• 15th March 2026 – SA All Breeds Summer Show
• 3rd May 2026 – VIC State Annual Meeting
• 31st May 2026 – VIC 2026 Winter Fair/Foal Youngstock Show

2026 Gary Beaton Riding Pony of the Year Show

The 2026 Gary Beaton Riding Pony of the Year Show was proudly held in conjunction with Barastoc Horse of the Year, offering competitors the opportunity to present their Riding Ponies at one of Victoria’s most significant events on the showing calendar.

With favourable weather conditions and an excellent turnout across all sections, the show again highlighted the strength, quality, and consistency of Riding Ponies currently competing in the state.

The Riding Pony of the Year was supported in 2026 by Gary Beaton, and the committee extends its sincere appreciation for his sponsorship of the Riding Pony of the Year title.

The show was judged by Debbie Taylor-Thies, competition was strong throughout the In-Hand and Ridden sections, with a particularly high standard presented for the Supreme awards.

The 2026 Supreme winners were as follows:

• Gary Beaton Supreme In-Hand Senior Riding Pony: Whitmere Dance All Night Eleanor & Greg Gerry & Darren Telford
• Chippenham Stud Supreme In-Hand Junior Riding Pony: Kensington Royal Finery Janelle Salway
• Gary Beaton Supreme In-Hand RPSB Show Hack or Show Hunter: Karma Park Kingsman Jodie, Marc & Nataivia Jones
• Amy Stewart Memorial Supreme Ridden Riding Pony: Manorvale Show Girl Kim, Gracie & Lily Humphries
• Gary Beaton Supreme Ridden RPSBS Show Hack or Show Hunter: Razamataz ZP Debbie Dykes & Sue-Ellen Latham

Congratulations are extended to all winners and competitors, and sincere thanks to our judge, sponsors, officials, and volunteers. The committee is grateful for the support of all sponsors and looks forward to the continued success of the Riding Pony of the Year in future seasonsT

For full results please refer to the Riding Pony website.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 Winter Fair/Foal Youngstock show
(Judge: Susy Stewart) 31^st May (Tatura) Program to be provided
All foals must be foal registered

The annual AGM will be held on:
Date: Sunday 3rd May
Location: Best Western Airport Motel & Convention Centre (Hawthorn Room)
33 Ardilie Street, Attwood
Time: 11am  RSVP: 29th April to vicridingponies@gmail.com

The committee will be running another Stallion Auction…Stay tuned for updates

2026 Royal Canberra Show will be in full swing when you receive this February Newsletter. RPSBS Board, State Committees and members have given generously to sponsor the usual program of RPSBS In Hand and Ridden Breed Classes plus the 50th Jubilee RPSBS Championship Classes that complete the 2025 celebrations of our Anniversary. Enjoy 2026 Royal Canberra Show and the company of family and friends. All the best to all RPBS members who are competing in any ring.

Thank you to Official Photographer, Lorelle Mercer for 2025 NSW Jubilee Show photos that are included in 2025 November, 2026 January and February Newsletters and may be promoted on Social Media. Send photos and captions to our Publicity Officer to assist us to represent as many members as possible.

WESTLAKE BURBERRY (Tuscany Royal Jubilee (Imp) x Westlake Boutique) Breeder: James Mullen Owner: Trish Bennett & Rebekah Bale Handler: Rebekah Bale Best Led Show Hunter Pony Gelding, 1st Newcomer Ridden RPSBS Show Hunter Pony Mare / Gelding over 13.2hh n.e. 14.2hh, 1st Ridden Show Hunter Pony Mare / Gelding over 13.2hh n.e. 14.0hh, 1st Ridden RPSBS NSW Bred Pony over 13.2hh n.e. 14hh

ROSEMONT ACE OF HEARTS (Deanhills Revolution (Imp) x And Listening) Breeder: Jan Cornish Owner / Rider: Ivy Harris 1st Ridden RPSBS Show Hunter Pony over 14hh n.e. 14.2hh Child Rider 12 yrs & under 18 yrs, Reserve Champion RPSBS Child’s Pony Child Rider 12 yrs & under 18 yrs

