WARRAWEE IMPRESAREEO, ridden by Elizabeth Krog and owned by Brian Scholes, was Champion Large Hack at Barastoc HOTY. Image: Lisa Gordon/LMG Photography.
Fun in the sun at 2024 Barastoc Horse of the Year
By Equestrian Life
The 55th edition of Barastoc Horse of the Year took place at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre from 9-11 February amid sunshine and long-awaited Melbourne summer heat, with riders of all ages and horses of all shapes and sizes putting their best foot forward in the hope of winning a prestigious HOTY title and gaining qualifications for the EA Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships at SIEC later this year.
First staged at Melbourne’s Olympic Park dog track in 1970 as a “fill-in” event for the showjumping championships, Barastoc HOTY has since gone on to become one of the biggest shows in the country. While the event has seen many changes over the years, one thing has remained constant: the naming rights sponsor, Barastoc. The feed company is synonymous with the event and has been along for the ride from the get-go, with the sponsorship continuing for 55 years through five company ownership changes. A remarkable feat, and the longest running continuous sponsorship in the Australian equestrian industry!
Results from the three days of competition are as follows…
Friday results:
State title children’s classes
Child’s Large Hack
Champion: DREAMTIME ROYALTY, owned by The Marin Family
Reserve: MP CHESS, ridden by Amelia Baines and owned by Kerri Imrie
Child’s Small Hack
Champion: WYNARA SIGNATURE, ridden by Jessica Sharp and owned by Simone Padoin
Reserve: ROYALWOOD WEST END, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Emma Richardson
Child’s Large Galloway Hack
Champion: HEADLEY PARK BLACK LABEL, owned by William Warke
Reserve: KP SIMPLY EXQUISITE, ridden by Charlotte Falckh and owned by Sophie Falckh
Child’s Small Galloway Hack
Champion: MELODY PARK ROYAL SILOUETTE, ridden and owned by Georgina Matheson
Reserve: GORDON PARK SUPANOVA, ridden and owned by Lauren Williams
Child’s Large Pony Hack
Champion: BIRCHWOOD CRESCENDO, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Sabrina Jaeschke
Reserve: WIDEACRE HARRY WINSTON, ridden by Sabrina Gilmour and owned by Michelle Kelcey
Child’s Medium Pony Hack
Champion: TUSCANY PETITE SERENADE, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Emma Richardson
Reserve: DP VICTORIA SECRET, ridden by Poppi Plumb and owned by Daizi Plumb
Child’s Small Pony Hack
Champion: WHITMERE MINUETTE, ridden by Sabrina Gilmour and owned by Sierra Parker-Eade
Reserve: WHITMERE POPPING CANDY, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Emma Richardson
Child’s Large Show Hunter Hack
Champion: JENJAN FURST ARRIVAL, ridden by Sabrina Gilmour and owned by Brooke Wheeler
Reserve: F1 SOLILOQUY, ridden by Rosemary Sutherland and owned by Madelon McDonald
Child’s Small Show Hunter Hack
Champion: BLOOMFIELD VALTINI, ridden by Sabrina Gilmour and owned by Brooke Wheeler
Reserve: YONDELLA DAVINCI, owned by Samantha Thomas
Child’s Large Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: TALLAWONG MOJITO, ridden by Ebonie Lee and owned by Mitchell Carrigan-Walsh
Reserve: ROYAL KING OF SEFTON, ridden by Lillie Foord and owned by Kaylene McCarthy
Child’s Small Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: RIEGAL MANOLETE, ridden by Hahana Young and owned by Emily Murray
