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Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat

HORSE RIDING
GOLD COAST

Beginner Horse Riding Lessons Specialist - Helping you start your horse journey straight away, easier and safer without the huge commitment and painful or costly mistakes!

BEGINNER HORSE RIDERS START HERE How To Get The Most Out Of Lessons

The best way to start as a beginner rider is with the Essential Starter Program that includes two school holiday Horse Play Days and free access to the Online Horse Riding School. Otherwise feel free to start with a private horse riding lesson from our real time calendar.

  • Achieve Dreams Of Horse Riding Success

ESSENTIAL STARTER PROGRAM – HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF HORSE RIDING LESSONS

A$225

One Horse Play Day voucher plus bonus paperback collection of the Giddy Up Beginner Books! Get started straight away with your horse riding journey including free access to the Online Horse Riding School invaluable resources and lifetime support for your horse journey with your expert coach Deb that is priceless.

 

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Essential Guide Before You Ride

HORSE RIDING SCHOOL ESTABLISHED SINCE 2006

Learn from over 45yrs of experience to connect with horses confidently, and have a safer horse journey.

Time and time again we see kids getting hurt with horses because they are not set up the right way with the right horse. Deb has had personal conversations with hundreds of parents, with countless stories of horse crazy beginners who’ve been injured.

Over this time Deb has learned exactly what parents need and want, to keep their kids as safe as possible, and create those magical memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

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We are the specialist in beginner education for a safer start to horse riding.

DREAM BIG AND JUMP HIGHER

We help you have fun with horses and develop skills in a safe environment.
Be happy and healthy through horse experiences.
Feel in control and confident through body language and balanced riding.

OUR FEATURED PRODUCTS

  • Achieve Dreams Of Horse Riding Success
A$225

Essential Starter Program – How To Get The Most Out Of Horse Riding Lessons

One Horse Play Day voucher plus bonus paperback collection of the Giddy Up Beginner Books! Get started straight away with your horse riding journey including free access to the Online Horse Riding School invaluable resources and lifetime support for your horse journey with your expert coach Deb that is priceless.

 

Buy Now
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WHY LEARN WITH US?

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1. HEAD COACH AND FOUNDER
DEBBIE BURGERMEISTER

Guidance from a highly experienced horsewoman with over 45yrs of knowledge to share, competitor, trainer, qualified and certified coach, performer in the breathtaking 2000 Olympics opening ceremony, established horse riding school owner since 2006 and author of Giddy Up Beginner Books.

2. PROVIDING A SAFER START TO HORSE RIDING WITH A GUIDED EDUCATION PATHWAY

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of horse care around the stables (grooming, handling, saddle & bridle) and the very basics in riding balance. A low-cost, slow-paced start to your horse experience.
Helping create the future of sensible, knowledgable, competent horse riders.
You can also help create wonderful memories for your child!

3. BEST RIDING SCHOOL ON THE GOLD COAST FOR BEGINNERS, CONFIDENCE & HOW TO BE A BETTER RIDER

Well established since 2006 with maturity and experience to provide quality beginner horses and instruction.

The longest active horse riding school on the Gold Coast.

Closest to the heart of the Gold Coast, family-run horse riding school in a beautiful and peaceful location.

Best kept horses as acknowledged by reviews. We know what you want and always welcome feedback.

4. OUR GUARANTEE

We will help you along your horse journey and put your best interests at heart.

We will answer your questions and guide you to make informed decisions with down to earth, honest advice that won’t cost you the earth.

• Be sure to give your child a safer start to horse riding and reduce the risk of getting hurt!

• Learn what you don’t know about horses that could cost you thousands of dollars if you buy a horse. Let us help you on this path.

• Download this Free Must-Read Guide For Parents so you know exactly what you should expect to learn with horse riding lessons.

BEGINNER HORSE RIDERS START HERE The Essential Starter Program

WHAT OUR RIDERS ARE SAYING
★★★★★

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Amazing experience

We went for an hour experience with my 5/yo she is obsessed with horses and she was so happy with the class and the attention, plus she learn a couple of things, we will be back maybe for a couple of classes! Recommended

– Libelulaqua | Tripadvisor
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Outdoor, energetic fun

Debbie Burgermeister and her team are professional trainers and highly competent riders who imparted their knowledge and respect for horses to our grandsons aged 10 and 12. They learned basic riding skills and, just as important, the responsibility of horse care - grooming, feeding, leading, and safety around such a big, beautiful animals. The facilities are clean, comfortable and welcoming. The cost is very reasonable for the level of training you receive.

– Arden | Tripadvisor
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Fantastic morning's fun

What a great thing to do for your children! An hour well spent and the looks on the faces of the children said it all. The staff were very friendly caring and patient - they learnt a lot and the ride at the end was just long enough for them to enjoy it and wanting to come back again and again.

– Janet P. | Tripadvisor
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Wonderful

We did the Giddy Up 4 Kids. 1hr session Divided up into some education, care, putting saddles on and finally a sit and walk around a pen. My 4yo daughter and her friend (also 4) were absolutely stoked with the experience! Staff were Legends! Had so much patience and flexibility. I wanted to get the girls to do the 1hr ride but for a 4yo, the Giddy Up was perfect.

– C. Funseeker | Tripadvisor