2006 Brisbane Royal Show

Winner of the Arabian Led Mare 'Confusions of Rathowen' exhibited by Kelly Bond & shown by Richard Sharman

Don't you think I have what it takes to be in the ring with these Arabian horses? Elegance, style & have a look at my colourful shiny feathers

Best Arabian Exhibit under 3 yrs 'Salihah Al Saba' exhibited by H.Coaley & shown by Christian Rebsdorf

Jumping for a 5th place in the Group C Championship AM5 'Its A Breeze' ridden by Brett Warren

Ron Easey & 'Reagon' placed 6th in the Group C Championship AM5

NSW competitor Sally Pointon-Wales enjoyed a wonderful week of showing with numerous wins and finished on a high note winning the Led Arabian Derivative Gelding any age with 'Kanavor Trick Or Treat' pictured with judge Kim Cox (Qld)

When well known Yellow Coat, Peter McLaughlin found himself without a horse for the show this year after losing his regular horse, friend & co-performer at Australian Outback Spectacular, Brett Welsch loaned him a horse for the big event

Elva Catalano was pleased with her win in the Andalusian Part Bred Mare 3 yrs & over with 'Denelva Pk Contessa'

Veronica Mortimer & 'Stapylton Park D'Alliance' once again provided spectators with a lovely workout to watch winning the Champion Arabian Under Saddle

A very happy Kerry Landers as her Purebred Arabian Gelding 'Kimarra Destiny' won Reserve Champion Arabian Under Saddle

The mounted police were a favourite amongst the crowd as the beautiful horses made a statement wherever they went in the grounds

'Highland Spirit' ridden by Clem Smith placed equal 5th in the Grand Prix Showjumping Championship

Merrick Ubank & 'Up N Down' placed equal 5th in the Grand Prix Jumping Championship

Young competitor Tayla Andrew riding 'Salisbury Illusion' did a beautiful workout to place 2nd in the Arabian Derivative Mare or Gelding Under Saddle

Daniel Roche & 'Royal Kensington' competing in the Grand Prix Jumping Contest

Jamie Raymont rode 'Just A Touch' in the Grand Prix Jumping Contest

Rebecca Henry & 'Farmer Jacob' in the Jump Off of the Grand Prix Championship to place 4th overall

Successful competitor Sarah Young took out the Derivative Arabian Mare or Gelding under Saddle class for under 14hh with 'Bamborough Etchings'

Winner of the biggest Arabian Costume class for some years was Kerry Landers & 'Kimarra Destiny'

Plenty of frills & bows for 'Denelva Pk Contessa' exhibited by Elva Catalano placing 2nd in the Andalusian Under Saddle

A colourful sight as Debbie Dekker & her all time favourite Andalusian stallion 'Mayville Lodge Nicholas' won the Andalusian Under Saddle

Getting down to business placing 3rd in the Grand Prix Championship Jump Off was Tim Bowman & 'Lewis'

Well known showjumping competitor Billy Raymont had a lot to celebrate after winning the Group B Jumping Horse of The Show with 'Dutch Choice', Group C Jumping Horse of The Show with 'Just A Flood' & also taking out the Champion Showjumping Rider of the Show

President of the Royal Queensland Association, Dr. Vivian Edwards OAM addressed a large crowd speaking of the many years that Warren Cummins had dedicated to the Royal Queensland Show & wishing him a very happy future in his retirement

Horseman From Susan River Guy McLean recited a poem that he had written especially for this important occasion of Warren Cummins retirement from Brisbane Royal Show

A final farewell ride around the arena for retiring Chairman & Ringmaster Warren Cummins with an escort of Yellow Coats as he makes his way around the arena receiving a loud applause from an appreciative crowd

The Dynamic Duo of Warren & Nola Cummins bid farewell to the grounds of which they've shared a love for lasting so many years