Reserve: PRIVATE DUCHESS OF LYNDHURST, ridden by Sabrina Gilmour and owned by Courtney Remington
Child’s Large Show Hunter Pony
Champion: MONTE CRISTO V, ridden by Stella Gilmour and owned by Janine Orpwood
Reserve: CIMERON POPROCK, ridden by Taylor Shute and Amelia Baines and owned by Rebecca Shute
Child’s Medium Show Hunter Pony
Champion: BAMBOROUGH JUENE, ridden by Arielle Stella and owned by Arielle Stella
Reserve: KARLANA SPRING CHATTER, ridden by Paige Natale and owned by Gracie Humphreys
Child’s Small Show Hunter Pony
Champion: BORDERSHOW CHARLEMAGNE, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Alicia Cutugno
Reserve: EAGLE PARK CRYSTAL ROULETTE, ridden by Milla Romeo and owned by Sarah Romeo
Newcomer classes
Newcomer Large Hack
Champion: JUST BENJAMIN, ridden and owned by Adele Andrews
Reserve: JD TOTAL FASCINATION, ridden by Olivia Greenwell and owned by John De Marco
Newcomer Large Galloway
Champion: KARMA PARK KINGSMAN, ridden and owned by Nataivia Jones
Reserve: KENSINGTON MISS AMERICA, ridden and owned by Brooke Mitchener
Newcomer Small Galloway
Champion: KT SO FINE, ridden and owned by Melanie Burns
Reserve: DAISY PATCH OCTAVIA, ridden by Chanele Hunter and owned by Joan Bell
Newcomer Large Pony
Champion: MELODY PARK HEAVENS EMPIRE, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Kellie Withers
Reserve: KOLBEACH HOLLYS CHOIR BOY, ridden and owned by Sabrina Jaeschke
Newcomer Medium Pony
Champion: ARGYL ZIPPITY DOO DAH, ridden and owned by Sierra Parker-Eade
Reserve: WYOMING PARK SECRET AFFAIR, ridden and owned by Nancy Miller
Newcomer Small Pony
Champion: DP BARBIE, ridden and owned by Chanele Hunter
Newcomer Large Show Hunter Hack over 16hh
Champion: TARRENDENE HELIOS, ridden and owned by Cherie Forehan
Reserve: KALIMNA LOXLEYS PRINZ, ridden and owned by Tori Merygold
Newcomer Show Hunter Hack over 15hh n.e. 16hh
Champion: SAPPHIRE COAST, ridden and owned by Briony Randle
Reserve: JUST MARCO POLO, ridden and owned by Hayley Graham
Newcomer Large Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: GENTRY PARK CITY LIGHTS, ridden and owned by Charlee Latham
Reserve: BEAUPARC WIZARDRY, ridden and owned by Elizabeth Greshner
Newcomer Small Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: GORDON PARK MISS MONROE, ridden and owned by Sophie- Kate Shaw
Newcomer Show Hunter Pony over 13hh n.e. 14hh
Champion: PANORAME QUEEN BEE, ridden by Taylah Pegler and owned by Sarah Beaumont
Reserve: BEAUPARC VERSACE, ridden by Grace Baines and owned by Melanie Spiteri
Newcomer Show Hunter Pony 12hhn.e. 13hh
Champion: CANTIK PARK HOKEY POKEY, ridden by Izabella McIntyre and owned by Amanda McIntyre
Newcomer Show Hunter Pony n.e. 12hh
Champion: SNOWDON VALE MR BOJANGLES, ridden by Grace Baines and owned by Melanie Spiteri
Reserve: IMPERIAL BEAUJOLAIS, ridden by Hahana Young and owned by Tahlia Young
Off the track classes
OTT Led Small Open Hack
Champion: DP FLORENTINE / Wicked Trilogy, led and owned by Heidi Pickstock
Reserve: MT FLIRT / Phenomenons, led and owned by Madeleine Tabak
OTT Led Large Open Hack
Champion: EMPEROR / Emperor Hanwu, led by Shae Russo and owned by Jackie Murrell
Reserve: THE HONOURABLE ONE / The Honourable One, led and owned by Mitchell Fox
OTT Led Show Hunter
Champion: WESTMINSTER II / The Arod, led and owned by Fiona McIntyre
Reserve: TIMELY REMINDER / Timely Reminder, led and owned by Jacinda Overy
