2012 Brisbane Royal - 'The Ekka'

A very elegant Julie Mitchell took out the Margaret Beggs Best Presented Horse and Handler Award with her well performed and lovely Thoroughbred, 'Flying Silver' (Greenline Express/Spray Mist) that is known as The Saint in the hack ring.

A glamorous Melissa Waller is pictured with Prudence Look's 'Die Hard Trying' (Ilesia/Siren Songs) that was declared Champion Thoroughbred Gelding and Champion Horse in Training on a beautiful morning of Led Thoroughbred judging. The tradition continues at Brisbane with Tuesday morning given over to the popular and well attended judging.

Rochelle Smith is pictured with her yet unnamed Two year old colt by Parameter out of Semi Jewel that was declared Champion Two Year Old Thoroughbred.

Kathy Stabe is pictured with her Champion Thoroughbred Stallion, 'Sharp Blade' (Archjite/Our Kobila Bay).

A well turned out, Zoe Langley is pictured with Vince Corvi and H Copus' beautiful, 'Danger Lane' (Dangerous/Julane) that was declared Champion Mare and Supreme Led Thoroughbred

The always elegant, Sally George won the award for Best Dressed Female Strapper and is pictured with award judge, Joh Bailey.

A grown up, Jordan Skyring rode her , 'Diamond Royale' (Bianconi USA/County Royale) to sixth place in the class for Thoroughbred Mare Under Saddle Over 15hh.

Well known and successful showing identity and judge, Niki Jamieson rode her , 'She's Slick' (Carry The Flag/Sequalo Miss) to fifth place in the class for Thoroughbred Mare Under Saddle Over 15hh.

DG Spencer and Daniel Retschlag's 'Regal Boo' (King Raw Tai/Princess Tod-Au) took second place in the class for Thoroughbred Mare Under Saddle Over 15hh.

Natasha Ezzy rode her , 'Instant Money' (Sequalo/Paradise Privoso) to eighth place in the class for Thoroughbred Mare Under Saddle Over 15hh.

Rebecca Dunn rode her gleaming, 'Exquisite' (Arena/Fleur D Lys) to ninth place in the class for Thoroughbred Mare Under Saddle Over 15hh.

The Johnson-Mc Neil Family's , 'SLM Mastermind' by Galileo took sixth place in the class for Thoroughbred Gelding Under Saddle Over 15hh.

PA Arnold's 'hot Shot Henry' (Falvelon/Fort of Silver) took fourth place in the class for Thoroughbred Gelding Under Saddle Over 15hh.

Hope Beerling rod her , ;Craiglea Butch' (True Hero USA/Kumbari NZ) to claim eighth place in the class for Thoroughbred Gelding Under Saddle Over 15hh.

A busy Paul Austin has 15 horses at Brisbane Royal and is pictured riding the Simmons Family's, 'Sonar Kingdom' in the class for Thoroughbred Gelding Under Saddle Over 15hh.

Nina George rode her own and Sheryl Marshall's lovely , 'Dream Higher' (Fox Hound USA/Anapalau NZ) to win the class for Thoroughbred Mare Under Saddle Over 15hh and go on to claim the Ridden Thoroughbred Reserve Championship..

Kirsty Harper-Purcell rode the Harper-Purcell Family's beautiful 'Flaunts' (Armidale/On Thin Ice) purchased recently from Roy Davis, to win the class for Thoroughbred Gelding Under Saddle Over 15hh. and go on to take out the award for Champion Thoroughbred Under Saddle.

Courtney Midson rode the Midson and Langbecker nomination, 'Gillespie' (Rhythm USA/ Dowager Empress CAN) to take second place in the class for Thoroughbred Gelding Under Saddle Over 15hh..

Tyler Harris rode her,'Dunelm Obsession' to take second place in the class for Junior Lady Rider 17-21 Years..

Jemma Hine took fifth place in the class for Junior Lady Rider 17-21 Years on a beautiful Brisbane winters afternoon.

Rhiannon Mussig from Samsonvale in Queensland took third place in the class for Junior Lady Rider.

Jenna Maas took sixth place in the class for Junior Lady Rider.

Ruby Baxter from Chevalum in Queensland took fourth place in the class for Junior Lady Rider.

Maia Murray rode Emma Adams' beautiful Jive Magic mare, 'EBJ Juliett' to win the class for Open Lady Rider and take out the Champion Lady Rider award.

Lee Halpin-Bishop took second place in the class for Open Lady Rider and when given the opportunity claimed the award for Reserve Champion Lady Rider.

Brittany Morris took third place in the class for Open Lady Rider.

Lisa Jones from Woodford in Queensland is pictured during the class for Open Lady Rider.