24th March  – WA RIDING PONY YOUNGSTOCK SHOW
30th March  – SA RPSBS “Equine Stable Designs” ALL BREEDS SUMMER SHOW
26th April  – WA RIDING PONY SENIOR SHOW
27th April  – WA RIDING PONY NEWCOMERS
25th May – QLD RIDING PONY OF THE YEAR SHOW

Thank you to all competitors who participated in our celebratory Anniversary Classes, heralding the start of our 50th year of the Riding Ponies in Australia. We ran two classes, led and ridden. The led classes had already finished some 1-1.5 hours prior and the heavens had started to dampen the proceedings with rain, thunder and surrounding lightning ⚡️. So we really appreciate those competitors who stepped out again for another soaking. Pictured here is Nottingham Royal Highness – Daniel Evans, judges Carole Lindeman & Diane Jose. Thank you Carole for accepting our invitation to preside over these classes.

Photo: Showcation Photography

Results as follows: 
Winner of the ⭐️ Anniversary In Hand ⭐️ Nottingham Royal Highness – Daniel Evans
Winner of the ⭐️ Anniversary Ridden ⭐️ Melody Park Heaven’s Empire
Runner Up ⭐️ Anniversary Ridden ⭐️ Mandaley Merry Mink
Top 5 Daisy Patch Octavia, Chippenham Smarty Jones, Riegal Fine Romance

Victoria has had a busy couple of months with the running of our Pageant in the Park in December then onto our Riding Pony of the Year show in January. Thank you to all our members for their continued support of our 2 major shows.

2024 VIC Riding Pony Pageant in the Park

• SUPREME RIDING PONY SHOW PONY YOUNGSTOCK – Whitmere Mayfair – Ben Laupert
• SUPREME RIDING PONY SHOW HUNTER PONY YOUNGSTOCK – Lynlea Print Delight – Ann Smiley
• SUPREME SENIOR IN HAND SHOW PONY / HUNTER PONY – Villa Park Little Secret – Alan Copeman – Charlotte Copeman
• SUPREME RIDING PONY HACK / HUNTER – Whitmere London Road – G. Gerry & D. Telford – Reece Lawson
• SUPREME RIDDEN SHOW PONY / HUNTER PONY – Villa Park Little Secret – Alan Copeman – Charlotte Copeman
• SUPREME RIDING PONY HACK OR HUNTER –  Whitmere London Road – G. Gerry & D. Telford – Reece Lawson
• SUPREME CHAMPION OPEN BREED RIDING PONY EXHIBIT – Mandaley Merry Mink – Susy Stewart – Sabrina Gilmore

    

Whitmere London Road – G. Gerry & D. Telford – Reece Lawson & Whitmere Mayfair – Ben Laupert Photos: Showcation Photography

2025 VIC Riding Pony of the Year Show

• CHIPPENHAM STUD SUPREME IN HAND JUNIOR – Wilgo’s Miss Grace Kelly – Janelle Selway – Stewart Robinson
• DISCOVERY FLOATS SUPREME IN HAND SENIOR – Nottingham Royal Highness – Gary Alcorn – Daniel Evans
• SEYMOUR EQUINE CLINIC SUPREME IN HAND OVERHEIGHT – Royalwood Excite – Kurt Crowther
• SEYMOUR EQUINE CLINIC SUPREME RIDDEN OVERHEIGHT – Chippenham Smarty Jones – Eleshia Ballie
• AMY STEWART MEMORIAL SUPREME RIDDEN – Nottingham Royal Highness – Gary Alcorn – Annabelle Richardson

Royalwood Excite – Kurt Crowther & Chippenham Smarty Jones – Eleshia Ballie Photos: Showcation Photography

NSW Committee is working on RPSBS 50th Anniversary special events for our members.

Committee members are committed to promoting Show Ponies, Show Hunter Ponies and Overheight Show/Show Hunter Hacks registered in the RPSBS Studbook since its establishment 50 years ago. That means we also acknowledge our breeders, owners, producers and exhibitors who show ponies in breed and open classes and other activities and disciplines. Full details of 50th Anniversary events will be released when they are confirmed at both National and State levels.

Meanwhile we congratulate more of our successful exhibits at 2024 NSW State Riding Pony Show and their breeders, owners, producers, exhibitors and judges. We offer sincere thanks to all of the State Show’s generous sponsors.

Photos: Lorelle Mercer

Ashcroft Prince Regent (Mirinda Jack of Diamonds x Kolbeach Fleur) Breeder: Nicole Parsons Owner/Rider: Ivy Harris 1st Ridden Show/Show Hunter Pony Ridden by a Child Under 12 yrs, Reserve Champion Ridden Home Produced Pony, Equal Winner Junior Point Score Under 12 years

Willowcroft Elation (Noble Dynasty x Willowcroft Euphoria) Breeder/Owner: Amanda Jefferys Handler: Michael Gates Champion Led Overheight Show Hunter Hack, Best In Hand Show/Show Hunter Hack

Brayside Showman (Fairlight Acres River Dance x Bordershow Fancy Free) Breeder: Nicole & Grace Bray & Nicole Chivers Owner: Hayley Sheehan & Darcy Watkins Rider: Darcy Watkins Best In Hand Show Pony Gelding, Champion RPSBS Child’s Mini Pony, Equal Winner Junior Point Score Winner Under 12 yrs

Brandy Hollow Merry Duchess (Grand Duke of Brandy Hollow x Royalwood Time to Dance) Breeder: Jenine Rowe Owner/Handler: Rechelle Pepperall Champion Led Home Produced Pony, Best In Hand Double Registered Pony

SA RPSBS “EQUINE STABLE DESIGNS” ALL BREED SUMMER SHOW

Due to the heat this event was rescheduled.
Rescheduled date: Sunday 30^th March 2025

Entries have been reopened and now close 16^th March 2025.

Click here for the updated program

SA Welsh & Riding Pony Youngstock Show
Hosted by: SA Welsh RPG
Sunday 26^th January 2025
Goodluck to all our riding pony exhibits and enjoy the day!

Show Dates:
APSB PONY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday 16^th February 2025
Venue: Strathalbyn Polo Grounds
Riding Pony section

WELSH & RIDING PONY FOAL & YEARLING SHOW
Sunday 25^th May 2025
Venue: TBA

Upcoming Events

Youngstock Show 23rd March with Tarama Cooper from SA.

Riding Pony Newcomers will be run with EWA Newcomers 27th April.

Riding Pony Senior Show 26th April with Autumn Pagent with John Paget  From NSW, all at Riverside Show Grounds.

We all look forward to catching up with our Riding Pony WA Members State Annual Meeting 2025 14th May, Dome Midland.