Riders travelled from right across the state to showcase their equestrian talents at the 89th Bowral Show.
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Bong Bong Racecourse was a hive of activity for showjumping, breed classes, harness riding events, riding classes, open hacks and more on January 14 and 15.
Weather conditions were ideal for horse events on both Saturday and Sunday.
There were a record number of entries in the showjumping classes, with more than 40 riders competing in the arena.
There were number of different riding classes and categories for equestrians to compete in.
On Saturday, Lindy Wood, on Westwood the Boyfriend won the Champion Lady Rider and was presented the perpetual Jenny Spinks Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded in memory of former competitor and judge of the Bowral Show, Jenny Spinks.
The Supreme Champion Rider Under 18 years was awarded to Eloise Clare.
Zali Petersen was crowned the Champion Senior Girl Rider and Sarah Samsa was the reserve.
The Supreme Champion Hack Burchell Trophy was awarded to L Doran on LA Confidential.
The Champion Clydesdale was Elizabeth Lewis with Jeanal Summer Solstice, The reserve was Isla McMrchie.
The Supreme led Australian Pony, Monarch Park Regal Edition was won by Laurie Grima and Jenny Rathborne.
The Welsh Sec A Champion Mare or Filly was Madison Park Eloise owned by Martini Lesso.
The reserve was Bellingara Shilo, owned by K and J Brown.
The Welsh Sec B Champion Stallion or Colt was Rae Park Taylor Made, owned by Rae Park Stud.
The Welsh Sec B Champion Mare or Filly was Akuna Park Patience, owned by J Sewell and the reserve was NSJ Enchanted, owned by NSJ Ponies.
The Supreme Show Hunter was Phoenician Speedway, owned by J and R Equestrian.
The Champion Working Hunter was My Learned Friend ridden by Melissa Gillies.
The Reserve Working Hunter was Run a Roo TomCat ridden by Brielle Powell.
In the Stockhorses class, Montcalm Black Opal, ridden by F Weal was named the champion. The reserve was Coolidowns Dixie Chic, ridden by C Elliott.
The Champion Gelding was Glenlea Reverlee Stirling, ridden by Pat Lacey. The reserve was Coolidowns Stockhorses, ridden by R Ryan.
Pat Lacey won the Supreme Stockhorse Exhibit with Glenlea Reverlee Stirling.
R Ryan won the Supreme Working Stockhorse, Stonnington Cup, with Coolidowns Sultan.
