3 Day Home on the Range – Rangitikei Horse Riding Holiday

• Two nights in a private ensuite guest room at River Valley Lodge
• Cooked breakfast each morning
• Trekker’s lunch on each riding day
• Three-course dinner each night, including the arrival night
• Two full riding days
• Natural Horsemanship training
• Backcountry horse trekking
• Riding boots
• Helmet
• Short chaps
• Long oilskin riding coat
• One 45-minute spa or sauna session

What to Bring

• Long trousers
• Warm top for cooler days
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Comfortable socks for riding boots
• Lodge clothing
• Riding gloves if preferred

Transfers to and from River Valley Lodge, travel insurance and additional food or drinks outside the package are not included.

Home on the Range is not suitable for beginner riders. River Valley requires guests to be at least intermediate level, meaning confident and in control of a moving horse at all paces outside an arena. Strong intermediate and advanced riders are also suitable.

The minimum age is 13 years and the maximum rider weight is 100 kg. Riders should be comfortable spending extended periods in the saddle and riding over rough or variable terrain.

The standard package is 3 days and 2 nights. Day 1 is arrival day, while Days 2 and 3 are riding days. The exact riding programme is flexible and can include more arena work, Natural Horsemanship, obstacles or longer trekking depending on your goals and progress with your horse.

Extra riding days and additional nights can be added after the standard package for travellers who want more time in the saddle. Please contact us.

Adventure activities naturally come with risks to both people and property. We try 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. For horse treks, make sure your riding ability suits the ride you've chosen. Making the right choice helps keep both yourself 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.

If River Valley cancels:

• You can accept the change, rebook, or get a full refund if major changes are needed (e.g., due to weather).

Note: *Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
 Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.