Burn The Breeze Half Day Horseback Ride in Taihape
This Burn The Breeze Horseback Ride is most suitable for those with some riding experience. You will explore the foothills of a major local landmark known as Pukeokahu (Hill of the Hawk). It also gives you the opportunity to experience views of Mt. Ruapehu and the northern Ruahine ranges. The ride incorporates stopping at some spectacular viewing points overlooking the Rangitikei River canyon.
Horse Trekking combines amazing scenery, the chance to feel the pulse of life in the rural countryside of the Rangitikei District, New Zealand, and the opportunity to feel the exhilaration of a galloping horse. There's a selection of horses to suit many different riding abilities. There will be one just right for you!
At the commencement of all horse rides, your riding ability is assessed and you are teamed up with the most suitable mount for you. You are also equipped with riding boots, helmet and on cooler days, a dry as a bone coat (made famous from the movie "The Man from Snowy River"), gloves and chaps (suede knee length trouser covers).
Please Note: Taihape is located 231 km/144 mi from Wellington and 103 km/64 mi from Palmerston North. Transportation to Taihape is NOT included in the ticket price.
Tour / Activity Details
Maximum rider weight is 100 kg (about 20 lbs). Maximum of 5-7 riders per tour, depending on abilities. Minimum age is 13 unless a slightly younger child is an experienced rider and prior arrangements are made. Tour does not include hotel pick-up. Taihape is located 231 km from Wellington and 103 km from Palmerston North. Transportation to Taihape is NOT included in the ticket price. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please order online or call 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
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Highlights
- Expert guides can help you improve your horse riding skills during your trek, and will be happy to answer any questions that you have.
- "Horse Trekking" is often used to describe a bunch of old, tired and bored horses going over exactly the same route day after day. Rest assured, this is not the experience that you will get! The route taken is varied daily, keeping horses and guides alert and interested. In addition these horses are well fed ensuring they have a bit of extra energy - though not too much!
- Australian stock saddles are used, which are like a cross between an English and a Western saddle. This type of saddle is comfortable and secure, giving a good smooth ride.
- Riding trails wind their way through patches of bush, and over New Zealand central North Island hill country farmland. Each corner seems to open up a new vista of incredible beauty.
- Oilskin overcoats, helmets and - on cool days - gloves are provided. The only thing you need to bring is your camera and lots of smiles!
Tour Includes
- Riding Boots
- Helmet
- Leather chaps
- Long oilskin riding coats for changeable weather
What to Bring
- Long pants
- Warm top on cooler days
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Thirst for discovery!
Restrictions
- Weight Limit = 100 kg per rider (about 220 lbs)
- Maximum number of riders per tour is up to 7 customers per ride with 2 guides. This number is based on 5 beginners and 2 intermediate to experienced riders. If all riders are inexperienced, the number of riders should remain at no more than 5 riders with 2 guides.
- Minimum age is 13; however this age limit is flexible depending on the riding experience and ability of the child and prior arrangements made in this regard. The guides can take out younger children if they are experienced riders. Please indicate the details of child's age and abilities on the order form if you are certain you have a child younger than 13 who is an experienced rider capable of such a trek.
- Guides are committed to operating a drug-free workplace, and reserve the right to refuse participation in their activities to anyone suspected of consuming alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs before or during any trip.
Maximum of 5-7 riders per tour, depending on abilities. Minimum age is 13 unless a slightly younger child is an experienced rider and prior arrangements are made. Tour does not include hotel pick-up. Taihape is located 231 km from Wellington and 103 km from Palmerston North. Transportation to Taihape is NOT included in the ticket price. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please order online or call 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
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