Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition

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

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.

The Alice Laidlaw sees Australia’s best women in show jumping judged on riding ability, manner, and style. 18 years and over.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Join our junior presentation handlers with Led Clydesdales in the Livestock Pavilion, where they will gain valuable advice and guidance from our experienced judge.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Ponies not exceeding 14hh will compete for the prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon, awarded to the Best Saddle Pony in Show.

See Australia’s best show hunter ponies compete for a prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon, judged on the horse’s movement, manners and presentation.

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

In a swirl of colour and imagination, children and their ponies come alive in crafted costumes becoming fairies with shimmering wings, brave firemen in bright coats, beloved cartoon heroes, and countless other magical creations.

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.

Presented by Racing Victoria’s Off The Track Program, the 76th running of the Pope Cup showcasing Australia’s finest registered thoroughbreds as they compete for a prestigious blue ribbon title.

A top ten group of Show Hunter Hacks 15hh+, handpicked by a judge, compete to be the best of their height class in the Providence Cup.

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!

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

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

A top ten group of Galloways, handpicked by a judge, compete to be the best of their height class in the Providence Cup.

See Australia’s top show hunters and children’s Galloways vie for a prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon.

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.

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

Participants engage in thrilling challenges such as maneuvering around barrels or flags on poles, quick baton handovers, swift vaulting or mounting, and high-speed galloping against rival teams. Mounted Games captivates both participants and spectators alike with its fast-paced action and skillful displays.

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.