2007 Brisbane Royal Show

Regular EKKA Breeds Day exhibitor, Sue Clarke dominated the Connemara classes with her own and husband Barton's exhibits. Here Sue is pictured with the Champion Connemara Pony Stallion, 'Castle Baron' (imp) by Abbeyleix Owen out of Castle Dame.

Dr Vivien and Jenny Edwards' 'Dunray Lester' by Leprechaun Park Tapeka out of Clanline Lady Pat, was declared Champion Shetland Pony Stallion and Supreme Shetland.

Cathy Pender took out the Welsh Pony Mare Championship with her own, 'Imperial Honey Hush'. (s. Imperial Maestro d. Imperial Honey Mist.)

The Pender family took out an impressive double with Champion Welsh Pony Mare and pictured here, Resere Champion Welsh Pony Mare, 'Euston Lilting' (s. Owendale Cravat d. Rahene Leura), pictured with Chelsea pender.

Jill Arthy was pleased to pose with her Best Two Year Old Welsh Pony Exhibit, 'Wattles Spring' (s. LJS Diplomat d. Wattles Just a Star)

"Born Free", well just for a few minutes. This Two Year Old Clydesdale Filly, 'Bowman Park Mitzi' went for a bit of a gallop through the Breeds judging, until she realised she was on her own and was happy to return to her disapproving peers.

Kelly Bond's well -performed pony under saddle, 'Confusions of Rathowen' by Courtland Boy Blue imp out of Thoughtful Miss, is also a successful Led exhibit. The lovely pony won the Led Riding Pony Mare Four Years and Over 13.2-14.2hh and went on to be declared Reserve Champion Led Riding Pony Mare.

With 14 horses at the show this year, Elva Christensen from Gin Gin still has time to smile. Of course winning helps. Here Elva is pictured with her winning Australian Saddle Pony Mare 12hh and NE 13.2hh, 'Picturebook of Astral'. (s. Fairley Rembrandt imp d. Pennylane of Astral).

Les Ehrich with his winning Clydesdale Filly Under Two Years, 'Kuldene Candy' by Murroka Crusader out of Kuldene Kate.

Successful Shetland exhibitor, Jan Young with her own and Michael Yeo's Reserve Champion Shetland Mare, 'Dunthomas Georgia-Lee'. (s. Koolangatha Powit d. Shadyglen Gaylene).

Penny Toft with her own and husband Peter's Best Two Year Old Welsh Mountain Pony Exhibit, 'Riverlea Henna' by Moongalba Camelot out of Trantlyn Haley. When not showing ponies, Penny is busy with the Toft Endurance enterprise and recently won the FEI Three Star Sample and Partners Endurance Series. Conducted over two 160 klm rides, Penny rode her 'stationbred' 'Don' to take second place in both and claim the overall title.

Alan Evans on the run with his Champion Shetland Pony Mare, 'Koorootang Norita', by Kootoorang Amberjack out of Narcona Anette.

A dapper Anthony Mountney with D de Tonnerre's Champion Australian Saddle Pony Mare, 'Willowcroft Regal Acclaim' by Willowcroft Regal Emblem out of Willowcroft Regal Affair.

Karen Pryor's 'Broomfield Cavalier Anzac' by The Heights Cavalier out of Imperial Cali took second place in the class for Welsh Mountain Pony Geldings.

A very elegant Jade Beerling claimed the Mare Championship and then the Supreme Welsh Mountain Pony title with her 'Dalgangle Candice'. (s.Dalganglr Lady's Man d. Dalgangle Cerys).

Flying the colours for Welmoor Lodge Miniature Pony Stud, L-R sisters, Rebecca Wilson, Jasmine Wilson and Chloe Wilson.

Tony Gavin with the Koorana Pony Stud's Champion Stallion and Supreme Australian Pony Exhibit, the typey 'Koorana Moonmagic' by Koorana Greylight out of koorana Moonlight.

Glen Swift strides out with the Swift Family's Best Led Riding Pony Gelding, 'Picture Puzzle of Sefton' by Braefoot Park Rosewood out of Willowcroft Alezan.

Champion led Mare and Supreme Led Riding Pony Exhibit, 'Rathowen Scarlett' by Courtland Boy Blue imp out of Rathowen Scarlett Ribbons. Pictured here with the debonair judge, John Paget and the elegant, Sally George. Exhibited by the George Family.

'Mondiso Park Small Talk' by Falconhurst Blue Boy out of Mondiso Park Baby Doll was declared Best Saddle Pony Gelding. The pony, exhibited by the Douglas Family is pictured with judge, Lindy Walker and Paul Austin.

The Bowman Park Pastoral Co's (well-behaved) 'Bowmans Park Macdougall' (s.Dillars Lesmah Agow imp d. McMurchie Yolanda) was declared Best Two-Year-Old Clydesdale Colt. Pictured with Fran Eichmann.

At the very beginning of his riding career, William Johnstone won the Shetland Pony Turnout class.

Champion Mare and Supreme Led Clydesdale Exhibit, 'Duncan Valley Tiffany' by Torrs Carlisle out of Duncan Valley Temera and exhibited by W & M & R Goodall. Pictured with L-R former CCHS Federal President, Colin Brown from McMurchie Stud, The Hon John Mickel, Queensland Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrian Relations and Scott Goodall..

Joanne Uppington with her Champion Australian Pony Mare and Reserve Champion Led Show Hunter Riding Pony, 'Rose-Air Britney' by Owendale Givoni out of Langfiels Madonna.

Champion Led Australian Saddle Pony Stallion and Reserve Champion Led Riding Pony Stallion, 'Bevenlee After Dark' by Rathowen Souvenir Edition out of Bevanlee Storm Krystal. Pictured ridden by Mair Murray.

Champion Led Riding Pony Stallion, 'Owendale Break O'Day' by Mats Mischief of Astral out of Radnor Peep O Day. Ridden by Jade Beerling and exhibited by P Hudson and S Aylett.

Successful showjumping rider, Merrick Ubank, pictured riding Ronnie Easey's 'Reagon' was the stunt double for actor, Hugh Jackman on the recent film shot in Australia featuring Nicole Kidman.

Former Queenslander, David Dobson, but resident in Western Australia for many years, won the first Group B class of the show riding 'Showa Metal Barrington'.

Winning Led and Ridden Haflinger , 'Lealani' (s.Wintersun (imp) d.Leah) ridden by Amy Vogel and pictured with judge, Geoff Lyall.

Elise Douglas with the Douglas Family's Champion Ridden Riding Pony, 'Langtree Jazzman' .