Geelong Royal Show 2012

A delighted Catherine Brown from Seymour rode Allison Brown's, 'Tundra Park Primrose' to take out the Championship for Ridden Purebred APSB Exhibit.

Lisa Smith rode her, 'Pemberley Royal Doll' to win the class for Novice Pony Under 12hh.

Young and successful showing exhibitor rode her mother, Karen's, 'Wyann Peaches' to win the class for Smartest On Parade for Riders 6 AU 10 Years.

Well known and successful showing rider, Tahlia Bird rode the Brooks and Mansley nomination, 'Janeda Park Eclipse' to third place in the class for Novice Pony Under 12hh.

Lisa Luketic rode her own, 'Deeplake Tinkerbell' to fourth place in the class for Novice Pony Under 12hh.

James Bell rode Kellie Withers', 'Rosedale Royal Chatter' to win the Novice and Open 12-12.2hh Pony classes, claim the Best Novice Small Pony award and the Open Small Pony Reserve Championship.

Courtney Bird is pictured riding Lisa Bird's, 'Myscal Memories' in the class for Novice Pony 12-12.2hh.

Amelia Sadler had a good day with her lovely, 'Karlana Applause' which got off to a good start by taking second place in the strong class for Smartest On Parade, Riders 10-12 Years. They went on to take second place in the class for Open Pony 12.2-13hh.

Two year old, Molly Malerba from Mt Evelyn holds on to her hat as she makes the most of her time in the saddle on a sunny Friday at Geelong Show.

Charlotte Millard rode Emma and Gloria Barlow's, 'Kenda Park Chardonnay' to win the class for Open Pony N.E. 11hh.

Roger Searle and Bonnie Cox's well performed, 'Bordershow Boy Scout' took second place in the class for Open Pony 11.2-12hh.

Tahlia Bird rode Lisa Bird's, 'Tungarra Siletto' to third place in the class for Open Pony 12-12.2hh.

Usually pictured atop an Australian Stock Horse, Stuart Robinson did the footwork today with the O'Hagen and Robertson nomination, 'Westacres Adoration' that was declared Champion APSB Third Generation Australian Pony.

Tori Fair rode Danyel and Nicole Riemer's very well performed,'Radford Lodge Candy Cane' to win the class for Open Pony 11.2-12hh and go on to take out the Small Pony Championship.

Renae Cooke rode her good moving, 'Sheldene Shenelle' to third place in the class for Novice Pony 12-13hh.

Stephanie Day rode her good working, 'Harrington Park Catch Phrase' to win the class for Novice Pony 13-13.2hh.

Successful young rider, Zoe Murray rode her 'Willowcroft Emblems Delight' to win the class for Novice Pony 13.2-14hh.

A very capable, Taylah Pegler from Ballarat did the honours with Debbie Ross', 'Fernden Park Monty' to claim the Reserve Champion Led Shetland Gelding award.

Lynda Hayes is pictured aboard the super pony, 'Kolbeach Promise' that won the class for Open Pony 13-13.2hh.

Joanne Harris from Wallington led her, 'Glenelen Crusader' to claim the Champion Led Shetland Pony Award.

Edwina Lumsden has really created a great impression riding her own and Michelle Kelcey's, 'Melody Park King's Command' this show season. Today they took third place in the strong class for Open Pony 13.2-14hh..

The always impressive Daizi Plumb rode her dad, Dale's, 'Royal Secret' to take out the Reserve Champion Child's Pony award.

Ava Halloran had the most sensational day riding the Halloran and Ginn nomination, 'Karlana Opening Night'. The Raymond Butler bred pony was declared Champion Child's Pony won the Open 13.2-14hh,was declared Champion Large Pony and Grand Champion Pony Hack.

Stella Horspole rode Carolyn Bellman's super, 'Thorpeville Trendy' to win the class for Child's Pony 10.2hh and Under.

Always in step. Robert Cockram led Lisa Smith's, 'Pemberley Petite' to win the Class for Led Filly 3 years and Under, 14hh and Under. They went on to take out the Championship for Champion Led Pony Mare/Filly.

Marcia Beard's nomination, 'Rhyl Minuet' was successful both led and Under Saddle. Minuet was declared, Reserve Champion Led Pony Mare/Filly, and was declared Best Novice Large Pony and Reserve Champion Open Large Pony Under Saddle.

Chantelle Stocker led her impressive stallion, 'Arana Commando (imp NZ)' to take out the Champion Led Welsh Cob Award.

Leigh Buchanan-Gregson led her charming, 'Pilinta Park Florin' to be declared Champion mare and Supreme Champion Shetland Pony Exhibit.

Carly Thomas is pictured standing up her own and Cecil Thomas' splendid, 'Careal Great Expectations' that was declared Champion Shetland Pony Stallion. Later in teh day Carly rode teh gleaming pony to take out the Ridden Shetland Championship.

Jess Hill rode Lisa Bailey's,'Naruni Park Class' to win the Ridden Pony Stallion/Colt class.