The 11th Riding Pony Gala foal show was held at Werribee again this year. Unfortunately entries were very low with 12 ponies entered. However judges Penny toft from Queensland and Gary Beaton from Victoria had some lovely ponies to judge! The first up were the colt classes with Merivale Park Giorgio winning the colt 11 hh and under and Merivale Park Showtime coming second to his half brother both colts are owned and bred by Merivale stud.

another half brother and only entry Newington Tell Tail owned by R&S Searle won the colt 11 to 11.2 the colt or gelding over 12 and not exceeding 12.2 was Silkwood touch of the blues owned by Silkwood stud. The last colt or gelding class was won by Xtra style of Sefton owned by the Bould Family.

The filly under eleven hands went to ascot studs Ascot Princess Royal and second was Ashtan park Angel of mine owned by Chris Symmons. Ascot fine china once again owned by Ascot stud won the filly 11 to 11.2. the last filly class of the day was won by A L Williams Willowcrest Dreams.

The champion Colt or gelding went to the very impressive Merivale Park Giorgio shown by Simon Parker following on from their supreme win of last weekend at Tatura All Breeds foal Show. reserve colt or gelding was Xtra Style of Sefton and the Bould Family. Ascot stud took the double in the filly championship with Ascot Fine China and Ascot Princess Royal reserve.

The supreme foal was given to the beautiful little man Merivale Park Giorgio and the equally impressive Ascot fine china was awarded Runner up

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