2008 Queensland State ASH Championship Show

With extrem low temperatures and windy conditions, it took a lot for these Youth and Associate judges to participate in their class at 7.30 in the morning. Judge Kerrie Allan was well rigged up for the freezing conditions and could still find a smile for the camera.

'Freckles Lil Miss Attitude' owned by Fran and Malcolm Adams placed 2nd in the Led Filly, Colt or Gelding under 1 year old.

Holly Perrin was the winner of the Youth Handler 13 years and under 18 years with 'Kennallywood The Don'.

Sarah Smith and 'Rosemount Gossip' who was the winner of the Champion Led 1 year old & under.

Judges Ian and Maryanne Atthow with Supreme Champion Led Exhibit 'Wungum Citizen' shown by Christopher Ware who was the Champion Led 2 & 3 yr old.

ASHS members John Lyons, Lorna Fanning and Slim Perrin keeping a close eye on the proceedings in the ring.

Kirra Holmes, steward trainee was a great little help for her mum who was steward in one of the rings, but it was a big day for such a little girl.

Winners of the Progeny Pair out the same Dam 'Wungum Roulette', 'Wungum Lone Oak' & 'Wungum Citizen' owned by the Ware family.

'Springvale Blueprint' ridden by Karen Nicole once again charmed the judge with a lovely workout to win the ASHLA class.

Working out during the day Kaylene Shea and 'Lazy D Sheza Rivoli Oak', the mare owned by Dee Hunt went to win the Reserve Champion English Attire Hack later in the evening.

Adam Wallen rode 'Doongara Austin Powers' to win Reserve Champion Junior Hack and Champion Youth Working.

Kaylene Shea rode 'Lazy D Pretty Forever' owned by Dee Hunt to win Champion Junior Hack.

Camilla Dawson was the winner of the Hi Point 8 & under 13 years in 2007, taking the award out once again in 2008 and her mare 'Waymere Jae Cee' winning Champion Youth Hack.

Christopher Ware from Duri in NSW and 'Wungum Citizen' took out the Youth Hi Point 13 & under 18 years Award.

Working out for Reserve Champion Working Stallion, Maryanne Gough and her stallion 'Binnia Gunslinger' gave judge Ian Atthow the difficult task of his decision making on Champion and Reserve placings.

The stallion 'Cadabra' ridden and owned by Maryanne Gough, once again proved his worth with winning the Champion Hack Stallion then going onto win the Supreme Champion Working later in the evening.

Winner of the Supreme Hack of the Show and Champion English Attire Hack also was awarded the prestigious Nat Buchanan Trophy by judge Gail Iskra.

Hi Point Horse of the Show 'Koorala Black Label' exhibited by Russel and Amanda Sweeper.

Working out to win Champion Led Mare 'Nevlyn Dale' owned by SA. Caskey.

Champion Led Gelding 'Cloverland Leroy' exhibited by Nikila and Corey Ellem.

Champion Led Stallion 'Anncrouye Indiana' shown by Scott Heidke went on to win Reserve Champion Hack Stallion.

Peter Allan and 'Stockhaven Sonnet' working out to place 2nd in the Working Filly 2 years old.

'Royalle Scotchn Ice' ridden by Geordie Akeroyd placed 2nd in the Working Colt 2 years old.

Stewart Craig and 'Lynxs Illusion' working out to win Reserve Champion Junior Working.

Jana Schmitke and 'Koorala Tiptoes' had a successful day winning the Associate Hi Point 18 & under 21 years Award, Reserve Champion Youth Hack & Station Horse 18 yrs & under 21 yrs.

Working out to win Reserve Champion Working Mare 'Cannons Chiquita' ridden by Kevin Cannon.

'Notus Dente' ridden by Kaylene Shea once again was successful to win the Champion Hack Mare.

'Nevlyn Dale' owned by SA. Caskey was ridden by Maryanne Gough to win Champion Working Mare.

Working out to win Champion Hack Gelding 'Talawahl Playback' owned by Lyle & Andree Ravenscroft and ridden by Maryanne Gough.

Working out to win Reserve Champion Hack Gelding 'Koreelahs Chappy' ridden by Stewart Craig.