JOEMOOR DIAMONDZ (Straight Ace Of Sefton x Golden Insight) Breeder / Owner: Lori Howell & Jo Moore Handler: Lori Howell Champion Led Overheight NSW Bred Show Hack / Show Hunter Hack, 1st  Led Overheight Show Hack Youngstock Filly / Gelding, Champion Led RPSBS Overheight Show Hack, Best In Hand RPSBS Overheight Show Hack / Show Hunter Hack

SANDON GOLDEN HOUR (Kolbeach Holly’s Gold X Bopalula) Breeder / Owner: Luke Millington Handler: Christie Hall 1st Led Overheight Youngstock Show Hunter Filly  / Gelding, Champion Led Overheight Show Hunter Hack

BRANDY HOLLOW SOLDIER BOY (Royalwood Boy Soprano x Bold Destiny) Breeder / Jenine Rowe Owner / Rider  : Renae Dorney 1st Newcomer Ridden RPSBS Overheight Show Hack / Show Hunter Hack over 14.2hh, 1st Ridden RPSBS Overheight Show Hack Mare / Gelding over 15.0hh

KOORANA PIANO MAN (Koorana Mystery Edition x Willowcroft Ruby Slippers) Breeder: Tony & Ann Gavan Handler: Sophie Gavan 1st Led RPSBS Show Pony Colt 3 yrs & under n.e.14.1hh, Champion Led RPSBS Youngstock Show Pony Colt

RATHOWEN RUBEN (Deanhills Revolution (Imp) X Rathowen Ruby Red) Breeder: Dalveen Gregory & The Late Ian Gregory Owner: Roseanne Bowerman Handler: Kirsten Strath with Judge Lindy Walker Champion Led RPSBS Senior NSW Bred Gelding, Best Led RPSBS Senior NSW Bred Pony, Champion Led Double Registered Gelding, Best Led RPSBS Double Registered Riding Pony

STRIKE A POSE OF ASTRAL (Royalwood Boy Soprano x Calendar Girl Of Astral) Breeder: Sandra Donovan Owner: Madison McGill & Michelle Harpley Handler: Madison McGill Reserve Champion RPSBS Led Senior Show Pony Mare n.e. 14.2hh, Reserve Champion Led Home Produced Riding Pony n.e. 14.2hh, 1st Led RPSBS Double Registered  Part Welsh Mare 4 yrs and over

SA SHOW RESULTS

Welsh & Riding Pony Youngstock Show ~ 25^th January 2026 
Congratulations to the South Australian competitors on their successes and thank you for supporting this event, it truly is a wonderful show on fabulous grounds! Special thank you to the SA Welsh RPG for running a superb event! Thank you to the judges and stewards for their time.

Ring 1: Judge: Megan Howe

• Champion Riding Pony Filly – Landsdowne Daphne (C & V Fricker)
• Reserve Riding Pony Filly – Rosegate Stars (K Halliday)
• Champion Riding Pony Colt – Flying R Star Thyme (Cockburn / Litchfield / Hocking)
• Champion Riding Pony Gelding – Carrah-Leigh Park Irish Cream (K Halliday)
• Reserve Riding Pony Gelding – Landsdowne Royal Windsor (C & V Fricker)

Ring 2: Judge: Janet Murphy

• Champion Riding Pony Filly – Cantik Park Strike A Pose (T Hocking)
• Reserve Riding Pony Filly – Landsdowne Daphne (C & V Fricker)
• Champion Riding Pony Colt – Flying R Star Thyme (Cockburn / Litchfield / Hocking)
• Champion Riding Pony Gelding – Carrah-Leigh Park Irish Cream (K Halliday)
• Reserve Riding Pony Gelding – Landsdowne Royal Windsor (C & V Fricker)

SUPREME RIDING PONY EXHIBIT – Flying R Star Thyme (Cockburn / Litchfield / Hocking)
Photo credit: Vicky Young

Upcoming Shows 

RPSBS All Breeds Summer Show
Sunday March 15^th 2026, Strathalbyn Polo Grounds
Camping & Stabling available for interstate competitors
9 rings of breed classes, Supreme Led & Ridden Exhibit of the Show with Top 5 in each

click here for the program

Welsh & Riding Pony Foal Show 
Date: TBA Venue: TBA