That’s a wrap: Day 6 at the Melbourne Royal Show
The next generation of Australian agriculture was firmly in the spotlight on day six, with competitions celebrating bright young talent in the Arena and Livestock Pavilion.
Alongside the young entrants were old favourites, including the live scone judging – a competitive culinary affair, while dog judging continued with the best in breed for Great Danes, German Shepherds, Schnauzers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Darren Keating, Executive General Manager Agriculture, Melbourne Royal praised the involvement of so many young, passionate individuals, recognising the importance of the next generation to the future of the show movement.
“Year after year we continue to be amazed by the calibre of talent in our show competitions. It’s wonderful to see so many enthusiastic competitors coming through the ranks,” Darren said.
Here’s a wrap-up of today’s highlights.
Melbourne Royal Art, Craft & Cookery Competition
Live judging of the infamous scones was a highlight of day six, with tips and tricks on offer to encourage aspiring bakers to rise to the occasion.
Scones Class Champion: Rose Clark
ASA Nationals Youth Sheep & Fleece Judging Competitions
The top youth judges from across Australia today competed for class honours in the ASA National Merino Fleece Judging Championship, ASA National Meet Breed Sheep Judging Championship and ASA National Merino Sheep Judging Championship.
ASA Merino Fleece Young Judge Competition winner: Brendan Lamont, Kojonup WA – a passionate judge with first-hand experience
ASA Meat Breeds Sheep Young Judge Competition winner: Christine Sutton, Cobargo NSW – Christine is not only a first time competitor, but the youngest competitor in this year’s competition.
ASA Merino Sheep Young Judge Competition winner: Bateson Pittman, Walcha NSW – a sixth generation farmer with
Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition
Australia’s youngest skilled horses and riders took to the Main Arena today, with a colourful display of creativity in the fancy dress competition and crowning of the champion childs pony, while manners, paces, conformation and soundness and performance were celebrated in the hunter classes.
Noel Mason Memorial Qualified Hunters’ Plate: Sleeping Beauty ridden by Paige Douglas of Oaklands Hunt Club (awarded to Best Exhibition of jumping at hunting pace, the Plate is named after Noel Mason, Master of Findon Harriers Hunt Club from 1949 – 1989. Noel was one of Australia’s top amateur jumping riders and a long standing Melbourne Royal Horse steward).
Lindsay “Pudd” McLean Memorial Trophy: TBC (awarded to the best Show Hunter Pony, and named in honour of Lindsay Pudd McLean, an accomplished rider who won multiple riding events at the Melbourne Show from 1964 through to 1985).
Champion Childs Pony: Emma Richardson: Nottingham Royal Highness (AI) ridden by Annabelle Richardson
Fancy Dress: Derlwyn Adjith ridden by Gracelyn Karakaltsas
Melbourne Royal All Breeds Championship Show
The finest Great Danes, German Shepherds, Schnauzers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers were named on day six, with judging focused on which dog best fits the breed standard.
Best of Breed Great Dane: Mrs A & Mr T Watson, Underane Kinetic Energy at Strykerdane
Best of Breed German Shepherd: Bronacre Kennels, Bronacre Indian Summer Knight
Best of Breed German Shepherd (LSC): Miss R Bentley, Roxamburg Reaper
Best of Breed Schnauzer: Miss S A Hawkins, Swashbuckle Ab Fab Bubbles
Best of Breed Schnauzer (Miniature): Ms B A Tan, Acestar High Hopes for Valehaven
Best of Breed Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Ms F Mcbride, Miss K & Mrs B Marsh, Brohez Kryptonite.
Visit melbourneroyal.com.au for the full list of Melbourne Royal Competition results.
