2007 Heritage Toowoomba Royal Show

Richard Weeldon and young helper Josh Rook from Kumbia had a major job on their hands as they bucket washed their Ayrshire cattle ready for tomorrow's judging. With Level 5 water restrictions, the preparations for judging were just a little more difficult than usual

Debbie Jowlett and 'Aero-Dynastik' placed 3rd in the Elementary 3.2 test

Peta Fenton-Anderson and 'Carrington Lodge Welt's Savannah' completed a lovely workout to win the Preliminary 1.1 test

'Helden Park Ransom' ridden by Katika Lipp placed 5th in the 2a 2.1 Novice test

A beautiful workout from Linda Shore and 'River Range Coverup' saw the duo win the Elementary 3.2 test and place 2nd in the Medium 4.1

Entering the arena with a special presence 'Riverside Pablo' ridden by Pamela Schyler worked out beautifully to win the Medium 4.1 test

Cheryl Williams and 'Kings Legend' placed 6th in the Medium 4.1 test

'Ko-Olina' ridden by Sharnae Duck working out in the Medium 4.1 test

The cutest spectator of the day, Penelope wearing her candy striped pinafore and diamonte collar looking like she just came from a fashion parade

After a very successful day of competition Linda Shore rode 'River Range Copernican' to place 3rd in the Advanced 5.1 final test

'Can-Do Classic Brock' ridden by a rather sophisticated looking Eliza McDougall placed 4th in the Advanced 5.1 test

Lyn Dixon and 'Zero' placed 2nd in the Advanced 5.1 test with an enjoyable workout

'Meridan' ridden by Katria Lovell completed a lovely workout to win the Advanced 5.1 test. This was an especially glorious win for the duo, being their first advanced competition they had competed in

Some of the happy winners of the day showing off their ribbons won from the day's dressage competition

The famous Measurers working hard at the job , Laurie Ingram and Gail Iskra, minus June Ingram absent due to ill health

Jessica Summers and 'Fairbanks Golo' placed 5th in the 1.1 Preliminary test

'Elite River Run' ridden by Karen Crommelin placed 2nd in the 2a Novice 2.1 test

Laurel Tilbury and 'Willowvale General Gulliver' placed 3rd in the 2a Novice 2.1 test

Tamara Bondfield riding 'Fine China' in the 2a Novice 2.1 test

The dry surrounds of the Toowoomba Showgrounds was a buzz with activity as horse floats and caravans arrived, and competitors set up their campsites ready for the week's activities

'Second Date' ridden by Anne Johnston placed in the Top 10 of the Preliminary 1.1 test

Brooke Clifford riding 'Double Rhythm' placed in the Top 10 of the 2b Novice 2.1 test

Placed in the Top 10 of the 2b Novice 1.1 'Mayville Lodge Lionheart' ridden by Susanne Becker

Jane Wolyncevic and 'Glencairn Angelica' placed 6th in the 2b Novice 2.1 test

'River Avon' ridden by Sophie Byrnes working out in the Preliminary 1.1 test

Sandi Gillot and 'Carlyn Valuta's Gem' placed 2nd in the 2b Novice 2.1 test

Ros Lipp showing relief that her test was now over as she thanks 'Kholo' for a job well done in the 2b Novice 2.1 test

Kyla Reid and 'Ribbleton Amaretto' placed 4th in the 2b Novice 2.1 test

Clare Hurse riding 'Senor Kratovski' completed a lovely workout to win the Novice 1.1 test 2b

Peter Ewing and 'Avoca Tropen Sand' placed 5th in the Novice 2.1 test