backed up her Best Novice Small Pony award with 4th place in the Open Pony Hack 12-12.2hh. She was ridden on both occasions by Courtney Herd.

Fiona McIntyre's 'Roseagle Maestro' working out in the Open Pony Hack 12-12.2hh class.

Lisa Cleary and Sara Muratore's 'LJS Heavens Above' ridden by Sara, measured up to take 2nd place in the Open Pony Hack 13-13.2hh class.

Ashlee Anderson has a busy morning including riding her own 'Langtree Jean Pierre' who measured down to work out in the Open Pony 13-13.2hh Hack class.

Miss M Griffith's, Mirinda King's Ransom ridden by Linda Hayes and placed 4th in the Pony Hack 13-13.2 hh.

CHarlotte Mitton's 'Brierdale Sequel' ridden by Brittney McGlone took 2nd place in th Open Pony Hack 13.2-14hh class.

Hannah Evans from Queensland works out in the Open Pony Hack 13.2-14hh with the wonderful and very experienced 'Talarook Taffetta' who was placed 3rd in the class.

The Mitchell/Ashwin Family's 'Phantom Park Empress' ridden by Linda Hayes was placed 4th in the Open Pony Hack 13.2-14hh class.

Sabrina Jaeschke and 'Weatherly Enchantment' took 6th place in the Poen Pony 13.2-14hh class.

The DeLeeuw/McMahon and Rothwell Show Stables nomination, 'Willowcroft Regal Secret' ridden by Courtney Herd won the Open Pony Hack 13.2-14hh class.

It does not seem possible that enough time has elapsed for Sabrina Durante to be able tp ride on her own! But not only can the 7 year-old ride but she can win classes, in this case the Open Pony Hack11-11.2hh with the great 'Oaklands Park Cascade'.

Brooke Gavin and 'Corvan Park Miss Attitude' made it an impressive double by winning both the Novice and Open Pony Hack 11-11.2hh class. Nominated by N & M Corbett and Corvan Park

Courtney Remington rode the Cheeseman Family's 'Mystic Park Peter' to win the Open Pony 11hh and Under class.

Elanor Gerry and the Whitmere Stud's 'LJS Passion Pop' ridden by Trinette Crawford was second to eventual Small Pony Champion, Kolbeach Bouquet and came in and took the Reserve Champion Small Pony award.

The Lyndale Stables and Angie Penalurick's 'Kolbeach Bouquet' has taken out an impressive Adelaide/Melbourne double, by being declared Small Pony Champion (ne12.2hh) at both Royals.

Prue Harvey, Greg Gerry and Darren Telford's imported pony 'Ainthorpe Splendid Morning' ridden by Trinette Crawford won the Open Pony Hack 13-13.2hh class

It was back to back Large Pony Championships for Marcia Beard and 'Rhyl Matinee'. Seen here from L-R with RAS Councillor, Elizabeth Lithgow, Marcia and 'Rhyl Matinee', judge, John Paget Reserve Champion Large Pony, 'Willowcroft Regal Secret' with Courtney Herd and Melbourne Ringmaster, Les Latta.

The Howe Family's 'Shenandoah Angelic Heights' ridden by Tamara Lee won the Novice Show Hunter Pony 12hh ans Under.

Emma Matthews took 6th place in the Novice Show Hunter Pony 12hh and Under class with her 'Alkonie Dream Time'.

Take a good look as this may be the last time we get to see and use the old stables at the m Melborne Showgrounds. The politicians have promised us a fabulous new ground by 2006.

Louise Drysdale from Yellingbo in Victoria with her Show Hunter Pony, 'Merrindale Drury Lane'.

Ella Rounds rides Margaret Lucas' 'Dalgangle Annabell' to victory in the Novice Show Hunter Pony 12 hh and under 14hh.

Penny Smith from Camperdown in Victoria working out in the class for Girl Riders 7-10 Years.working

Isabella Walsh from Balnarring in Victoria is a picture of concentration in the workout for Girl Riders 7 - 10 Years.

Brooke Graham from Aldgate in South Australia working out in the class fot Girl Riders 7 - 10 Years.

Abby Heffer from Wallan in Victoria another of the impressive riders to work out in the class for Girl Riders 7 -10 Years.

Nine-year-old Katie Peeck from Wagga in NSW won the class for Girl Riders 1 - 10 Years. Katie is receiving her prize from well known Victorian showing identity, Gladys Grentell.

Geoff Urie from the Melbourne Hunt Club in the SA Greves Memorial Hunters Plate.

Sharon Glass from the Yarra Glen and Lilydale Hunt Club in the SA Greves Memorial Hunters Plate.

'The storm before the calm'. The Girl Riders marshall before heading off into the competition arena.