Victorian Arabian Classic

The Arabian Connection's 'Psynecia Spa' took out the Reserve Champion Mare.

Robyn Parker's 'Naaman Giorgio' by the successful Anglo stallion, Warrawee S'Preem was declared Champion Anglo Arabian Colt / Stallion.

Keely Bissett from Bendigo has a successful show with her 'Sutket Park Thyme' including as shown winning the Sidesaddle Championship.

Emma Collins with a lot of help from 'El Raz Amira' was awarded the Angela Codri Memorial Award for Youth Versatility.

Well-known open showing personality, Clint Bilson rode the Mah-Jongg Arabians, 'Bluegrass Strike' by Danteffa to claim the Supreme Ridden Novice Exhibit Award.

Margaret McMahon-Parker with Kathmar Park's Reserve Champion Junior Purebred Gelding, 'Kathmar Park Seculsive' by Fairview Exclusive.

Jayne Bellchambers and judge Greg Hazelwood with Colleen Brouns' Champion Senior Purebred Gelding, 'Palmgold Desperado' by Desperado.

Keely Bissett and 'Sutket Park Thyme' won the prestifious Judy Vink Memorial Award for Versatility presented by Judge from the USA, Greg Hazelwood.

Doyle Dertell was a busy man at the Classic and is seen here with Sunny Wilson's Supreme Arabian Warmblood, 'Noblehouse Hot Property' by Wellworth Noble Toff and judge Jennifer Saunders.

Doyle Dertell again, this time with his own Future Farms' Supreme Champion Anglo Arabian, 'Aloha Symphony' by Arabian Park Desert Dashar and judge Jennifer Saunders.

Announcer, Richard Shipton did a splendid job to MC the evening award presentations.

Kate Dertell was not going to leave all the glory to husband Doyle, dominating the Ridden Championships. Kate is seen here with the Jean Luckock (for Purebred Arabians shown in hand and under saddle) Runner Up, 'Kathmar Park Maverick'. Maverick, now a gelding has had a very successful Halter career shown as a stallion. Exhibited by Kathmar Park.

Kate Dertell with Champion Intermediate Ridden Exhibit and Runner Up in the Mike Cheeseman (Derivatives shown in hand and under saddle), Aloha Symphony, exhibited by Future Farms with judge Gary Beaton.

Phoebe Jones from Romsey took out the Supreme Ridden Exhibit Award with her 'Kinglodge Camelot' by Kirreway Trident. Seen here with judge Gary Beaton.

VAHA Committee member, exhibitor and sponsor via Denis Club Eqiestrian Boots, Monica de Graff.

What on earth was showjumping legend, Charlie Moffat doing at the Victorian Arabian Classic? "Just having a look".

Reserve Champion Purebred Filly, 'Twinmills Serenity' by Avonsleigh Gaizon and exhibited by Twinmills Arabians.

Victorian Arabian Horse Association President, Fiona Osborne.

Champion Purebred Arabian Mare, 'Miracle of Love' by Shakla's Fame 'n' Fortune. Exhibited by Serenity Park and shown by Doyle Dertell with judge Greg Hazelwood.

Norma Walker with the Bluegrass Arabians' Supreme Champion Purebred Female, the Champion Filly, 'Bluegrass Easy Lovin' by D'Amors Saaba Khan.

Kate Dertell had trouble picking the winner, choosing to be aboard Runner Up 'Kathmar Park Maverick' with Doyle left holding the Jean Luckock winner, 'Fairview Kadir' by Amir El Shaklan (imp) and exhibited by Bathurst Horse and Riding Supplies.With judge Jennifer Saunders.

Kate is delighted but again chose to be on the Runner Up for the Mile Ceeseman Award, 'Aloha Symphony' with Doyle once again holding the winner, Jenny Campbell's 'Sia Nara'. With judges Gary Beaton and Jennifer Saunders.

Jenny Campbell's 'Sia Nara' by Imperial Journal out of Harmony Hill Image was declared Supreme Arabian Riding Pony Exhibit and went on to claim the Arabian Derivative Ambassadors Award for Versatility. Seen here with Doyle Dertell, Judge Jennifer Saunders and ring steward, Sasha Porter.

'Tarrangaw Strike Me Pink' by the well-known Arabian Pony stallion, Trincada Strike was declared Supreme Champion Arabian Pony. Exhibited by Tarrangaw Arabians and shown by Donna Sadler with judge Jennifer Saunders.

Veronica McEwan was delighted to claim the Supreme Champion Partbred Award with her 'Mustang Lodge Sea of Love', by Meadow View Apache. Exhibited by Mah-Jongg Arabians and seen here with judge, Jennifer Saunders.

Anglo Arabian exhibitor, John Findlay was delighted to have successfully bid for the magnificent book, 'Hanan The Story of an Arabian Mare', in the silent Classic Equine Art Auction.

Jayne Bellchambers with the Reserve Champion Purebred Arabian Colt, 'Shalizar' by Shatoor, exhibited by Westacres Arabians.

Harold Hartelt with F Bushby's Reserve Champion Purebred Arabian Stallion, 'The Marques' by Karda Mordo Khamsin.

Julie Provis with the Champion Purebred Colt, 'Symbolik' by Abu Shaklan.

Supreme Champion Entire 'Jayay Just Do It' by Kharbine, with judge Greg Hazelwood and Donna Sadler. Exhibited by Jamuna.