2009 Queensland Arabian Horse of The Year

Katherine Hopkins' 'Allure' working out to place in the Top 5 of the Queensland Intermediate Derivative under Saddle.

Rebecca Lovett rode 'Lailarni Shantoozi' owned by Kellie & Cameron James to win the Queensland Champion Derivative Newcomer (Snaffle Bit).

'Kasban Sparkle N Shine' owned by Michelle Olsen was ridden by Paul Austin having a super day by winning the Queensland Champion Purebred Newcomer (Snaffle Bit) , the Queensland Champion Intermediate Purebred under Saddle and going on to win the Queensland Purebred Horse of The Year. This was a wonderful effort considering that mare had only been broken in not so many weeks ago and that this was her first show.

Working out to win the Queensland Reserve Champion Intermediate Purebred under Saddle 'Asab Lightning Jack' ridden by Leahanne Border.

Kim Buchanan rode 'Almira' owned by Wendy Gorton to place in the Top 5 of the Queensland Intermediate Purebred under Saddle.

Simone Tiplady rode 'Khouros' to place in the Top 5 of the Queensland Intermediate Purebred under Saddle.

'Conway Park Shine' ridden by Brooke Skennerton & owned by Tanya Wilson placed in the Top 5 of the Queensland Intermediate Derivative under Saddle.

Isabella Cross-Winston rode 'Tundra Park Distinction' to take out the Champion Youth Rider under 13 years.

Falconhurst Aristocat ridden by Charlee Anthony placed top 5 in the Open Derivative ne 14hh.

It was tears of joy and delight for Gillian Beale as 'Smithfields Majestic' received the sash for being placed in the Top 5 of the Queensland Derivative ne 14 hh under Saddle class. This would be their final show together as 'Majestic' has had a wonderful show career and Gillian is going to retire him.

Cynthia Lawer rode 'Fazenda Rameeka' to place in the Top 5 of the Queensland Purebred Arabian Mare under Saddle.

Vicki Matheson rode 'Ooah Oliver Twist' to win Champion Show Hunter Derivative over 14.2hh after an impressive workout.

The Pearson Family's exhibit 'Lynlea Paper Moon' ridden by Hannah Pearson had a successful day with the pair also being awarded the Smartest Derivative On Parade from all the finalists in the Derivatives section.

'Palmgold Desert Flyte' ridden by Brooke Skennerton and owned by Kathryn Diepenheim working out to win Champion Queensland Purebred Gelding under Saddle.

A lap of honour for the Queensland Purebred of The Year 'Kasban Sparkle N Shine' ridden by Paul Austin and owned by Michelle Olsen.

'Harrington Park Style' ridden by Madeline Dye working out to win Champion Show Hunter Derivative ne 14.2hh.

Mikayla Macrae looked to be enjoying herself riding 'Danbar Jaydarrah' owned and led by Kathryn Diepenheim as they placed in the Top 5 of the Rider under 8 years to be led class.

Reserve Champion Lead Line Fancy Dress went to this very colourful combination created by Sharray Lodge Arabians with 'Maverick Of Marconi' with owner Madison Burnes and Sky-Lee Lawer.

Champion of the Lead Line Fancy Dress was awarded to the Greve Family exhibit 'Stanton Park Soda Pop' with young Paddy Mitchell playing a pretty important part to the picture.

'Holovale Dynamite' owned by Lisa Holohan was ridden by Hannah Pearson to win Reserve Champion Youth Hack 13 years & under 18 years.

Champion Youth Hack 13 years & under 18 years was awarded to 'Willalooka Bootscoot Boogie' ridden by Jessica Bryant.

Twins Claudia & Tayla Greve are used to sharing the limelight at home but things were no different in their rider class. Tayla on the right took out the Champion Youth Bridle Path Hack under 13 years with 'Fairlight Acres Command Performance'and Claudia took out Reserve Champion with 'Stanton Park Soda Pop'.

Champion Youth Rider under 13 yrs was awarded to Lucy Mitchell who rode 'Double TT Of Spring' for her rider class.

Reserve Champion Show Hunter Derivative over 14.2hh was awarded to 'Brentwood Orlando' owned by Teresa Hutchinson and ridden by Kim Buchanan.

Sharyn Hungerford and 'Anna's Dakota' awaited the Western Pleasure class which was the final class of the day and when the time came they were awarded the Champion Western Pleasure Horse.

As the sun set in the distance 'Ballanbrae Solitaire' owned by Amanda Phillips was awarded the Champion Junior Bridle Path Hack.

'Phantom Menace' ridden by Leigh Irving was awarded the Champion Derivative under Saddle ridden by Amateur Owner 18 yrs & over.

The day's Championships were quickly coming to an end when Cynthia Lawer rode 'Asab Thunder Struck' to win the Champion Adult Arabian Costume.

Keris Wright enjoyed her day riding 'Barrabool Park Bollinger' and was awarded the Smartest On Parade in the Queensland Derivative ne 14 hh under Saddle class.

The Queensland Derivative Horse of The Year was awarded to 'Cohen Park Sinartra' ridden by Susan Paine and owned by Amanda Phillips.