2018 Brisbane Royal Show

Showing support. Mark Lilley, (top Left hand side) organised a Go Fund Me account to raise money to support those suffering in the drought. The cheque for $16,200 on behalf of the "horsey friends of Australia" was handed over during the EKKA. The money has already gone to the Buy A Bale Charity. Mark and a few of the "horsey friends" are pictured with the generous cheque.

Well known and successful Queensland showing exhibitor and trainer, Elva Christensen supported Emmerson Wagner to third place in the Best Presented Tiny Tots class. Emmerson went on to claim second place in the class for Rider 3 AU 5 Years.

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Lucia Mott looks to be having a fun time on the Ekka arena. With a little assistance from Kirsty Harper-Purcell, Lucia was fourth in both the Best Presented and Rider 3 AU 5 Years classes.

Rider, Chloe Blair and Mikayla Vankampen had a fun time on the EKKA arena this morning. They also had a succesful time as Chloe won the class for Best Presented and the class for Rider 3 AU 5 Years.

Chloe Hughes rode Tyrone Latham's talented Thoroughbred, 'Watermark Farm Oz' to fifth place in the Group B Championship this morning.

Tim Bowman has a team of talented horses at the EKKA this year and he rode his, 'Calaza Park Elliebell' to take second place in the Group B Championship this morning.

James Arkins is pictured aboard his imported stallion, 'Eurostar 1' on their way to victory in the Group B Championship.

Willow Scotson rode well and aided by Phil Bobic won the class for 6 Year Old Rider.

Bronte Raymont is bred to ride well and she did, as with a little assistance from Paul Austin she took second place in the class for 6 year Old Rider.

Chase Jackson and Paul Austin make a great team. With the wonderful 'Elvonara Park Kandyman' doing his job the three boys ran away with the class for Rider 7 Years Old.

Carter Quirke and his mother, Rebecca, were delighted to take second place in the class for 7 year Old Rider.

Shania Lyons is pictured aboard her Thoroughbred, 'Delago Bolt' during the Junior Jump Off class this morning. Delago Bolt won over $600,000 on the track and has now turned his hand to showjumping with success.

Jessica Fedrick is pictured aboard her, 'Kyldar Park Vallota' making a lovely jump during the Junior Jump Off class this morning.

Rebecca Bennett is pictured aboard her colourful, 'Striker Park Astro' during the Junior Jump Off class this morning.

Jasmine Alexanderson rode her, 'Kolora Stud Bellhaven Cairo' to win the Junior Jump Off class today.

Cody Tincknell rode the wonderful, 'Diamond J Connect The Dots' to fifth place in the tough Junior Jump Off class today.

Cameron Moffatt and his 'Dolly Varden' make a lovely jump during the Junior Jump Off class today.

Meisha Demears led her impressive mare, 'Haitske Fan Het Vaantje' (Haitse 425/Willemien) to be declared Best Friesian Exhibit.

Sammi-Jo O'Connor rode her, 'Braeview Stubbie' to fourth place in the tough Junior Jump Off class today.

Christopher Holland rode two lovely rounds aboard his talented, 'Elsa' to take sixth place in the Junior Jump Off class today.

Maleah Lang-McMahon jumped two good clear rounds aboard, 'KS Capulet Ego Z' to take second place in the Junior Jump Off class today.

Elsie Traynor won the class for Rider 10 AU 12 Years and went on to be declared Champion Rider Under 12 Years.

Believe it or not, Wickham Terrace is a Brisbane through road except during the EKKA when is is usually thronged with happy RNA patrons as pictured. Many new cafes and hotels are incorporated in the old showgrounds, catering for the many new apartments and visitors. The skyline from the main arena has changed dramatically over the years.

Elizabeth Taylor rode well to win the class for Junior Rider 12 AU 15 Years and went on to claim the Junior Rider 12-17 Years Championship.

Holly Munro, another talented young rider, won the class for Junior Rider 15 AU 17 Years and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Rider 12-17 Years.

Carly Domrow rode her, 'Highplains Maverick' (Ilalong Talisman/Ilalong Abbey's Encore' to win the class for Australian Stock Horse Gelding Hack.

Darby Humphries riding Drumeden Musician had a good time on his way to claiming the class for Pony, Galloway or Hack Turned out for Camping.

Emily Wonka rode her own and Tony Rodgers-Falk's impressive Donatraum mare, 'Dicavalli Diamonds' to claim the Ridden Arabian Derivative Championship and this morning, the beautiful mare was sashed Champion Led Arabian Derivative.

Tyler Harris rode her own, Ashley Harris and R. Monaghan's nomination, 'Farleigh Esmerelda' (Trellech Enigma imp/Farleigh Catalina) to claim the Ridden Arabian Derivative Reserve Championship.

With a bit of help from mum, Mayona Marshall, Oavoca Marshall took second place in the class for best Presented Tiny Tot On Parade 3 AU 5 Years. Later Oavoca took third place in the class for rider 3 AU 5 years.