Sarah Hunnam and Bel Amore boldly into the new water jump
Brooklyn Gagliardi and Dutton Lee - Grade 5 Dressage
Samantha Baillie and King of Brits
The view from the top of the course at Pakenham Pony Club
Ready to ride
Georgia Salmon and Candy Man Can
Dylan Gregson and Grey Intrigue
Callum Buczak and Cloudburst Jasper
The vital bike riders picking up the fence judges sheets
The new 15 metre wide water fence
Walking the course
Hayley Purcell and Kilburns Black
Jessica McLean and Danson Deluxe
Katja Weimann and BP Lyric
Sam Jeffree and Parklands Whizz Kid
Sam Jeffree and Parklands Whizz Kid
Lisa North and What's It All About
Bill Chrisanis and Jaybee Castille - winner of the Preliminary class
Sharon Crombie and Castle Rule
Samantha Bailiie and King of Brits
Samantha Baillie and King of Brits
Charlotte Blair and Neville
Donna Ford and Heavenly Bliss
Sam Jeffree and Zaavanah
Juana Andreou and Dutch
A quick rest for Kathryn Wallis and Rose of Ede
Sharlene Wilson and St George Future Sailor
Holly Lewis and King's Beauty
Bianca Craddock and Royal Channel
A quick sponge for Snickers Satisfies by Charlotte Savage
The shady patio adorned with saddles outside the very popular canteen
The main arena held two dressage arenas
Katja Weimann picks up a ribbon in the Preliminary
The perect pick-me-up after cross country - Equissage massage and caffeine!
Jasmine Dillon and Mickey Mouse
Lauren Rossin and Miche
Maddison Clark and Northern Irresistible - winners of the Ayers and Graces Performance Percherons Grade 2 class
The most unusual float loading technique we've seen for a while!
Mietta Innes-Irons and Meadowbank Crackerjack
James Baillie and Dodgy
Rachel Dargue and EA Artemis
Alannah Whitehead and Johnny Townmouse
Keely Morris and Banjo
Eponine Fynmore and Invisible Force
Molly Barry and Isle of Arctic
Gear check for Declan Appleby
Miles Baker and Magpie
Sam Jeffree and Mighty Midget
Jess Thomas and Moorooluck Raygun
Sam Jeffree had a very busy day! This time on Zaavanah
Fleur Jeanne and Slip the Knot
Lauren Briglia and Patriot of War
Juana Andreou and Flynn
Declan Appleby and Breeze
Bill Chrisanis and Jaybee Castille - winners Reliable Signs Preliminary class
Manon Schey and Sunninghill Rose
Destinee Stubbs and Merlin
Merlin has fascinating eyes!
Merlin
Brooklyn Gagliardi and Dutton Lee
Maddison Clarke, winner of the Ayers & Graces Performance Percherons Grade 2 with the sponsors of the class
Time to feel good ................
Rachel Dargue and EA Artemis
Zoe Leek and Baby Dawson
Keely Morris and Sunny Brae Bridge
Jaime Chila and Spook
What we do without our mums?
Jemma Turner and Bits 'n' Pieces
Jemma Turner and Bits 'n' Pieces
Declan Appleby and Breeze
The Pakenham Horse Trials enjoyed a busy weekend and riders got to try the brand new 15 metre wide water jump new to this course which has had some excellent upgrades in the past few years. Riders in EA levels Intro, Prelim and Pre-Novice as well as Pony Club Victoria Grades 1 - 5 had a great weekend with perfect conditions for eventing
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