Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition

The Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout continues to be one of the most anticipated and celebrated show horse events on Australia’s equestrian calendar.

Presented by Racing Victoria’s Off The Track Program, The Pope Cup, in its 75th year, will see Australia’s best thoroughbreds, compete for a blue ribbon.

The Prince of Wales Cup, is one of the most prestigious jumping competitions in the country, awarded as part of the Melbourne Royal Show Showjumping Competition.

The Alice Laidlaw sees Australia’s best women in show jumping judged on riding ability, manner, and style.

Australia’s finest show jumpers lead their steeds through jumps up to 1.6m high, in a bid to be the fastest around the course with the fewest mistakes.

Soak up the atmosphere of a Melbourne Royal Top 10 Competition, the Grand Parade Trophy, presented to the best saddle Galloway.

Children and their ponies are transformed into colourful homemade costume creations including fairies, firemen, cartoon characters, and more.

See harness horses, from the Shetland pony to the mighty Clydesdale, pulling various carriages and vehicles as they come together to parade under lights.

Watch as heavy horses are ridden and driven in turnout competitions, where they are judged on presentation, horse ability, and driving skills.

Riders aged 16 and over compete over 1.45m jumps as they look to take out the John R Kelly Memorial Jumping Contest.

Watch Victoria’s best junior riders in the race for a prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue ribbon. They will be judged on their riding ability and presentation.

See the majestic Clydesdales up close and personal during Led Clydesdale judging in the Livestock Pavilion.

Horses of all sizes will pull various style carriages in this competition, in a display of natural strength.

See Australia’s best saddle horses compete for a prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon as they are judged on the horse’s movement, manners and presentation.

Australia’s best saddle ponies and their young riders compete for a Melbourne Royal Prestigious Blue Ribbon as they are judged on horse movement, manners and presentation.

See up and coming saddle horses compete for a prestigious blue ribbon as they are judged on the horse’s movement, manners and presentation.

A momentous day on the arena, featuring the J. Pemberton, K.G. Luke and Esquire Equestrienne Turnouts. Join us early to grab front row seats to the Garryowen!

Join our junior presentation handlers with Led Clydesdales in our Livestock Pavilion.

Watch as hunt clubs navigate and jump over obstacles in teams of three.

Ponies, not over 14 hands, will compete for a prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon to be awarded the best Saddle Pony at Show.

Riders aged 16 and over compete over 1.35m jumps, as they look to take out the Colin R Kelly Memorial Jumping Contest.

In the Hunter On The Flat competition, experienced riders and horses are judged on manners, movement, and conformation.

Australia’s finest show jumpers lead their steeds through jumps up to 1.6m high, in a bid to be the fastest around the course with the fewest mistakes.

Australia’s finest show jumpers lead their steeds through jumps up to 1.6m high, in a bid to be the fastest around the course with the fewest mistakes.

Victoria’s best intermediate and senior riders will be judged on their riding ability and presentation as they vie for a prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon.

Australia’s best Shetland ponies compete for a prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon, as they are judged on the horse’s movement, manners and presentation.

Don’t miss the Sport Horse Racing Championships, where Australia’s best horses race through a variety of fast and exciting events that test the horse and rider’s skills.

See the iconic Australian Stock Horse up close and personal in the Led Stock Horse judging on the Main Arena.