2017 Wonthaggi Show

Brooke Wheeler rode her, 'Royal Fine Print' to win the class for Ring 1 Lightweight Show Hunter Over 16hh.

The Fancy Dress class was well attended and of a high and inventive quality. Olivia Murray is pictured as 'Simpson' and 'Clancy' is doing a great impression as his donkey, with Teddy being carried wounded from the battlefield.

Elizabeth Krog is pictured aboard Pat Ryan's, 'Warrawee Diamantee' that won the class for Ring 1 heavyweight Show Hunter Over 16hh.

Briony Randel had a busy day and is pictured aboard Belinda Reynolds', 'AKS Rumour Has It' that won the class for Lightweight Show Hunter 15-16hh and went on to be declared Ring 1 Reserve Champion Show Hunter Horse.

Poppy Fenning-Chester rode her, 'Common Ground D' to win the Ring class for Heavyweight Show Hunter 15-16hh and went on to be declared Champion Ring 1 Show Hunter Horse.

Jaelina Kiley rode her, four year old, 'Jasper' to take second place in the Ring 3 class for Local Rider 9-14 Years. She went on to claim the Bev Shandley Special Award for Potential. Ring 3 judge, Bev came up with the well deserved award on the day.

Six year old, Jenna Murphy from Yarram rode her charming, 'Osory Ricardo' to win the class for Rider 6 and Under.

Yikhol Blakeley from Boneo rode her, 'Beckworth Commanding Striker' to claim the Ring 1 Galloway Championship.

Shaylyn McNeill rode her well performed, 'Christmas Day' to win the Ring 1 class for Heavyweight Show Hunter Galloway 14-14.2hh and went on to claim the Ring 1 Show Hunter Galloway Reserve Championship.

Popular and successful showing exhibitor, Di McDonald rode her own and Tony Bayley's well performed, 'Dunelm Icon' to win the class for Ring 1 Lightweight Show Hunter Galloway 14.2-15hh and went on to be declared Ring 1 Champion Show Hunter Galloway.

Taleisha Snell rode Shelley Penny's delightful and well performed, 'Sheldene Chicago' to win the Ring 1 class for Rider 14-16 years and went on to be declared Ring 1 Champion Rider Under 18 Years.

Well known producer of ponies and Galloways, Caroline Parker is pictured aboard, 'Cheraton Caesar' that won the class for Lightweight Show Hunter Galloway 14-14.2hh.

Lynda Hayes is pictured aboard Vicki Pisciotta's lovely four year old, 'Wildacre Black Diamond' (Royalwood Boy Soprano, Helden Park Petite) to take second place in the Ring 1 class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh. Earlier in the day the pony was declared, Best Four Year Old Exhibit. "This is such a good show for the babies", says Lynda. "It is quiet, the going is soft and there are plenty of places to work them".

Six year old, Shyla Crilly from Balnarring claimed the class for led Pony Club Mount Under 14hh with her four year old, 'Mahogany Park Showtime'.

Growing up fast, Phoebe Sutton -Kouros rode her well performed, 'Kolbeach Rosewood' to claim the Ring 2 Galloway Championship.

Well known showing rider, Nicole Touzel rode, 'Gentry Park Dare To Dream' to win the class for Ring 1 Open Pony 12.2-13hh.

Sarah Monckton is pictured aboard, 'Myscal Devine' that was declared Ring 1 Reserve Champion Large Pony.

Katie Marriott rode her 'Argyl Star Attraction' to win the class for Ring 1 Pony 13.2-14hh and go on to claim the Ring 1 Large Pony Championship.

Well known and successful showing rider and producer, Shelley Penny from Traralgon won the Ring 2 class for Open Lightweight Show Hunter 15-16hh and went on to be declared Ring 2 Reserve Champions Show Hunter Horse.

Chloe Stewart representing Korumburra Pony Club is pictured aboard her Thoroughbred, 'Street Stall' that was declared Best Pony Club Mount Over 14hh.

It was a big day out for the Plumb family and Dale is pictured aboard his five year old Rock of Gibraltar gelding, 'DP Boulevard' that won the Ring 2 class for Open Hack 15.2-16hh and went on to be declared Champion Ring 2 Hack.

Continuing a long family tradition, Asha Loughnan had a successful day in Ring 2 riding her, 'Taylan Park Hugo Boss'.

A busy Briony Payne is pictured riding the McMaster family's, 'Kensington' that took second place in the Ring 2 class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh.

Jessica Moroni rode her, 'Mighty Max' to win the Ring 2 class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh.

Ben Thompson rode the well performed showhorse, 'Kakadu' to win the Ring 2 class for Open Hack 16-16.2hh.

Crystal Lloyd had a super show riding her wonderful 21 year old pony, 'Silver'.

Four year old Milla Romeo rode her, 'Eagle Park Crystal Roulette' and with some help from her mother, Sarah Whalebone to won the class for Ring 1 Rider Under 6 Years.

Kelly Young won the Ring 1 class for Rider 8 and Under 10 Years riding her, 'Westbury Beckam' and went on to be declared Ring 1 Champion Rider.

Stephanie Slade rode her, 'Olwyn Park Bartholomew' to claim the Ring 1 Large Show Hunter Pony Championship.

Daizi Plumb rode Christine Nichols super, 'Mirinda Alabaster' to claim the Ring 2 large Pony Championship. Daizi went on to beat all opposition, including dad, to take out the award for Supreme Ridden Exhibit of the show.

For over 40 years Wonthaggi Agricultural show has been the beginning of a new year of showing and plenty of new faces appear. Greg Mickan is pictured aboard Bev and Peter Gardiner's, 'Puccini'. the Thoroughbred by Hard Spun competing in the 15-15.2hh height group went on to be declared best Four Year Old hack.

Rebecca Carolan from Maffra rode her Umatilla gelding, 'Tanjil' at his first show. They took second place in the Ring 1 class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Ring One Hack.

She came, saw and conquered. Successful show rider and judge, Rebecca Farrow rode her, 'Stage Presence' to win the Ring 1 class for Open Hack Over 16.2hh. The just over 17hh horse by Testa Rossa went on to be declared Champion Ring 1 Hack.