CONFIDENT BEGINNER

CONFIDENT BEGINNER

A confident beginner may or may not have some experience with horses. If you classify yourself as a confident beginner, you are not fearful of horses or feel nervous about riding a horse. You may have some experience horse trekking with a company in the past or ridden as a child. You will have the confidence to use a persuasive aid when required with your horse, even though you may lack the experience. These rides are suited to beginners who are not too nervous and they do not require any prior horse riding experience to join them!

  • FOREST & RIVER

    The Enchanted Forest & River is our most popular ride. Ride through beautiful native bush before making your way along the Waimarino River. Expect multiple crossings through the crystal clear river.

    1 hour
    5 years +
    $90

  • EXTENDED FOREST & RIVER

    Enjoy our two most popular treks combined into one! Ride through the Enchanted Forest and into Santa’s hideout before making your way along the Waimarino River. Expect multiple crossings through the crystal clear river.

    1.5 hours
    5 years +
    $130

  • SWIMMING WITH HORSES

    This 1.5 hour trek will take you through the Enchanted Forest before heading through the Waimarino River where you will do multiple deep crossings, some deep enough where your horses will be swimming.

    1.5 hours
    5 years +
    $180

  • LOOKOUT & RIVER

    Trek through native bush and massive pine plantations up to our famous lookout. Ride down from the lookout through ‘Santa’s Hideout’ before crossing the crystal clear Waimarino River.

    2.5 - 3 hours
    5 years +
    $250

  • HALF DAY EXPERIENCE

    Want to spend some more time with your horse? Start your morning with your horse before trekking through native bush and massive pine plantations up to our famous lookout. Ride down from the lookout to cross the Waimarino river before heading back to base to finish your day with lunch on us!

    4 hours
    5 years +
    $400