Meet Our Team

Mum Riné and Daughter Sophie team up to run the services at Kingari Park.

Riné provides psychological trauma-focused therapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions. Our newest team member, Ines, assists with providing counselling and equine-assisted therapy.

Sophie is responsible for horse training and coaching students.

Of course, our team would not be complete without our horses: Oreo, Gina, and babies Clementine and Clancy.

We also have wonderful volunteers who come to help out around the property. Without them, the wheels would stop turning.

Riné Frouws

Riné has been a Psychologist for more than 25 years, and has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and has full accreditation as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency. In addition, Riné is an accredited Somatic EMDR Practitioner as well as a Somatic Parts Works Practitioner.

Riné has a special interest in trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD and eating disorders. She aims to support adults and teens collaboratively to deal with life's challenges and work towards an integrated future. Riné works from a trauma-informed perspective, incorporating various treatment modalities depending on the circumstances and needs of each individual.

Sophie Frouws

Sophie is a competitive showjumper and trains her own horses under the guidance of World Cup rider Kirstie Ansell. Sophie has a Certificate III in Sports Coaching (Equestrian) and offers individual coaching for beginner and intermediate riders in groundwork, flatwork and showjumping.

Sophie's love for horses started when she was just 2 years old and has worked hard to make horses her career. Sophie has had to deal with the challenges of severe anxiety and OCD and understands the power that horses have to heal and support. She strongly believes in the partnership that she creates with her horses, that true connection only happens through their relationship with each other.

Ines Brumniach

Ines is a qualified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner & Counsellor, with several years of experience providing Equine Assisted Therapy to people affected by Eating Disorders. Ines has a Diploma of Counselling and is registered with the Australian Counsellors Assiociation.

Ines facilitates connections with horses in a safe and supportive environment, helping people enhance self-awareness, explore emotions and develop regulation skills. Ines’ approach is grounded in trauma-informed practices, emphasising safety, trust, collaboration and choice. Ines has availability for individual Equine Assisted Counselling sessions and will be assisting with group sessions as well.

C'est La Vie Oreo (OREO)

Oreo is a 21-year-old Appaloosa mare. She was Sophie's first horse, and they have been together for 8 years. Oreo has recently retired but was an experienced showjumper and eventer, and had great success in her career. Oreo has a beautiful temperament and is the leader of the herd. As Oreo is now getting older, she has reduced her work schedule and is enjoying more fun activities.

Pacific Ambition (GINA)

Gina is an 11-year old warmblood mare, and have been part of our family since May 2021. Gina has a super personality and is working with Sophie to progress through the showjumping levels. Gina loves cuddles and hanging out with humans.

Kingari Park Clancy

Clancy was born at Kingari Park on 4 January 2022 and is now a 2-year-old gelding and Oreo's baby.

He still has some growing to do, but he is developing into a strapping young lad. Clancy is a curious boy, with lots of cheekiness. Just like a toddler, he puts EVERYTHING in his mouth, and is always ready for a play.

When Clancy is a bit older, he will be trained for showjumping, but in the meantime he is learning some groundwork and getting used to wearing a rug.

Kingari Park Clementine

Clementine was born at Kingari Park on 8 January 2022 and is a twin to Clancy.

Clementine has grown into a beautiful mare. She is super lovable loves cuddles, scratches and kisses. She has a very sensitive temperament and requires a gentle, slow approach.

Clementine is very intelligent, and will also be trained as a showjumper.

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