SHC Grand Nationals

Jacqui Librio from Victoria was declared Runner-Up in the"Camelot Horse rugs" Grand National Rider 21 yrs and over.

Mark Kenzig from NSW riding the Wadsworth, Connell and kenzig nomination of Supernatural was declared Runner-Up in the "Claron Property Group" Grand National Saddle Horse over 16hh.

The Claron Property Group Grand Nationals, now in its 18th year runs like a well oiled machine. Each horse is given a free two minute workout, then the top ten are called forward and are ridden by the English judge (except for the ponies) and then they are striped and presented in hand. Two English judges alternate classes, so there are no breaks. Here international judge, Simon Somers rides Top Ten finalist, Surely in the "Claron Property Group" Grand National Saddle Horse over 16hh. This horse was ridden by Briony Paine in the class and the nomination of Ahern, Coyle and Morris.

Pam Bush from NSW rode her own, Nottingham Fine Print to finish in the Top Ten of the "Tuffrock" Grand National Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.

Simon De Leeuw rode Emma Richardson's, Rothwell Romantic Poet to finish in the Top ten of the "Tuffrock" Grand National Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.

Mark Kenzig rode his own and Amanda Callaghan's, Calvin Park Dark Knight to be declared Champion in the "Tuffrock" Grand National Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.

Nici Jamieson from Qld rode her own Rothowen Envy to take out the Runner-Up award in the"Tuffrock" Grand National Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.

Casey Waldock representing Victoria riding her own Janevelyn Chivas Regal made Top Ten in the"Tuffrock" Grand National Galloway over 14.2hh n/e 15hh.

Charlie Hunt from SA with her well performed Thoroughbred, Gryffindor finished in the Top Ten of the 'Show Jackets Australia" Grand National Show Hunter Hack over 15hh.

Samantha Clancy representing SA rode her own Courtland Carnival to make Top Ten the 'Show Jackets Australia" Grand National Show Hunter Hack over 15hh.

Richard Rice from WA rode his 2009 Grand National Champion, Sylvania Statesman in the 'Show Jackets Australia" Grand National Show Hunter Hack over 15hh. This year the popular combination was declared Reserve Champion.

Last weekend promising Young Rider, Robbie Soster from NSW rode her own and Regina Brandt's 'Robali Razzamatazz' by Rotspon to place in the young Rider Prix St George at Dressage with the Stars in Victoria. Today the talented combination finished in the Top Ten of the 'Show Jackets Australia" Grand National Show Hunter Hack over 15hh

Victorian, Rebecca Richards was thrilled when Dymondz owned by Beverley Richards was called forward as Champion in the 'Show Jackets Australia" Grand National Show Hunter Hack over 15hh.

Rebecca Farrow from Victoria was very pleased to take home the "Gary Collier" Memorial Trophy for the "Camelot Horse Rugs" Grand National Rider 21 years and over Championship. Rebecca made a moving speech after accepting the award, as Gary had been Runner -up to her at the Grand National just before his accident.

Annabella Drexel from WA rode SLM Flirting to make Top Ten in the "Claron Property Group" Grand National Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh.

Rachael Keskinen riding her RK Request was declared Champion in the "Claron Property Group" Grand National Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh.

On a day when well educated horses with good conformation were rewarded, Mark Kenzig reaped the reward for his efforts. Mark rode Belinda Scanlon's, Alkyra Elegance to take out the Runner-Up award in the "Claron Property Group" Grand National Saddle Horse over 15hh n/e 16hh.

Elyse Douglas from Qld rode her wonderful Mirinda Touch of Mink to take out the "Headley Park Riding Ponies" Grand National Large Saddle Pony Championship.

Grace Hill representing Victoria rode Chelsea Henning's, Beckworth Royal Doulton to make Top Ten in the "Headley Park Riding Ponies" Grand National Large Saddle Pony.

Chanele Hunter from Victoria rode Lyn Warburton's, Kolbeach Class to finish to the Top Ten in the "Headley Park Riding Ponies" Grand National Large Saddle Pony.

Kaycee Wallen from Qld rode Jodi Allen's, Manorvale Diamond Diva to be declared Runner-Up in the "Headley Park Riding Ponies" Grand National Large Saddle Pony.

Terrie Lamey from NSW riding the Lamey and Walsh nomination of AP Wizardry was declared Runner-Up in the "Equitainment" Grand National Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.

Ashlee Christensen from Queensland riding her own Bradyvale French Kiss finished in the Top Ten in the "Equitainment" Grand National Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.

With a very polished performance, Kim Durante rode her daughter Sabrina's Willowcroft Regal Winter to claim the "Equitainment" Grand National Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh Championship.

Sally Shaw all the way from the WA/Northern Territory border (a five day drive back home) produced a good performance with her Little Paddocks Concerto in the "Equitainment" Grand National Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh. Sally does not miss any school while on this trip as she attends "school of the air" and can continue her study while on the road.

Jordon Skyring from Qld riding her own, Rathowen MacNamara finished in the Top Ten of the "Equitainment" Grand National Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.

Stephanie Walker from NSW rode her Springfield Seattle to make Top Ten in the "Equitainment" Grand National Galloway over 14hh n/e 14.2hh.

Georgia Cleeland from Victoria rode her own, Invermay Striking Bob to finish in the Top Ten of "Claron Property Group" Grand National Saddle Horse over 16hh.

Jane Garddner from NSW rode her well educated, Kent to be declared "Claron Property Group" Champion Grand National Saddle Horse over 16hh

Tess Hughes from South Australia rode her own Chicago to finish in the Top Ten of the "Claron Property Group" Grand National Saddle Horse over 16hh.