More than just a horse trek…

Rates

Rider (10+ years old) 
This ride is suitable for children 10 years and over, younger children will be walked with or led.

Duration

1 Hour

About

Ideal for beginners to experienced riders, those in a group or on a team building excursion as is it can be relaxing and sociable or a bit more thrilling for those more capable. This ride is one of our most popular as it includes river crossing (as the river permits) woodland areas and open green spaces. Our horses love beginners as well as capable riders and the river is great for group and individual photos. You will get amazing views of the Waimakariri River and the Snow-capped Southern Alps in the winter, plus ride through beautiful natural bush and wide open spaces. Dubbed the “Fantail River Ride” because these very friendly little native birds will often follow us and swoop around the horses and riders. Keep an eye out for their distinctive black and white fanned tails.

Riding Ability

• Beginner: First time rider or a person whom has participated in some treks, but is not competent trotting without holding onto the saddle for balance. People who have participated in 1 or more treks but have had little or no had riding instruction.
• Beginner/Intermediate: A person or people who has shown competence in walk and trot in an enclosed space. A person or people who have had over 20 hours riding tuition recently, but are not familiar with riding in open spaces. A person or people who may not have ridden for more than 10 to 20 years.
• Intermediate: A person who can walk trot and canter independently and in control in open spaces.
• Experienced: A person who is competent in walk, trot, canter and gallop in open spaces.
• Advanced: A person who is currently, or has recently been a competitive rider in eventing/race track work, hunting or dressage.