About us

A short History:

Steelborn Pastoral Co. was founded in 2021 as a way to showcase the horses Bonnie was educating and showing, alongside a small Black Angus stud. What started as a small-scale venture quickly evolved. Together Will and Bonnie, turned a shared passion into something bigger—expanding Steelborn Pastoral into a dedicated Black and Red Angus stud, focused on producing high-quality, functional cattle. A major step in our growth came when we secured key breeding females from the Yallambee Angus Dispersal sale, strengthening our program with proven genetics.
From the beginning, we have been committed to building our herd on strong maternal foundations. Our original Black Angus females trace back to the Ben Nevis Jean H215 cow, a line known for its structural correctness, and exceptional maternal traits. These qualities remain at the heart of our breeding philosophy as we work to produce cattle that are not only functional but also excel in both commercial and stud operations.
While our primary focus is now on cattle, we still make time to turn out one or two quality performance horses each year. 2025 is set to be an exciting year for us, with two qualifications to Equimillions and some highly anticipated mares in foal.
Beyond breeding, Will and Bonnie are deeply passionate about supporting the next generation in agriculture. Each year, we take ballot animals to the Angus Youth Roundup, giving young people the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cattle. We know firsthand how hard it can be to break into the industry, so we are committed to providing learning opportunities and support for those who want to get involved.
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that private female sales will be available soon. To help young breeders get started, we will be offering a youth discount—because we believe that investing in the next generation is just as important as investing in great cattle.

Bonnie

Founding Owner
Bonnie grew up around her family’s Angus stud in Walcha, where she developed a lifelong passion for Angus cattle and horses. From a young age, she excelled in agricultural shows, earning champion titles in Junior Judging, Parader Classes. Her love for horses led her to ride track work after completing her HSC, before transitioning into breaking and educating performance horses using natural horsemanship techniques.
Bonnie was honored to be the inaugural recipient of the AuctionsPlus Angus Australia Cadetship, which took her to Marcus Oldham for the Rural Leadership Program. She has also recently completed her Artificial Insemination course to further expand her expertise, alongside holding certifications in both equine and primary industries.
Currently, Bonnie works for AuctionsPlus and serves as Chairman of the Angus Youth RoundUp Committee. She was recently named the 2025 Berry Young Woman of the Year. Her sharp eye for female selection, combined with her deep understanding of genetics, brings valuable experience to our operation.

William

Founding Owner
William is a dedicated cattle and equine enthusiast with a rich family history in agriculture and community service. Will grew up on Phillip Island, with his family owning a Clydesdale and Merino stud in Gippsland. His passion for helping others began early, as he founded the marine rescue service on Phillip Island after years of life-saving experience. While undertaking his Podiatry Degree in Melbourne, William proudly represented Australia in indoor Hockey. With his diverse background and unwavering dedication, Will brings a new perspective of experience and knowledge to our operation and educational space. Will is currently completing his Crime Scene Forensics Degree and enjoys Skydiving on weekends.
About us
Steelborn Pastoral Company is devoted to providing top-quality Black & Red Angus cattle and educatinng performance horses.
Contact
Bonnie: 0403 717 852 William: 0434 619 416
steelbornpastoral@gmail.com
Far Meadow, NSW, 2535
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