The Garryowen Perpetual Trophy

The Garryowen Perpetual Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout - one of the most prestigious equestrienne events in Australia.

The award is named after three-time Royal Melbourne Show champion saddle horse, Garryowen, whose owner, Violet Murrell, died whilst trying to save the horse from a stable fire in 1934.

Female riders aged 18 years and over are the only riders eligible to compete. Horses and riders are judged on conformation and soundness, manners and paces, saddlery, costume, riding ability and general appearance.