High Country Enchantment Full-Day Horse Trek

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6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the stunning landscapes of New Zealand on a full-day horseback ride tailored for intermediate to advanced riders. Traverse hill-country farmland while experiencing breathtaking views. With a small group size, receive personalized attention from expert guides who use Natural Horsemanship techniques to create a strong bond between you and your horse. Enjoy the thrill of freestyle riding as you navigate diverse terrains, and savour a picnic lunch amidst nature. This unique adventure promises an unforgettable connection with the majestic countryside.

What's Included

Lunch
A helmet, riding chaps, riding boots and a long oilskin coat for cooler or wetter days.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
River Valley

Follow Mangahoata Road right down to the river where you will find River Valley Lodge

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

A High Country Enchantment is a full day horse trek over Northern Rangitikei hill country terrain. The horses you will ride are trained using natural horsemanship techniques. The horses are ridden without steel bits and without steel shoes, in other words barefoot.

When you book you will be asked for your weight and height so a good match from the herd can be found for you. Please note, this is a ride for intermediate to advanced riders. You need to be a confident rider in all gaits. This ride is NOT suitable for beginners or novices.

Before leaving the Stables your guide will explain some of the nuances of riding using, what for many riders, are unfamiliar techniques. The guide will also offer advice and help during the day.

The ride itself traverses hill country farmland with sweeping views of the Ruahine Ranges and Mt. Ruapehu.

A packed lunch is included.

You finish your day back at River Valley Stables where you started from.

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Not available for riders over 100kg
Supplied by River Valley Adventures

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Horseback Riding
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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