Trekking & Pony leads
Trekking
Anyone who is wanting to try something different during their weekends or fill a gap for those needing their horsey fix.
We can cater for all range of abilities, from complete beginners to experienced riders. Please note that Saturday treks are more suitable for beginner riders.
Horse Treks make the best birthday gifts or birthday parties as well as a family outing or even friends get together. If this sounds like something for you, be sure to contact the office and book in today.
Cost:
Saturday Trek: $80 p/p
Weekday Trek: 3 or more $70 p/p
Minimum age is 8+ years
Weight limit for riders is 80kg
We are unable to offer treks and casual bookings during any NZ school holiday period due to our busy holiday programs. Please ensure your enquiry is related to a date during the NZ school term.
We are currently taking Saturday bookings approx 4-6 weeks in advance.
WHAT TO EXPECT
When people arrive for a Horse Trek they are introduced to their horses and given a short introduction on how to ride. Groups spend the first 10-15 minutes in the arena getting use to their horses before heading out on a trek around the farm. The Farm Trek involves trekking over the hillside and through native bush situated at different points around the farm. Depending on the size and ability of the group part of the time may be spent in another one of the riding arenas.
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Due to the nature of the riding programmes for treks, lessons and camps and the availability of suitable horses the rider weight limit is 80kg.
Pony Lead
This is a great way for riders under 8 years to grow their skills and confidence.
Pony leads are also a fun day out with the family or booked as a birthday treat with a small group of friends. These rides help instill confidence on and around horses so when your child reaches the minimum age they can enjoy Trekking or Lessons.
Pony Leads involve the younger children riding the pony with assistance of a parent or adult. The parent is required to lead the child around in one of the arenas, on a shorter trek or following behind the main Trekking Group if the instructor permits. Parents need to ensure they have adequate footwear to wear around the horses and over the terrain.
Pony Leads are popular and it is possible for the time to be shared between two children but this needs to be specially arranged at time of booking.
Price: $60 per pony for up to one hour.
We are unable to offer treks, pony leads and casual bookings during any NZ school holiday period due to our busy holiday programs. Please ensure your enquiry is related to a date during the NZ school term.
