2008 Sydney Royal Show

It is good to see Hayley Coman back in the country and back in the ring. Hayley is pictured in the final Young Rider class riding 'Just Lately'

Evergreen competitor and rider, extraordinaire, Vicki Roycroft with the love mare, 'Eliza Jane' took fifth place in the Section 2 class today.

Andrew Barnett in action with his 'Galvey Bay' during the Section 2 AM5.

Amanda Madigan and the Warmblood mare, 'TP Gifted' both look a study of concentration and technique during the Section 2 class.

Julia Hargreaves and 'Copabella Visage' did not have the best of days today, but looking at this photograph, they don't look to have a care in the world.

Hilary Scott with Alice Cameron's lovely imported mare, 'Oaks Pro Ratina' during the Section 2 class today.

Michael Lucas with his scopey Flooding gelding, 'FH Mr Darcy' inaction during the Section 2 jump off class today.

Jamie Grant rode his well-performed, 'The Player' to take third place in the Section 2 class today. Jamie was the fastest of the first round four faulters.

Well -known show rider, Jess Stalling is really making a name for herself in the showjunmping arena. She took third place in the last Young Rider class of the show riding her 'Just Right'.

Successful Young Rider, Jennifer Mitchell is pictured with her well-performed, 'Emmaville Spice' during the final Young Rider class.

Although the boys were out numbered, Hayden James from Mooloolah in Queensland made a good impression riding his Protege during the final Young Rider class.

Coco Miles jumped two super clear rounds, the only rider to do so, with her imported mare, 'Tiquija' to win the last Young Rider class.

Cassie Honor's 'Diamonds and Pearls' is keeping everything well clear of this fence during the Young Rider AM5 this morning.

Jade Knight and her 'Lunar Image' look very stylish over this oxer. They also proved to be very effective, as they took fourth place in the final Young Rider class.

Annika Robertson from Narre Warren North in Victoria with her 'Tenterfield' during the last Young Rider class.

Belinda Prestwidge and her long time partner, 'Mr Chips' have had a good show in the Young Rider classes, winning one and placing in others. They were just out of the money in this final class.

Alison Lucas with her 'Mowbray Allstar' during the final Young Rider clas of the show.

Successful Young Rider, Greer Butcher with her well-performed, 'Chain Reaction' during the Young Rider class today.

Kym Hilly looks a picture of concentration as she guides 'Grand Chariot' around the final Young Rider course today.

A stylish Jessica Brown with her 'Last Drop' during the Young Rider class.

Jamie Winning with her super imported Quick Star stallion, 'Yandoo Quincy Z'. Jamie took second place with Quincy Z and fifth place with Yandoo Drought. (winner of the Table C).. On the strength of her efforts throughout the section, Jamie took out the Robert and Joyce Brook Trophy and the Horse Deals awards for Champion Young Rider.

Emily Blinkworth won the Section 2 class today with her super new import, 'CP Romantic Dream'. Emily also placed second aboard another import, 'CP Rolex'. The were the only two first round clears.

Colleen Brook with her 'No Secrets' during the Section 2 class today. Colleen rode Peter Carcary and Michelle Lang-McMahon's 'NB Poet's Corner' to fourth place in the class.

The not quite so Grand Parade. The dogs stood in for the horses , but it was not quite the same. The showjumpers have been at the show since the 20th and leave after the competition tomorrow. On Friday the hacks etc start and it is to be hoped the next Grand Parade will benefit greatly by their presence.

Colin Parkinson scored a good 79 riding his 'Rosebrook Sienna' in the last round of the World Championship Campdraft.

Ken McCallum with his aptly named 'Victory' made a brilliant run to score 90 in the last round of the World Championship Campdraft.

Nigel Kable with his 'Chevin Ivory' in action during the last round of the World Championship Campdraft.

Robert Neville looks well under control during the final round of the World Championship Campdraft.

Allan Hannaford and his 'Moondance' produced a good run for a score of 86.5 in the final run of the World Championship Campdraft.

Talk about good training! Mark Palmer's 'Palmer Supurb' slipped during the run and disloged its rider. However, the horse got to it's feet and continued the run , alone and put the beast through the final gate.

Allan Young and 'Acres Liberty' in pursuit of one of the fleet of foot beasts used for the final round of the World Championship Campdraft.

Down, but not out of the competition. Warwick Lawrence had a great competition until the final run of the World Championship Campdraft this afternoon. Warwick parted company with Hugh Miles' 'Conductor' during the final run. However the cut out score was enough to keep them in the lead to win the overall Championship.

A Vice Regal presentation. L-R Hugh Miles with his World Championship winning horse, the ASH registered stallion, 'Conductor', RAS Councillor, Graham Davey, His Excellency, Major General Michael Jeffrey, Governor General of Australia and competition sponsor, Stuart Tyrrell, presenting the Duke of Gloucester Perpetual Cup.