Upcoming Events
- October 2026 – QLD – 2026 Riding Pony Pageant – CANCELLED
- 17th October 2026 – NSW – RPSBS NSW State Riding Pony Show
- 1st November 2026 – SA – SA Riding Pony of the Year Show
NSW Committee
We are delighted to share our September good news stories!
Northern NSW SHA Hack Championships included Ridden RPSBS Classes. Thank you NNSW SHA & RPSBS NSW Committee for organising this joint initiative. Sincere thanks to all sponsors. Those who showed can compete for the RPSBS Champion & Reserve $500 and $250 Cash Prizes in RPSBS classes at 2027 Royal Canberra Show with ANY of their Riding Ponies.
2026 ‘PORTELLI RACING’ RPSBS NSW STATE RIDING PONY SHOW
Entries Via NOMINATE. Entries close 9 th October. Thank you sponsors, especially Gary and Renae Portelli whose ‘PORTELLI RACING’ is the 2026 Naming Rights Sponsor. Competing at NSW State Show means you are eligible to compete and win the Cash Prizes 2027 Royal Canberra Show with ANY of your Riding Ponies regardless of placings or ponies shown at the State Show.
THANK YOU SPONSORS of the CASH PRIZES and RPSBS breed classes at 2027 ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW and RPSBS Board for this initiative to support all State Committees and members.
THANK YOU ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW COMMITTEE for including OVERHEIGHT RIDING PONIES in 2027 Royal Canberra’s schedule and supporting RPSBS Board’s efforts on behalf of the Society’s members. Together you are improving opportunities for RPSBS members and Royal Canberra Show’s supporters.
CONGRATULATIONS to two RPSBS NSW MEMBERS and their RPSBS registered horses who won awards at ENSW Presentation Night. Well done to all members who were nominated for awards.
Photos: Rodney’s Photography
CHERIE SPINKS received the ENSW Owner / Rider of the Year award for riding her own and her husband Terence’s MERRY JEWEL OF ROYALWOOD (Tuscany Royal Jubilee (Imp) x Royalwood Merry Music) bred by Joanne Prestwidge. Cherie is shown with Amanda Peters.
CRANELLIE BEST WISHES (Beeswing Beehold x Dunelm Wishes) Breeder: Kim & Janet Brown Owner / Rider: Madisen McGill Champion Amateur Small Show Pony n.e. 12.2hh, Reserve Champion Preliminary Small Show Pony, Reserve Champion Open Small Show Pony Photo: Amy-Sue Alston
SWANREACH VALENTINO (Tuscany Royal Jubilee (Imp) x Swanreach Diva) Breeder / Owner: Bronwyn Payne & Kiri Jenkins Rider: Ivy Harris Champion Large Show Pony over 12.2hh n.e. 14hh, Champion / OR Open Large Show Pony, Reserve Champion Childs Large Show Pony Ridden by Child 17 yrs & under Photo: Amy-Sue Alston
WYOMING PARK WILLOW (Whitmere Secret Agent x Beckworth Commanding Sunset) Breeder: Nancy & Sally Miller Owner: Alyson Sidney Rider: Lucy Sidney Champion Young Saddle Horse 4 yrs n.e. 14hh Photo: Danni Milligan
Photo from 2026 ACT & Southern NSW Show Horse Championships
ELIZABETH FARM MISS GARLAND (Whitmere Secret Agent x Willowcroft Miss Saigon) Breeder: Tonia & Hunter Taylor Owner: Jennifer Baker Rider: Indy Gardiner Champion Large Show Pony over 12.2hh n.e. 14hh Photo: Kate Jones
VIC Committee
Victorian Committee Upcoming Sponsored Shows:
Melbourne Royal Show 29th and 30th September 2026 Champion Ridden Small Pony and Champion Ridden Large Pony (rugs to be donated to each Champion)
For the following sponsored shows, all exhibitors must be financial, and horses must be registered:
- Geelong Royal Show 16th October 2026 Supreme Led Riding Pony
- Euroa Agricultural Show 25th & 26th October
- Whittlesea Agricultural Show 7th & 8th November 2026
- Westcoast ARC Showjumping 22 November 2026 – Best performed RP
- Pageant In the Park Elmore ABSS Breed Show 27 – 29th November (TBC)
- Riding Pony of the Year date TBA
Congratulations to all our members on their varying successes at Adelaide Royal, and all the best for Melbourne Royal.
SA Committee
SA RIDING PONY OF THE YEAR SHOW
Sunday 1st November 2026
Program with all information available shortly. Follow our Facebook page to keep updated! Facebook
SA RPSBS ALL BREEDS SUMMER SHOW
Sunday 17th January 2027
Expressions of interest are being taken for sponsorship opportunities and breed society expressions of interest. Follow our Facebook page to stay updated! – RPSBS SA All Breeds Summer Show | Facebook