OTT SUPREME LED: DP FLORENTINE / Wicked Trilogy, ridden and owned by Heidi Pickstock
OTT Newcomer Ridden Thoroughbred
Champion: DP FLORENTINE / Wicked Trilogy, ridden and owned by Heidi Pickstock
Reserve: JUST BENJAMIN / Just Benjamin (GB), ridden and owned by Adele Andrews
OTT Newcomer Ridden Show Hunter Thoroughbred
Champion: SAPPHIRE COAST / Chocolate Frost B, ridden and owned by Briony Randle
Reserve: ROYALE SOVEREIGN / Ididit, ridden and owned by Macey Postill
OTT Newcomer Ridden Small Open Thoroughbred
Champion: MT FLIRT / Phenomenons, ridden and owned by Madeleine Tabak
Reserve: DP FLORENTINE / Wicked Trilogy, ridden and owned by Heidi Pickstock
OTT Newcomer Ridden Large Open Thoroughbred
Champion: EMPEROR / Emperor Hanwu, ridden by Shae Russo and owned by Jackie Murrell
Reserve: ST ANDREWS / St Andrews (NZ), ridden and owned by Natalie McKay
OTT Ridden Show Hunter
Champion: WESTMINSTER II / The Arod, ridden and owned by Fiona McIntyre
Reserve: JD KIAMICHI / Tarantino(NZ), ridden by Brynie Lee and owned by John De Marco
OTT Child’s Ridden Thoroughbred (Rider 12 and under 18)
Champion: ST ANDREWS / St Andrews (NZ), owned by Natalie McKay
Reserve: ROYALE SOVEREIGN / Ididit, ridden and owned by Macey Postill
OTT SUPREME RIDDEN THROUGHBRED: EMPEROR / Emperor Hanwu, ridden by Shae Russo and owned by Jackie Murrell
Saturday results:
State title show hunter classes:
Leading Rein Show Hunter Pony
Champion: BORDERSHOW CHARLEMAGNE, ridden by Maddison Backman, handled by Alicia Cutugno, and owned by Daniel Evans
Reserve: IMPERIAL BLACK TIE/ Ididit, ridden by Sadie Counsell and handled by Whitney Counsell
Small Show Hunter Pony
Champion: BORDERSHOW CHARLEMAGNE, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Alicia Cutugno
Reserve: SNOWDON VALE MR BOJANGLES, ridden by Grace Baines and owned by Melanie Spiteri
Medium Show Hunter Pony
Champion: LYNLEA PRINT DESIGN, ridden by Jenna Backman and owned by Paula Heffernan
Reserve: CALCA PARK ARISTOCRAT, ridden by Ebonie Lee and owned by Sierra Parker-Eade
Large Show Hunter Pony
Champion: MONTE CRISTO V, ridden by Ali Berwick and owned by Janine Orpwood
Reserve: LANGTREE SPELLBOUND, ridden by Daniel Evans and owned by Emma Richardson
Small Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: RIEGAL MANOLETE, ridden and owned by Emily Murray
Reserve: PRIVATE DUCHESS OF LYNDHURST, ridden an owned by Courtney Remington
Large Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: DP ROYAL ASCOT, ridden and owned by Daizi Plumb
Reserve: DA VINCI, ridden and owned by Jamie MacPherson
Small Show Hunter Hack
Champion: GLOBAL PPS, ridden and owned by Stephanie Barrington
Reserve: MERRICKS FIORE, ridden and owned by Lauren Ellery
Large Show Hunter Hack
Champion: DONNA CARMELLA, ridden by Ali Berwick and owned by Olivia Pihan
Reserve: JENJAN FURST ARRIVAL, ridden and owned by Brooke Wheeler
Owned rider classes
Owner Rider Small Pony Hack
Champion: LANGTREE UNIQUE, ridden by Annie Aikman and owned by Joanne Deane
Owner Rider Medium Pony Hack
Champion: ROSEDALE POPEYE, ridden and owned by Marley Thorpe Heal
Reserve: SECRET ANGEL OF KVL, ridden and owned by Venita Bacchetto
Owner Rider Large Pony Hack
Champion: ROYAL ASTRO BOY, ridden and owned by Lucy Silinzieds Bakes
Reserve: WILGOS COUNTRY MUSIC, ridden and owned by Ashley Parsons
Owner Rider Small Galloway Hack
