The Australian Palomino Horsebreeders Association held their 2009 National Palomino Championships at the Bendigo Show grounds with a mix of some sun and heavy cloud coverage you just new sooner or latter we were going to be in for it …. thankfully nearly all events were over when with vengeance the rain hit with a pretty gusto wind.

It was lovely when the sun occasionally made its  presence as there nothing quite like a Palomino caught in the sun,  it was just a shame it couldn’t be that way all day, as they do look magical as the sun reflects picking up different shades of gold.

Champion Yearling overall was Tracey Andrew’s  Dantra Park Stud Ablue Moon’s Virtuoso a very sweet and very typey pony, and reserve was Loriot Royal Winton owned by Jenny Reeve-Singles. The Champion Colt  was Jan & Colin Lovett’s Goldmine Royal Jester. The Champion Filly was  Elizabeth Healey’s Goldmine Pretty Woman and reserve Sharon George Murraydale Park White Diamonds.  Champion Junior Gelding was Pam Winch’s Winterbrook Calypso reserve Dianne Temby’s  Merool Magnifique.

Champion Stallion was Goldmine Silver Destiny owned by  Jan & Colin Lovett – Goldmine Stud if you want movement, this stallion can deliver, stunning in coat color and just generally overall  so pleasing to the eye, and reserve was Loriot Royal Doulton Jenny Reeve-Singles. Champion Mare was Loriot Eloquent Image Jenny Reeve-Singles and reserve Uhavta Royal Enchantment Sharon Mangan – Murraygold Stud.