Victorian Clydesdale Horse Society
Trophies
Trophies
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R & J Galloway Clydesdale Challenge Cup
The perpetual trophy is offered for competition annually at the Royal Melbourne Show and will be awarded to the best entire, two years old or over. The trophy may not be won twice by the same animal. The trophy will be held by the RASV and the names of the owner and the winning exhibit will be engraved on the trophy. The winner will be presented with a commemorative award annually.
The trophy is supported by the Estate of the late R & J Galloway. Bob and James Galloway conducted the Hillend Stud at Majorca. Their most successfull exhibit was Hillend Cressina. Notable imports were Glorium Prince, Glorium Patricia and Craigie Starlight from Scotland.
Winners
2018 Aarunga Franklin
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2017 Aarunga Regent
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2016 Norbrook McAlister
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Norman Brooks
2015 Meadow Lane Southern Cross
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Meadow Lane Clydesdales
2014 Aarunga Mark
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
Doug Findlay Memorial Trophy
Best 2 year old Colt bred by Exhibitor
Doug Findlay bred and exhibited at the Royal Melbourne Show under the Monaltrie prefix for many years. In 1989 he became the inaugural secretary of the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society Victorian Branch – a position held until his passing in 1996.
Winners
2018 Aarunga Franklin
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2017 Not Awarded
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Not Awarded
2016 Aarunga Regent
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2015 Meadow Lane Southern Cross
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Meadow Lane Clydesdales
2014 Aarunga Calibre
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
Pat Arnold Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the highest placed Exhibit bred by Exhibitor in the Clydesdale Colt, 1 Year Old class. The trophy will be held by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. The perpetual Trophy supported by AT Marriott & Family
Winners
2018 Narioka Sir George
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Narioka Clydesdale Stud
2017 Narioka General
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Narioka Clydesdale Stud
2016 Box Valley Texas
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Box Valley Clydesdales
2015 Waverley Bailey
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Waverley Bailey
2014 Valmont Cambridge
Led Clydesdale Entires Royal Melbourne Show
Cox Family
Caplen Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the Best Clydesdale Female 2 Years old and over. The trophy may not be won twice by the same animal.
Winners
2018 Aarunga Miss Universe
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2017 Aarunga Gai
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2016 Taloumbi Lodge Flash Grace
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
Anthony & Donna Ronzio
2015 Aarunga Destiny
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2014 Northdale Park Ruby Rose
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
R & D Talbot
Corrie Rodda Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the highest placed Exhibit bred by Exhibitor in Clydesdale Filly, 2 Year Old class. The class is to be won three times before being awarded to the Exhibitor. Trophy supported by the CCHS Victorian Branch Corrie Rodda conducted the 'Fairview Stud' at Warracknabeal until World War II. Successful Exhibitor at the Royal Melbourne Show and imported 'Orange Blossom', 'Wells Mascal' and 'Liston Duke' from Scotland. Supported by the CCHS Victorian Branch
Winners
2018 Carinya Princess Sofia
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
Anthony & Donna Ronzio
2017 Aarunga Miss Universe
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2016 Loch Linnhe Princess Kate
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
W & BJ Jackson
2015 Beereega Lady Cologne
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
Beereega Clydesdale Stud
2014 Aarunga Princess Grace
Led Clydesdales Females Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
S.E Jorgensen Novice Clydesdale Exhibitor
Awarded for the Best Male or Female, any age, owned by an Exhibitor who has not previously won a first prize in a Clydesdale Class at any Capital City Royal Show. Entry is free.