Champion: HANNALEY TOP GIRL, ridden by Lauren Ellery and owned by Kym Ellery, Jill Golsmith & Lauren Ellery
Reserve: GORDON PARK SUPANOVA, ridden and owned by Lauren Williams
Owner Rider Large Galloway Hack
Champion: KP SIMPLY EXQUISITE, ridden by Charlotte Falckh and owned by Sophie Falckh
Reserve: ARIA PARK AVENUE, ridden and owned by Kurt Crowther
Owner Rider Small Hack
Champion: STAUGHTON VALE HENLEY, ridden by Susan Bufton and owned by Hannah Bufton
Reserve: ELMDALE PARK HIGHTIME, ridden and owned by Fiona McLean
Owner Rider Large Hack
Champion: MP CHESS, ridden and owned by Kerri Imrie
Reserve: JD TOTAL FASCINATION, ridden by Olivia Greenwell and owned by John De Marco
Owner Rider Small Show Hunter Pony
Champion: EAGLE PARK CRYSTAL ROULETTE, ridden by Milla Romeo and owned by Sarah Romeo
Reserve: NATTAI RIVER FAIRY WREN, ridden by Ellouise Symmons and owned by Chris Symmons
Owner Rider Medium Show Hunter
Champion: BELLS MOUNTAIN PAPARAZZI, ridden and owned by Paige Heffernan
Reserve: XTRA SMART OF SEFTON, ridden and owned by Casey Bruce
Owner Rider Large Show Hunter Pony
Champion: RIVINGTON SUNDAY SECRET, ridden and owned by Charlee Latham
Reserve: RHYL KATNIP, ridden and owned by Kathryn Brereton
Owner Rider Small Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: BEAUPARC VEGAS, ridden and owned by Monique Calleja-Goodman
Reserve: DOUBLE TT DEBONAIR, ridden and owned by Mietta Lumsden
Owner Rider Large Show Hunter Galloway
Champion: GENTRY PARK CITY LIGHTS, ridden and owned by Charlee Latham
Reserve: ROYAL KING OF SEFTON, ridden and owned by Kaylene McCarthy
Owner Rider Small Show Hunter
Champion: NOTICE BOARD, ridden and owned by Brooke Sweeney
Reserve: ROYALE SOVEREIGN, ridden and owned by Macey Postill
Owner Rider Large Show Hunter Hack
Champion: F1 SOLILOQUY, ridden and owned by Madelon McDonald
Reserve: RAFFLES NINEIGHTHREE, ridden and owned by Alexandra Nairn
Led classes
Champion Led Pony Hack: ROYALWOOD STROLLIN MINSTREL led and owned by Bobby-Jane Hammet
Champion Led Galloway Hack: DAISY PATCH OCTAVIA led by Chanele Hunter and owned by Joan Bell
Champion Led Show Hack: ILLUMINATENZ led by Mitchell Fox and owned by Jenny McDonald
SUPREME Led Exhibit: ROYALWOOD STROLLIN MINSTREL led and owned by Bobby-Jane Hammet
Champion Led Show Hunter Pony: FRESHBREEZE CHARMING led by Poppy Fenning Chester and owned by Brianna Freshwater
Champion Led Show Hunter Galloway: DP TOUCHE led and owned by Brooke Sweeney
Champion Led Show Hunter Hack: WESTMINSTER II / The Arod led and owned by Fiona McIntyre
SUPREME Led Exhibit (Show Hunter): WESTMINSTER II / The Arod led and owned by Fiona McIntyre
Sunday results:
State title rider classes
Rider 5 Years and Under 9 Years
Champion: Madeline Bridge with SNOWDON MR BOJANGLES
Reserve: Ella Cutugno with BORDERSHOW CHARLEMAGNE
Rider 9 and Under 12 Years
Champion: Stella Gilmour with PRIVATE DUCHESS OF LYNDHURST
Reserve: Charlotte Falckh with KP SIMPLY EXQUISITE
Rider 12, 13 and 14 Years
Champion: Sabrina Gilmour with ROYAL OAK FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Reserve: Grace Baineswith with GENTRY PARK BLACK LABEL
Rider 15, 16 and 17 Years
Champion: Jessica Sharp with REVELWOOD SYNERGY
Reserve: DONNA CARMELLA
Rider 18 – 25 Years
Champion: Ebonie Lee with BLOOMFIELD FURST VALOR
Reserve: Madelon McDonald with F1 SOLILOQUY
Rider 26 Years and Over
Champion: Ali Berwick with PLATINUM
