Judge Lyndon Hearn gave the Galloways every chance to show their best, and it seemed that those that may have been disadvantaged by the weather got the opportunity to go over any little mistakes.

As with the Lady's Hack class, which was judged just a little earlier - the weather was not kind.  It was a changeable mix of Melbourne Spring ... changing from sunshine to gusty winds which were sometimes accompanied by quite heavy rain.  I am sure the competitors would have had their fingers and toes crossed, hoping that they managed to get one of the calm and sunny breaks for their workout.

For almost all of the competitors who made it through to this Royal Show Championship this moment would be a highlight of the year (if not ... THE ... highlight) and they would be counting on everything to be just right.

Eleda Park Yeoman

by Syon Royal Portrait
a Riding Pony
Stallion.

He starts the new season
in the same great style that
ensured his success
at most of the top
shows last year.