Chase Jackson brings home blue ribbons at Brisbane Ekka on his palomino pony

He’s tiny but determined. This horse-crazy young gun is busy racking up blue ribbons in the ring and he’s not stopping anytime soon.

THIS horse-crazy young gun is busy racking up blue ribbons in the ring.

Chase Jackson brought home four first place ribbons and one second place, including Champion Rider under 12 years, from the Brisbane Ekka over the weekend.

But this Mt Nathan eight-year-old is no stranger to the spotlight.

For the past five years at the Ekka, he has taken out the champion rider in his age division, while his faithful steed, Hamish the palomino pony, has taken home six — after Chase’s older brother Jack, now 13, also won on him.

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Chase Jackson with Hamish. Pic Annette Dew

The dream team after another win. Pic Annette Dew

Proud mum Carmen told the Bulletin Chase’s love for horses was born after taking the pair to horseman Guy McLean’s show five years ago.

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And while they weren’t a horsey family to begin with, the boys pestered her for horse riding lessons and the pair were soon winning events under Tamborine instructor Paul Austin’s tutelage.

“I don’t ride,” Ms Jackson said.

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Chase Jackson on Hamish at the Ekka. Picture: Lisa Gordon from LMG Photography

“I drive them around. My parents had show cattle and I used to admire the horses, but I couldn’t quite get my parents to cross the line.

“So it was very easy for me to be persuaded.”

Ms Jackson said she took the pair across the country regularly to allow them to compete.

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Chase on Hamish winning Champion under 12 years. Picture: Lisa Gordon from LMG Photography.

They could stay away for up to 10 days at a time during shows, so they needed to complete schoolwork while away.

Chase has qualified to represent Queensland in the Australasian Championships being held in December.

Chase and Jack — who won Reserve Champion in the 12 to 15 age class — will next head out to the Canberra and Sydney Royal Shows coming up in the next month.