2005 Equitana Open Air Brisbane

Elizabeth Owens speaking on nutrition for endurance & sporting horses to a full house of standing room only.

Wayne Anderson speaking on horse behavior & the how-to of natural horsemanship skills

Ice creams & cold drinks were the order of the day with temperatures rising to 34 degrees, 5 degrees above average

The shaded grandstands were a popular place to relax for the day out of the hot sun

Colleen Kelly speaks on the importance of correct seat & posture, while Maritta Herd riding 'Kentucky National Piper' & Colleen demonstrate with a lean to the right

Sandi Simons speaks about women in particular who have returned to the saddle after childbirth or accident & safety precautions that should be taken

David Simons spoke of easy step training techniques for horses

Equitana visitor Jake Burgess from Warwick found a little friend who seemed to lap up the attention

Herald, Edward Longshanks tells the medieval story of a maiden taken from this earth by Death & the dual to save her

The clash between 'Cavalier Salvatore Orsini' & 'Death' leaves both unscathed

This proves to be a crippling blow for 'Death' & soon falls from his mount

'Cavalier Salvatore Orsini' finishes off 'Death' & the maiden 'Lady Love' is brought back to life

The jousting proved to be very popular with the spectators & after their re inactment were swamped with interested spectators

Michaela Trayler proved to be a real favourite with her stunning looking Purebred Freesion stallion at the Breed Expo

'Iepe TJ' & Michaela Trayler parading at the Horse Breed Expo

Janette Wilson & her Waler stallion 'Noble Comrad' put on a great exhibition using the Clicker method of horse handling

'Noble Comrade' has all eyes on his handler Janette Wilson as she reaches into her bag for a treat for him

This is definately a different way to mount in the saddle

All eyes were on Janette Wilson & her faithfull Waler as she uses the Clicker in her left hand

Janette Wilson & 'Noble Comrade' complete their demonstration with a patriotic flavour

Winner of the 100 cms QISEA Showjumping Competition Zoe Saxby & 'Marine Park Darcy' from BGGS

2nd place getter of the 90 cms QISEA Jump, Rachel Mackey & 'Delaney's Choice' from St Aidan's

Winner of the 90 cms Secondary Riders Jump, Thomas Morgan & 'Fraggle Rock' from St Andrews Anglican College in the QISEA Showjumping competition

Bridget Mayer & 'Mac' from Fig Tree Pocket SS placed 2nd in the 80 cms Primary Rider QISEA Jump

Winner of the 80 cms Primary Rider, Clare O'Kearney & 'Kings Loyal Subject' from Sheldon College in the QISEA Showjumping competition

Peter Cousins & 'Crystal' took out the fastest time & won the Driving Cones competition

Ian Taylor with 'Mr Bar Legend Spirit' & 'Windemere Little Red Man' placed 3rd in the Driving Cones competition

Debbie King & 'Tiablo' placed 2nd in the Driving Cones competition & Debbie was delighted as this was their first Driving Cones competition

Nicole Tough demonstrates the finer moves of Dressage with elegance & style