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Melbourne-based Stephanie Barrington won the 2024 Garryowen on Global PPS (produced by Romsey Park), a magnificent gelding acquired by his rider as a yearling. The pair have since gone on to claim hack titles at major events including the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Barrington previously won the Garryowen in 2011 on retired thoroughbred racehorse, LA.

Today was the day that Australia’s most prestigious women’s riding event, the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout, crowned its 90th winner. It’s Australia’s most revered equestrian event, steeped in tradition and prestige, and it has been the pinnacle of horse ring events at Melbourne Royal Show since 1934. Each year it is contested by the most decorated saddle horses and top lady riders from around Australia each year.

The 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, which acknowledges and celebrates excellence in Australian food production, has concluded in spectacular fashion with over 500 Melbourne Royal Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and 16 Champion Trophies awarded at the official presentation event at the MasterChef Kitchen, Melbourne Showgrounds on Thursday 3 October.

Competitors really took the bull by the horns today! Day 8 of the Melbourne Royal showcased the impressive strength of award-winning cattle breeds alongside the grace and agility of champion dogs, highlighting the passion and dedication of breeders and exhibitors alike.

The spotlight was on the next generation of agricultural talent during day seven at the Melbourne Royal Show, with the ASA Nationals Youth Beef & Grain Championships taking centre stage. The Young Beef Victoria Calf Classic rounded off the competition day, followed by the prestigious Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout dinner.