Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat - Horse Riding Gold Coast

Debbie Burgermeister (formally Debbie Kirsch)

Deb is your horse coach, mentor and friend during your visit.

This country girl has grown up around horses all her life. She has competed in many different equestrian disciplines including Polocrosse, Pony Club, Showing & Dressage and has won literally hundreds of awards.

Her most accomplished achievments include:

Sydney 2000 Olympic Games - Opening Ceremony performer.
(Who can forget the amazing site of 120 horses opening the Olympics!!!)
Sydney Royal Easter show 'Stockman's ride' performer.
Reserve Forces Parade rider - Sydney City
National level Polocrosse competitor
Coach of the winning 2007 Junior Polocrosse Club
Coach accreditation with the Australian Institute of Sport.
Secretary Polocrosse Club

Mark Burgermeister

Director of the Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat.

My role is to ensure our customers receive an educational, enjoyable and relaxing experience. I also support Debbie's ventures.
After all, a happy wife is a happy life!

Mark & Casanova. ...but which one is the Casanova?

Bella

Bella is our magnificent kids pony.

This little pony is every girl's first love and every boy's best friend. The perfect 'L' plate pony for kids, she is friendly, responsive, huggable and lovable. Even the most nervous child has grown enormous confidence riding her. Just watch your child's skills rapidly develop on this 4 legged filly.

Doc

Doc is our faithful grand gelding. He is a joy to ride and loves lessons. Available for bigs kids and adults.

Milly

She's a great ol girl Milly. An ex racehorse thoroughbred who's now enjoying the quiet pastures of our horse retreat. Giddy up girl!

Max

Max is our faithful old gelding. His placid gentle nature and willngness to listen makes him the ideal adults training horse. He is about the most gentle natured horse you could ever meet.

He has a very soft spot in all our hearts. We love him dearly. He is available for large kids and ladies only.

Leo

Leo looks more like a furry teddy bear than a pony. He is great to plod around on and hug. A very safe pony indeed!

Gus

Gus is our ever faithful big puppy. He loves to say hello and is full of energy. He will play fetch with a stick for hours on end. (Its been done and tested!).
He is a real favourite with visitors and riders alike.

Gizmo

Our resident pet fluffy cat and supreme leader. She gets EVERYTHING she wants. Named after the Gremlins movie, she loves to look cute and laze around the retreat basking in the sun. But put her next to water......

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