What a great start to the Barastoc Horse of the Year show here in South Australia... perfect weather [okay the temp did get up around 33] the Adelaide show grounds gave the perfect backdrop to an event of this standard. I have been told major events especially with any changes, by the third time running they have it flowing, but hats of to the committee they got it right only in its second year at its new venue. It is clear the competitors approve of the changes, this year boasted  huge entries, so today the SA Barastoc Horse of the Year stands as a premier event here in South Australia.

Of course it goes with out saying, thankyou to all the wonderful sponsors that put in to support our sport and especially Barastoc, they do so much for our sport!

So on to the show, our main picture shows the delightful and talented Melissa Karutz, having watched her career unfold since a child, I have always admired her dedication coupled with such enthusiasm for the show ring. Today Melissa took home the Angleface Beauty SA Champion Senior Rider of the Year. Runner-up was Rachel Lawrie, with in order of placing's:- Cassandra White, Angela Donaldson, Angel Foster and Lesley Burrows.

Barastoc Intermediate Rider of the Year, another one of SA lovely riders it was Tess Hughes winning the title, runner up was Emily Dennis, then in order of placings:- Naomi Karutz, Denae Moir, Elise Williams and Alexa Styles.