2005 Brisbane Royal Show

Angelene Ward from Marcoola in Queensland won the class for Girl Riders 8-10 Years.

The masterfull Vince Corvi at the reins again, this time with the promising Hackney Pony, 'Dunolly Lorenzo' who won the Hackney Pony Turnout class.

Cody Baird from Burpengary in Queensland won the class for Boy Riders 10 au 12 Years.

Shoshona Newman from Pomona in Queensland was runner up in the class for Girl Riders 8-10 years.

Mike Keogh came all the way from Adelaide with the Coopers Brewery 'Coopers Locklyn' who took out the Single Heavy/Medium Horse Turnout Championship.

Legendary ring announcer, Angus Lane interviews Hackney Judge, Campbell Walker from Lavington in NSW.

Brook Higgins from Toowoomba took second place in the class for Girl Riders 10 -12 Years.

Successful competitor, Beau Cunning from Eudlo in Queensland was declared Champion Girl/Boy Rider Under 12.

The Keir Family's Canberra Park SIlhouette took out yet another Non Hackney Harness Horse Championship on day 2 of the show.

T Smith's nomination, 'Tarquin Lexington Beau' took out the Reserve Champion Non Hackney Light Horse in Harness award.

Not really the weather for 'faries' but Jane Hampson braved the cold to compete in the Fancy Dress Turnout class for Light Horse or Ponies driving 'Rosebrook Lodge Ebony'. Exhibited by CR Smallmon & JE Hampson.

Recognise them? Clayton Smallmon aka 'Shrek'with 'Mill Park Jasper' aka 'Donkey' and Jackie Towns as 'Mrs Shrek'.

Natalie Kirkwood won the Multiple Light Horses or Pony Turnout class with her 'Turaminna Dream Shadow' and 'Tiny Toy Snippets Honey Girl'.

Ashley Allison-Woods drove 'Mayflowes Beau Supreme' in the Light Horse Turnout class.

Yet another Riding Championship for Joshua Jones from Knockrow in NSW. Joshua, who will be competing in the Junior Showjumping later in the show was declared Champion Boy Rider under 17 Years.

Elliott Patterson from Brookfield took second place in the Boy Rider 12-15 Years class.

Nigel Bell works out in the class for Boy Riders 12-15 Years.

Kade Handford from Lake Cooroibah in Queensland took second place in the class for Boy Riders 15-17 Years.

The much sought after jumior riding class ponies are recycled during a busy day of judging. Here expectant riders wait their turn.

A very serious Ashleigh Hay during the judging of the Boy/Girl Rider 3-5 Years Led.

Five-year-old Taylor Smith from Brookfield was enjoying her first Brisbane Royal. During the judging of this class it was evident that the 'tooth fairy' was in considerable debt!

Tahanya Ferris in action during the Boy/Girl Rider 3-5 Led class.

There is a lot to be said for a small person riding a small horse. Kristy-Lee Byrne looks confident dring the Rider 3-5 years class.

D'Arcy Woods demonstrates a good hand position and good eyes during the judging of the Rider 3-5 Years class.

Waiting their turn for the Rider 6-8 Led class, L-R Briony Payne (a long way from home in Victoria) Charlie and Chelsea Morelli and Christy Hall.

Three-year-old Jade Soper from Beenleigh strikes a pose during the judging of the Rider 3-5 class.

Matthew Scoffell from Biddaddaba was clearly enjoying being just one of a few boys in the Rider 3-5 class.

Gabby Wells from Tamworth took out the Boy/Girl Rider 3-5 class.

Anna Douglas with a bit of help from Victorian tourist, Paul Austin was second in the Rider 3-5 Years class.

Emily Coggan from St George presents more debt for the 'tooth fairy'. Emily was entered in a large Rider 6-8 Years class.

The 6-8 Rider class was huge with over 35 entries.

Emma Langbecker, daughter of well-known showjumping rider, Kerry, competes in the Rider 6-8 Years class.

Ester Brandon is clearly enjoying her opportunity to compete in the Rider 6-8 Years class.

Shalun Hay takes just a moment to reorganise during the workout of the Rider 6-8 years class.

Kira-Lee Newman adds to the tooth fairy's woes.

Melissa Plucknett with the help of legendary 'Oaklands Park Cascade' and Aaron Woolard won the tough Rider 6-8 Years class.

Breeanna Cummings is rather thoughtful after the prizegiving of the Rider 6-8 years class.

Well-known NSW rider, Lauren Tomasi from Jindabyne works out in the Girl Rider 12-15 Years class.

Hannah Evans , another well-performed rider, works out in the Girl Rider 12-15 Years class.

Abbey Lovell, who earlier in the year was a member of the Australian Dressage Team for the Youth Olympics, won the Girl Rider 15-17 Years and was declared Reserve Champion Girl Rider under 17 Years.

The rider in the showjumping ring was being given the undivided attention of the experts in the unofficial competitor's stand.

Ashley Harris from Buccan in Queensland won the Girl Rider 12-15 Years class and went on to be declared Champion Girl Rider under 17 Years.

This notice was posted on the entry point to the main arena. It served as a mindfull warning of just what can and no doubt will go wrong. Horses are unpredictable and we are all probably guilty of not always being carefull enough around them. 99% of the time they will be fine, it's just the 1% that can be dangerous.

Lachlan Edwards keeps his eyes well 'up and ahead' as he workes out in the Boy Rider 8-10 Years class.

Deputy Ringmaster, Jan McMillan, always elegant, despite the cold morning.

Thomas Madigan from Mackay in Queensland won the class for Boy Riders 8-10 Years.

The Keir Family's 'Canberra Park Stepalong Scotty' continued his success, this time with Shane Keir at the reins, to take out the Medium/Heavy Horse Over 14hh Championship.

Well-known stewards, Noel Kopittke and Lester Griebe sport their "wet weather gear" on the morning of day 2.

Jack Brandon took fourth place in the class for Boy Riders 10 -12 years.