2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show

A beautifully presented, Stephanie O"Connor from Seaforth in NSW took second place in the Ida Buring Rinegolde Mount, Rider and Equipment Turnout class early this morning.

Trinette Crawford rode Belinda Sibley's, 'Robbanie Chart Topper' by Royalwood Boy Soprano to take second place in the class for Open Pony12.2-13hh.

Ivy Parsons rode her own, Melanie and Brent Parson's, 'Cimeron Prince Charming' to take third place in the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh and went on to win the huge class for Child's Pony 12.2-14hh.

Briony Randle rode the BC Equine and Kellie Withers' nomination, 'Royalwood Cat Call' by Turberry Tom Kitten out of Royalwood Merry Music to win the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh.

Michelle Payter from Tanjill South in Victoria was dressed to the nines this morning and rode her well performed, hack, 'Grandeur Heart N Soul' to take fifth place in the Ida Buring Rinegolde Turnout class.

Champion Lady Rider from Canberra Royal Show, Jemma Heran rode her 'Black Tie' to win the Ida Buring Rinegolde Turnout class first up this morning.

Daizi Plumb rode Dale Plumb's beautiful, 'Calvin Park Tiny Dancer' to win the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Tahnaya Ferris rode Karen Shaw's, 'Xotic Perfume of Sefton' to take second place in the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Laith Doran rode Angela Havea's lovely 'LA Catwalk' by Strategic to claim the 2016 Crane Trophy for Mares 15-16hh Showing Thoroughbred Qualities.

Mark Kenzig rode his own and Victoria Gorst's, 'Chandelier' by Filante to take second place in the Crane Trophy for Mares 15-16hh Showing Thoroughbred Qualities.

Elizabeth Wythes', 'Simply Spectacular' was one of the lovely finalists for the Crane Trophy.

Jane Anderson rode her own and Linda Powell's, 'Parody' by Secret Savings to take third place in the Crane Trophy class for Mares 15-16hh Showing Thoroughbred Qualities.

Matilda Longbotton from Toorak in Victoria rode her well performed, 'Broadway Duntroon' to claim the Equestrian Showcase (judged on Equipment and Riding Ability) for Girl/Boy Rider Under 17 Years.

Karin Ruscoe's, 'Whitmere Hello Darling' took fourth place in the class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh.

Mikayla Vankampen rode the Janice Elliott, Paul Austin and ark Lilley nomination, the well performed, 'Miss Universe' to win the class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh.

Tanya Benton-Hall looks delighted with the Benton and Benton-Hall nomination, 'Goldfield Royal Dream' that took fifth place in the strong class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh.

The final line up for the Pope Cup for Horses Showing Thoroughbred Qualities was an outstanding one and Francesca Christie and Jillian Russell's beautiful, 'Eye Of The Tiger' was amongst them.

Briony Randle rode the B&C Equine, Warren Coyle and Howard Morris nomination, 'Entourage' to take second place in the Pope Cup. Places were awarded to the top three and the class was judged, as was the Crane by Hack judge, Sally Watkins and Thoroughbred judge, John Crowley.

Dale Plumb took third place in the Pop Cup with former multiple Pope Cup winner, 'DP Amazing'.

The always elegant Rebecca Farrow from Gruyere in Victoria was amongst the Pope Cup finalists with her 'Stage Presence'.

It is fair to say that Stephanie Barrington was thrilled to take out the Pope Cup with her beautiful and well bred, 'SLM Orlando' that is by Redoute's Choice out of Hill of Grace.

Sophia Redenbach from Borenore in NSW rode her eye catching, 'Daydream Believer' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter 16-16.2hh.

Courtney Larard rode her own and Beverley Fraser's, 'Amberley Ravenna' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter 15.2-16hh.

Josh Clarke rode john De Marco and Georgia Grenwell's, 'Rotsdom' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter 15-15.2hh and go on to claim the Best Novice Show Hunter Hack award.

At the Equine Dinner on Thursday 24th March the RAS of NSW made a presentation to Show Hunter Hack judge, Francene Treneman acknowledging her over 30 years of showing at Sydney Royal Show.

Nicole Groom rode her own and Louise Doyle's, 'Kamana Picasso' to claim fourth place in the class for Novice Show Hunter Pony 13.2-14hh.

Well known and successful showing personality, Sandra Henry rode Sharon Frew', 'Devine Romance' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter Pony 13-13.2hh and go on to claim the Best Novice Show Hunter Pony award.

Hollie McLeod rode her, 'Whistlejackets Tokyo Rose' to win the class for Novice Show Hunter Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Samantha Rutledge rode the Bolagamy Partnership's, 'Bolagamy Wishful Thinking' to second place in the class or Novice Show Hunter Galloway 14-14.2hh.

A very grown up looking Georgia Dalley rode her own and Martine Duncan's, 'Rathowen Sorcery' to win the class for Open Pony 12-12.2hh.

Successful showing rider, Lee Halpin-Bishop won the class or Open lady Rider Over 40 and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Lady Rider.

Courtney Cremasco from Oakville in NSW won the class for Novice Lady Rider 17-21 Years and was second in the class for Open Lady Rider 17-21 Years.

Tess O'Connor from Seaforth in NSW won the class for Open Junior Lady Rider 17-21 Years and went on to be declared Champion Lady Rider.