Winners
2018 Aarunga Paris
Led Clydesdale Novice Horse & Exhibitor Royal Melbourne Show
Morphy Family
2017 Talbena Jimiedean
Led Clydesdale Novice Horse & Exhibitor Royal Melbourne Show
Daniel & Ashlee Blight
2016 No Entries
Led Clydesdale Novice Horse & Exhibitor Royal Melbourne Show
No Entries
2015 Yulong Rainon
Led Clydesdale Novice Horse & Exhibitor Royal Melbourne Show
Edwin Bradley
2014 Ben Koi Spitfire
Led Clydesdale Novice Horse & Exhibitor Royal Melbourne Show
Val Perkins
Allan Marriott Memorial Best Harness Exhibit
Allan Marriott was a market gardener in Bentleigh, Melbourne, with his origins in working Clydesdale horses and a long term and successful exhibitor of Harness Clydesdales. He first showed Harness Clydesdales at the Royal Melbourne Show under the name T.R Marriott and Sons after the war in 1946. His focus was always on top quality geldings for his four horse team, only exhibiting the best he could buy, and taking great pride in their performance. He was also the founder of Aarunga Clydesdale Stud, now represented by Murroka and Aarunga who keep on his tradition. The perpetual trophy is Supported by A.T. Marriott & Family and Murroka Stud.
Winners
2018 Four Horse Team - Pride, Prince, Phillip, Peta
Harness Clydesdales Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2017 Pairs Pride & Prince
Harness Clydesdales Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2016 Four Horse Team - Pride, Prince, Phillip, Peta
Harness Clydesdales Royal Melbourne Show
A.T Marriott & Family
2015 McMurchie Blair
Harness Clydesdales Royal Melbourne Show
Brenton Taylor
2014 Pairs Culross, Maestro
Harness Clydesdales Royal Melbourne Show
Murroka Clydesdales
The Mary and Harry Beer Memorial Trophy
Mary & Harry Beer were Royal Melbourne Show exhibitors from the early 1960s. They keenly supported the Mare Driven in Long Reins class with Harry competing with several of his mares over the years. They also encouraged several juniors to participate in the Junior Driven class with Beereega mares.
Winners
2018 Terra-Lyn Maddison
Harness Clydesdales Long Reining Mare Class Royal Melbourne Show
Terri Butler
2017 Kyabram Lady Clancee
Harness Clydesdales Long Reining Mare Class Royal Melbourne Show
Thomas & Susan James
2016 Kilfane Summer
Harness Clydesdales Long Reining Mare Class Royal Melbourne Show
Smith & Cantwell
2015 Kilfane Summer
Harness Clydesdales Long Reining Mare Class Royal Melbourne Show
Smith Cantwell
2014 Haylands Hazelene
Harness Clydesdales Long Reining Mare Class Royal Melbourne Show
Mrs B Ford
Denzildon Junior Trophy
The Denzildon Trophy is awarded to the best handler from the Junior Presentation classes. The trophy will be held by the CCHS. The names of the handler each year will be engraved on to the trophy. Supporters, Doug and Desiree Stewart have conducted the Denzildon Stud at Bendigo. They have been most successful in all types of Heavy Harness at the Royal Melbourne Show.
Winners
2018 Adam Marriott
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Adam Marriott
2017 Mark Marriott
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Mark Marriott
2016 Mark Marriott
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Mark Marriott
2015 Mark Marriott
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Mark Marriott
2014 Emily Belling
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Emily Belling
Wee Willie Junior Handler, under 18
Wee Willie Junior Handler, under 18 Year. William Matheson (Wee Willie) from Scotland judged Clydesdales at the Royal Melbourne Show five times and worked on Australia's largest Clydesdale Stud's in the early 1900's. His daughter Mrs W Pate founded Donside Stud in the 1940's and exhibited successfully at the Royal Melbourne Show until her death in 1980. Supported by the Ronzio Family.
Winners
2018 Katherine Gervasoni
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Katherine Gervasoni
2017 Mark Marriott
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Mark Marriott
2016 Mark Marriott
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Mark Marriott
2015 Mitchell Wiltshire
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Mitchell Wiltshire
2014 Mitchell Wiltshire
Junior Clydesdale Events Royal Melbourne Show
Mitchell Wiltshire