2011 Sydney Easter Royal Show

Danielle Butcher had great success at the recent New Zealand Horse of the Year Show with her 'Twins Big Higgs'. They have jumped well throughout Section 1 and today jumped two super clear rounds over the very careful gear to take second place in the prestigious EFA Cup. The 17hh Thoroughbred is the subject of the Off The Track feature in the forthcoming May edition of Horse Deals Magazine.

Denise Ward drove the Ward and Sons nomination, 'Midnight' to take second place in the Bakers Turnout class. The freshest of bread is a must and Prue Capp was on board to make the deliveries..

Rick Jones did the driving and Bob Richardson the delivering from their winning Bakers Turnout Vehicle, with 'Royal' providing the horsepower.

David Cranwell drove his and Julia Cranwell's original 1920s Bakers cart, with Bob Bale delivering. 'Midnight' provided the horse power for third place in the class for Baker's Turnout.

Brooke Lavorato's charming, 'Wishaw Glen Quicksilver' that is out of Kildara Blueberry Muffin won the class for Little Pony (over 87cm and N.E. 90cm) Section B Gelding.

Carly and Ces Thomas from Clarkefield in Victoria have had a sensational show which included taling out the Shetland In Harness Championship with the winning stallion, 'Careal Great Expectations'.

Peter O'Regan came in to work for and claimed the Reserve Champion Shetland In Harness title with the Nagero Stud's charming, 'Fairlight Acres Apache'.

Maureen Pengelly from Smmerville in Victoria drove her own and Margie Whyte's charming, 'Green Valley Kurrajong' to third place in the strong class for Shetland Pony Stallion/Colt in Harness.

Sheridan Manuel is pictured during the Section 3 jump off class this morning riding his mother, Lisa Manuel's promising , imported mare, 'Congranda'.

Joan Walsh's 'Wanamara Scotty' (Pentland Tesco/Wanamara Misty) shown by Katrina Wojda was declared best Miniature Pony Gelding.

The Keir Family entered under the name Kayboa Pty Ltd are regular and successful harness exhibitors and literally bring several semi trailer loads of horses and vehicles to Sydney. Shane Keir is pictured driving the home bred pair, 'Canberra Park Stepalong Molly' and Canberra Park Stepalong Colonel' in the class for Four Wheeled Turnout Team of Two Light to Medium horses.

Ian Hamilton and his 'ASB Corregidor' have put in some good performances for placings throughout the Section 3 competition. However, the open water placed in the last Section 3 class rather unsettled the usually careful jumper and he was out of the money today.

Andrew Inglis seems to have a liking for good big horses. He is pictured riding the huge, well over 17hh, 'Inishowen Casper' in the last Section 3 class of the show this morning. Quite green at this level of competition, Casper jumped some good rounds and was in the minor placings.

Showjumping enthusiasts may well recognise the attractive young lady on the left. And well they might as Hilary Scott is one of our very promising younger jumping riders. Hilary is also a lot more and is involved very much with the Camden community. So much so that she was declared Zone 2 Miss Show Girl and has gone on to be declared Miss Show Girl of NSW. So instead of receiving the ribbons, Hilary had two horses entered in the jumping classes, she is presenting them. And even better, Hilary will be able to talk up showjumping in her capacity as an Agricultural ambassador. Hilary is pictured with the Runner Up/Reserve Champion NSW Miss Show Girl, Stephanie Tarlinton representing the Cobargo Show Society and Zone 3.

Well known harness driver and trainer, Heidi Stevens is pictured driving the Collins and Stevens nomination, 'Riverlodge Light Magic' in the Non Hackney Pony Championship drive off.

Marjorie Walter from Ripplebrook in Victoria drove her own and Geoff Walter's charming 'Fontain Navahara' to win the class for Non Hackney Pony 11-12hh. They are pictured during the Nan Hackney Pony Championship drive off.

Janet Exell from Horsham in Victoria and attending her first Sydney Royal was thrilled to take out the award for Champion Non Hackney Pony with her 'Yanina Keep A Secret' (Westbury The Wizard/My Sweet Caroline).

Regular Sydney exhibitor, Joanne Dorman drove the Dorman Family's 'Westbury Shadowman' to take out the Non Hackney Pony Reserve Championship.

Terry Cowan drove his own and Vince Corvi's sensational 'Ashwood Celeste' to claim the pony's third consecutive Champion Hackney Pony award and again claim the TJ Dwyer Memorial Perpetual Trophy..

Jamie Kermond has not quite regained his New Zealand form with Jackie and Bob Cox's talented Section 1 mare, 'Colthaga', although judging by this photograph, her form looks pretty good.

Julia Hargreaves earned her London Olympic qualification in New Zealand recently and she made the most of her great form jumping with success in Section 1 riding her 'Vedor'. The Indoctro gelding is a credit to the talented young rider, as he looks the horse one would most like to ride. The beautifully educated, careful jumper produced two great rounds this afternoon to claim the prestigious EFA Cup. Only four went clear in the first round over the tough John Vallance track, with Vicki Roycroft taking third place riding her 'Kartoon De Breve' that was declared Champion Section 1 Horse.

Joanne Bensley claimed back to back Champion Buggy/Sulky Horse Turnout awards with the Bensley Family's, 'Stillbrook Tabitha' and again received the Mrs E.M.M.A. Bull Perpetual Trophy.

Brook Dobbin won the 2010 Australian World Cup League riding 'Advisor' and was a member of the winning Nations Cup Team in New Zealand recently. Brook rode the Belcam Agassi gelding to take fourth place in the Section 1 EFA Cup this afternoon.

Ashley Allison-Woods drove his and the Ashwood Hackney Stud's well performed, 'Mayflower Beau Supreme' to claim the Sulky/Buggy Horse Turnout Reserve Championship.

Richard Geldard as usual was at the reins with Ray Mitchell as offsider aboard the Carlton and United Breweries lorry pulled by the magnificent Carlton Clydesdales. They took first place in the class for Four Wheeled Turnout, Team of Four Horses.

Ross Carbery was a the reins of the Carbery Estate's super impressive team of huge Percheron horses. They took second place in the class for Four Wheeled Turnout Team of Four Horses.

Val Dewsbery drove the Moogully Farm's delightful 'Moogully Farm Picasa' to take second place in the class for Miniature Pony In Harness.

Pat McCormick took out the Led Miniature Pony Stallion class with her 'Redacres Bronson' and later claimed the Miniature Pony In Harness with her charming pony.

Anne Lindh rode drove her own and Max Pearce's 'Beauwood Poppy' in a vehicle known as a Spyder to take third place in the class for Two or Four Wheeled vehicle that does not conform to the RAS definition of a Buggy or Sulky.

Wendy Ragg drove the Ragg, Proctor and Collins nomination, 'Crystal Park Limited Edition' in the beautiful Queens Phaeton to take second place in the class for pony driven in a Two or Four Wheeled Vehicle that does not conform to the RAS definition of a Buggy or Sulky.