2008 Sydney Royal Show

Kiara McEvoys of Jamberoo won a very strong class for Girl Riders 6 and under 9 years.

Lily McEvoys from Strathmore in Victoria was declared Reserve Champion Girl Rider Under 12 years.

Tayla Wilson took second place in a strong Girl Rider 6-9 Years class.

Paul and Julie Wardell had a very successful morning in the Australian Stock Horse ring. Paul is pictured with the winning Three Year-Old Colt, 'St Ronan Abdul Smoke' (Bryjen Fort Talon/Camara Classic).

Brett Jones from Scone with his own and wife Alex's winning Australian Stock Horse Three year-Old Filly, 'Rawdon Hi Tech' (Glen Lee Rivoli Ray Tech/Werombi Pines Ebony).

Champion Junior Girl Rider (Under 12) and winner of the Marg Holloway Memorial Trophy, Sarah Raffen with judge, Pam Ahern.

Jenelle Young with the Young, Cedarvale ASH Stud and Craig's Champion Australian Stock Horse Stallion/Colt, 'Cedarvale Rafiki' (Congi Rio/Tramarlen Tangles)

Joanne Prestwidge won the Novice Pony 13.2-14hh riding Mrs A Dawn's Royalwood Boy Soprano mare, 'Oakvale Music Box'.

Mark Tarrant again claimed the Sydney Royal Gentleman Rider Championship.

Champion Mare and Supreme Led Australian Stock Horse Exhibit, 'Gatton Starlight' (Vet School Spotlight/Lawes Kelly) with L-R exhibitor, Paul Davidson and award presenter, Denise Mitchell.

Mark Kenzig rode his own and Neil Carpenter's 'Grandeur' to measure up and take third place in the Novice Hack 15.2-16hh class.

Sherie Lee rode the Lee Family's 'Tamrie Park Illusion' to measure up and take fourth place in the Novice 15.2-16hh class.

Lachlan Ware from Duri won the Boy Rider 6 and under 9 years and took out the Junior Boy Rider Championship and with it a cash prize of $1000. Yes you are reading correctly! Lachlan is pictured with judge, Vince Corvi.

James Ferguson won the Boy Rider 9 and under 12 years and was awarded the Reserve Junior Boy Rider Championship.

Unfortunately it was "in, round and out" for Francesca Christie with her own and Stephen Merry's 'elegant 'Mindgames' in the class for Novice Hacks 16-16.2hh.

Well-known and successful showing competitor, Bruce Flood rode the Roy Davis and Oakridge P/L's 'Oakridge Edition' to win the Novice Hack 16-16.2hh.

Courtney Bird rode Michelle Labahn's 'Rothwell Fairy Fable' to win the class for Novice Ponies 12-12.2hh.

Natalie Terry rode her own and Shane Evans' 'Kings Park Platinum' to second place in the Novice Hack 16-16.2hh class.

Successful young rider, Christopher Ware, not to be outdone by his younger brother won the Boy Rider 12-15 years class and went on to be declared Champion Senior Boy Rider.

Tim Hadlow rode Joh Bailey's 'Clouds' to win the class for Novice Hacks Over 16.2hh. Earlier in the day Tim won the Open Junior Gentleman Rider class aboard the impressive grey.

Mark Kenzig rode his own and Joanne Warren's 'Out Of Pocket' to take third place in the Novice Over 16.2hh hack class.

Brandon Beneke was second in the Boy Rider 12-15 years class and was delighted to be declared Reserve Champion Senior Boy Rider.

Madison Downie rode her wonderful and beautifully behaved, 'Rivington Christmas Pudding' to take second place in the class for Novice Ponied NE 11.2hh.

Dale Plumb was at short odds to take out the Best Novice Hack award with his own and Heidi Pickstock's 15.2-16hh winner, 'Mayfair'. He did not disappoint.

Jason James rode Kate Reid's 'Farleigh Leander' to win the Novice 15-15.2hh Hack class.

Charlotte Thompson rode the Argyl Stud's 'KB Covers' by Camargue Tribute, to win the Novice Pony 12.2-13hh class.

Laura Baguley rode her own and P Smith's 'Kamilaroi Graduate' (Kirreway Windsong/Kamilaroi Academy of Splendour) to win the Novice 13-13.2hh class. The good working combination went on to take out the Best Novice Pony Award.

Colin Parkinson demonstrates the work that saw him claim the Champion Working Australian Stock Horse award with Terry Blake's very well performed stallion, 'Boorie Creek Flying Star' (Star Black Minstrel/Homeview Flight).

Kyra O'Brien stepped in for an injured Warwick Lawrence to ride his 'Kirala Katalina' (Lethal Lena 02/Jindaria Ringlette)and win the Working Australian Stock Horse Gelding class.

Bill Peadon puts his winning Working Australian Stock Horse Mare, 'Bibbenluke Selena' (Tassas Robin Hood/Hannaford Stud Bellbird) through her paces in the Championship workout. The typey and undoubtedly useful mare was declared Reserve Champion Working ASH.