Upcoming Events
26th April – WA RIDING PONY SENIOR SHOW
27th April – WA RIDING PONY NEWCOMERS
25th May – QLD RIDING PONY OF THE YEAR SHOW
25th May – SA WELSH & RIDING PONY FOAL & YEARLING SHOW
1st June – VIC RPSBS FOAL / YOUNGSTOCK SHOW
STATE ANNUAL MEETINGS
4th May – VIC COMMITTEE STATE ANNUAL MEETING
13th May – QLD COMMITTEE STATE ANNUAL MEETING
14th May – WA COMMITTEE STATE ANNUAL MEETING
20th May – TAS COMMITTEE STATE ANNUAL MEETING
25th May – SA COMMITTEE STATE ANNUAL MEETING
31st May – NSW COMMITTEE STATE ANNUAL MEETING
QLD Committee
2025 Queensland Riding Pony of the Year
Sunday 25 May, Park Ridge Pony Club Grounds
Ring 1 Judge: Julie Crisp
Ring 2 Judge: Carole Lindeman
- Full junior led and senior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits
- 2024-25 season Newcomer Ridden Riding Pony Series Sweepstakes Final (cash prize pool!)
- Junior handler classes
- Stay tuned for entries opening soon
2025 Queensland Riding Pony Pageant
Sunday 9 November 2025, Venue and judges TBA
- Youngstock feature show including Yearling, 2 year old and 3 year old Sweepstakes Futurities
- Progeny and exhibitor group classes
- Dual-registered classes for Riding Pony exhibits with Arabian Riding Pony, Part Welsh, APSB or Saddle Pony registrations
- Senior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits
- The first qualifying show for the 2024-25 season Newcomer Ridden Riding Pony Series
- Stay tuned for the program release!
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE!
Are you interested in sponsoring a Queensland Riding Pony Show award this year? We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available, including packages for Supreme, Futurity, Champion and Reserve Champion awards. Click here for flyer.
Email rpsbs@outlook.com for details.
Toowoomba Royal Show Wrap-up
Congratulations to all members who competed in the Riding Pony section at the 2025 Toowoomba Royal Show.
SUPREME LED RIDING PONY SHOW HUNTER – Bells Mountain Chicago (Imperial Paris x Bells Mountain Accolade) owned by Natalie Anderson.
SUPREME LED OVERHEIGHT RIDING PONY EXHIBIT – Whitmere Vienna (Kolbeach Holly’s Gold x Bold Embrace) owned by Natasha Whiteman.
SUPREME LED SHOW PONY RIDING PONY EXHIBIT – Melody Park Royal Symphony (Royalwood Boy Soprano x Elementary Queen) owned by Sarah Young.
📆 The 2025 RPSBS Queensland State Annual Meeting
will be held on Tuesday 13 May at 7.30pm. Meeting details will be shared via our Facebook page soon. All Queensland members are invited and encouraged to attend.
BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW ENTRIES ARE OPEN
Dust off your RM’s, renew your Riding Pony membership for 2025-26 and book in your Hendra vaccinations – entries are open for the 2025 Brisbane Royal Show!
The RPSBS QLD Committee is once again proud to sponsor the prize money for this year’s Riding Pony program, including $100 cash prizes for Champion and Supreme award winners. Hats off to Queensland Riding Pony Studs Lyndhurst Riding Ponies and Hannaley Riding Ponies for also sponsoring rugs and garlands for Supreme Led Riding Pony, Best Riding Pony Youngstock exhibit, Champion Led Overheight exhibit and Champion Ridden Riding Pony.
Entries close on Friday 20 June at 5pm.
HAVE YOU GOT RIDING PONY SHOW RESULTS?
We love nothing more than celebrating the achievements of Queensland members and also Queensland-bred Riding Ponies.
💌 If you have show results or photos to share, please send us a DM via our Facebook page.
NSW Committee
VERY BEST WISHES to all of our members competing at SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW, especially in Riding Pony Breed Classes Thursday 17th April. mWe congratulate all NSW members showing in Breed and Open classes at Royal Canberra, EA Southern Cross Spectacular and SHCA Grand National.
1. Brookman Park Jimmy Choo (Focus on Rathowen x Juicy Couture) Breeder: Nicole Bruggemann Owner: Robert Caska Rider: Mila Caska Champion Child’s Large Show Hunter Pony over 12.2hh n.e. 14hh, Champion Owner / Rider Child’s Large Show Hunter Pony over 12.2hh n.e. 14hh SHCA Grand National Photo: Robert Caska
2. Fontain Park Sir Harvey (Owendale Jordan x Fontain Park Hot Gossip) Breeder: Michelle Stewart Owner: Jennifer Baker Rider: Indy Gardiner 1st Show Hunter Pony over 13.2hh n.e. 14hh, 2nd Child’s Show Hunter Pony over 13hh n.e. 14hh Royal Canberra Show, Grand Champion Owner / Rider Show Hunter Horse EA Southern Cross Horse Spectacular, Mount for Indy’s Champion Rider 9 yrs & under 12 yrs SHCA Grand National Photo: Amy-Sue Alston
3. Tremayne Royal Occasion (Turberry Tom Kitten (Imp) x Tremayne Standing Ovation) Breeder: Kristen Bates-Taunton Owner: Alison Castle Rider: Georgina Sharp SHCA Grand National Champion Child’s Large Show Pony over 12.2hh n.e. 14hh Photo: Lisa Gordon
4. MCP Madam Secretary (Royalwood Boy Soprano x Kurrajong Park Stilleto) Breeder/Owner: Leah Walsh Rider: Michael Glenn Best Novice Galloway, 1st Lightweight Galloway over 14.2hh n.e. 15hh, Supreme Champion Led ANSA Exhibit Royal Canberra Show, Champion Large Saddle Galloway over 14.2hh n.e. 15hh 2025 SHCA Grand National Photo: Rodney’s Photography
5. Willowcroft Modern Muse (Rosedale Lords x Willowcroft Penny Arcade) Breeder: Amanda Jefferies Owner / Rider:: Brianna Crotty 1st Child’s Galloway over 14hh n.e. 14.2hh, Reserve Champion Child’s Galloway Royal Canberra Show. Champion Small Saddle Galloway, Owner / Rider Winner Small Saddle Galloway SHCA Grand National Photo: Amy-Sue Alston
EVENTS CALENDAR
2025 ROYAL SYDNEY SHOW 11th – 22nd April Best wishes to all RPSBS members.
2025 BATHURST ROYAL SHOW Friday 2 – Sunday 4 May
Judge – Genevieve Everingham –RPSBS Panel Judge – Sponsor RPSBS NSW Committee
2025 HAWKESBURY AGRICULTURAL SHOW Friday 9 – Sunday 11 May
FEATURE RIDING PONY RING Sunday 11 May sponsored by RPSBS NSW Committee.
Judge – Graeme Cameron – Vic. RPSBS Panel Judge Entries still open via Global https://globalentriesonline.com/event/12455 Sponsor – RPSBS NSW Committee
WA Committee
