Well known and successful Victorian pony competitor and Riding Pony breeder was in charge of the pony judging at this year’s Royal Easter Show. Whilst class numbers were not huge, success at any royal show is a difficult task and Kolbeach are thrilled to hear the success of both the young and the continuing success of more seasoned Kolbeach progeny.

On the first day of Hack and Ponies the ever so cute Kolbeach Garland was second in the 12-12.2 novice to the eventual 2009 Champion Novice Pony. K. Garland was 4^th in a tough open class.

Bring on the Open Ponies and success for Kolbeach was achieved once again. Kolbeach Carnival owned by Rosemary and Katrina Metherall of Victoria added another win to his ever growing list of high achievements. ‘Clem’ is renowned for his beautiful nature; out of showing superstar Waverley Festivity by Imported sire Syon Splendor was declared the winner of the 13.2-14 class.

Kaycee Wallen’ss new pony to her stable Kolbeach Classic was also placed in the large pony class. Formally owned by Brooke Higgins of Queensland, with whom he achieved great success including Brisbane Show and QLD HOTY victories is a true show pony and again possesses an implausible nature.

Fresh from her Canberra victory, Kolbeach Class owned by Victorian Lyn Warburton certainly held her own by being placed a very credible 2^nd to the highly successful seasoned Mirinda Touch of Mink. At just 4yrs of age Class out of Fleetcroft Royal Whisper by Fernleigh Fine Print  she is certainly making her mark on the showring. With a presence that makes her a real ‘show pony’ Lyn’s success with Class is only just beginning.

Whilst KB Covers out of the superstar Galloway ‘Covers’ may not of repeated his 2008 victory at Sydney he certainly did not disappoint being placed in a strong 12.2-13 for Andrew and Charlie Hunt of Argyl Stud of South Australia.

Champion Large pony saw two Kolbeach ponies represent the stud. K. Carnival as winner of the 13.2-14h and after Mirinda Touch of Mink was declared Champion Large pony, in stepped Kolbeach Class to put on a performance well beyond her years and was subsequently awarded Reserve Champion large pony at the 2009 Royal Easter show.

Another highlight for Kolbeach stud was the Champion ridden Riding Pony stallion being awarded to Kolbeach Royalist (Ardenhall Royal Secret x Camague Tribute). Royalist is owned by Andrew and Charlie of Argyl Stud in South Australia and standing him at public stud. His success was not confined to the riding pony section when on the final day of the show he successfully competed and took out the Best Ridden Pony stallion of the 2009 Royal Easter Show. A magnificent achievement for a young and very lightly shown pony.