Barastoc Horse of the Year Show

Anna Box rode her own and Carla Box's, 'Karlana Royal Watcher' to sixth place in the First Ridden Saddle Pony class.

Abby Andrews rode her well performed, 'Coniston Sportsman' to take second place in the class for First Ridden Saddle Pony class.

A well decorated pair. Madeline Fraser rode Madison Zammit's charming, 'Mirinda Miss Money Penny' to claim the Finishing Touch Browbands and Horse Accessories First Ridden Saddle Pony Championship.

A well matched pair. Gary Richardson is pictured with his daughter, Charlotte riding Cherie Mills, 'Tangerine Charity' that took fourth place in the Finishing Touch Browbands and Horse Accessories Leading Rein Shetland class for riders 3-7 Years.

Keeley Dykes did the riding and Suellen Latham the leading in the Finishing Touch Browbands and Horse Accessories Leading Rein Shetland class for riders 3-7 Years.

A stylish trio. Emily Murray is sitting up nicely as the Travis Park Pony Stud's, 'Langoona Desert Sun' works well, all under the expert guidance of Robert Cockram. It all added up to victory in the Finishing Touch Browbands and Horse Accessories Shetland Leading Rein class for Riders 3-7 Years.

Edwina Lumsden is showing the concentration involved in her efforts during the Finishing Touch Browbands and Horse Accessories Shetland Leading Rein class. The effort was worth it as Edwina took second place riding Stuart Ryan's 'Thorpeville Trendy'.

Now that's a great hat!. Emily Barton is modelling the wonderful cap donated by the Barastoc Committee to all the children's class finalists and placegetters. The cap was just part of the wonderful Joseph Liddy show bag handed out to the lucky children. Emily is pictured with Jan and Stephanie Jennison's Shetland, 'Tara Park Lilli'

A great advertisement. Linda Marquis from the trade stand, "Groomers" proved to be as good as her word. Linda is pictured with her gorgeous collection of beautifully presented Toy Poodles. The trade village is a popular part of the Barastoc experience.

It was a good day at the office for Michael Christie. He is pictured aboard, 'Little Hawke' that was declared Ego Sunsense Reserve Champion Newcomer Galloway.

Lucinda Fraser's very well performed, 'Royalwood Concerto', ridden by Jason James took out the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Galloway Championship.

Carrie Hammet is pictured riding Bobbi Hammet's Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Large Pony finalist, 'Hamlot Part Royal Quest'.

Bree Petrie rode Debbie Taylor-Theis' 'Dreamtime Eye Candy' to take out the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Reserve Large Pony Championship.

Grace Hill rode Michelle Labahn's, 'Rothwell Fairy Dance' beautifully in the final of the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Large Pony Championship. The three year old pony worked perfectly for it's young rider, producing the quality of work expected of a Barastoc Newcomer.

Lynda Hayes qualified two ponies for the Newcomer Large Pony Championship and produced outstanding workouts with both. However, it was with Northern Territory resident, Carman Nowak's 'Kolbeach Aster' that Lynda claimed the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Large Pony Championship.

Jordy Wright rode A & B Carter's good working, 'Thorwood Alice In Wonderland' to make the final of the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Small Pony Championship.

Talented Queensland young rider, Kira Lee Newman rode the Riemer girls' 'Radford Lodge Candy Cane' to make Top Ten in the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Small Pony Championship.

Jade Gilbert rode Pauline Lay's 'Lakevale Puss N Boots' to take out the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Small Pony Reserve Championship.

Riley Baker rode Julie Wood and K Galloway's, 'Dunelm Desire' to make the finals of the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Small Pony Championship

Bridgette Chalmers is another talented young rider from Queensland who has been making a few trips down south recently. Bridgette did a lovely job with Jody Ivory and Jody Christoffersen's 'Langtree Just Debonaire' to claim the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Small Pony Championship.

Rebecca Whitehead made the finals of the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Hack Championship with her 'Logical Choice'.

Stacey Oakley's well performed, 'First Class Edition' ridden well by Greg Mickan suffered a little from stage fright during the finals of the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Hack Championship.

Briony Payne is certainly no stranger to major Barastoc awards. This afternoon she and her , 'Nadal' put their best foot forward to claim the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Hack Reserve Championship.

Michael Christie was the clear winner of the Ego Sun Sense Newcomer Hack Championship with Caroline Reid's, 'Tonic'. The typey Thoroughbred by Armidale produced the best work of the competition.

Nicole Morrison's, 'Lyndella Holly' ridden by Maddison Demmler claimed the inaugural Barastoc Seniors Shetland Championship. The Seniors Championships for all height groups were a popular addition to the vast Barastoc programme this year. And at the gala Barastoc International Challenge on Saturday they took out the Reserve International Shetland award.

Vicki Maurice-Smith's outstanding Shetland, 'Oak Park Juliet' ridden by Veinna Smith claimed the Barastoc International Shetland Championship during Saturday evening gala dinner and show.

The Lee Family took out the Conceptions Garlands class for Leading Rein Pony 12hh and Under, Riders Three, Four and Five Years. with their 'Somerfield Socialite'. Pictured L-R, Judge, Clare Dew (UK), rider, Ebonie Lee and Sherrie Lee at the end of the rein.

Georgie Cameron rode Vicki Maurice-Smith's 'Otway View Zeke' to take out the Bruce Chamberlain and Family Newcomer Shetland Championship.

Rachelle O'Connor rode the M Jones and J Crocker nomination, 'Lorabella Melinda' to take out the Bruce Chamberlain and Family Newcomer Reserve Champion Shetland award.

Kara Woolcock is pictured aboard the Woolcock and Munday nomination, 'Pilinta Park Sterling' that made the final of the Bruce Chamberlain and Family Newcomer Shetland Championship.