Debbie Burgermeister (formally Debbie Kirsch)

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

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

Highly experienced and qualified:
*Over 35years experience in horses
*CertIII in Sports Coaching Equestrian
*NCAS Level 2 Coach with the AIS
*Equestrian Australia Certified Coach
*Active After-school Community Coach
*Advanced Diploma of Customer Contact Management
*Certificate IV in Small Business Management, TAFE QLD
*Blue Card and First Aid
*TAE - CertIII Trainer & Assessor

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 winning club Juniors team

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!

Jazz

Was broken in and trained by Deb, moved on to a showing performance home

Cascade

Cascade Debbie's pride and joy. This gelding was bred out of Deb's teenage pony mare Cassie that won mountains of ribbons through pony club, shows & polocrosse.  Cascade was broken-in by Deb and trained to top state level Polocrosse. An impressive athlete frequently wowing spectators around the field.

His versatility so precious from walking down the streets of Sydney in the reserve forces parade to being a safe companion and best mate to Deb's father droving cattle on the side of the rode through the drought for over 6 months.

Cascade retired into a lovely riding school horse where it was  a priveledge to experience his talent. Now moved on to a lovely family to spend the rest of his life after losing one of his eyes to cancer. He holds a very special place in our heart

Bella

Bella was our magnificent kids pony that helped start the riding school development and moved on to a lovely pony club show home in NSW

We always have a pony like this to be every girl's first love and every boy's best friend. The perfect 'L' plate pony for kids, friendly, responsive, huggable and lovable. 

Max

Max was our faithful old gelding reaching the age of 34. His placid gentle nature and willngness to listen made him the ideal adults training horse. He is about the most gentle natured horse you could ever meet. Succeeded by many more wonderful old horses Doc, Milly, Asha & Lukah to educate, provide confidence and comfort to many

He has a very soft spot in all our hearts. We loved him dearly and he was our Santa's trusty steed for many years each christmas party

Buttons

Buttons our shetland is more like a timid little teddy bear than a pony. She is great with the young ones to plod around on and hug.

A very safe pony indeed!

Tanya Tucker

Affectionally known as "TT". A gentle nature, she has retired and was an amazing great horse for those wanting to develop their confidence. A lovely slow trot and canter when asked.  Lukah has come in to replace her and a beautiful gentleman to love as well

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.