2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Bianca Sault did the honours with 'Steiner' (Wilhelm/Strizzi) ,Suzanne Jones' charming Haflinger that won the Mare/Filly class.

Julian Hele's wonderful Haflinger stallion, 'Arkley Aqua' (Alpine Ba i1/Arkley Matilda Ba 50) shown by Brirttany Hoey, was declared Best Haflinger in 2003, 2004, 2007 and again this year. The charming Austrian breed has been a part of Sydney Royal for just over ten years.

Tessa Lehan and Steve Peacock's good looking, 'Marconi Goldstrike' (Tooravale Picasso/Bungalally Cappuccino) was declared Champion Buckskin Stallion/Colt.

"Anthony Hurley and his dancing pony", 'Abby Lake Celebrity'. The beautiful foal by Woranora Trojan and owned by Shirley Fuller, was accompanying his mum, 'Abby Lakes Morfydd' that was being shown in the Palomino mare class.

Daniel Harvey is on the move with the Koora-Lyn Australian Pony Stud's beautiful, 'Koora-Lyn Acclaim' (Samson Silver Shadow/Koora-Lyn Nova) that won the class for Australian Pony Stallion Four Years and Over 12.2-14hh. Acclaim went on to be declared Reserve Champion Australian Pony Stallion.

The Koora-Lyn Pony Stud had a super show. They took out the Champion Stallion and Supreme Champion Australian Pony Exhibit award with the beautiful 'Koora-Lyn Cossack' (Koora-Lyn Chief/Koorana Natasha), shown in this picture by Jason Phillips.

Well known and successful Australian Pony breeder and exhibitor, Anne Gavin is pictured on the run with her 'Koorana Royal Ambition' (Koorana Royal Salute/Koorana Persentation) that took second place in the class for Australian Pony Stallion Four Year and Over NE 12.2hh.

Helen Dohan's lovely 'Woranora Treacle' (W Mosaic/W Tiffany) was declared Champion Buckskin Mare/Filly and Supreme Buckskin. Treacle is pictured with L-R judge, Reva Flint and handler, Margaret Butler.

There must be something in the water at the Ackerly household as all they seem to be able to do is smile and isn't that a good thing. Arabian judge, Sheryl Ackerly is clearly enjoying herself.

Michelle McGilvery is on the move with her own and Susan Alfrey's Champion Arabian Stallion/Colt, 'Maf-Ue-Enticer' (Zarhedahn/Staunton Desert Susan) that also went on to win the Ridden Arabian Stallion class.

Trisha Pauling did the honours with Monique Dawson and the Kazwood Park Show Horses' 'View Valley Copper King' (Cherrington Sir Dirk/Panteg Festival) that was declared Best Welsh Section B Gelding.

Jason Phillips is pictured with his own and the Koora-Lyn Pony Stud's Champion Australian Pony Mare, 'Koora-Lyn Prophecy' (Koora-Lyn Thiska/Koora-Lyn Heaven Knows).

Greg Andrews claimed both the Lady Wentworth Trophy for Champion Arabian Mare and the Edward Hirst Perpetual Trophy for Supreme Led Arabian with the Ambition Investments' 'Parada' (Magnum Forty Four imp USA/Presence).

Melanie Bolwell rode the Shine,Jones-Ryan and Bolwell nomination, 'Woranora Cherokee' (W Mosaic/W Carina) to win the class for Ridden Welsh Section A Pony.

Renee Beneke rode the Beneke Family's 'Bamborough Anita' (Bamborough Royal Request/Ripplebrook Apricot) to win the class for Ridden Welsh Section B Pony NE 12.2hh.

The Manchurian Miniature Horses nomination, 'Kirriemuir Dons Painted Arrow' (Lucky Four Don Amigo/Linden Red Annalise) was declared Champion Miniature Horse NR 8.2hh.

Deborah Lawson's 'Halfmile Leaella' (Glenview Silver Crown/Rouken Glen Sandy) won the class for Miniature Horse Filly Two Years and Under 8.21/4-10.2hh and was declared Reserve Champion Miniature Horse 8.214-10.2hh.

The Gardenia Park Stud's 'Tianjara Fantasia' (Glenmar Park Dom's Magic/Krystal Park Buckwheat) won the Three Years and Over Mare class and went on to be declared Champion Miniature Horse 8.21/4-10.2hh.

A grown up Brooke Gavon rode her own and the Bindi Eye Stud's 'Bindi Eye Standing Ovation' (Pendaith Berwyn/White Cedar Mango) to win the class for Australian pony Mare/Gelding 12-13hh.

Mrs T and Miss Rebekah Bennett's, Best Led Australian Pony Gelding, 'Koorana Royal Sensation' (Koorana Royal Salute/Koorana Arpege) also won the class for Ridden Australian Pony Mare/Gelding NE 12hh, with Rebekah in the saddle.

Pat Lenihan and Jo Uppington's 'Rose Air Britney' (Owendale Givoni/Langfield Madonna) won the Ridden Australian Pony Mare/Gelding 13-14hh and went on to be declared Champion Ridden Australian Pony.

Jessica Post rode the Cleary Family's 'Cranelli Da Vinci' (Owendale Valentino/Barolin Monet) to win the class for Ridden Australian Pony Stallion/Colt.

Kathy Turner rode her splendid and super moving Welsh Section C, 'Rockfire U Turn' (Niscinda Mastercard/Imperial Magedelyn) to take out the Ridden Welsh Championship.

Kate McPherson rode her, 'Foxwood Park Yindi Bindi' (Nonda Yothu Yindi/Sinclair Cameo) to win the class for Buckskin Stallion, Mare, Gelding 14hh and Over.

Morgan Gray rode the McVeagh and Stenbury Park Pony Stud's 'Owendale Mr Perkins' (Owendale Perci/Owendale Marmalade) to win the class for Ridden Welsh B Mare/Gelding Over 12.2hh.

Madaline Harrop rode Bronwyn Pratt's 'Binya Park Reflections' to win the class for Pinto Mare/Stallion/Gelding 14hh and Under.

What a show! Helen Dohan and Nicolette Jones-Ryan's wonderful 'Bamborough Paramount' finished off his Royal with victory in the Ridden Palomino Stallion/Mare/Gelding NE 14hh. Kerry Stiphout is in the saddle.

Courtney Gibson rode Samantha Gibson's 'Kaarinee' (Quatia Califar/Rainee Star Bar) to win the class for Palomino Stallion,Mare, Gelding Over 14hh.

Sherry Barr rode the Dalebrook Lodge, Barr, Farrell and Spencer nomination, 'Free Spirit Isis' (Anawa Mahuska/Szariadine) to win the class for Pinto Mare/Filly Three Years, Over 14hh.

Lori Howell won the Ridden Buckskin Stallion/Mare/Gelding NE 14hh with the Moore and Howel nomination,'Joemoor Etherial' (Joemoor Imperial/Joemoor Amber Glo). Late in the afternoon they went on to claim the Best Ridden Coloured Exhibit award. They are pictured with the judge Nancy King