2008 Adelaide Royal

Jemma Reeve-Singles got the action going on the final day of the show by winning the class for Open Pony Hacks NE 11hh with her 'Sketty Park Oliver'.

Jenny Evans had a successful show with her 'Kolbeach Be Free' that was placed second in the class for Open Ponies 13.2-14hh.

Linda Danckert did the honours with Trevor Wells' 'Willowcroft Regal Charm' to take fourth place in the class for Open Ponies 13.2-14hh.

Dani Jolly-Blacket rode Lesley Griggs' Dunelm Sequin to take sixth place in the class for Open Ponies 13.2-14hh.

Jasmine Anderson rode Isabelle Barker's 'Rivington Victoria' to take second place in the class for Open Ponies 11-11.2hh.

Tayla Brggs rode Sarah Bradshaw's 'Rivington Hyalin' to win the class for Open Ponies 11-11.2hh.

The final day of the show was devoted to the Pony Hacks. They were given half the arena to work in with not distractions. Many riders took the opportunity to utilise all the available acreage. Here six year old Madeline Pagan bravely sets off with her 'Dalpura Pearl'. They took fourth place in the class for Open Ponies 11-11.2hh.

Jordan Skyring rode Megan Hughes' 'Barrington Park Royal Fortune' to take fifth place in the class for Open Ponies 12-12.2hh.

Laura Shaw from Ceres in Victoria rode the Silkwood Stud's 'Silkwood Heaven's Chalice' to win the class for Open Ponies 12-12.2hh. Laura and the pony by Pendley Gold Cup went on to take out the Reserve Champion Small Pony award.

Madaline Tabak from Balliang in Victoria rode Fiona McIntyre's well performed. 'Roseagle Maestro' to take fourth place in the class for Child's Pony 12-13hh.

Margot Haynes won the Novice Pony Hack 12.2-13hh class yesterday and today Chris Lawrie and Angie Penalurick's typey 'Holly's Spring' took second place in the class for Open Ponies 12.2-13hh.

Charlotte Hunt rode her 'KB Covers' to take third place in the class for Open Ponies 12.2-13hh.

Stacey Faehrmann from Balaklava in South Australia took second place in the class for Child's Pony 12-13hh with her 'Kolbeach Peter Pan'.

Breanna Peters rode Meredith Johnsson's 'Kerulen Ulithi' to just miss the ribbons in the class for Open Ponies 11.2-12hh.

Felicity Atkinson rode Jessica Winen's 'Kolbeach Tides' to be just out of the placings in the competitive class for Child's Pony Hack 12-13hh.

Minka Lock rode the Corumbene Stud's 'Braefoot Park Spring Temptress' to win the class for Child's Pony Hack 12-13hh.

Tiffany Greenhill from Balnarring in Victoria rode her own and Denise Burgoine's 2008 Barastoc (Vic) Newcomer Large Pony, 'Glyndebourne Monopoly' to take third place in the class for Open Pony Hacks 13-13.2hh.

Kelli Probert from Mt Compass in South Australia took fifth place in the class for Open Pony Hacks 13-13.2hh.

Margot Haynes rode Sally Watkins and David Quayle's 'Chippenham Ruler' for sixth place in the class for Open Pony Hacks 13-13.2hh.

Paige Grocke from Tumby Bay in South Australia was just out of the placings in the class for Open Pony Hacks 13-13.2hh with her 'Langtree Encore'.

Carolyn Burton did the running and Eliza Burton the riding of 'Lincott Soda Pop' in the Leading Rein Pony class.

Rose McEvoy rode her 'Radford Lodge Sonnet' to win the class for Open Pony Hacks 13.2-14hh.

Graham Elliott and Darryl and Linda Hayes' beautiful 'Kolbeach Promise' was foot perfect for Linda to win the Open 13-13.2hh class and claim the Large Pony Championship. This outstanding pony by Fernleigh Fine Print out of County Cover Girl, has been stealing the limelight since she was a yearling.

The McMahon and McCormick Families claimed the class for Open Ponies 12.2-13hh with their 'Leanda Hello Dolly'. The beautiful pony was ridden by Chanel Hunter.

Large Pony judge, Simon Deleeuw was clearly enjoying his judging assignment at Adelaide.

Lily McEvoy with her legendary, 'Mirinda Touch of Mink' that took second place in the Open 13-13.2hh class and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Large Pony.

Chelsea Morelli rode the Edmonds and Morelli nomination, 'Falconhurst World Class' to win the class for Child's Pony Hack 13-14hh and take fourth place in the class for Open Pony Hacks 13-13.2hh.

What a show! 'Silkwood Angel Wings' ridden by Grace Hill, won the Open Pony 11.2-12hh, the Child's Pony NE 12hh class and went on to be declared Champion Open Small and Champion Child's Pony. Whilst waiting, the McMahom and McCormick nomination by Silkwood Babbling Brook out of Silkwood Seventh Heaven won the Leading Rein class accompanied by Sophie-Kate Shaw and Briony Payne.

Hard working judge, Robert Cockram considers his decision.

"Wish me luck as you wave me good-bye". The arena stewards and judge Robert Cockram, who has obviously had marching experience, rather formally vacate the arena at the end of the horse competition.