Price
$110.00
Experience
Beginner
Duration
1 hour in the saddle.
Departures
Daily at 12:30 pm
Minimum Age
6 years old
Weight Limit
95kg
The perfect ride for families and those new to riding.
The perfect ride for those after relaxed short ride, on a time frame, or have never ridden a horse before. This 1 hour trail combines the beauty of our farm and surrounding areas. Situated between the Rees and Dart Rivers, you’ll immerse yourself in the beauty that is Glenorchy, riding through glacial waters, wild flowers and be surrounded by our world famous snow capped mountains famously showcased in some of Hollywood’s biggest fantasy and action blockbusters.
If you are short on time or have never ridden and want to have the experience of riding this is a perfect opportunity.
Walk pace only.
Testimonials
Winter means lupin season isn`t far away!
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Evenings like these its almost sad to be headed for home.
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Riding a horse is awesome, today I think swimming a horse would be even better!
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JOIN THE TEAM! JOB OPPORTUITY IN AN OFFICE WITH A WORLD CLASS VIEW 👌🏻
High Country Horses is looking for a superstar Camp Director to join our team for the summer season. We are after someone who can work individually and as part of a team with great time management as you would be responsible for the transfers of our multi day ride clients to and from Queenstown, setting up camp each day as the rides move throughout the area, collecting and transporting catering along with returning used containers to our caterer.
Because of the transportation aspect of this job, our ideal candidate would already hold their P class licence or be willing and able to obtain it.
Accomodation can be arranged if needed. This role is Monday - Friday with a minimum 30 hours per week with a break over Christmas/New Year holidays.
Please note this is not a guiding/riding position and is a seasonal role from October-March.
If this sounds like the job for you, or someone you know, please get a hold of Amanda at info@highcountryhorses.nz or on 03 442 9915
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Beautiful, picturesque landscape views of Glenorchy`s basin, crossing glacial rivers whilst on horseback 😍 Save up to 20% off!
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"Jim is the horse we put nervous kids on so you`ll be fine"
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Four day, 76km backpacking trip along the Rees Track. Yeah, I climbed those mountains.
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Christmas horse ride 🐴 Merry Christmas everyone🌲💝 #glenorchy #newzealand #worldtravel #2019 #150days #coupleontour #highcountryhorses #reesrivertrail #hisfirsttimeonahorse #birthdaygift #Christmas #christmaseve #lupines #riley&sparky
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Such beautiful majestic creatures! Giddy up horsey 🥰🐴🏞💕 #FatFarm #nofilter #highcountryhorses #reesrivertrail #horses #horseriding #animals #mountainview #scenic #nzholiday #travel #adventure #explore #discover #queenstown #glenorchy #newzealand
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Never ending stunning views 😊🐴🏞💕 #FatFarm #nofilter #highcountryhorses #reesrivertrail #horses #horseriding #animals #dartriver #braidedriver #reesriver #mountainview #scenic #nzholiday #travel #adventure #explore #discover #queenstown #glenorchy #newzealand
Riding up the Rees River 🐎 #isengard #horseback #trail #reesrivertrail #glenorchy #horsebackriding #nature #outdoors #adventure #sports #horse #riding #trekkingday #girlstrip #femmetravel #travelbloggerslife #aotearoa #travel #newzealand #noan17
Crossing the Rees River on an evening ride in Glenorchy 🐴 #river #isengard #topofthelake #filmset #horseback #trail #mountains #highcountryhorses #rtw #roundtheworld #reesrivertrail #glenorchy #horsebackriding #nature #outdoors #adventure #sports #horse #riding #trekkingday #girlstrip #femmetravel #travelbloggerslife #aotearoa #travel #newzealand #noan17
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Our Mid Rivers Trail ride is perfect for beginners! By keeping the pace of the ride at a walk only, we can help you have a safe first horse riding experience. This ride is perfect for families and children.
Our guides offer expert tuition and horses that excel at helping beginners find their confidence as you explore the wondrous Rees Valley on horseback.
Yes! our age limit for the Mid Rivers Ride is 6 years old.
If your child is a little younger but has had a lot of horse riding experience please contact our team as we might be able to make an exception.
All children under 18 years old and MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The well being and safety of our horses is of the utmost importance to our team and weight limits are put in place to ensure their welfare is kept in accordance to the world horse welfare tourism standard. We are strict on this policy.
Please note that guests may be weighed at check in and then introduced to the horse that best suits your riding ability and weight.
Long trousers, suitable sturdy footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen. During winter please bring warm layers including socks, gloves, scarf.
Our Mid rivers ride is designed to offer beginners the perfect first riding opportunity.
By keeping this ride at a WALK ONLY pace we can ensure that you feel comfortable on the trail even if you have never ridden a horse before!
Soak up the scenery, enjoy the connection with and learn the basics of horse riding in this horse-riding experience.
All booking cancellations 7 days prior to your trek date will be refunded in full.
50% of the booking cost will be refunded between 7 days and 24 hours of your cancellation request.
No refund is available within 24 hours of your departure time
The back drop of this ride has been featured in numerous movies over the years.
You’ll be riding beneath the famous “misty mountains” in The Lord of The Rings looking up at the Dart Valley that was the location of the tower of Isengard.
You will also ride right through a scene from X-Men Origins Wolverine – a famous bridge that has been used for countless Car commercials to name just a few.
Most importantly… this ride will leave you feeling like you’re the star in your own movie!
Ready to try something new?
Interactive Trail map
*Please note trails are subject to change and the interactive map is only one of our potential trails.
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