2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Briony Payne rode Belinda Dicker's, 'Tevita' to second place in the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh.

Successful and long time Sydney Royal exhibitor, Di Firth rode the Ellis and Firth Families' nomination, the typey, 'CP Renaissance' to win the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh.

Gina Montgomery just back from a successful Dressage With The Stars in Victoria rode Kim Phillips and Dianne Barns', 'Glowing' to third place in the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh.

Successful Sydney Royal exhibitor, Jane Gardner rode her, 'Catalina' to fifth place in the class for Novice Hack 15.2-16hh.

A handsome trio. Tex Flack rode Ebonie Lee's super Welsh Mountain Pony, Lykanarro Ladysmith to win the class for Boy Rider 6 A.U. 9 Years. Tex is pictured with Boy's Riding judge, Shane Ackerly.

Kristian Akehurst rode the Mulawa Stud's Welfenadel mare, 'Wild Thyme' to third place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

Sara Love from Corowa in NSW gave a lovely riding demonstration aboard her, 'Manorvale Blue and Royal' by Monorvale Royal Show to win the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh

Tyler Kelly won the class for Boy Rider 9 A.U. 12 Years and went on to be declared Champion Junior Boy Rider.

Sallie Slater from Bega in NSW rode her, 'Bayview Toyboy' to second place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

Penny Greenhill from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is pictured aboard her lovely, 'Kolbeach Party' during the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

Sara Robb rode her own and Colleen Robb's, 'Carlingford Park Decidedly So' to sixth place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

Regular and successful Sydney Royal visitor, Shelley Penny rode her, 'SP Belair' to fourth place in the class for Novice Hack 15-15.2hh.

How nice to see a novice hack in a snaffle bridle. Sarah Dempsey from Whittlesea in Victoria rode her, 'Sarven Park Tell All', the subject of a Horse Deals Magazine feature last year to win the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh. This combination went on to be declared Best Novice Hack.

Samantha Kennedy from South Australia is pictured aboard her well named and eye catching, 'Happy Hour' on their way to fourth place in the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

Tammy Notman from Victoria is pictured aboard her Hurricane Sky gelding, 'Bourbon Street' that took second place in the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh

Alex Tout rode his 'Show Rae' to third place in the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

Abbie Dennis rode the Dennis Family's nomination, 'Belgium' to sixth place in the class for Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

Shelley Bonglietti rode her own, 'Ascot Starfinch' to take second place in the class for Novice Pony 12-12.2hh.

Talented young rider, Riley Kent from Guanaba in Queensland won the class for Boy Rider 15-17 Years and went on to be declared Champion Senior Boy Rider for the third consecutive year.

Piper Passeri rode the Passeri Twins, Douglas, Clarke and Daniel nomination, 'Beckworth Royal Appointment' to fifth place in the class for Novice Pony 12-12.2hh.

A delighted Georgia Currall rode Natalie Currall's, 'Westlake Entourage' to win the class for Novice Pony 12-12.2hh.

Briony Payne rode the BC Equine, Warren Coyle and Howard Morris nomination, 'Entourage' to third place in the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh. The handsome black gelding by St Averil came from Michelle Lang-McMahon in Queensland and later in the day went on to win the class for Led Thoroughbred Gelding Four Years and Over, Over 16hh.

Brynn Clarke rode the handsome, Clarke, Daniel and Passeri Twins nomination, the Octagonal gelding, 'Humphrey Bear' to win the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh.

Popular and successful exhibitor, Paul Austin rode his 'Pandemonium' by Poetry In Motion to take second place in the class for Novice Hack Over 16.2hh.

Trina Crawford rode Nicole Paulston and Millicent Bruce's lovely, 'Nottingham Love Song' (Boy Soprano/Westlake Everafter) to win the class for Novice Pony 13-13.2hh and go on to take out the Best Novice Pony award.

Gracie Goodyer is obviously delighted with the Goodyer Family and J Hodges', 'Ashtan Park Royal Vision' that took second place in the class for Novice Pony 13-13.2hh.

Jess Stalling rode Janice Elliott's lovely, 'Miss Universe' (Boy Soprano/Willowcroft Coco Chanel) to third place in the class for Novice Pony 13.2-14hh.

Billie Johnstone rode the Anglewood and Jamieson nomination, 'Anglewood Charisma' to second place in the class for Novice Pony 13.2-14hh.

Charlie Hunt, all the way from Adelaide rode her own, Andrew Hunt and Susan Castley's, 'Argyl Star Attraction' to win the class for Novice Pony 13.2-14hh.

Thanaya Ferris rode Karen Shaw's, 'Xanadu of Sefton' to win the class for Novice Pony N.E. 12hh.

Trinette Crawford rode Leanne and Danni McCusker's, 'Harrington Park Porcelain' to win the class for Novice Pony 12.2-13hh.

A smartly and appropriately dressed Chanele Hunter-Cook is pictured with her own, BC Equine and Lyn Warburton's Markane gelding, 'Donatello' that won the class for led Thoroughbred Gelding Four Years and Over N.E. 16hh.

Dylan Greig won the class for Gentleman Rider 17-21 Years and with much praise from judge Shane Ackerly, Dylan was declared 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show Champion Gentleman Rider.