Reserve: Lauren Ellery with MERRICKS FIORE
State title open classes
Leading Rein Pony
Champion: WHITMERE POPPING CANDY, ridden by Maddison Backman, handled by Emma Richardson and owned by Jeremy Roberts
Reserve: BARINDALE SILHOUETTE, ridden by Lexis Vanderput, and handled and owned by Melanie Burns
Small Pony Hack
Champion: WHITMERE POPPING CANDY, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Emma Richardson
Reserve: BARINDALE SILHOUETTE, ridden by Estelle Gore-Johnson and owned by Melanie Burns
Medium Pony Hack
Champion: TUSCANY PETITE SERENADE, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Emma Richardson
Reserve: DP VICTORIA SECRET, ridden and owned by Daizi Plumb
Large Pony Hack
Champion: WIDE ACRE BLACK DIAMOND, ridden by Lynda Hayes and owned by Carolyne Bellman
Reserve: BIRCHWOOD CRESCENDO, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Sabrina Jaeschke
Small Galloway Hack
Champion: KP DANCE ON AIR, ridden by Annabelle Richardson and owned by Emma Richardson
Reserve: KT FINE DESIGN, ridden and owned by Kerry Armstrong
Large Galloway Hack
Champion: MELODY PARK ROYAL QUARTET, ridden by Greg Mickan and owned by Blaine Perkins
Reserve: HEADLEY PARK BLACK LABEL, ridden by Ali Berwick and owned by William Warke
Small Hack
Champion: ROYALWOOD WEST END, ridden by Briony Randle and owned by Emma Richardson
Reserve: ROYAL CONSORT, ridden by Reece Lawson and owned by Gregory Gerry
Large Hack
Champion: WARRAWEE IMPRESAREEO, ridden by Elizabeth Krog and owned by Brian Scholes
Reserve: REGALIA, ridden by Ali Berwick and owned by Gregory Gerry
Barastoc Supreme Performer classes
Barastoc Supreme Performer Small Show Hunter Pony: JESTAMES KIT KAT, ridden and owned by Charlee Amore
Barastoc Supreme Performer Medium Show Hunter Pony: KARLANA SPRING CHATTER, ridden by Paige Natale and owned by Gracie Humphreys
Barastoc Supreme Performer Large Show Hunter Pony: PANORAME QUEEN BEE, ridden by Taylah Pegler and owned by Sarah Beaumont
Barastoc Supreme Performer Small Show Hunter Galloway: BELMORE PARK PERFECT DANCER, ruidden by Jessica Olinder and owned by Rosa-Lea Cleve
Barastoc Supreme Performer Large Show Hunter Galloway: ROYAL KING OF SEFTON, ridden and owned by Kaylene McCarthy
Barastoc Supreme Performer Small Show Hunter Hack: NOTICE BOARD, ridden and owned by Brooke Sweeney
Barastoc Supreme Performer Large Show Hunter Hack: FEEL THE LOVE, ridden by Alana Young and owned by Lyn Young and Alana Young
Barastoc Supreme Performer Small Pony: THORWOOD COTTON CANDY, ridden and owned by Gracelyn Karakaltsas
Barastoc Supreme Performer Medium Pony: ARGYL ZIPPITY DOO DAH, ridden and owned by Sascha Parker-Eade
Barastoc Supreme Performer Large Pony: MALIBU PARK TOP DESIGN, ridden by Chloe Backman and owned by Jenna Backman
Barastoc Supreme Performer Small Galloway: SPRINGTIME ISABELLA, ridden by Tahlia Young and owned by Tracie Montebello
Barastoc Supreme Performer Large Galloway: DAISY PATCH ENGLISH AFFAIR, ridden and owned by Annique Smith
Barastoc Supreme Performer Small Hack: ILLUMINATENZ ridden by Mitchell Fox and owned by
Jenny McDonald
Barastoc Supreme Performer Large Hack: DENNMARK ridden by Jane Toohey and owned by Ryan Armstrong
Barastoc Supreme Performer Senior Rider: Adele Andrews with JUST BENJAMIN
Full results from the 2024 Barastoc HOTY show can be found here.
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