More than 200 horses graced Uralla Showground at the weekend for two-days of show riding competition.
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Armidale Riding Club hosted an Open Hack and Breed Show Spectacular on Saturday and Sunday and it was a resounding success.
Competitors from all over the New England, Upper Hunter and even people from the outskirts of the state's capital (non-COVID hotspots), ventured to Uralla for the event.
Riders and their mounts frocked up early for the Fashions on the Field classes, followed by led events before the ridden classes commenced.
There was an Off The Track series of classes which showcases thoroughbreds in their post-racing careers.
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There was also an encouragement ring for youngsters starting out in the show world which proved popular.
Sunday saw a jam-packed stockhorse ring and more ridden classes.
Event organiser Annie Vanderheul was ecstatic with every aspect of the show.
"The support we had was amazing," she said.
"There were over 200 horses and 120 riders from all over the state.
"The whole weekend just ran so smoothly and everyone was really happy.
"There was also awesome support from local businesses who sponsored classes and prizes.
We also had amazing judges who travelled from all over.
"They were super impressed with the program and the quality of competition. We are already planning an even bigger and better 2022."
All areas of the show saw supreme garlands awarded for the best of the champions. Winners were:
Led exhibit - Powerhouse Park Remington shown by Monty Maguire
Ridden breed - Silkwood Singing The Blues ridden by Sophie Clift
Off The Track NSW - Sam Croft with Arrow
Armidale Riding Club member hack - Liz Smart on Kamilaroi Gala Affair
ARC rider - Caitlin Croft
Led stockhorse - CD Spicegirl exhibited by Teena Bridge
Open hack - Silkwood Singing The Blues ridden by Lilly Webster
Hunter - Garrawilla Royal Rumour exhibited by Leia Browning
Open rider - Leia Browning on Garrawilla Royal Rumour
2020 Newcomer - Royalty of Sefton exhibited by Danni and Jade McCusker
2021 Newcomer - BE Regal Rook ridden by Kellie Sheehan
Ridden stockhorse - Wundurra Impact ridden by Tahnee Sullivan