Horse Riding Tours
Day Tours
What are the highlights of this full-day horse riding experience?
- Full-day horse trek through the Rangitikei high country
- Opportunities to ride at a faster pace on suitable terrain
- Steep climbs and varied backcountry riding
- Routes through working farmland and open hill country
- Small-group riding with River Valley Stables guides
- Horse matching based on rider experience and riding style
- Introduction to freestyle riding before heading onto the trail
- Natural Horsemanship approach focused on horse-and-rider communication
- Route adapted to weather and trail conditions
- Designed for experienced intermediate to advanced riders
River Valley provides the essential riding equipment and lunch for the full-day trek:
- Riding boots
- Helmet
- Short chaps
- Long oilskin riding coat for changeable weather
- Picnic lunch
What to bring:
- Long trousers
- Socks
- Warm top for cooler conditions
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
Because this is a full day in exposed hill country, dress for variable weather rather than assuming the conditions at the lodge will remain the same throughout the ride.
High Country Enchantment is not suitable for beginners. Riders to be at least intermediate level, but for its full-day treks it goes further and states that riders need extensive riding experience. You should be comfortable in the saddle at all gaits and confident over rough, variable terrain.
An intermediate rider is someone who is confident and in control at all paces outside an arena. A strong intermediate is currently riding regularly and comfortable for at least six hours per day, while an advanced rider is very fit and confident on forward-moving horses over rough open ground.
Be accurate about your riding experience when enquiring. If a rider does not have the required expertise for the full-day trek, the ride will be shortened.
Adventure activities naturally come with risks to both people and property. We do our best to reduce these risks, but we can't promise your safety. It's important that you pick activities that match your fitness level and expectations. If you're going on a horse trek, make sure your riding ability suits the ride you've chosen. Making the right choice helps keep you and others safe.
📌 Booking this trip means you have read and agree to the risks associated with this activity. Download the full Risk Disclosure here.
- More than 30 days before – Deposit not refunded; other payments refunded*
- Less than 30 days – Deposit not refunded; 50% of other payments refunded*
- Less than 14 days – No refund.
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