Whittlesea Show

On the third day of showjumping, Simon White is pictured with his 'Kenlock Bluestone' in the jump off of the C and D grade competition sponsored by Kinross Farm, June Waneless and LJ Hooker Whitlesea.

Graeme Burns from Ocean Grove drove the Brenair Park Simmental Stud's 'Jock' to claim the Harness Turnout Championship.

A blast from the past. This Fleming's Bakery cart used to deliver bread all around inner Melbourne from the Fleming's Brunswick Bakery. Bill Fleming from Doreen is keeping the tradition alive and drove 'Nick' to take out the Reserve Champion Harness Turnout award.

Well known and successful jumping rider, Phil Stephens from Warragul and his 'Unleashed' look to be jumping over Mark Brennan in this photograph taken during The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships. Mark, as always doing more than his fair share of rail picking is in a perfect position to give a score like the diving judges.

Mark Brennan looks to be giving some serious thought to the score he will award David Lever and 'Clovers Luck' during The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships. Of course there is no style prize and showjumping judging is entirely objective.

Melissa Froesch's home bred 'Glenara Bollinger' (Warlord II/Miss Cognac) looks to be taking the hat off this jump steward. However, the rails remained quite safe during their round in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

One of the most popular men on the showjumping circuit, Maurice Clarke from Mortlake in the Western District is pictured with the talented and colourful, Contango II gelding, 'Contagious' during The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

Much was expected of Paul Brent and his new ride, the stallion, 'Animate' by Animo out of the Lord mare, Lucilla. Paul did not disappoint today riding his own and Michelle and Neil Clinton's impressive horse by jumping the fasted four penalty round in the jump off to claim The Age 2011 Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

Stephanie Tucker from Western Australia bolstered the strong interstate showing at Whittlesea Show. Stephanie rode her talented 'Oaks Redwood' bred by Oaks Sport Horses in NSW and out of the successful imported mare, Oaks Miss Scarlett to fifth place in the C and D class..

Well travelled Queenslander, Billy Raymont looks all business riding the New Zealand bred , 'Ocean Beach NZPH' to fourth place in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

It is hard to resist using a photograph of Steven Hill's 'Kelstar' for obvious reasons. The super little horse took sixth place in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

Well, "it's not the size of the horse in the jump that counts"! Celia Morrison jumped a super round aboard her, 'Snowy River Nutmeg' to take third place in the C and D class sponsored by Kinross Farm, June Waneless and LJ Hooker Whittlesea.

Paul Brent from Coldstream was in great form today. He began well by winning the C and D class sponsored by Kinross Farm, June Waneless and LJ Hooker Whittlesea riding 'Havelock Batman' and the day only got better.

Well known and successful jumping rider, Melissa Froesch from Kilmore is looking for the next fence as she rides her home bred, 'Moonwar' (Warlord II/Alona) in the jump off of the C and D Grade class this morning.

Two secrets of Whittlesea Show's success. L-R Ringmaster, Jim Clements has been on the show Committee for 66 years and showjumping legend and Deputy Ringmaster, Jack Eadon has been on the Committee for 57 years.

The Mullan Family may not have cornered the market on good looking Standardbreds, but they do seem to have plenty. Kathleen Mullan is pictured with the beautiful Supreme Led Standardbred, 'MF Hollywood' (P Forty-Seven imp USA/Late Tiffany). The four year old raced three times with little success and Kathleen quickly snapped him up for a show career. Whittlesea was his first show.

Demonstrating some great movement, the Standardbred, 'Deep Diver' would put many Warmbloods to shame. The 19 year old was a successful racehorse, winning $38,000, including Metro wins. Since his retirement he has taken the show world by storm and has been successful under saddle. He was Champion Ridden Standardbred (a tough class) at the 2011 Melbourne Summer Royal. Owner and driver, Lisa Veitch explained that Deep Diver had done it all, Showing, Pony Club, HRCAV, Endurance and Trail Rides. Until today he had not been shown in harness and it was no surprise that he was declared Champion Harness Standardbred.

Whittlesea Show, the biggest two day show in Victoria retains it's agricultural roots. There was plenty for the farmer and hobby farmer on show, as well as cattle, sheep, Alpacas etc. Nick Suter, Managing Director of Ironbark Machinery explains the benefits of the Ironbark 400 farm vehicle to some of the many interested show goers. Today there was a huge crowd but yesterday was the day for the open hacks, galloways and ponies.

Well known Western Australian rider, trainer and coach, David Dobson, will stay for competition on the East Coast until December. David is pictured riding 'Oaks Acon' to eighth place in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

Jamie Raymont, brother of Billy and another visitor from Queensland is pictured riding the former Bertt Warren mount, 'Amici' in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

Former Champion Hack rider, Jess Barton from Warnambool (and or Lara) turned showjumping rider, is pictured during The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships with her super talented import, 'Lamaz'..

Russell Johnstone who operates the Victorian Showjumping Stables, literally just down the road from the showgrounds is pictured riding his young horse , 'Carlo' in the C & D Grade class on the last day of jumping at Whittlesea Show. Russell is one of the many who help organise and make the show a success.

Lachlan Brennan from Flowerdale strikes an thoughtful pose as he rides his 'Snowy River Offsider' in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships. The Brennan family have produced the horse from the beginning and have just stepped him up to the major league.

Steven Hill from near Ballarat is pictured in the C and D jump off riding his, 'Belini Star'.

Kelly Lees and her typey, 'Ohios Silver' are pictured in stylish form during The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

2010 Australian World Cup League winner, Brook Dobbin from Yarra Glen rode his 'Advisor' to third place in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships conducted on the final day of jumping at Whittlesea Show.

Jervaise Prime from Wandin is pictured aboard her colourful, 'Saddle Up High Rail Diamonds' in the jump off of the C and D class this morning sponsored by Kinross Farm, June Waneless and LJ Hooker Whittlesea.

Russell Hearn from the Shepparton area has really impressed with his 'Luxembourg' and they are pictured during The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

Former Victorian State title holder, Tim Clarke missed this year by just over a second. Tim is pictured with his Adelaide World Cup winner, 'Caltango' by Contango II this year had to settle for second place in The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.

Lawyer, university lecturer and showjumping rider, Ingrid Clarke is pictured with her wonderful, 'PS Monet' that earned his Olympic MES at the national titles in Dubbo a few weeks ago is pictured during The Age Victorian State Showjumping Championships.