Valley Lodge
Harmony with horses
Taihape, New Zealand – Great location - show map
Duration: Half Day (3 Hours)
$215
per person
9.00 am Departure Daily
1.00 pm Departure Daily
Conditions:
- Minimum Age 13 Years
- Weight limit 100kg
- Minimum of 2 riders on a public holiday
- This ride is not suitable for first time riders
Season: October-June
Riding Ability: Beginner-Advanced
A half day adventure, honing your horsemanship skills followed by a horse ride out into the picturesque country side at River Valley.
Before booking a ride we recommend you check your riding ability using our guide below:
Beginner – reasonably confident riding a horse at a walk, a rising trot, and learning to canter.
Intermediate – confident and in control on a moving horse at all paces outside an arena, but not riding regularly.
Strong intermediate – an intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly (outside an arena) and is comfortable in the saddle for at least six hours per day.
Advanced – a frequent rider who is very fit, has an independent seat and soft hands, and is confident on a forward-moving horse at all paces over rough and variable ground on open terrain.
The Experience
A Natural Horsemanship Experience Like No Other
Harmony With Horses is a half day horse riding adventure; combining a challenge packed natural horsemanship session, followed by a freestyle ride over the spectacular Rangitikei hill country.
We start with building a trusting relationship between you and your horse. Even if horses have been a part of your life forever we will work with you at the level you need to be working at.
Next we take you and your horse, who is now your partner, out into the beautiful country side of River Valley. Here you will have the opportunity to try everything you learnt beforehand. You will be riding over the hills, taking in the spectacular scenery, and if you are up for it, cantering through the fields.
What is Natural Horsemanship?
Natural Horsemanship is about the partnership between horse and human. At River Valley Stables our guides have spent time building this connection with the horses and working with them in a way that makes our horses feel good about their work. It is this connection between you and your horse that makes River Valley Stables unique.
What is freestyle riding?
Freestyle is a style of riding. It is not English or Western, but does have some similarities to both these disciplines. Riding Freestyle is riding in a halter, so no metal bits in the horse’s mouth. It encourages you to build a connection with your horse. It feels fun and free when you have that connection together.
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What we provide:
- Riding Boots
- Helmet
- Leather chaps
- Long oilskin riding coats for changeable weather
What to bring:
- Long pants
- Socks
- Warm top on cooler days
- Sunscreen
- Thirst for discovery
Have any questions?
Speak to one of our friendly adventure consultants who would love to help you out.
thelodge@rivervalley.co.nz / 0800 248666 / +64 6 38 81444