Robert & Susan Camfferman purchased their property "Murrawah" in June of 2002 after falling in love with the potential of a rather rocky and run down homestead at an Open House. After 3 tough years of renovating and improvements they are now seeing their dream come to fruition. Murrawah Performance Horses is now home to nearly 15 Quality Paint & Quarter Horses bred for 2 distinct disciplines, Reining & Halter.

Susan and Robert both graduated from Agricultural colleges, studying Equine, Robert in SA at Roseworthy Ag College and Susan at Gatton Ag College. Both have always had horses in their lives, Robert as a Jackeroo on large properties in the territory and competing in Roping and Bull riding at Rodeos. Susan grew up on the Western show circuit with Palouse Ponies when they were hugely popular in the 70's and early eighties. Susan's mother Judy Frost bred and produced a National Champion weanling colt, in a class of 28 colts. Over the years they had 2 Palouse Pony Stallions and Susan showed her mare for many wins and placing's at State and National level as a Youth.

Both Robert and Susan changed over to other horse disciplines in their lives competing in Dressage, Hacking and Rodeo but have now come to love the western sports and have found a real passion for Reining and also Halter Horses.

In 2002 Rob & Susan re-commenced showing after purchasing some well bred horses from Rockhampton Quarter Horse Sale. They then went on to find the wonderful Paint Sire "Touch of Doc" and were proud to stand Doc for 2 seasons producing some wonderful foals. In 2004 they decided to sell Doc due to the time constraints of their business and they have retained 2 quality Doc babies. Deciding not to stand a stallion has allowed them to go in search of breeding to some of their favourite outside sires, especialy top imported bloodlines.

Susan is the current Past President of Reining Australia, and she happily dedicates her time to promoting the growth of the sport of Reining. Susan is also an accredited HSAA Judge and a Reining Australia Continental Judge.

Susan and Rob live on a wonderful new property at Lower Tenthill near Gatton. The property is 40 acres with excellent grazing country and some cropping land. The property has 2 dams, a bore, great sheds and a large arena. The comfortable 3 bedroom house has a great view of the valley and is located just 7km to Gatton and the Indoor Arena.

Robert & Susan Camfferman
info@reining.com.au