Quick Details
Participant Private Session
1.5hrs
A$ 180
Participant Private Group Session
1.5hrs (2-3 people)
A$ 165
Participant Half Day 3hr Workshop
3hrs (3-4 people)
A$ 150
Participant Half Day 3hr Workshop extras
3hrs (5-8 people)
A$ 100
Participant Full Day 6hr Workshop
5+yrs per person
A$ 200
Horse Whispering Youth program at Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat.
Specifically to help young people learn how to display calm assertiveness, to focus, and to have respect as well as empathy for others.
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- This program is not a counselling service or equine therapy, it is animal assisted learning.
- Participants do not need to have any previous horse experience and will not be riding a horse in this program unless requested.
- Each youth participant must be accompanied by their case worker / carer / parent, who is required to be in attendance or nearby for the entirety of each session. This is one of many reasons why the program is so successful, because there is a mentor in the ‘background’ encouraging the participant to apply the skills that they learn in the program to their everyday situations.
- Programs can be customised as short introductor 1-3 sessions ideally over three consecutive weeks, for 1-1.5 hours per week. It is better if participants can do weekly sessions, as it consolidates understanding. However, if traveling or time is an issue, we can combine all multiple sessions into a single day or half day session.
- We offer workshops for community services staff to become familiar with the concepts of the program, and to get some hands-on experience.
- Upon booking, we do require completed referral and signed indemnity forms. Please be assured that the information contained within these forms is treated with the strictest of confidentiality.
- We are fully insured, hold blue cards, first aid and our facility is unique as you have an experienced qualified horse coach that can bring quality horsemanship and knowledge into the programs that can develop into ongoing learning about horses or horse riding into the future for some participants.
- Workshop arrangements are flexible. Please contact Deb to discuss your needs
- There is also scope to continue doing extended sessions, or progress into Horse Riding activities
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Debbie Burgermeister, a highly experienced horsewoman with many qualifications and achievements.
- Accredited Equine Coach at Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre and Trainer & Assessor for Online Horse College.
- Exposure to nearly every horse sport across 40yrs in english and western equine disciplines
- Loves Coaching and a great teacher, owning her riding school Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat since 2006
- Very Patient with the ability to adapt to many personality types
- Owns wonderful horses to teach you
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This activity is held at Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat
Giddy Up Gold Coast
A unique charity that promotes equine assisted support to disadvantaged individuals and growth of grass roots equestrian. Offering opportunities to experience the emotional, mental and health benefits that horses can offer an individual. In partnership with Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat to provide the facility, resources and services for our community.
