The 2013 Garryowen

Rachel Keskinen made a lovely picture and produced a super workout in the famous Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class riding Graham Elliott's Champion Galloway, 'Holly's Galaxy'.

Elegant Stacey Oakley from Connewarre in Victoria is pictured aboard her former Queensland Runner Up Large Hack of the Year, 'SLM Berlin' during the famous Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class this morning.

Alexa Ward from Coldstream in Victoria is pictured aboard her Best Novice Hack, 'OEH Eloquence' during the judging of the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class.

Shaelyn Walsh is pictured aboard her ex steeplechaser, 'Sausalito' during the judging of the Garryowen this morning. Shaelyn was one of eleven first time Garryowen competitors, which certainly bodes well for the famous memorial class.

Rebecca Maddocks from Middle Park in Melbourne is pictured aboard her, 'Coniston Dark Secret' during the judging of the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class this morning.

No, the line up tradition has not fallen apart for the 75th judging of the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class in memory of Violet Murrell. The unscheduled activation of the arena sprinkler system scattered the third group of riders, but it certainly did not dampen their enthusiasm.

Amelia Skilbeck and her, 'Phoenix Aura' were one of the eleven first time combinations to start in the famous Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class.

Pip Mitchell, another Garryowen first timer rode, Monica Croston's, lovely Viscount gelding, 'Grand Heist'.

Popular showing rider, Kerryn Golder from Horsham in Victoria is pictured aboard her well purchased for the job, 'Chandon Park Contender' during the judging of the Garryowen. Kerryn went on to take second place in the prestigious Esquire Turnout class for which riders "or their immediate family have to be bone fide owners of their mounts".

India Mitchell from Torrumbarry in Victoria is pictured aboard her, Royalwood Centre Stage' during the judging of the Garryowen. She was out of the placings, but went on to take fourth place in the John Lithgow Equestrienne Turnout class for Riders 18 and Not over 25 Years.

Sarah Tappy proved the doctors wrong, who declared after a car accident 18 months ago that she would never ride again. She was thrilled to be aboard her, 'Tudor Park Stars' during the famous Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class today.

Tayla Anderson from Moorooduc in Victoria rode her impressive 17.1hh Don Frederico gelding, 'Onyx' to not only be declared Best First Time Year Entrant but also take second place in the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class.

Demi Morrison is pictured aboard her super successful veteran Hack, 'Lemrac's Dancing Poet' during the judging of the famous Garryowen Memorial Equestrienne Turnout class. Demi Morrison is pictured aboard her super successful veteran Hack, 'Lemrac's Dancing Poet' during the judging of the famous Garryowen Memorial Equestrienne Turnout class. They went on to take fourth place in the Esquire Turnout class conducted later in the day.

Tammy Notman is pictured aboard her former Country Victorian Racehorse of the Year, 'Bourbon Street' by Hurricane Sky during the Garryowen Equestrian Turnout class this morning.

Fiona McIntyre is pictured aboard her, 'Studio' in what was her tenth Garryowen appearance at Melbourne Royal Show.

Courtney Remington has been super successful in the show ring for many years, however it is a shock to realise that the little girl in all those photographs of years gone by is now in her second year of a Law Degree at Melbourne University. Courtney is pictured aboard successful Galloway and Hack, 'Willowcroft Chance Encounter' during the Garryowen. They went on to take sixth place in the John Lithgow Equestrienne Turnout class for Riders 18-25 Years and fifth place in the Esquire Turnout class..

Garryowen first timer, Chanele Hunter rode her beautiful hack, 'Crewe' to claim fifth place.

Gippsland Chiropractor, Sarah O'Connor rode her, 'SLM Mercedes' to take sixth place in the Garryowen.

2003 Garryowen winner, Penny Ahern is pictured aboard her, 'Aston Martin II' during the judging of the famous memorial class for Lady Riders over 18 Years. Penny was declared Champion Lady Rider yesterday.

Kathleen Mullan created history today by riding a Standardbred, 'MF Hollywood', in the Garryowen. They did not place, but "James" worked beautifully and they won the judging by applause meter from the large crowd in attendance.

Heidi Pickstock rode Dale Plumb's beautiful, 'DP Amazing' to take fourth place in the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class.

Kristen Nicholls is another double degree law student and the 21 year old is pictured aboard her, 'Willowmere Talent' competing in her first ever Garryowen.

Rebecca Richards is pictured aboard her mother, Beverley Richards' outstanding Show Hunter, 'Dymondz' during the judging of the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout class this morning.

Megan Cheeseman from Healesville is pictured aboard her handsome, 'Gleneagles Giorgio' during the judging of the famous Garryowen Memorial Equestrienne Turnout class. Megan and Giorgio went on to take third place in both the Esquire and John Lithgow Turnout classes.

Garryowen first timer Rose McEvoy had a brilliant time in the Turnout arena today. She rode 'Grazier' that carried Margot Haynes to victory in the Garryowen in 2005, to take third place in the prestigious class today. Rose and Grazier went on to win both the Esquire Equestrienne Turnout and the John Lithgow Equestrienne Turnout class for Riders 18-25 Years.

Laura Mow and her 'Lauriston Park Chatsworth' that won the Novice Hack 15.2-16hh and was second in the Open are pictured during their Garryowen workout.

Susanne Pedersen from Bendigo rode her well performed, 'WS Coast', the subject of a Horse Deals Off The Track story a few months ago, to take out the Garryowen Turnout, the most coveted class in Australia for Lady Riders over 18 Years.