09 QRHA END-OF-YEAR SHOW

Warren Cox guides Niners Lil Pep through the pattern in the Novice Horse Open.

Mary Dahl executes a smooth active spin on Twin Oaks Tequila Shaker on her way to winning the Green Rider class at thee QRHA End-Of-Year Show at Caboolture.

Niners Lil Pep & Kerry Anderson put down a nice stop in the Intermediate Non-Pro event.

Another newcomer to reining & a member of the day's 'lost hat brigade', Angie Poole, puts it together with Hollwood Woodstock for a nice stop in the Green Rider event.

Catherine Wishart & Rita execute a spin to the left on their way to winning the Beginner Rider class at the QRHA End-Of Year Show.

Newly elected President of Reining Australia & keen reining competitor, Errol Thomas, cheerfully did his share of drag duties at the show.

With only 12 months riding experience under his belt, Jim Collins did a beaut job with Stylish Valentino to place second in the Beginner Rider class.

Equal second placegetters in the Green Horse event were Crown K Addicted To Chex & Tim Hoffman.

Green Rider class competitors, the Appaloosa Alfies Pickins & Janine Haig.

The first event at their first ever reining show - Rita & Catherine Wishart wait patiently for the results of the Beginner Rider class which saw them take the win by half-a-point.

Greg Walker enjoyed a good show aboard Chickas Boy by winning or placing in several events.

Kathy Murphy sets Mingolena down for a good stop & fourth placing in the Limited Non-Pro.

Reining enthusiast & regular non-pro competitor, Kathy Murphy, takes a break to watch the last of the events on the program.

Top youth competitor, Grace Cox, aboard RD Freckles Spinner in the Senior Horse Reining.

Oaks Miss Lena & Steve Baker competing in the Senior Horse Reining.

Yulgilbar Oaks Playboy & Steve Gibbs took out the Limited Non-Pro event & either won or placed in other classes throughout the day.

A meeting of the minds - Yulgilbar Oaks Playboy was more than happy to accompany his owner/rider, Steve Gibbs, without being led the conventional way.

Jim Collins & Stylish Valentino step on the brakes in the Green Rider class.

Twin Oaks Tequila Shaker & Mary Dahl during their circle work of the pattern for the Beginner Rider event - one of several classes included in the program for the benefit & encouragement of newcomers to the sport of reining.

Amaroo Jacks Flash & Linda Appleyard work through the small, slow circle to the right of their pattern in the Green Rider class.

Miel Little Diamond & Judy Cox work a small, slow circle to the right during their run in the Intermediate Non-Pro event.

As the day went on, the riding surface dried out & dust became an issue. Here, Graham Hargreaves lends a hand to hose down a section of the arena.

The winners of the Open Non-pro were Yulgilbar Oaks Playboy & Steve Gibbs.

The judge for the official events of the QRHA's last show for the season was Mr Darren Simpson.

Even the early loss of her hat did not phase Nikki O'Connell who kept right on working through the Beginner Rider pattern aboard Chip Of Chocolate.

Down & out! Having been petted & admired for the best part of the day, Lisa Jane Hall's gorgeous red pied Staffy pup, Tuffy, took a much need power nap late that afternoon.

Alfies Pickins & Janine Haig scoot in for a landing during their run in the Junior Horse Reining.

Open Non-Pro contestants, Niners Lil Pep & Kerry Anderson.

Mingolena & Kathy Murphy complete their last stop in the Intermediate Non-Pro event in which they placed third.

Green Rider competitor, Peter McCauley, hunts Le Cheval The President along during their large, fast circle work.