Home on the Range: A Premier Multi-Day Riding Adventure in Taihape, New Zealand
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–4 days
Fitness Level
Good physical fitness is required to handle several hours a day of riding and some uneven terrain.
Overview
Discover "Home on the Range," a thrilling multi-day horseback riding holiday in Taihape, New Zealand, designed for intermediate to advanced riders eager to improve their skills while riding through breathtaking landscapes and enjoying comfortable lodge stays.
Home on the Range
A Custom Riding Holiday • 2 - 4 Days • Ages 13 and up
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About This Adventure
Embark on a thrilling multi-day horse riding holiday, where you’ll enhance your natural horsemanship skills while exploring breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy comfortable lodge accommodations, delicious meals, and rejuvenating spa sessions, all tailored for intermediate to advanced riders. This unique experience promises adventure, learning, and unforgettable memories in nature.
A Multi-Day Horse Riding Holiday
Duration
2 - 4 Days Departures November - April
About
Build your own holiday honing your natural horsemanship skills and exploring the spectacular scenery on horseback. 2,3,4 day options.
Riding Ability: Intermediate – Advanced Conditions: Minimum Age 13 Years. Weight limit 100kg.
What We Provide:
• Riding Boots, helmet, leather chaps, and long oilskin riding coats for changeable weather. • Meals: Cooked Breakfast each morning. 3 Course Dinner each night, including the night of arrival. Trekkers Lunch each day. • Rides: Each day will incorporate horse riding experiences including both trekking and learning basic Natural Horsemanship techniques. • Accommodation: Ensuite lodge guest room with own bathroom each night. • A 45 minute session in our spa or sauna
What you need to Bring:
• Long pants • Warm top on cooler days • Sunscreen • Lodge clothing • Comfy socks to wear in your riding boots • Riding gloves if preferred
Risk Disclosure
Adventure activities, by their very nature, entail levels of risk to both person and property. We endeavour to minimise these as much as possible but cannot guarantee your safety. We do require that you choose the activity that is most appropriate for your fitness level and expectations. For horse treks, check that your riding ability is suitable for your chosen ride. Choosing correctly helps ensure both the safety of yourself and others.
Adventure Tips
Prepare for varied terrain
Bring boots suitable for riding through river valleys and open ranges with occasional muddy patches.
Stay hydrated on longer rides
Carry water bottles or hydration packs as some trail segments are far from fresh water sources.
Practice basic horsemanship skills
Brush up on intermediate riding techniques to fully enjoy the skill-building aspects of this trip.
Book spa sessions in advance
Spa treatments are limited and popular for post-ride recovery, so reserve early for your preferred dates.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tūī bird
- New Zealand pigeon (kererū)
History
Taihape’s history as a farming and forestry town dates back to early European settlement in the mid-19th century, shaping much of the region’s rural character.
Conservation
The operator emphasizes sustainable riding practices and preservation of native flora and fauna by limiting group sizes and following established trails only.
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Adventure Hotspots in Taihape
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Riding boots
Protect your feet and provide proper grip while riding diverse terrain.
Helmet
Safety first: helmets are required for all riding activities.
Layered clothing
Layering helps adapt to changing temperatures along the trail.
spring specific
Insect repellent
Keep biting insects at bay, especially in river valley sections.
summer specific