2006 Australian National Arabian Championships

Working out in the Arabian Elementary Test 3.4 to be placed in Top 5 'Orabanda Acolade' exhibited by Debbielee White & ridden by A.Buckley

Katie Acton riding 'Yarramee Willow' to win Reserve Champion Arabian Derivative Elementary Test 3.4

Great interest in the halter classes as spectators sat under the shelter from the hot sun

Champion Arabian Pony Gelding 4 yrs & over 'Nadalla Park Springbok' shown by Anthony Mountney & exhibited by Candlewood Arabians

'Confusions of Rathowen' working out to win Champion Riding Pony Mare 4yrs & over exhibited by Kelly Bond

Working out in the Arabian Riding Pony Mare 4 yrs & over 'Willowcroft Regal Sonnet' exhibited by Wendy Rodger-Claxton

A happy Kelly Bond with her mare 'Confusions of Rathowen' after winning the Champion Arabian Riding Pony Mare 4 yrs & over

'Bracknell Bobby B' ridden by Shaylee Lobeiger & exhibited by Shannon Parry working out in the Native Costume class

Champion Native Costume 'Kathmar Park Maverick' ridden by Clint Bilson & owned by Katherine McMahon & Margaret Parker. This gelding was Australian Champion Led Gelding in 2004

It was time for a shineup for the all important classes at the Arabian Nationals

'Burren-Dah The Wizard' working out in the Arabian Derivative Novice Test 2.4 to be placed as Reserve Champion exhibited by Kate & Doyle Dertell

'Holovale Practical Magic' exhibited by Lisa Holohan working out to win Champion Arabian Derivative Elementary Test 3.4 with a points score of 56.71

Working out in the Arabian Pony Filly 2 & 3 yrs 'Brydings Miss Escort' exhibited by Brydings

Great lineup of trophies and ribbons for 1st day of the National event

Trade marquee was a popular stopover to view the latest & admire some beautiful artwork by Jill Vanstone

Champion Junior Arabian Pony 2 & 3 yrs 'Candlewood Tamika' exhibited by Candlewood Arabians with judge Robyn Parker

Champion Arabian Filly/Mare Shown by Amateur Owner 18yrs & Over 'Danbar Passions' Desire'exhibited by Kerrie Ellery

Exhibiting a great trot was Mark Saggers showing off the Champion Arabian Colt/Stallion Shown by Amateur Owner 18yrs & over 'Lindall Centurion'

Champion Horse In Harness 'Bracknell Bee Jay' exhibited by Barbara Evans

Champion Horse Ridden Side Saddle 'Stapylton Park D'Alliance' having a very successful day exhibited by Veronica Mortimer & Gail Webster

Champion Youth Dressage Novice Test 2.2 'Glo-Brook Legend' exhibited by Roslyn & Tiffany Bignold & Paul Morath

'Eco El Cid' working out in the Purebred Arabian Under Saddle Ridden by An Amateur Owner 18 yrs & over. Exhibited by Mark Toohey.Qld Winner of the 5th Heavyweight in Endurance from North Qld

Reserve Champion Purebred Arabian Under Saddle Ridden by an Amateur Owner 18yrs & over 'Promise Me Brass' exhibited by Julie Russell

Champion Purebred Arabian Under Saddle Ridden by an Amateur Owner 18yrs & over 'Stapylton Park D'Alliance' exhibited by Veronica Mortimer & Gail Webster

Photographer Tracey Bavinton's puppy, Fred 'the Super Dog' decided to get into the action and demanded a photoshoot as well

Champion Arabian Derivative Under Saddle Ridden by Amateur Owner 18yrs & over'Kanavor Trick Or Treat' exhibited by Springtime Park & ridden by Sally Pointon- Wales

Reserve Champion Working Stock Horse 'Ramadan Arabian Hafiid' exhibited by Malcolm Charles & Ann Raabe

Champion Working Stock Horse 'Camalot Lahana' ridden by Tony Gifford who broke her in, trained her and now uses her for mustering & roping on the property. The stock saddle also was crafted by Tony who won 1st prize in the Standard of Excellence Award at the 2004 Sydney Royal Show

'Aivu' ridden by Miranda Kratz & exhibited by Wayne Beasley going through their paces in the Working Stock Horse class

Champion Working Stock Horse 'Camalot Lahana' exhibited by Tony Gifford & Janice Hingston.