2016 Brisbane Royal Show

Smiles all round as Kaydon Owen-Jeffrey took fourth place in the well attended class for Boy Rider 3 AU 6 Years

Sian Forrest is pictured with her delightful Best Percheron Exhibit, 'Aabaron's Tapestry' (Trappeur/Yeramba Jane)

Shelby Emmerson is pictured working out in the strong class for Girl Rider 15-17 Years at the end of a long day of Riding class judging.

Lindsey Blanch from Grafton in NSW took second place in the strong class for Girl Rider 15 AU 17 Years.

Mikayla Vqnkampen has had great success in the showring and today the rider from Tallebudgera in Queensland won the class for Girl Rider 15 AU 17 Years and went on to be declared Champion Senior Girl Rider.

Kayla Webb from Mt Nathan in Queensland rode well to win the strong class for Girl Rider 12 AU 15 Years and went on to take out the Senior Girl Rider Reserve Championship.

Ada Spring ride her lovely, 'Bamborough Mickey J' to win the class for Girl Rider 10 AU 12 Years and claim the Junior Girl Rider Championship.

Daniel Retschlag from Wondai in Queensland was declared Champion Gentleman Rider.

The late Debbie Midson would have been thrilled with the performance of her granddaughter, Mackenzie Thompson who won the class for Girl Rider 8-10 Years and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Junior Girl Rider.

Rhys Stanley won the class for Novice Gentleman Rider 17 Years and Over.

Hannah Stewart-Koster rode Ian and Jane Stewart-Koster's, 'Dunesk Sunray' (Box Valley Matthew/Dunesk Empress) to won the class for Clydesdale Under Saddle.

Renee Simpson from Innisfail in Far North Queensland won the class for Open Lady Rider Over 21 Years.

Sarah Stafford rode Paul Austin's 'Pandemonium' to win the class for Novice Lady Rider Over 21 Years.

Open Junior Lady Rider winner, Jemma Heran was delighted to claim the Royal Queensland Show Lady Rider Championship.

Well known and successful showing rider and judge, Nici Jamieson is pictured on the move with Hannah Tranor who took fifth place in the strong class for Girl Rider 6 AU 8 Years.

Although up from Victoria for some Queensland sunshine, it was a long day of Junior Judging for well known and successful personality, Briony Randel, especially in heels!

Blake Goodall took second place in the class for Boy Rider 8 AU 10 Years.

Darby Humphreys from Marburg in Queensland won the class for Boy Rider 8 AU 10 Years.

Jack Jackson won the class for Boy Rider 10 AU 12 Years and went on to be declared Champion Junior Boy Rider.

Tyler Kelly won the class for Boy Rider 12 AU 15 Years and went on to be declared Champion Senior Boy Rider.

Lachlan McGill took second place in the class for Boy Rider 12 AU 15 Years and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Boy Rider.

Multi talented Maddyson Sears won the class for Novice Junior Lady Rider and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Lady Rider and a little later in the day was seen competing in the Young Rider Jumping class.

Anastasia Blanch rode well to take third place in the class for Girl Rider 6 AU 8 Years.

Courtney Midson is helping the third generation of successful riders. Courtney is pictured on the move with her niece, Piper Thompson that took second place in the class for Girl Rider 6 AU 8 Years.

Well known Queensland professional rider and trainer, Paul Austin is keeping his distance and letting Rory Nicholls ride her way to victory in the class for Girl Rider 6 AU 8 Years.

Beau Gardiner took second place in the class for Boy Rider 3 AU 6 Years.

Chanelle Lovelock with some help from, Renee Surdonjic won the class for Girl Rider 3 AU 6 Years.

This is how Girl Rider 3 AU 6 Years, Sophie-Lee Coyne greeted the first day of the horse competition of the 2016 Royal Queensland Show. We all remember how she feels.

Kruz Coulter is another young rider pleased to be competing at the 2016 Royal Queensland Show. Kruz was riding in the class for Boy Rider 3 AU 6 Years.

A winning combination. Chase Jackson with some expert advice from Simon Durante won the class for Boy Rider 3 AU 6 Years.